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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1913
Page
8
Tensions surge as mayoral ally faction and the Reds conflict over control of Branch No 1 of the socialist party in Butte. reports describe two meetings tonight, possible dissolution of the state committee, and threats to the party's unity and finances.
Forty two men women and children refugees from the west coast of Mexico arrive on the Collingham as the first of two steamers to press emergency passenger service. Hundreds more seek to leave but cannot obtain passage. Women in tents on the Guaymas beach await northward transport while Federals hold Guaymas and rebels control Olive Ortiz, 47 miles away.
In a tense Commons scene on June 18, Sir Rufus Isaacs and David Lloyd George admitted acting thoughtlessly in American Marconi shares. They expressed regret for not disclosing all facts, rejected dishonest intent, and walked from the chamber amid partisan tension as debate faded into a cautious parliamentary truce.
El Paso reports thirty federal soldiers executed by insurgents under Gen Francisco Villa as retaliation for a government ruse. Refugees say Villa ordered attacks on two trains carrying troops and civilians, after learning the trains were approaching through rebel lines.
Atlanta June 18 charges that Andrew Carnegie's one million dollar gift to Vanderbilt University is not a donation but a tactic to gain control of university property. Bishop W A Candler of the Methodist Episcopal Church South calls the gift a shrewd attempt to influence litigation and to destroy denominational medical schools, mounting a Carnegie institution in his own image.
Washington reports fourteen American soldiers killed in fighting on Jolo island Philippines as Pershing's command subdued and disarmed rebels. On the list are Capt Taylor A Nichols Philippine scouts eleven scouts and two regular army privates.
The secretary of the Interior may sell to Republic Coal Company 2560 acres of land in townships 7 and 5, range 38, near Roundup, based on Geological Survey valuation. If sale fails, lease terms may be set to supply coal for Milwaukee railroad.
Charleston reports a general strike will be called in the New River coal field district No. 29 of the United Mine Workers, with 15,000 miners potentially idle. talks of concessions and renewed actions on Cabin and Paint creeks loom. Meanwhile a fire at a high school causes $375,000 in damage, and newsboy Willie Mooney, 13, dies after singing to his dying breath in a hospital, his final moments marked by memory of his fellow newsboy Faust who shot him. The town mourns as investigations proceed and funeral plans are pending.
In Today s Standard a Red faction of Butte socialists rises while British ministers confess. Andrew Carnegie criticized by a southern bishop. West Virginia strike looming. Former Senator Clark optimistic on business. Willie Mooney sings as hospital death nears. Judge probes West Vir Washington effect of attorney general s opinion wide reaching. Dan D Sullivan confirmed as Butte street commissioner. New care plan for wayward girls urged. Copper city team wins. Anaconda boy pathologist fame. Butte tourists seek Hotland appeal. Auto speeders fined. labor leader notes I W W decline. Market news and Goldberg cartoon. Classifieds and gossip sections noted.
Former U S Senator W A Clark and party including son W A Clark Jr and H C McNutt arrived in Butte for several days of business. Clark voiced optimism about copper market recovery, noting supply demand dynamics, reduced world stock, and rising demand while crops and industry outlook improve across the country. He discussed railway construction, wages, court rate rulings, and paced development at the Orlu property north of Butte with plans to have the mill running within four to six weeks.
A northbound Lake Shore passenger train collided head on with a work train north of Kalamazoo, killing one person and seriously injuring twelve others, three of whom were expected to die. Officials blamed a misreading of orders for the wreck.
Denver jury convicts Harold F. Henwood of first degree murder for shooting George E. Copeland and James W. Atkinson in a hotel barroom. Copeland and Von Phul die, Atkinson and Copeland bystanders struck by stray bullets. Henwood testified self defense and claimed quarrel with Von Phul over letters from Mrs. John W. Springer.
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