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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1914
Page
8
A historic report notes premier Asquith dies amid militant violence. The piece mentions Sylvia Pankhurst pushing for a forthcoming operation or action. The atmosphere reflects political unrest and social disruption surrounding leadership.
London June 18 Premier Asquith agrees to receive a delegation of east end working women in Downing Street Saturday after Sylvia Pankhurst’s hunger strike threat and protests outside Parliament. Sylvia Pankhurst, weakened after eight days on hunger strike, is released from Holloway after lobbying by Kier Hardie and Lansbury.
Militants to be received by Asquith as Villa teeters toward rebellion. Heinze reported dying. Letters about miners, sport news, cooking school notes, Anaconda updates, jail sentence for Lieut Hay, socialists wrangle, Blixt life term, Brown affair losses, crop optimism, alleged jury bribe reported, Sunlight mine sale, hotel arrivals, stock market and classified items across the page.
In El Paso June report, General Carranza approves Villa moving south toward Mexico City and retains independent command of his own troops. Natera, Chao, and other leaders shift positions as talks stall before the national capital.
New York reports that F Augustus Heinze is critically ill at 1 Went Thirty Street, delaying a default judgment case for 278000 tied to a loan note for 13000 Mercantile National Bank shares. His counsel seeks postponement citing liver trouble and hemorrhages, with physicians to examine whether he can be polled. Decision reserved for Monday.
A dated 1914 collection of letters and signoffs outlines secessionist rules that only official acts would carry weight if signed by a majority of the executive committee. The materials reveal payments and contracts tied to miners unions, Amalgamated Copper, Aetna Life Insurance, and the Anaconda company, with notes on premium collection and union finances.
Toledo Ohio June 18 Victory rested on the banners of the administration forces of the Modern Woodmen of America at the close of tonight’s session of the triennial convention. The regulars won a notable victory after a stormy session when the credentials committee report barred several insurgent delegations. While the convention settled the contest of delegates the Association of State Medical Examiners held its annual election with Dr H J Conway of Cheyenne as president Dr L Weatherspoon of Louisville as secretary and Dr J Hi Greedy of Denver as treasurer. The officers of the national order will be elected tomorrow.
Mexico City June 18 The standing committee passed an extensive bill calling for an extraordinary session. Both houses will hold a preliminary meeting Saturday for officer elections and convene Monday. A question on the Niagara Falls peace negotiations is expected to be considered.
Two orderly meetings of secessionist miners at the Butte Auditorium reviewed policy and the plan to avoid breaking contracts with operators. The executive committee expands, debates agitators, press treatment, and a Sunday mass meeting to vote on a compromise plan amid widespread tension.
President Wilson expressed sympathy with a move toward unity among Christian churches in a June 18 letter to Rev. W. H. Roberts, tying in with the World Conference on faith and order. He noted the European delegation and urged full support for the aim of Christian unity.
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