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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1914
Page
8
The Miners of Butte report a division in two factions over union leadership and strategy. Peck Versani exits, while union offices refocus on membership, dues, and selective bargaining amid local industry tensions.
Western Federation of Miners chief Charles H. Moyer arrives in Butte to guide the miners after the hall wreck and records loss. He plans a 7 o'clock gathering with provisional officers named by H T Tanner, and will push a full inquiry into union affairs. Attendance predictions vary, as secessionists refuse to concede interference, while officials affirm federation jurisdiction.
In today’s Standard page, Intermountain races are upheld amid regional events. Butte coverage notes Mexican factions to meet in confer and range war among sheep and cattle men. Colorado militia officers resign as protests flare around battleships. Also reports on six months for Karel and pipeline decisions.
In Joldendaie Washington a herder was shot and seriously wounded and over 100 sheep were killed and wounded when night riders raided Leo Brunne’s grazing camp in Kitekitat county. Sheriff Smith and a posse searched the area but made no arrests. The attackers were masked and rode away after damaging the camp. Brunne plans to move his flock. Authorities fear a grazing war between cattlemen and sheepmen has begun.
Washington June representatives defend exemption of labor and farm organizations from anti-trust prosecutions. The sundry civil appropriation bill sets aside 100 dollars for enforcement but prohibits prosecutions of unions for wage gains or shorter hours. Representative Moore cites Roosevelt opposing the measure, sparking debate with Bryan and other progressives.
In Columbus and Shelby County, June 22 storms caused injuries to many residents and extensive property damage. A tornado struck Quincy destroying several structures including a church while telegraph and telephone lines collapsed. Fires lit by lightning burned tall buildings as rain fell in some areas.
Representatives of Mexico's constitutionalists and Huerta regime plan an informal conference arranged with United States and South American mediators. The goal is to ease civil strife and avoid foreign war, with internal Mexican questions discussed separately by the two sides while mediators handle international issues. Final details hinge on Carranza, Villa, and mediator dispatches.
Baker Oregon June 22 a posse led by sheriff Rand searches for Edward Fisher brother of Copperfield city marshal after Henry M Stewart former mayor who was deposed in January for closing a saloon is shot twice while working on a farm He had lived there since deposed and saloon was closed by Fern Hobbs under Governor West The incident follows a feud among liquor interests and political foes who charged unfair actions by Stewart and council members and prompted the governor's raid
Mrs Pennybacker of Austin Texas president of the General Federation of Women's Clubs is reported in nervous collapse while visiting South Bend for the Thirteenth district convention of the State Federation of Women's Clubs. The event was held at the Eberhart residence in Mishawaka as she came to speak.
Seattle police report a 23 year old prisoner in the receiving cell at the city jail went insane tonight and kicked to death 29 year old fellow prisoner Arthur Johnson. Two other inmates were seriously injured in the incident.
Dozens of creeks and rivers overflowed in Northeast Kansas, washing away wheat fields and damaging corn. Potter and Valley Falls reported heavy rainfall up to nine inches, isolating towns and derailing railroad service on major lines. Livestock losses were reported as the region faced the heaviest rains in years.
Berryville Ark June 22 Eugene Larkin eleven years old shot and killed James Walls after Walls killed Larkin’s father. The boy held to the grand jury on a murder charge and released on his own recognizance. He is said to be the youngest defendant in such a case in state history. The elder Larkin and Walls quarreled over a debt of $1.05 prior to the shooting.
At the American College of Surgeons meeting officers and regents announced a multimillion dollar endowment to establish a permanent college home in Washington DC More than one hundred thousand dollars of the proposed fund was pledged that day Fellows were conferred upon many surgeons from across the country at the second convention of the college tonight.
Washington reports say Greek and Turkish envoys urged President Wilson to block or support the sale of battleships Mississippi and a Yemwels variant, amid fears of Mediterranean power shifts. Secretary Daniels seeks $12 million to fund a new dreadnought similar to the Wyoming as Congress weighs naval appropriation amendments.
Anson D Skillings, a 15 year navy veteran, attempted to enlist in Spokane but was told to wait for Washington officials to pass on his art gallery of tattoos. His body bears elaborate imagery including butterflies, ships, flags, eagles, clasped hands, and inscriptions to his mother and father. Skillings has four brothers already in the Marine Corps.
The Rev. W.G. Smith, ousted from Wolf Creek, allegedly incited riot and led business men BE. N. Story, H. C. Fletcher, and T. M. Lamond to be arrested in Pass, Oregon. Officers moved to arrest after warrants were issued following Smith’s claims.
The report notes Rev W Faber named coadjutor to assist Archbishop in overseeing clerical duties. Details on date and diocese are unreadable but indicate church leadership transition within the clergy. The balance of text mentions parish roles and potential successor planning.
The Rev William Frederick Faber rector of St John s Detroit is chosen coadjutor bishop of Montana by unanimous vote of both clergy and laity. The decision followed evenings of meetings with careful endorsing letters to be sent to Dr Faber. The Montana diocese plans his succession when Bishop Brewer retires, while notes praise the Rev Bennett and others for their roles in the process. The process included remarks by Bishop Brewer, Helena treasurer Lindsay, and Longmaid on diocesan funds, with the convention noting Bottineau uses.
Denver reports of a potential rift within the Colorado National Guard surface amid the Infantry Officer School gathering at the state rifle range. Adjutant General John Chase denies organized movement while noting some officers seek relief for business or health reasons. one resignation already accepted. Court-martial findings linked to the Ludlow battle and subsequent militia strikers may reach Governor Ammons soon.
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