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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1914
Page
19
A contested move targets an amendment, prompting calls for an initiative and referendum process. Supporters cite public accountability while opponents warn of procedural dilution. Details remain unclear as lawmakers discuss urgency and potential timelines.
The court weighs grounds for more than one amendment submission with supporters including Sons of Joiner ne Riley hoxine and others, examining whether they count as property or vested interests.
The Break tone surface of a century old monument suffers weathering and partial decay. A new patented treatment by Dr. Kukro of the Metropolitan Museum of Art shows repeated tests yielding satisfactory results for both indoor and outdoor stones. The obelisk, over 20 percent years old, risks ruin from wind rain and snow unless saved.
Col. F C Colbert returns from a four month tour of Europe Asia and Africa reporting dynamiting and rioting in Butte as heard on the high seas aboard the Lapland. Westerners aboard the ship hurry to read New York papers with detailed Miners Union day accounts. Colbert visited Africa Spain France Greece Italy Switzerland Germany England collecting 1800 postal cards and nearly 1000 Kodak pictures.
A lone highwayman robbed Philine Sullivans saloon on Fonda Road at 1 AM. He wore a white handkerchief mask and ordered Hands up, then instructed the three to lie against the wall. He took a few dollars from the cash register and warned guards not to pursue into the alley. The bartender O A Warrens reported the incident to police. the gunman appeared to be a young man in a light hived suit but details remain unclear. The saloon owner is in Helens. Last year Ghent exposition drew over 4.40.40 visitors, exceeding expectations.
A massive blaze struck Salem destroying the museum and Easex Institute near the old Custom House where Nathaniel Hawthorne wrote The House of the Seven Gables. Buildings were dynamited but fire seemed checked late tonight. No fatalities reported by midnight. Injured rushed to hospital amid chaotic scenes. Thousands homeless camped on Salem common as militia patrolled.
President receives a letter from Champ Clark and Democratic representatives from Missouri pledging support for anti trust legislation and vowing to stay in Washington until the program is finished. Dr Charles R Van Hise criticizes bending antitrust laws, urging an interstate commission with investigative powers. Rochester, June 2.
The Connell company, capitalized at 240000 dollars and earning about 4 quarter of a million annually, remains independent despite the Washoe property delay. W T Knotty serves as president, Dan Coleman as vice president, and W J Ruffner as secretary treasurer. New York advices confirm the firm will not be interfered with by the H G Claflin collapse and it maintains solid finances.
Oyster Bay, June 25. Theodore Roosevelt and his leading associates announced there will be no fusion in New York state. A straight progressive ticket will be in the field. District Attorney Charles S. Whitman had been discussed as a possible nominee of both parties but was repudiated by Roosevelt. Roosevelt’s governorship nomination is urged by progressive leaders, though he has repeatedly said he would not run.
The article reports renewed discussions after a note from Japan to Mr. Bryan on August 26 seeks a fundamental solution to discrimination complaints. Bryan’s August note response is now withheld from publication but will appear later. The U S position remains open to further exchanges, with arbitration at The Hague discussed as a possibility.
A man is constructing an airplane for unitary purposes equipped with two hundred horsepower motors, one more than any currently in use, and designed to carry a gun wireless equipment and four or five men.
New York announces the H. B. Claflin company faced receivership as debts exceed 20 million dollars with assets around 44 million. John Claflin resigns as head amid plans to reorganize and sever ties with United Dry Goods and Associated Merchants. Banks and JP Morgan pressed for loan relief, but bankruptcy proceedings moved forward.
The Claflin interests face bankruptcy with committees for notes and merchandise creditors forming to participate in reorganization. J S Alexander chairs the note panel, demanding all claims be deposited. A creditors’ audit body and a revolvers group are also organized, giving creditors practical control subject to court approval. The four financial crises since 1843 prompted a New York City transfer and resignations to focus on the H B Claflin operation. Receivership vote will determine continuation and potential appointment of further receivers.
In federal court today arguments by minority stockholders seeking reversal of a majority transfer of Alice Mining Company stock to Anaconda Copper were concluded. Plaintiffs have 30 days to file briefs, with 30 days for defendants to respond.
Regular subscribers may buy a cotton flag 6 by 5 feet with pole rope and folder for cents, limited to one per customer. Wool bunting flags cost $1.25 each, one per customer, available to out of town subscribers at the same price. Dr. Sohn criticizes many musician portraits as unattractive though some show no degeneration. A Russell Sage foundation finding notes fire protection laws for schoolhouses vary, and the US spends about $1 per person on new schools while many burn down yearly. Eugene Arceau of Madrid, 19, is 7 feet inch tall and weighs 295 pounds and is still growing.
Leopoldo Salinas, a private in the Fourth battalion of the constitutionalist army, is among the youngest combatants against Huerta. At eleven years old, he is also the nephew of General Venustiano.
A long hotel arrivals list shows guests and visitors from Denver, Seattle, Salt Lake, Helena, Great Falls, Butte, Billings, Spokane, Portland, Olympia, New York and numerous other places. Names include James Dodd, J. Baxter, H. Ellis Bush, A. Foster, Isadore Woskey, James Clausen, and many more.
A question and answer recall that the first enslaved Africans were brought to America in 1619. The record notes twenty captive Africans were brought to Virginia by a Dutch captain and sold at auction to planters.
Members of the Ladies' Aid society of Wesley chapel were entertained yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. William Henderson of Warren. Thomas Perryman has returned to Meaderville after three years away living in St Austell, Cornwall, and will reside with his brother James Perryman at 199 Malt Street.
Real estate transfers record Charles Hott to Thomas Farrell and others, including Eveline lode and Davis additions, with limited monetary amounts noted. A marriage at King declares William erseny and anse wed at the bride’s parents’ home, with Rev. B Groeneveld officiating and Katherine Pyle as bridesmaid and Jack Lynes as best man.
Barthing a January walon driver was charged with grand larceny by county attorney. W Hell proprietor of New Method Laundry testified as complainant. Emmet Barrett faced burglary charges on complaint of John De Jodger at the Miners Bank building.
Harry Renby a North East selector from Selssor Avenue fractured his left leg in a ground fall at the original mine last night and is in Murray hospital. This evening at 7:99 a precinct meeting will be held at Mr Hughes home 7 Utah Avenue with Mr Will speaking and a good attendance expected in Precinct No 3h.
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