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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1914
Page
8
Local concerns are not affected as Claplin & Co encounters failures affecting stores in Hutte and Anaconda. The report notes ongoing financial troubles and management issues impacting operations.
Stock concerns eased as Hennessy Mercantile and Connell companies deny ties to H B Claflin Co. John Clafin heads Associated Merchants and United Dry Goods, backing high capital with strong surpluses. Hennessy plus Copper City and Connell employ about nine hundred people and report solid finances despite Claflin collapse.
A dramatic Salem fire caused an estimated twenty million dollar loss leaving ash and ruins. Fire crews battled the blaze through the night as residents stood by. Investigators began outlining the origin and potential factors in the disaster.
A massive blaze in Salem Massachusetts destroyed about 1 000 buildings including a dozen manufacturing firms and St Joseph's church, injuring or displacing thousands. The fire began around 2 AM at Korn Leather and spread rapidly, with water pressure failing and a break in a major water main hindering firefighting. As flames reached historic Gallows Hill and the Italian Greek districts, residents fled with only belongings, while several separate fires erupted in the northwestern section near Standard Oil tanks.
A major blaze in Salem Massachusetts causes extensive damage with costs rising to twenty million dollars. The incident dominates today’s(Standard) page as executives note economic impacts while local authorities begin investigations.
A docketed trial set for July 6 in Houghton County Circuit Court Lanse Michigan involves Charles Moyer president of the Western Federation of Miners and other officers on charges including conspiracy to prevent mine operation by violence. The case, tied to the copper miners strike, is described as a precedent making action with prominent defense and state counsel from Grand Rapids and Denver.
Seventeen men convicted in the dynamite conspiracy were escorted through Kansas City by about 250 iron workers and other union members. They toured by car, were treated to a hotel dinner, and faced impending prison terms of from one year to seven. A half holiday was declared. photographers were attacked while attempting to photograph W. Bert Brown, who faces three years.
Independence Cal June 25 Silas Christofferson the aviator flew over Mount Whitney the highest peak in the United States. His barograph indicated an altitude of 15 Estab. feet, confirming a new American altitude record.
Diplomatic notes from Washington and Tokyo reveal a one year dispute over California anti alien land laws. Japan objects to vesting rights restrictions and perceived unfriendly acts. Tokyo signals reluctance to continue negotiations toward a broad convention, citing sentiment and treaty concerns.
St Louis health officials report fifty seven gallons of flies captured this month in 24 traps. Calculations suggest about 5,634,000 flies total. Species include green flies carrying infantile paralysis germs from limber neck chickens and others that carry typhoid fever germs.
Zacatecas Mexico June 24 General Villa drove a force surpassing the federals. Between 11,000 and 13,000 federals held the city while 15,000 constitutionalists fought with about half their numbers. Four days of attacks ended in Villa victory with hundreds of prisoners and munitions. Leaders Argumedo and Rojas killed. Barron’s order to blow up a building reported. Street fighting was severe, many federals deserted uniforms and were shot on capture. Casualties and wreckage described amid heavy damages. Irregulars led by Orozco and Fuentes arrived too late to alter the outcome.
President Wilson told Virginia editors at the White House the country will see a vast business boom under a new freedom for business and anti trust program. He defended trust regulation, praised currency reform, and urged Congress to finish the constructive program now.
A mob of about 100 men attempted to free two jailed men. Police fired shots and drew revolvers at 12 45 am after a saloon row, as detectives barricaded the alley and Harrigan fled down Main Street. Officers Koskelia Me Desai and Murphy aided by Patrolmen Mitchell, Karol, and others fought the crowd. Harrigan escaped temporarily, then recaptured. two prisoners were charged with resisting arrest and a battle ensued.
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