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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1908
Page
9
Panama on the isthmus reports orderly municipal balloting with a large Obaldia ticket majority in the capital. Returns from Arrajan Tabagoo and Chame favor Obaldia. disturbances elsewhere are noted but not serious. Street crowds and decorated carriages marked voting day ahead of July presidential electors.
Forces stand alert amid reports of planned assault by revolutionists. Military units mobilize near key bases while authorities monitor movements and potential targets for any aggression.
Reports from El Paso indicate 1500 Mexican troops reached Torreon to shield the city from revolutionists while Americans prepare to move families to safety. Guards patrol Chihuahua streets and Juarez hosts 200 soldiers under Col. Luis Ballesteros. rumors of attacks and bridge burnings spread as forces trek north.
Alabama man Clayton named as first choice for permanent chairman at Denver event with expected decisive influence on proceedings and leadership.
The article previews the looming vice presidential race at the Democratic National Convention with Henry D. Clayton as likely permanent chairman and hints at possible contenders including Johnson, Gray, Taggart, Sullivan, Bailey, and several New York figures. It notes Bryan preference for a Southern chairman, anticipated ballots, and the lively, opinionated atmosphere expected to drive excitement at the gathering.
From Del Rio Texas on June 28 a Reuters report says Las Vacas is now under complete military control. Revolutionary forces fled toward the mountains and are being pursued by cavalry. Communication is restored and known rebels are allowed to pass into Mexico. It is known that 12 soldiers and revolutionists were killed.
San Antonio officials say they have no orders to move to the border and believe federal troops will not be needed. Police keep watch on Northern Mexico developments but stay ready for any directive.
Eagle Pass Texas reports no new developments as Diaz forces maintain control. Town and military authorities patrol the area with guards at all city entrances and soldiers forming scouting parties in the surrounding country.
Three companies of the Seventh regiment stationed at Saltillo under Major Cerverantes were ordered to Viesca in this state where, according to local reports, tensions or actions were unfolding.
Harry K. Thaw, in Poughkeepsie custody, heads to White Plains Supreme Court to press a jury trial on his sanity issue. He argues doctors at Matteawan found no paranoia and claims confinement harmed his health, urging detention elsewhere until sanity is adjudicated.
In Colon on June 28 General Obaldias candidates won the municipal vote by 94 with 582 ballots cast. Government supporters faced a downcast result as guard precautions and US forces remained in place in the canal zone to protect American property. Marines ashore, battleships Iowa and New Hampshire dispatched, tranquil turnout preceded by protests over alleged illegal voting and observers W A Martin and Paul Wuttke at two polling sites.
Memphis Tenn June 28 Further returns indicate Gov M R Patterson will be the Democratic nominee over former Senator Edward W Carmack The Commercial Appeal shows Patterson 734 Carmack 584 Carmack backers may contest in two interior counties alleging fraud Patterson leads by about 9000 votes on county unit plan Carmack supported statewide prohibition while Patterson backed local option Patterson said he would sign a statewide prohibition bill if the platform called for it.
Helena June 29 Rolla Duncan deputy sheriff and several citizens became involved in a fight after the Eagles picnic at Central park. Omas Lahey of the Sixth Infantry stationed at Fort William Henry Harrison was fatally wounded near midnight. Four soldiers were jailed and more arrests were expected.
Twenty two Mormons arrived to preach on the street in Rolla Missouri and were egged and drenched with water from a fire hose after a Salvation Army band and preaching failed to disperse the crowd. An egg struck a preacher during prayer and the group fled. one delivered a brief address at the Grand hotel stating services would end and the band depart.
Washington June 28 The sun eclipse attracted astronomers and spectators to the United States naval observatory. First contact at 9 35 28 a m and second at 12 49 02 p m with observers within 10 seconds. Prof George H Peters used seven photographs via the photo heliograph showing the moon on the sun and three large sunspot groups.
A tornado struck Pukawana Brule County near Mitchell at 11 last night destroying thirteen stores and homes and damaging every house. Two large elevators were swept onto railroad tracks and the station wrecked. On the adjacent Carpenter Sandberg ranch most buildings fell, with losses over 100000. A 37 mile wide hail rain ruined all crops. No injuries were reported.
G H Curtiss completed two flights of the June Bug at Hammondsport New York on the Aerial Experiment Association grounds. The first flight covered 400 yards in 24 seconds and the second 540 yards in 33 seconds. The trials showed improved control and performance, reinforcing expectations for the aerodrome.
New Orleans June 28. The Louisiana assembly will act on a bill creating a quasi public steamship company to conserve Mississippi valley trade and Panama Canal benefits. A domestic line is proposed to secure commerce with capitalization planned at 10 million dollars and potential growth to 50 million.
Joe Bedell six day rider suffered a broken shoulder and serious cuts in a tandem race at the Velodrome Newark New Jersey. Floyd Krebs escaped with minor injuries as the front tire slipped in the second heat and both riders were thrown down the steep track. The club physician said Bedell would be out of action for some time.
Pittsburg June 28 R P Nevin founder of the Pittsburg Daily Leader in 1872 and longtime owner died today at 88 He established the Pittsburg Times and was father of composer Ethelbert Nevin.
The German minister in Tangier refutes a circulated report that he sent a diplomatic corps note warning against French troops landing at Tetuan. The denial was issued today in Tangier on June 28.
In Cettinje on June 28 the trial of 36 prisoners linked to a bomb discovery last year ended with six condemned to death, three to life, and 27 jailed for six to twenty years. Crown Prince George of Serbia featured in testimony about a conspiracy against Montenegro.
Atlantic City June 28 Robert Ohnmeiss Jr cashier of the Marine Trust company arrested charged with a defalcation of 20500 He confessed saying he played the stock markets and losses built up He is under 11000 bail for trial in October.
Beatrice Nebraska June 28 The Blue River rose due to a two inchRain and a cloudburst near Plymouth with seven inches of precipitation Water covers West Court Street for blocks and 30 families flee to the west side schoolhouse west of Court Street residents cannot reach the city A farmer named Coke lost his house and stock drowned as Union Pacific traffic stops with water eight feet deep over the track
Terre Haute Indiana June 28 Roy Liggett killed his companion Fred Koch after being taunted for joining the church. Liggett surrendered to the police following the shooting on the way home from church.
An item notes a BIS related development in the U S Treasury with emphasis on past activity and notable outcomes. The report highlights a hole or gap created by BIS actions and references a significant result or reception. The text points to a historic or ongoing financial oversight matter involving government institutions.
Treasury receipts for the year ending June 9 1998 will show a marked decline from 1907 with about 60 million dollars more in disbursements than receipts. Total revenues near 569 million, customs down 46 million, internal revenue down 19 million, postal deficit around 13.5 million, and total year deficit about 144 million.
The Observatore Romano attacks the pan Anglican congress in London accusing it of promoting religion without a legitimate hierarchy. It links such movements to worldly joy and hints Pope Pius XII will address the congress in a forthcoming encyclical. The piece notes St Peter’s tomb vigil as a corrective example of true devotion.
In Lisbon a mass meeting led by Bernardino Machado demanded an investigation into royal money advances and the misuse of public funds during the late King Carlos regime. Police surrounded the venue but no clashes occurred as speakers voiced strong, often violent, criticisms.
Representative James S. Sherman continues to gain strength in Cleveland. He slept much today and his condition remains not critical. No changes were made in plans for his discharge from the hospital by next Wednesday.
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