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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1913
Page
1
The assembly wraps up its final session with key measures under debate, as legislators finalize bills and adjourn for the day. Officials project impacts on governance and policy following this legislative close.
A fragmented report describes the ongoing session with the Senate moving steadily while the House lingers. It notes daily sessions, adjournment debates, and a focus on the Workmen’s compensation or employers’ liability act, with conference efforts shaping potential direct liability measures and county-formation bills pending in committees.
Washington reports converge on the question of the next secretary of the interior. Franklin K. Lane of California, a member of the Interstate Commerce Commission, is tipped by some as the likely choice, seen as a western favorite acceptable to eastern conservationists. Governor Norris of Montana and Governor Hawley of Idaho are among western figures also discussed. Lane would be supported by western senators if named, with conservation views described as sane and practical.
Washington awaits the inauguration as plans unfold for the president elect and Mrs. Wilson. Arrangements include a White House visit, elite receptions, military escorts, and a March 2 oath ceremony with detailed security and pageantry. The arrival of McAdoo and other officials hints at a smooth transition and hopeful inaugural events through Tuesday.
President Taft marks his last Sunday in office with a brief sermon at Souls Unitarian church, bids farewell to cabinet wives at a last formal dinner, visits Georgetown University, and plans a cabinet meeting and farewell to White House staff as he approaches the transfer to Wilson. The sermon centers on the Enstarian faith he expects to embrace in retirement.
Washington March 2 Tattlement commuted to the fine and cost the sentence of Charles G Helke secretary and treasurer of the American Sugar Refining company of eight months in the New York calling penitentiary and a fine of five thousand dollars Helke was convicted of conspiracy to defraud the United States by effecting entry of dutiable sugar at true cost
In Washington lawmakers faced a long Sunday as Congress grappled with tangled battleships plans. The House and Senate failed to reach agreement on an anti battleship program, jeopardizing a 15 million dollar appropriation and leaving conferees unable to set a meeting time. Opposition forces warned they would oppose bills they dislike, while efforts to find cross chamber compromise continued amid disorderly proceedings.
The public mood in Hyde Park turned hostile as a mob of thousands attacked a suffragette meeting led by Gen Mia Flora Drummond and allied figures. Police protected the speakers and escorted them to safety after windows were broken and women were knocked down at Hyde Park and Wimbledon.
Washington March 2 Women will have a gala day in Washington with a suffrage procession, pageant and meetings at Continental Hall. Delegations from many states join a major suffrage program led by Mrs Tarvey and Miss Garvie Chapman Catt, highlighting unity, education, and calls for voting rights.
A March report outlines proposed peace conditions from the Balkan states calling for a formal treaty. It details territorial adjustments along the Turkish frontier, postwar reparations, and a multinational commission to govern occupied lands, with religious and cultural protections for minorities.
The article reports concern for the youngest Madero family member, a Cornell student named Ernesto Maduro. He was en route to New York last week to meet someone but remained in the care of friends after a fatal travel incident. Authorities say he is now expected to travel to Ta voila on Tuesday.
A brief report notes a clash at the border with the Mexican side. Casualties include a person named Neh or Sante reportedly killed or seriously wounded amid rebel activity and entry controls mentioned by local officials.
Mrs. Mills, wife of a wealthy inn owner, was knocked unconscious near Evanston after dining with a friend. She claimed a masked assailant struck her with a blow from behind, stole a handbag containing a large sum, and fled toward Chicago. Police noted a missing pink jewel case. motive and suspect remain unclear.
The senate expenditures committee will take the dying congress to report on expenditures of 190, 18 and 14 and interactions of dealing with oil interests. Members of the special committee have found it impossible to agree on the report and the matter is to be carried over to the new congress.
New York detectives pursue three men after a Browkway jeweler is held up in the White Light District. Jewelry worth 700 dollars stolen. Moses Bach pries state official. a man fires twice in his face as the blaze of the punchy hold up ends. Berouson is arrested after identification by Bach. William Andres linked to the同 trio. police seek remaining suspect.
On the Mexico border near Douglas, El Paso, Texas, early today a clash between Mexican troops and the Ninth United States Cavalry resulted in four Mexican fatalities. American losses were none. Reinforcements arrived as the Mexican force was driven back across the boundary, prompting alarm in Douglas and surrounding areas.
Report details a firefight at the international boundary near Douglas Arizona with Mexican soldiers and U S Ninth Cavalry troopers. Casualties are disputed with figures ranging up to six Mexicans killed and four Americans, prompting officials to seek immediate protective orders and federal action.
The new Mexican administration shows general improvements yet Rome weeks away from full order. Rebels in the south, the Yapatisas, threaten to assist the Huerta regime while Venustiano Carranza strengthens in Coahuila as governor and refuses to recognize Huerta. Carranza reportedly gains support.
Special Dispatch reports that a senate deadlock between Democrats and Republicans, with objections from Senator Ayers, prevents confirmations for many Montanan nominees. Vacancies will be filled by Democrats after March 4, listing several nominees for land offices, receivers, and postmasters in Great Falls Billings Glasgow Manhattan Lewistown Laurel Dillon Wibaux and other towns.
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