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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1912
Page
13
William J. Bryan states he is not a candidate but notes that eighteen persons still show interest. The report records ongoing political interest and Bryan's cautious stance amid speculation about his possible run.
William J. Bryan visited Butte on a Tuesday in March and spoke as a private citizen rather than a candidate. He criticized Taft's policies, noted Roosevelt's candidacy, and praised enduring Democratic principles. The event drew Governor Norris, local officials, a large reception crowd, and a warm, extended ovation at the auditorium.
Law rence Massachusetts commissioner of public safety C F Lynch told the house rules committee he did not know the legal authority for taking women and children to the police station after the riot. Witnesses described beatings, detentions, and children kept without food, with Miss Margaret Sanger noting extreme malnutrition among 19 children brought to New York for care.
Reports describe a mass exodus as residents flee the city of Chiarua during a harsh period of isolation marked by fear and violence. Local accounts mention scattered attacks and warnings from authorities as civilians seek safety abroad.
About 150 Americans mostly women and children from Madera are brought to El Paso by the Mexican Northwestern railway after fleeing marauding bands. A second train from Chihuahua is expected. Residents report isolation and terror with mills closed and many looting incidents. Rojas bands cause property damage while some insist quiet rules prevail in Madera Pearson.
New York March 5 Theodore Roosevelt released a January letter to Frank A Munsey to rebut claims he broke a promise by accepting a nomination. He emphasized he would not be a candidate yet would not rule out serving if the public urged it. He noted he told many friends and editors the same stance to avoid misinterpretation and avoid tying his hands.
Washington March 5 The following letter challenging the Taft campaign forces to a seat by means of primaries sent to Taft campaign director William McKinley by Senator Dixon Roosevelt s executive chairman The letter urges primaries in every state to determine whether Roosevelt or Taft is the preferred candidate It argues for a free expression of the voters will before the nomination and calls on McKinley to cooperate in arranging primaries or district tests to secure legal presidential preference laws
A colleague states he cannot follow the colonel's lead regarding Taft, signaling internal hesitations about loyalty and command direction within the group.
Henry L. Stimson of New York, Roosevelt ally turned Taft supporter, spoke in Illinois praising Taft as advancing progressive policies. He warned against a Taft Roosevelt clash, saying it would hurt progressive aims and risk a reactionary victory in November. He argued Taft’s steady, inconspicuous reform carried Roosevelt’s program forward.
San Francisco March 5 Eugene F Schmitz former mayor and graft expose figure freed on not guilty verdict for bribery of Supervisor Andrew Wilson in gas cases. Ruef political boss, jailed at San Quentin, did not testify. Judge Lawlor to rule on remaining indictments. Ruef returned to jail amid his co-defendants’ discharge requests.
Special Dispatch to the Standard Fort Benton March 5. Olaf Skylstead A M Kennedy and Thomas Cowen resign from the old board of county commissioners in Chouteau. Judge Utter appointed A L Lewis Flowerree J G Thain Highwood and W R Blankenbaker Virgelle as commissioners. An injunction may bar the clerk from receiving new appointments and fighting lines may resume tomorrow.
In St. Louis on March 5 the third hearing of the Kimmel identity mystery and insurance contest ended in a mistrial after 73 hours of deliberation. Federal Judge Amidon discharged the 9 to 3 biased jury, with jurors citing growing dissension and influence of region and lodge affiliations as blocking consensus.
Chicago March 5 The government expects to rest its case in the trial of 10 meat packers charged with criminal violation of the Sherman law tomorrow or Thursday. The trial began December 6 and was shortened when both sides agreed to read to the jury corporate statements describing the organization and financial condition of the four companies controlled by the defendants. The Armour & Co. statement shows incorporation in 180 with capital stock of 20 million and a surplus of 70 million.
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