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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1912
Page
9
A mountain den sheltering outlaws becomes the focus as militia and a stage band unite in a bid to capture the fugitives. Authorities seek a swift end to the chase with local residents urged to stay clear of the area.
In Hillsville Virginia on March 17 the Allen gang, blamed for a massacre of the judge prosecutor and sheriff, elude capture as a militia mobilization is planned. Wounded clerk Dexter Goad reenacts the courtroom attack while bystanders Andrew Howlett and Stuart Worrell recover. Juror Columbus Kane remains gravely wounded as authorities seek a siege to force surrender. Militants hide in Devils Den between Hillsville and Mount Airy with ample provisions and ammunition.
El Paso reports debunk a circulating claim that Gen Pancho Villa was captured and ordered shot. A telegram signed Pasqual Orozco circulated via Colonel Ponce, but General Orozco and travelers from Chihuahua denied any knowledge or foundation. The false telegram aimed to portray rebel wins.
Nine state penitentiary inmates from Florence were treated to a dinner by Governor George W. P. Hunt in Phoenix on March 17. Hunt delivered a speech while a convict replied, thanking the governor and predicting Hunt’s re election.
Police arrest Sin Wen in San Diego on a plot claim to terrorize the city. Authorities say the suspect planned explosive acts and threats aimed at creating panic and disruption. The case involves detainment, investigation, and potential charges regarding terrorism.
Six alleged IWW agitators were arrested in San Diego amid a two month street speaking conflict. Police chief Wilson says dynamite stolen from the city sewer department magazines was to be used to destroy large office buildings and industrial plants. No lives were planned, and most arrests were nonresidents amid nightly demonstrations and police crackdowns.
In Los Angeles a three hour talk between Earl Standard amid embezzlement accusations and US District Attorney A I Motormick followed by plans for Standard to testify before a federal grand jury. Bail supporters push to raise the $20 000 bail as the Pomona bank case unfolds.
In Los Angeles on March 17 Miss Wennse Wichman aged 26 was instantly killed when the car she rode in was struck by a trolley car. W. K. Evans of Alhambra, 28, drove the auto and was seriously injured along with Pauline Wichman 17 and Glenn H. Wichman 19. The crash occurred while attempting to cross between two street cars in opposite directions.
New York March 17 Dr Mary E Walker famed advocate for women rights and dress reform is dangerously ill in hospital after arriving by train with a nervous breakdown relatives in Oswego N Y notified She was the first woman physician to hold a Civil War artillery surgeon commission and later received a Medal of Honor She has long led the suffrage movement.
New York March 17 The home of Judge Otto A Rosalsky was shaken by a bomb blast last night A disheveled man named Wolf Bevan forced past building staff and climbed six flights to demand admittance claiming persecution by the tobacco trust Police took him to Bellevue for observation as to his sanity Inspector Owen Egan suffered injuries in the blast but left hospital He said he had received several threatening letters related to recent sentencing in a forgery case Rosalsky refused to point to any suspect and would not discuss links to the Folkee Brandt matter
Theodore Roosevelt Jr. faced suffocation while aiding volunteers at Charles W. Clark's suburban residence in San Francisco. Smoke from a basement blaze due to faulty wiring filled the drawing room. Roosevelt climbed to the roof, was ordered down, and was guided to safety by a fireman as the attic filled with smoke. The fire caused little damage.
Clinton Oklahoma March 17 second district delegates to the republican national convention G A Paul Oklahoma City and H A Bower Major county instructed for Roosevelt.
Rear Admiral George Walker Melville retired, age 72, died at his home from paralysis. A national Loyal Legion commander and Arctic exploration authority, he led steam engineering for 16 years and joined the Jeanette and Greely expeditions. Honorary degrees came from Penn, Harvard, Columbia, Georgetown, Stevens. Interment at Laurel Hill on Wednesday.
Francis A. Vallely a 31 year old watch maker wanted for grand larceny in Elgin Illinois fled two weeks ago. He surrendered to Seattle police with hair now white as snow. He was sent to the city hospital and plans to return to Illinois without extradition papers.
Chicago on March 17 reports that girl choirs attracting church boys to motion picture shows lead churches to consider girl choirs. Trinity Episcopal Church has replaced a boy choir with a girl choir reflecting this trend.
Douglas March 17 Samuel B R Bradner a switchman in Southern Pacific yards at Benson was selected speaker by the Democratic caucus for Arizona’s first state house. He will win the post by unanimous vote when the legislature convenes. Only four of 35 lower house members are Republicans. The Senate Democrats also chose Michael J. Cunniff of Crown King as president. Cunniff backed by constitutional convention members, hails from New York magazine work and Harvard teaching. The inaugural act may include recall of judiciary and an equal suffrage amendment. An anti lobby act was drafted. Gov Hunt’s lengthy message outlines reforms and mandates, expected Tuesday morning.
Oyster Bay N Y March 17 The plan of campaign mapped by Roosevelt leaders was disclosed Col Roosevelt said he will make several speeches across the country starting with a Civic Forum appearance in New York Wednesday night and then a short tour of the Middle West later
Two masked men roped a crowd at Cabry Buckley s saloon on North Main in a 4 30 am hold up. Watchman Michael Casey died after firing at the bandits who fled with about 50 dollars. George Meade was wounded and arrested later at St James hospital, claiming involvement in the raid but not firing the fatal shots. Police link the same duo to a second early morning robbery at Railroad saloon and pursue Meade s unknown partner. Meade is held on murder charges as investigators press for the other suspect.
In Grand Forks and across North Dakota, managers for Col Theodore Roosevelt and Sen Robert M La Follette push last minute appeals ahead of the presidential primary. La Follette winds his tour through Minot and Devil's Lake after a late city speech and hotel rest. Roosevelt partisans maintain confidence amidst a tight race with more campaigning planned before Tuesday voting.
Paris reports Francisco de la Barra former provisional president of Mexico sailed today for Mexico after weeks in Europe on a special mission. He departed from Paris with no noted stops or encounters, returning to assume ongoing duties in his homeland.
President Taft arrives in Boston to attend Evacuation Day celebrations. He will tour the South Boston parade route, review the day’s events, address the Massachusetts legislature, attend a luncheon, and join banquets hosted by local and national groups. He plans to depart Tuesday for New Hampshire en route to Washington.
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