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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1912
Page
5
A fragment reports a dramatic attack where sixty soldiers were blown by explosive devices aimed at a federal train. Details are unclear and authorities have yet to confirm full facts or suspects.
Rebels claim a great victory after three days of fighting around Maentn Fr and Sanurday, with General Campa asserting 4,000 rebel strength against 2,000 federals. A derailed armored train explosion halted federal pursuit as rebels took prisoners and seized two rapid-fire guns while casualties rose on both sides.
In Nogales Arizona a nationwide proclamation requires staged delivery of dynamite to mines and smelters within 14 days, alarming miners dependent on routine explosive shipments from border ports. Projections show Arizona exports about 1,000,000 pounds monthly while El Paso reports 800,000 pounds.
Grover Fe Smith, 21, leaped from a moving train near Tacoma while being transported from San Francisco to Seattle for trial on grand larceny charges. He escaped the pursuers but fell and sustained facial injuries. He had $420 in cash and was later pursued by deputies. a pistol was recovered from his person.
A religious ceremony in an episcopal cathedral sees Peter and a partner seeking an advanced marriage with a formal note. After consultation with Bishop Anders and the cathedral leadership, a certificate of health and mental fitness is presented. The document emphasizes eligibility and cautions against premature union and propagation of their status.
Five young men from well to do families are named as involved in a burglary spree on a Saturday. Oscar Dowdy, 19, a student at a New York institution, and Price C. Alchon, 22, a student on Hy Tong Island are identified among the prisoners. Police say Taenbs admitted using Saturday holidays to rob department houses and to recruit Gilbane as an accomplice.
A telegram from Carlton Baker, American consul at Chunglog, reports four Americans attacked at Wushan by pirates. Hess of Oshkosh was killed. two companions were wounded and one body taken to Fehang. The attack is described as anti foreigner. The American legation seeks further safety measures.
Fragmentary report notes a person linked to Oshkosh with ties to Wisconsin figures and a misnamed Michigan School of Mines. Details are garbled, but mentions a son of FW Welk and attempts at establishing a school of some kind in China, with ages and dates not clearly stated.
A large textile strike in Lawrence ends as workers secure wage increases for about 5,000 New England textile employees. The victory includes agreed raises and reduced hours, with expectations of added orders and potential effects on cotton goods prices. Unions claim momentum for broader labor actions amid industry pressure and potential layoffs.
Washington March 2 Chester rule commerce submission Wynn opinion made public reestablishing the Swierenehing principle that a mass road must adjust its rates across borders to balance state and interstate traffic. The ruling heightens tensions between federal and state authorities over in state traffic and interstate regulation.
A deadly shooting between Chinese men occurred at a city prison area when Lee attempted to shoot Chow. Detectives Juhn Guyon and Ubwrks Hertel pursued and opened fire, wounding another man in the thigh. Police report confusion over language as the incident unfolded.
Report describes two men named Michael Conway sharing a dubious death situation. Both believed to be prospector brothers with tuberculosis, living in Riverside County. The case involves a dispute over a feud and alleged abandonment, with authorities and a priest testifying about the man in the suspected grave.
A bizarre incident in Aberdeen as a trapper, mistaken for a notorious outlaw, was pursued by police after a confrontation on the wharf. Officers restrained the man, who claimed he was framed, while bystanders watched the tense exchange before calm returned.
Miners from Western Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana and Illinois converge to push a unified wage proposal as they prepare to submit recommendations for a two year scale. The labor movement faces scrutiny from policy committees and union leaders while tensions surrounding strikes persist.
Illinois lawmakers convene in a special session to address election changes and presidential voting rules. Reports mention a Tuesday March 26 start and debates over whether Governor Denvero should call a session to legalize actions. Greek island politics referenced alongside internal party maneuvering.
Mudlonds expect funds to the riverbed mitigation and alert authorities. Levee structures show weakness with potential breach. signs indicate rising flood risk along the Missouri riverine area.
In a tense scene near a Peoria front, pursuit of a primer group leads to a near shootout. Sergeant White commands elite militia amid chaos as townsfolk watch anxiously and Allen consoles observers.
March 24 San Diego report: Pedro Arguiles, an honest Mexican farmer on his ranch, was killed in a bandit assault that also plundered the property. Arguiles was murdered. insiders suspected involvement by local laborers. The crime stunned the community as authorities hunted for suspects.
A damaged OCR item discusses Wage Purcell seeking the mayoral nomination amid a crowded field. It notes Democratic and Republican factions, mentions Sauk City candidates, and references public reactions and potential renewed inquiries regarding Purcell’s pursuit.
Special dispatch reports Taft headquarters stating Montana voters favor Taft, noting Montana Republican leaders align with the national committee. The narrative credits Taft supporters and dismisses rival campaign claims, with a national committeeman asserting stronger real sentiment for Taft than some portrayals.
The Progressive movement maneuvers to push a state wide presidential primary through county committees. Delegates would be bound by county primary votes, with early primaries proposed to gain the Roosevelt victory momentum. A call in Helena urges testing progressives April 12 to mobilize opposition to Taft and overthrow the machine.
A chaotic scene followed a fatal shooting at a location described as home of several visitors. Authorities identified victims and suspects among local residents as investigators reviewed leads and met with witnesses. The event spurred a police response, with officers coordinating with homicide units to piece together the sequence of the assault.
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