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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1912
Page
9
A rebel group attacked with an engine loaded with hazardous materials against federal targets. The assault resulted in widespread destruction and casualties among security forces, signaling a dangerous escalation in the conflict.
After three days of fighting in Mexico, rebels led by General Campa claim a victory over federal forces. They report heavy casualties on both sides, with about 100 federals killed and 30 prisoners taken. Rebels say 4,000 troops faced 2,000 and describe a dynamite train attack on an armored federal train near Escalon and Corralitos.
Nogales Mexico March 24 Thousands of workers in Sonora mines and smelters face unemployment unless Taft embargo on dynamite is lifted within 10 days. Export figures show Arizona ports ship about 800000 pounds monthly while El Paso handles about 60000 pounds.
Grover F. Smith, 24, fleeing grand larceny charges, leaped from a moving train near Joy, Washington, but was recaptured a few miles away. He attempted suicide with a revolver, was disarmed, and sustained facial injuries from the fall. Smith, raised in Louisiana, had $520 on leaving San Francisco and lost $60 in the leap. his father recently died, leaving an inheritance.
Dean Walter A. Sumner of the Episcopal cathedral of Ss Peter and Paul announced an new policy requiring a health certificate from a physician for all couples seeking marriage at the cathedral starting with Easter The measure approved by Bishop C P Anderson follows months of study and aims to prevent marriages by those with physical conditions that could affect the union and offspring
New York police say two wealthy young men, Oscar Jacobs 20 from New York Homeopathic College and Price C Gibbons 22 from Long Island Medical College, posed as students five days a week while committing Saturday burglaries and sneak thefts. Jacobs admitted the pattern and named Gibbons as his partner.
St Joseph Missouri March 24 Miss Iva White Ivon county school teacher indicted for brutal whipping of pupil Harold White. She says she acted to maintain discipline in the classroom.
The American legation reported three Americans Hicks Hoffman and Sheldon were attacked by pirates at Wushan. Hicks was killed. his comrades were wounded and bury him in Ichang. The assault was linked to anti-foreign hatred as soldiers pursue the pirates. Roger S Greene and J Paul Jamison were dispatched for more information.
Bert Hicks of Oshkosh Wisconsin, 25, former son of E R Hicks Wisconsin attorney general, was killed in China by pirates while working to establish a school of mines after graduating from the Michigan School of Mines. He went to China eighteen months ago.
The Lawrence strike ends with mills in Lawrence declaring off the walkout as leaders say its aims are achieved. Wage gains are said to have influenced widespread wage increases and shorter hours across related industries, impacting over 390000 workers. Prices for woolen and cotton goods are expected to rise, with potential additional hikes later.
The Interstate Commerce Commission issued an opinion asserting federal supremacy in setting interstate railroad rates. It holds that carriers must apply the same rates to interstate traffic under similar conditions as within states, despite state commissions' actions. Dissenting commissioners challenge overreach and constitutional limits.
In San Jose on March 24 Leo Sun a Hep Sing tong Chinaman was killed after trying to shoot Chow Soon as he was being driven to the county jail. Detectives Guyon and Hertel fired in defense as Soon was wounded in the thigh and Sun fell at the fire house door. Police do not understand the tong trouble behind the incident. Chow Soon was jailed over a July quarrel with another Chinese.
In San Bernardino California March 24 a case of mistaken identity split the friends of two men both named Michael Conway born in Indiana of the same age and resembling each other. One Conway died yesterday while the other was reported near death and later found alive in Mecca Riverside County while the dead man’s funeral was nearly postponed.
In Seattle on March 21 a woodsman named James G. West, a Shelton trapper, was mistaken for the wanted “mad outlaw” John Tornow. He was disarmed by two spotting officers and brought to police headquarters before officials realized the mix up and released him, sending him to a hotel.
In Cleveland on March 24, United Mine Workers leaders arrive to draft recommendations for a union referendum as a coal crisis looms. They await a decision by bituminous operators and Western Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois miners on a proposed two year wage scale before any action on April 1.
Governor Deneen plans an extraordinary session at 5 p.m. on March 26 to enact a law for a preferential vote for president at the April election. He had refused to call a session to legalize such a primary but agreed if two thirds of the General Assembly requested it.
Prince governor Andre Kepassis Effendi of Samos was assassinated today by a Greek attacker. The shooting sparked a political crisis as the Helenic party had opposed his rule since his 1907 appointment by Turkey. the assassin was arrested.
Citizens fear Missouri river floods as heavy snow remains, railroads brace for trouble, and dynamite to break ice gorges has been sent to locations. The river is ice bound with a weak tee that may break out soon.
A brief mention notes that UNE ALLEN HA made his escape in North Carolina. Details such as date and circumstances are not provided in the fragment.
Relatives of Floyd Allen sue the Hillsville gunfight flee across the Blue Ridge as lawmen close in. Claud Allen fled toward North Carolina after the massacre, while Sidna Edwards and Wesley Edwards are guarded in Roanoke. others remain at large amid a nationwide manhunt.
Bandits raided Pedro Arguilez’s ranch house in San Diego early in the day. Arguilez was killed by bullets and a worker named Pedro Arvel was wounded as the attackers plundered the property.
Helena March 24. Urgent telegrams urge former Mayor R R Purcell, in Rochester Minn hospital, to accept the Democratic nomination for mayor despite earlier signals he cannot run. John Huseby, socialist nominee, campaigns briskly as party leaders fear a socialist victory.
A fractured Roosevelt Union Republicans group moves toward primaries after an 18 member committee meeting. The body calls for reevaluation and possible leadership changes amid internal disputes.
A push to rally support for Taft’s opponent seeks a county by county plan to bind delegates to respect primary results amid opposition to the central party binds. The proposal urges a state committee to embrace rules aligning delegate loyalties with primary outcomes.
A Taft campaign statement says Montana's Republican state committee reflects voters' true sentiment, confirming eight Montana votes for renomination and refuting Roosevelt campaign claims. A telegram from National Committeeman Marlow says Taft support is stronger in Montana than committee results show.
In Helena the Roosevelt-Dixon faction of Montana Republicans moves to hold county primaries despite the state central committee turning down a state wide presidential primary. Progressives claim 12 of 31 counties and plan binding county delegates to reflect local voter will. A state mass meeting is called for April 12 to energize progressives against Taft machine.
Joe Soldano an affluent Italian was shot to death in Los Angeles as two visitors departed after wine. Police tie motive to a family quarrel involving Soldano his wife and brother in law Andrea Pagano. The altercation began with a bat blow that broke Pagano's nose.
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