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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1913
Page
6
Government moves to end militant crime by launching a first stage crackdown. Authorities outline plans to suppress violent groups and bolster law enforcement. Key agencies, including security services, pledge coordinated action and public safety measures. Local communities await details and timelines.
Prime focus stays on foreign policy as President Wilson remains quiet about the alien bill. Officials indicate no new stance has been declared yet, with aides citing ongoing consultations and potential measures under review.
British authorities move against the Women's Social and Political Union arresting leaders after a sweeping raid on their headquarters and printing offices. General Flora Drummond and other editors are taken into custody as government counsel warns of further charges for those involved.
Butte experiences a double setback as Ogden defeats the home team 18 to 2 in baseball amid reports of a fatal incident where two prominent men were killed by a Black assailant. The paper notes local unrest and ongoing trials while covering city events.
Sacramento april 30 a final action in the senate scheduled for tomorrow morning on the Webb and alien land act was prepared by floor leaders. The bill praised as more drastic aims to directly solve the Japanese problem and was seen as the most uncompromising form yet offered. Senator Thompson defended the measure saying its wording avoids concessions to Mr Bryan while noting it may lack White House approval. Continued on page three.
London reports say the British peace delegation traveling to celebrate the Anglo American centenary could meet hostile protests from Irish and labor leaders. Suffragists and labor factions urge Americans to oppose the mission, calling it the Carnegie peace delegation, and plan demonstrations in Hyde Park with German unionists.
April 3 Salt Lake City fire department members except Chief Bywater resign over refused wage demands. Resignations take effect May 5 after city commission rejected increases from 5 to 15 dollars monthly. Assistant Chief Pauid warned all would quit Sunday night if demands unmet. Many have served over 20 years.
Los Angeles April. The county grand jury's white slavery inquiry is expected to yield indictments against one or more wealthy men. Assistant district attorney W. J. Ford said he drafted indictments but withheld numbers and left voting on them to the grand jury.
A unionist at International Harvester twine mills, sUbUM A. 44, who joined the March 21 strike in sympathy with Columbian Ropeco workers, voted to accept the company terms. Work will resume Monday with an agreement setting minimum wages of eight dollars weekly for women and nine dollars seventy-two cents for men.
Washington April 11 former Governor Norris of Montana arrived in Washington today and had lunch with Senator Myers. He said no political significance attaches to his visit.
Special Dispatch to the Standard Washington April 39 At a conference with Secretary Lane tomorrow representatives of settlers on Western Irrigation projects will urge reforms to lessen criticism of the reclamation service They want local advisory boards on all projects detailed expenditure accounting maximum water charges assignments with restrictions and eligibility rules for homestead entry Attending are H E Culver Sun River Water Users Association and E Hicks Lower Yellowstone project with Secretary Lane.
New York City begins suit against William R. Hearst to recover 90000 for damages from a fireworks explosion that killed a man during a city celebration. The corporation counsel argues the event stemmed from a political organization allegedly controlled by Hearst and that the city bears responsibility for a policeman's death.
Secretary McAdoo announced a new policy requiring all government depositaries to pay 2 percent interest on government deposits starting June 1. He authorized an immediate increase of 19 million dollars in deposits, bringing total government funds in national banks to 52,649,964 dollars. The move aims to mobilize funds, expand circulation, and reduce treasury lockup while retaining larger bank balances to support liquidity.
Detroit reports a driver named Thin Shea steering his truck into a pole to avoid hitting a man in a car. Shea injured, a fireman Neal Collins seriously hurt, and 19 others injured. The truck was at full speed when the car crossed ahead, forcing the driver to take action to avert a deadly collision.
Harold B White, a Buffalo native and son of Hage White, a high school graduate, yesterday took the entrance examination for West Point at Fort Slocum.
Rome apung voperus, after a recent illness, descended today from his apartments to the floor below where he typically holds audiences. Those who accompanied his holiness said his recovery is now con viata.
In Hampton South Carolina two prominent men J Frank Bowers and Hi Edenfield were killed and several others wounded in a dawn battle chasing Richard H. Austin a negro accused of attempted assault on a Luray woman. Austin fled into woods after exchanges with white posse and bloodhounds. A cordon was set and state troops were requested as the chase continued.
In St Louis on April 39 the government and city alongside the 1906 World’s Fair directors dedicated a 450000 memorial to Thomas Jefferson. Thousands watched a military parade along Lindell Boulevard to Forest Park where outdoor exercises were held before a marble Jefferson statue unveiled by Natalie Norton of Elsberry. Prof William Thornton of the University of Virginia gave the Jefferson oration, with Dixie Wells Manning and other descendants assisting. The ceremony featured a statue of Monroe and related historical references as leaders attended.
Lewistown April 32 Emmet Baker reports the sender will attend the state amatory contest at Missouri where he was declared the winner over competitors with Miss Genevieve Chimit in second place.
London reports no change in the Italian question as Austria and Montenegro push military prep with 5000 troops moving from Scutari toward the frontier and heavy guns mounted above Cattaro. Vienna holds a War Council while ambassadors meet in London to decide on European action. Britain weighs avoidance of immediate action against Montenegro to protect its interests and ensure order if needed.
In a tightly contested session, the leading candidates faced off as party lines held. YOR defeated Wil wax def eated today in the senate race with a decisive showing, reshaping the party’s path forward.
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