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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1913
Page
8
Remote report on potential conflict referenced by Friedmann care team. Wryan comments on plan updates as latest and sixes efforts discussed. Unclear names and details due to garbled source text.
Reported at a banquet in New York the peace celebration drew praise for Wilson’s plan and calls for unity between England and America. Bryan and other leaders urged progress toward lasting accord while Professor Munsterberg urged caution to avoid anti German sentiment among non English residents. The event closed with toasts to royalty and leaders.
TuGallatin high athletes triumph at a Missoula track meet reported in the sports section. Major league results and district court notes appear elsewhere in today’s briefing.
Washington banker Charles C. Glover faced the house after attacking Tennessee representative Sims over a speech. Speaker Clark censured him for privileges violation as a resolution for arrest was adopted with four dissenting votes. Glover read a remorseful apology, claiming stress and lack of awareness.
Washington dispatch reports Secretary Lane considering abandoning the Milk River and Sun River irrigation projects in Montana after testimony showing farmers unable to pay and destitute. Debates over feasibility, cost, and future funding reveal strong opposition to further government expense if projects prove nonviable.
The Senate committee on Indian affairs named a sub committee to visit the Crow reservation in Montana after adjournment to investigate charges filed by Helen Pierce. Blackfeet Indian Robert J. Hamilton testified against A E McPartridge, alleging incompetency and misinterpretation of law affecting allotments and reservation conditions.
Special Dispatch to the Stand reports a May election across Sweet Grass Meagher and Fergus counties to form Wheatland county. Meagher and Sweet Grass favored the new county with about 90 percent support, Fergus opposed, casting 38 votes for the new county and falling eight short of the required total. Harlowton voted unanimously for the county. Promoters plan a new county bid, omitting part of Fergus. A separate note from Cattaro Austra-Hungary on May 9 describes a large fire at Seutari with heavy losses including jewelry fabrics and silks.
Lieut John D Park U S A died when an experimental long distance aerial scouting flight ended with his plane crashing on a hill near Duve 39 miles southeast of Los Angeles He started from San Diego and after 108 miles of flight the machine zigzagged in morning mists and crashed the radiator crushed his head as spectators watched nearby The incident occurred in Sofia May as parliament considers a war credit of 10000 dollars.
Gallatin High wins the interscholastic state meet at Missoula in a tight finish decided by the last event. Missoula and Helena trail as Bozeman dominates field events with strong shot put discus and weight throws. Phelps excels in sprints while Jolley and Kelly deliver top marks for their schools. Over 3000 fans attend under rain and wind, Missoula observes a public holiday as Gallatin seizes two perpetual cups and Missoula claims relay honors.
Missoula carers Lorimer leads hammer event with 146 feet while Gallatin scores multiple top finishes in a muddled day of running and field events. Larimer of Billings tops hammer with 148 feet, high jump tied for first, and Prit first in several sprints as Helena and Butte runners place.
Officers from the Grand Army of the Republic Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic Woman's Relief Corps and United Spanish War Veterans were elected or appointed during a 1914 encampment. Names include Sheehy Mistoula Schmidt Brinton Sillers Robertson Davis Frakes McKinnon and Bair as toastmaster. Visitors enjoyed a palm room banquet despite rain.
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