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Newspaper

Anaconda Standard

Location

Anaconda, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1914

Page

8

President Wilson Led Memorial in New York Parade

More than 1,000,000 people in New York joined in solemn memorial for the Vera Cruz dead as President Wilson rode behind the last funeral car. He spoke of grief and pride, saying the nation sent the lads to serve mankind and hoped to avoid fighting Mexico.

Ow York New York City Vera Crus Hattery Brooklyn Navy Yard Wilson Washington Batory Vera, Cruz Mexico

Schools On One Campus Urged For Consolidation

Dr Craighead of University strongly urges consolidation of institutions on one campus. He argues efficiency and coordination would benefit students, faculty, and local education authorities, noting potential cost savings and unified governance.

Craighead University

University merger urged by Montana leader in education

President C B Craighead of the University of Montana told Butte Chamber of Commerce the state should consolidate its educational institutions to build a great system. He argued economy and avoidance of duplication, citing three chemistry and three engineering schools as wasteful. He warned against abandoning Missoula’s campus, suggesting its buildings could serve as a training school.

Ate Chamber Commerce C. B. Craighead University of Montana At Missoula Butte Chamber of Commerce Chamber Craighead Montana Andrew D. White Eliot Towa Colorado Mississippi University and Agricultural College Butte Bozeman School of Mines

Time limit set for delivering up arms in Colorado strike

In Trinidad on May 1 Colonel James Lockett announced that after 5 pm Wednesday all persons in the strike zone suspected of concealed weapons would be searched and disarmed by U S soldiers and officers. Proclamations issued authorized mine operation rules, noted disarmament progress, and addressed reactions from unionists and operators.

Trinidad Col Colorado United States Army James Lockett Wilson War Department Onser United Aring Workers of America Free Press Colorado Fuel and Tron Company Holbrook Howe Wer H W. Hawking Strik Cis

Would-be death by action thwarted by prosecutor

In Chicago on May 1 a prisoner facing a crisis was handed a loaded revolver by assistant state's attorney James C. Dooley and urged to kill himself in an ante room. The prisoner weighed the weapon then laid it down and chose to live, later sentenced to a $100 fine and one year in the house of correction.

Chicago James C. Dooley Wiliam B. Reszinski Onlia Phen Scully

Earthquake in Sicily Leaves About 200 Dead

Catania May 11 official estimates place the dead at about 200 from the recent quake that devastated villages on Mount Etna's eastern slopes. The figure is described as the highest percentage loss given the limited area hit.

Catania Sicily Mount Aetna

Henderson Renominated in Alabama Governor Runoff

Early returns from Alabama Democratic run off indicate Charles Henderson of Troy leading B B Comer by more than 10 000 votes and thus securing the nomination. Frank S White receives a complimentary senatorial vote to succeed Joseph F Johnston with no opposition noted.

Birmingham Ala Alabama Charles Henderson Troy B. B. Comer Frank S. White United States Joseph F. Johnston

Carranza plans provisional saltillo capital amid swift moves

El Paso May 1 General Carranza aims to set Saltillo as provisional capital within days as Roberto V Pesquiera reports. Carranza travels to Durango to settle civil government matters and could enter Saltillo soon before constitutionalists march on Mexico City. Raoul Madero named brigadier general of Zaragoza brigade, brother of former President Francisco Madero.

el Paso Texas Carranza Saltillo J Roberto V. Pesquiera Saltillo Mexico City United States Tampico Raoul Madero Zaragoza Francisco Madero Cornell Mexico

Garrett started with the best of intentions

A Chicago investor representative, Fred J Wegg, returns from Montana after investigating John H Garrett's securities. Wegg says some mortgages were invalid while others were sound, and foreclosures may recover land for clients. He notes Garrett appeared to act with good aims but hints at broader operations and a possible circus influence, while offering no further details.

The Standard Chicago Montana Fred J. Weng Corn “Exchange Bank John H. Garrett Tits Garrett Mr. Wegg Garrett Ax T Harlowton Mont Mgarrett Tam

Explosion on Dominion steamship kills crew member

A May 1 report from Norfolk says an explosion in the engine room of the C14 Dominion steamship Jefferson killed one crewman and seriously injured seven others. Chief Engineer Portlock and Heather, engine crew members, were among the injured. the dead man's name was not learned.

Norfolk Jefferson Portlock Heather

All American Citizens Out of Tampico

May 11 4 oF Washington reports Rear Admiral Mayo cabled the navy department that all American citizens who will leave are now out of Tampico. The dispatch mentions no fighting reported between Federals and constitutionalists at Tampico.

Washington Tampico Mayo Navy Department

Vera Cruz memorials and national developments in butte brief

The item surveys events from Vera Cruz honors to U.S. Mexican developments and court cases, noting Gompers cases and federal court actions. It covers local police court matters, divorce and alimony cases, anti suffragist preachers, and entertainment notes in Butte. It mentions Dunshee’s California trip and a shipper favoring price rises, plus hotel arrivals and market reports.

Vera Cruz Craighead Gompers Colorado Knox Dunshee California Sestate News Sanaconda News Ralorial Butte s—Telegraph News Kliks High Sharkey Davidson Golders Neihart Telegraphic News

Tornado Strikes Iowa and Wisconsin

Madison Wis May 1 three persons killed and four seriously injured as the tail end of a tornado, born in Iowa, crossed Kane county. Farm buildings wrecked and crops damaged. Victims named William Paste Westport Mrs Xo Olsen Klevenville and a four year old child. Spencer Town May 1A tornado passed near this town causing barns and outbuildings to be wrecked and windshields blown down. No fatalities reported. North of Dickens Clay county heavy damage to farm property.

Madison Wis Iowa Kane County William Paste Westport Xo Olsen Klevenville Spencer Mai Spirit Lake Estherville Dickens Clay County

Unclear OCR fragment prompts elsewise

Fragmentary OCR text lacks coherent facts or identifiable events, names, places, or dates to summarize into a newspaper card with a clear lead and supporting details. The readable portions do not establish a concrete action or outcome.

Butte girls seek $500 state prize for Montana expo

Montana campaign pumps for the Butte led prize to send a state girl to the San Francisco exposition. Local committee members plan to canvass business houses with copper souvenir coins, urging $1 donations to fund a winning representative. Several cities join in, with Butte hoping the prize lands here.

Butte San Francisco Warkix Butt Montana Great Falls Helena Missoula Dillon Billings Thake W. W. Walnworth JL. Dobell CT. Shearer Charles Beebe P. C. Gillis Phil Gillis Tearn Dellare Gillis Theommittee

City of Mexico Agitated and Trouble Brewing

From Mexico City reports say large numbers of men and boys are defying in the streets. A mob gathered before the Brazilian legation demanding the American embassy attache Lilis d Anton be delivered over. Threats were made to kill him, and the Brazilian minister warned the state department he would surrender only if overpowered by the mob. No fortifications noted in the capital while Puebla lies midway toward the rail line.

Vera Crus Mexico City Legation Lilis d'Anton Braailias State Department Anton Guadilupe Rais Puebla

Shriners Reunion Opens With Native Guests in Atlanta

The Imperial council of the Fraternity begins its fortieth annual meeting in Atlanta on May 11 with f lag displays of national colors and the Mystic Shrine. A band of Blackfeet Indians from Glacier reservation Montana will perform as a featured element accompanying the Algeria temple of Helena. The San Francisco and Seattle bids for the 195 meeting are noted as contenders. California temples have reserved a hotel for the week and will display a pennant reading Hotel California from the flagstaff. London reports rebels have captured Tampico in the-day chronology.

Atlanta Mystic Shrine Imperial Council of the San Francisco Seattle Glacier Reservation Montana Algeria Helena California Hotel

Seven year labor contest ends in DC court ruling

Washington May 1 The long battle over labor protests against Bucks St and Range company ends as seven year sentences for contempt of court are set aside The Supreme Court Justices Holmes Pitney discuss whether the crime was still ongoing at the time of the boycott and whether the statute of limitations applies The decision centers on whether the acts constituted a continuing conspiracy rather than a single offense

Washington District of Columbia Samuel Gompers John Sitchell Frank Morrison Bucks Stand Range Sabre Eaeana Leventer Pitney Holmes Sears Quty Dani ‘Thew Wright Tower Court House Judicia Committee Aled Bya Washi

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