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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1913
Page
11
Governor Hiram Johnson states he will sign the alien land bill, arguing it preserves treaty rights while addressing a long standing California problem. He cites the 1913 constitution clause, the Japan treaty, and federal naturalization law to justify the measure, noting broad legislative support and the need to protect state interests.
Washington May 14 Governor Johnson intends to sign the California alien land bill despite federal veto pleas. The state department must decide whether to defend California’s right to deprive Japanese residents of property or concede the act violates treaties. Secretary Bryan attends Pan American Society banquet, delaying action until Friday return to Washington.
A historical piece describes Native families visiting Butte with wives and children, noting attire shifts from traditional blankets to coats and trousers. It highlights male guardianship, moccasin footwear, and cultural blends as elders observe changes in dress and hairstyle among the younger generation.
Chicago May 14 National legislation prohibiting miscegenation to follow the conviction of Jack Johnson black champion prize fighter for violation of the Mann act Representative Rodenberg of Georgia who introduced anti intermarriage bills sent for transcripts of the Johnson trial to illustrate race relations are impossible Johnson faced a possible prison term as his finances were broken and the case may go to the supreme court
George McDonald, arrested on complaint by John J. Moran for alleged short change of a $10 bill, says he was fined $10 for swearing at Moran and ordered out of Moran's place, not for the short change and that charge was not sustained by the police magistrate.
The Mountain View church hosts a Sunday evening gathering inviting the public. Dr Meyer Dr Hartman and Mrs Lamoreaux, noted Sunday school workers and New York representatives, will address attendees. Police report: M Morley George Robins and Arthur Chappell were arrested for operating a book tied to the Alan races, released on own recognizance to appear in court today.
Police arrested Albert Fields G Burton and W F Smith after information from friends of the three young men. A raid on Ah Hom’s store in Colorado Street Alley led to charges of opium smoking and a Chinese proprietor charged with constructing an opium joint. Smith posted bond.
A brief note from the New York Times mentions coal pricing and canal transportation details, highlighting costs and efficiency concerns for commodity movement through interconnected waterways. It cites inferences about fuel costs impacting trade routes and potential regional economic effects.
An analysis for the government compares coal costs at Suez and Panama with fuel prices along the Panamanian stations. If American coal can be sold cheaply in Port Said and bunkered at Panamanian stations below 4 60 a ton, the canal route could attract many shipowners despite longer voyages.
Stanley N. Doust, captain of the Australian lawn tennis team, has arrived in America to join two teammates in California for the preliminary contests at the New York Tennis Club as they seek to win the Davis Championship Cup from the English team.
In Hastings England a mob of suffragettes clashed with police during a tax protest display. Fire damaged an organ in Penn Buckinghamshire church as a torch was left with a note supporting suffrage. elsewhere a mob was dispersed by officers and escorted to a railway station amid demonstrations over not paying taxes.
Cincinnati May 14 The deadlock between the Cincinnati Tract Company and its striking employees continued tonight after a brief break when the street car company ran several cars on its lines. The cars were escorted by police and carried no passengers. Late in the afternoon the company discontinued this car service. There was no violence today.
Atlanta May 14 Dr Robert Russell of Westminster College New Wilmington Pa was elected unanimously moderator of the United Presbyterian assembly in session here succeeding Dr Hugh H Bell of San Francisco.
The Louisville Courier-Journal argues the women’s suffrage crusade in Kentucky risks upheaval, led by Laura Clay. It links militant activism in Britain to American proposals, warns of upheaval, and cites Cassius Clay’s daughter as a focal figure while noting broader social tensions and historical views on emotion and ambition.
Fragmented remarks contrast Voltaire Rousseau with abolitionism and black suffrage. The discourse traces how sentimental reform and rights claims inflamed political strife, calling for moderation and criticising militant tactics. It juxtaposes southern backlash with women’s rights rhetoric and evolving social agitation.
Four locals including Dr J F Spelman Senator J M Minor Rod Williams and J L Crystal traveled by car to Hut te to see the opening of the baseball season. The car stalled on a Milwaukee railroad crossing and had to be pushed off. They then telephoned for help and later described the game to friends in Anaconda.
Joseph Marcille died at his home 517 Cherry street from bronchial pneumonia following a kitten scratch. A St. Martin Canada native born 65 years ago, he came to Anaconda in 1885 and worked for Anaconda Copper Mining. Survived by wife Lottie Brainard and children Clara Grover Powell Joseph Marie Margaret Lorena. funeral arrangements pending.
The Anaconda Anglers club opened a fishing contest with prizes for the biggest cutthroat rainbow eastern brook trout and grayling. Catches must be in Deer Lodge county with members eligible. Fly casting trolling or bait fishing allowed. A temporary executive committee was named and fifty members attended with twenty five new names added. An application was filed with the government for a liberal fry supply for summer and fall distribution. The next meeting is Tuesday evening with many sport enthusiasts expected.
J B Risque, formerly of Deer Loge and ex manager of the Granite mine, has been appointed general manager of the Tennessee Copper company at Copperhill Tennessee. The announcement came in a letter received yesterday by E P Mathewson.
Thomas Sullivan, who pleaded guilty to petty larceny, has been released on parole and will report to the probation officer. A Lebeau, scheduled for trial yesterday, remains in jail as the trial was delayed by a technical defect in the information.
The Anaconda team led by Larry Butler will meet the Butte Independents at Gregson Springs on Sunday. Many rivals from the old city league days are expected in the lineup and the game promises the same interesting style of play.
Stewart McKay appeared before Police Judge Sanderson and pleaded guilty to violating motor cycle speed regulations and was given a reprimand. The report notes copper ships and ritual obstacles affecting Indian domestic vessel use.
Hugh Daly, manager of Gregson Hot Springs ranch, reports Deer Lodge valley as ideal for ball barley, 60 day oats, flax and root crops. The 1,500 cultivated acres include 200 flax, 1 barley, 100 60 day oats, and 86 Bromis grass with half the ranch irrigated. Experts dig underground water ditches to irrigate fields, using new explosive to create efficient channels. Daly awaits Irish evergreens and shrubs to bolster the landscape, noting Trelandlike frost conditions near the springs.
Electric power was fed to the trolley water of the electrified section of the Butte Anaconda Pacific railroad. Two new electric engines were led in the trial which proved successful in every respect. J B Cox of General Electric company directed the trials and will train crews in the new motive power. Other engines are expected at two per month.
Railroad Officer Werner Olson arrested George Cabinet last evening on a charge of stealing new railway ties. He will have a hearing today.
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