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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1914
Page
8
Rebels with well placed artillery prove too strong for federals in Tampico as rival OAS forces engage amid siege and street fighting. Wary officers report heavy shelling and ground assaults as control of the port remains contested and tensions escalate among opposing factions.
Washington May 14 first details of Tampico fall reach officials. About 39 killed as federal garrison under General Zaragoza retreats after 7,000 constitutionalists and heavy cannon fire overran entrenchments near the city. Gunboats withdraw under cover of rain and American naval protection.
Washington May 14 Tampico's fall expands constitutionalist control and opens a seaport for war materiel. Washington has begun representations to protect American and foreign workers at oil wells. U.S. warships patrol the Panuco river, no marines landed, federal gunboats guard the river mouth as talks with Rear Admiral Mayo proceed.
Washington May 24. In a Senate session heated by prairie dog troubles, a $15 000 cultural appropriation bill faced delays as a proposed $5 000 increase for studying extermination methods sparked clashes. Senator Bristow called extermination “asinine” while others labeled opponents falsifiers. The roll call on reconsideration ended 26 to 26.
The administration water power bill was reported favorably today by the house public lands committee. It would authorize the interior secretary to grant leases for water power on the public domain with royalties and safeguards to prevent monopoly. Chairman Ferris said President Wilson favored action this session if possible on the water power bill, Alaskan coal lands bill, and leasing mining rights on the public domain.
New York mayoral action assigns a bodyguard to Katherine B. Davis the woman commissioner of correction after she ordered no food ends for prisoners. The threats and letters come from outside friends fueling the safety measure.
Reports from army headquarters state that imported miners will not be allowed to work while strike actions persist. Maj Patrick J Ham and other labor leaders face trials as investigations into the April 28 Hecla mine attack proceed. indictments accuse conspiracy to murder and first degree murder against several union officials and strikers.
Denver May 14 State troops turned rifle fire on the Luciow tent Colony late April 20 after hours of battle. Capt T C Linder testifies soldiers began firing after strikers within the colony had won a confrontation as the clash continued through the afternoon.
New York May 14 Counsel for Charles Becker the former police lieutenant on trial for the murder of Herman Rosenthal examined Bridgie Webber the financial backer of the riot that led to Rosenthal killing He admitted that earlier statements were false and swore new affidavits under cross examination Webber trembled smiled and battled despair as the death of four gunmen in the electric chair was mentioned testing his credibility and resolve before the jury
In Paso Texas on May 14 a notice from Gen Luis Herrera jefe de las armas Parral district warns foreign and American mine owners to return and reopen properties within 15 days or the mines will be seized and run for the benefit of the Mexican people. The mines yield various ores in demand by Mexican smelters for faxing purposes and owners may appeal to the American state department for protection.
Immense confusion surrounds Tampico as federal forces retreat. Reports say the port was evacuated, routes toward Veracruz may be blocked, and federal units raid inland as sieges intensify. Civilians face demonstrations while Consul Canada worries over a Cuban envoy's move during prisoner release.
Army veterans gather in Missoula for encampment activities and a welcome for young attendees. Local organizations coordinate ceremonies and distribute information on veterans' services.
A notable gathering of Grand Army of the Republic and allied groups met at Ellis temple in Missoula on May 14 with over 30 attendees wearing service badges. Judge Sloane, Rev H S Gattex, Mayor Getchell, Governor Stewart, and Department Commander P W Sheehy spoke. youths sang and the crowd honored veterans. The Call continued on Page Right.
Missoula May 14 Four times winner Gallatin county leads the Montana interscholastic meet after the first day with 18 points from four events. Missoula seven, Great Falls six, and Butte, Vict and Flathead one each. Howard of Gallatin set a state high jump record 5 feet 7 percent inches and Gallatin hopes to score more as Friday events unfold.
Delegates from 31 states and parts of Canada attended the second annual Grand Masters conference of the Masonic Order of the North American Continent. Anxiety rose over W A White, grand master of Mexico, who left Mexico to attend the meeting about a week ago and has not been heard from in two days.
Oklahoma City May 14 Changes in ritual recommended by the commit ton rituals were admitted today by the general Conference of the Methodist Church South Amendments include a change in the marriage ceremony to declare you husband and wife The conference also urged bishops to call upon all Christians to unite in prayer in the United States and Mexico A telegram note says New York May 14 The collect of rare books purchased by J Pierpont Morgan in 1910 for 200000 will be sold at auction in Paris early in June according to advices from Paris
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