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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1914
Page
9
Mrs Lefty Louie Rosenberg testifies she heard details of the plan. The widow of the gunman Becker claims to reveal crucial information about the alleged conspiracy during the hearing.
Mrs. Lillian Rosenberg, widow of one of the four gunmen electrocuted for the Rosenthal murder, testifies that Jack Rose urged killing and that the quartet divided the payment. She says she hid testimony earlier to save her lover from the electric chair. Prosecutors call this proof of truth beyond doubt. Defense counters with cross examination as Becker may testify. Piltt, Becker’s press agent, likely to be called as corroborating witness.
Charleston May 15 the sub committee of operators and miners adjourned to May 2 after miners returned to work. Thomas Cairns president of district No 1 United Mine Workers says a general strike would be called June 1 if no wage scale agreement is reached by then.
The Standard reports on the U S stance labeling Huerta's actions as hostile, with gunman’s widow testifying about Rosenthal's murder. Anaconda and Butte win at Missoula State athletic meet, while Gallatin claims top honors. Barnes named head of the State Grand Army of the Republic.
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Missoula Montana May 15 Miss Frederic Hawkes of Butte won first place in the largest high school declamatory contest held by the university. She competed against 18 girls with three performing on a short program and the rest Thursday evening. Second went to Miss Ali s, third to last year's champion. The event closed with a Jolly-up and medal awards. Jordan earned second due to a strong speaking performance. Distinctive debate pennants for inter Scholastic winners were awarded to Broadwater Custer Gallatin counties.
King Haakon and Queen Maud opened a national exhibition in Christiania marking Norway’s centenary of independence from Denmark. A banquet for about 2,000 guests, including Americans, followed a toast as “The Star Spangled Banner” rang out. Prize winners in declamation and essays were announced at the University of Montana interscholastic meet context, with Gallatin county and Missoula figures highlighted in competitions and speeches.
Washington May 15 Charles Mellen former president of the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad travels home to obtain papers for the Interstate Commerce Commission inquiry. Chief Counsel Folk continuing to examine documents already submitted. The work will resume tomorrow. Mellen says it will take two days for him and his attorney to review the demanded papers. He expects to return to Washington to resume testimony by next Tuesday. No other witnesses are expected to be examined.
Special Dispatch to the Standard Missoula May 15 The Grand Army of the Republic elects officers for Montana. E Le Barnes of Great Falls wins department commander amid unopposed posts. J M Page Twin Bridges is senior vice, D T Golf Hamilton junior vice, Dr Taylor Helena medical director, C P Brinton Butte chaplain. meetings adjourn to morning drive for 19 encampment closure. The Women's Relief Corps also elects officers led by Catherine Ng Helena and Susan A James Missoula.
Denver reports claim prisoners Louie the Greek May 17 troubled by late April 29 escape shootout between militia and strikers Kolmack and Mason testified at Maj. Hamrock trial in Minneapolis. Ice famine hits city as 260 drivers strike and arbi tration hoped. Earthquakes rattle Catania and Lima new congress installs Col Oscar Benavides as president after February attack on palace.
Gallatin high school took first with 33 points at the Montana field Interscholastic games, Missoula county placing second with 26 and Butte trailing with 23. Individual standout Phelps of Butte scored 24 points in multiple sprints, while Helena captured the relay honors.
A note from President Wilson and Secretary Bryan warned Huerta of unfriendly acts if Parks, the American infantryman near Vera Cruz, was executed. Brazil reported no details, mediation hopes remain, while Silliman’s rail movement eases U S anxieties as mediation proceeds.
A two day postponement of the Niagara Falls mediation conference was announced at the request of Huerta delegates. The Spanish ambassador stated the delay is for a brief rest from the long journey, with a dinner for the Mexicans planned in Washington before they travel to Niagara Falls. South American diplomats and American commissioners will depart Saturday and Monday, with further details on Page Twelve.
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