Colonel Returns Scene Switches Across Border
A colonel returns from the jungles across the border and states he has not made any political comment since entering South America.
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1914
Page
8
A colonel returns from the jungles across the border and states he has not made any political comment since entering South America.
Theodore Roosevelt arrives in New York from Para aboard the Aidan with two naturalists, George Cherry and Leo Miller. He denies fixed plans for 1916, says he will not run for New York governor, and greets reporters aboard the tug. He looks thinner but energetic, plans to travel to Spain for his son Kermit’s wedding, and notes no newspaper quotes misstate his political views.
Washington reports delayed details on missing American consul John Silliman and the Smith family near Tonola Chiapas. Officials press for clearer news as British and Brazilian diplomats seek information from Mexican authorities. Oil centers at Tampico see quiet, while federals retreat from Campelo and constitutionalists resume cotton and oil operations under tense conditions.
In this issue of The Standard, reports cover Roosevelt returning, former President Mellen testifying on a bond election in the Butte school district, and related sport and state news. Other items include hotel arrivals, water carnival notes, a promoter jailed, and various legal notices across divorce and public cases. (Continues with mining news, stock market reports, classifieds, and cartoons.)
Fort Smith Arkansas May 19 After a scathing indictment of Colorado John P White president of the United Mine Workers of America called the state the citadel of corporations A regional district convention for Arkansas Oklahoma and Texas adopted a resolution petitioning President Wilson to retain federal troops in Colorado coal mining districts The resolution argues Governor Ammons acts in the interests of mine operators and calls for continued federal presence in the mining areas.
Charles 8. Mellen, ex-president of the New York New Haven Hartford, reiterated before the Interstate Commerce Commission details of financial transactions between the New Haven and Ita subsidiaries. Amid progress in the hearing President Wilson and his cabinet held a late semi weekly cabinet conference. The session noted reports from several sources as Attorney General McReynolds pressed the cabinet on the New Haven inquiry and potential immunity in future government actions.
Washington May 19 The Interstate Commerce Commission heard from Charles S Mellen former president of the New York New Haven Hartford railroad system detailing Mr Morgans domination over the railroad affairs including large funds spent from the treasury He described his awe of Morgans grasp and prescience and recounted meetings with Theodore Roosevelt and others While the testimony touched on key events the full story will be developed in forthcoming questioning and evidence
Reports from Mexico City describe a growing feud as plans to unseat President Huerta surface, while refugees flood Tampico and Veracruz ports. In Chicago and Butte news, rail and school bond plans unfold, with district No. 1 proposing two bonds totaling 300000 for a lakeside school, gymnasium, and related facilities amid ongoing local tests and governance questions.
In El Paso May 19 dispatches claim Villa defeated 5 000 Federals at Paredon with 500 prisoners and heavy losses, but no time or date. Carranza’s party returns to Durango while front news is gagged and press dispatches are blocked. Officials wait for official statements on Carranza, Huerta, and provisional leadership.
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