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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1913
Page
8
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Gen Mario Menocal was sworn in as Cuba's third president at noon in the Havana palace. A special American mission attended the ceremony, with national salutes and celebratory illuminations as Menocal pledged a clean government, pro business policy, and friendly ties with the United States.
Washington May 20 A cordial message of congratulation and good wishes from President Wilson and the American government was carried to President Menocal by a special mission representing the United States at the Cuban inauguration. Dudley Field Malone Beaupre and Brigadier General of the Army delivered the address praising peaceful power transfer and affirming U S support for firm and just government against disorder.
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Helena May 20 describes the laying of the corner stone for Wesleyan College on the Klein campus at 2 oclock. A Masonic ceremony led by Nolan acted grand master included the laying with grand honors. Colonel Relhes drum corps and the college glee club provided pageantry as Masons and civic leaders marched from Masonic Hall to the campus.
Washington May 2 Secretary Blsblanning to make formal announcement of the seventh Amendment to the constitution providing for the election of United States senators marking the culmination of a move begun in congress years ago The first Popular election of senators was proposed in the 19th century and the second amendment announced this year concerns income tax
Washington notices a turn in U S Japan talks on California land legislation with Tokyo now center stage. The United States has replied to Japan’s protest and awaits Japan’s next move. Viscount Chinda may hear assurances from Secretary Bryan, while Japanese officials Ebora and Hattori travel to California to explain conditions to their people. The Japanese American Society in Tokio plans to deliver messages to prominent Americans to ease tensions.
Opening day at Country Club Inks Hill set the tone for the 13th annual Pacific Northwest meet with clear skies and a brisk breeze. Materson, Barker, and Macon posted strong scores as women golfers drew growing interest, while caddies and weather posed minor challenges ahead of four days of competition.
Broad coverage notes the inauguration of a new president in Cuba amid political bustle. Republicans draft amendments to tariff bill while Tokyo reps plan to investigate California conditions. Golf opens in Butte as mining news, court action, and local society events mingle with routine notices.
Nawater, once a local Stand rd Oil representative, faced Newton in a morning match on the Butte course. A former Butte businessman turned Spokane capitalist now co leads the firm Nott-At, reflecting a rise in local business circles.
Senate discussion centers on the Underwood tariff bill with Republican senators pledging amendments to nearly every schedule. Senator Penrose and Senator Smoot push for broad minority actions while hearings reference threats to wages if duties fall. The vote on publishing manufacturers briefs shifts amid debate, as party lines hold and a finance committee decision looms.
Navy department reviews plans for armor plate production in plants operated by the government. Officials consider feasibility, funding, and potential impact on war material supply.
Henry M. Flagler, famed industrialist and founder of Standard Oil, died at his winter home in West Palm Beach Florida after a brief illness. Born in 1830 in Conneaut New York he built oil refining ventures with Rockefeller Andrews and Flagler then led Standard Oil. He also created the Florida East Coast railway and constructed the Ponce de Leon and Alcazar hotels. The overseas railway to Key West was his renowned engineering feat. The body will be buried in a mausoleum at St Augustine in the memorial church he donated to the Presbyterians.
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