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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1914
Page
22
Mexican delegates urge negotiators to speed up mediation as constitutionalists stay occupied. Officials report rising activity among mediators amid stalled talks and ongoing political maneuvering in the region.
A note of million value a dollar is given by Patrick Calmoun for Mer President United Rai Roads in San Francisco. The fragment outlines a financial gesture linked to a political project in California. Further details remain unclear due to the damaged text.
San Francisco May 23 former United Railroads president Patrick Calhoun was accused by railroad commissioners of looting 11 006 000 and of securing a promissory note for an equal sum to be repaid next day. The commission criticized Calhoun and urged readjustment of the company while Calhoun denied the charges and prepared to review a full committee report. The case also touched on disputes with Jesse W. Lilienthal and internal company politics amid financing for rolling stock and a Solano Farm land scheme.
Washington May 2. Another exchange of telegrams tonight between General Carranza and Emilio de la Mar minister of the interior in the Constitutionalists cabinet left the question of representation of the Carranza cabinet at the Niagara conference in doubt. Joseph Vasconcelos reiterated he had.
Page one reports the discovery of a kidnapped minister and a Butte fire suspected incendiary. The edition notes mediators active, a million dollar note, and related turmoil. Also covered are revolts, escaping prisoners shot, Sabbath observance urged, and regional items including Montana sheep industry, divorce cases, and mining stock updates.
Washington officials say President Wilson will require passage of the anti-trust legislation through both houses this session. The stance was stated to contradict hopes that only the House might pass the bills.
Chicago May 23 Park Policeman Phil Warsgrove swam a block to shore with two 10 year old boys after their raft overturned in Lake Michigan. Automobiles crowded Sheridan Road as onlookers watched the dramatic rescue.
The lightship Halifax No. 1 was found wrecked on Liscomb Island five miles from the coast after striking in dense fog. Twenty five crew members, all Scotch, are feared dead. six bodies with life belts have been recovered by the steamer Dufferin, with lifeboats found. Government search by Stanley and Lady Laurier ongoing.
Funeral services for John T. Murphy, who died here last evening, will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock in Helena. He was a resident of the city and his death was announced in this edition. The ceremony will be conducted at the family residence with interment to follow at a local cemetery.
Chicago May 22 The Presbyterian Church in the United States urged stricter Sabbath observance including a Saturday half holiday and condemned secular Sunday papers. Recommendations pressed public officials to avoid Sabbath compromises, instruct families to rest workers, and omit Monday recitations, with final action deferred.
Boise May 23 Three prisoners were shot by Idaho state penitentiary guards during an escape attempt. A. G. Bearup died from a spine wound. C. A. Allery was wounded in the arm, potentially amputated. Lyman Jones was shot in the left leg. Guards fired as the men fled across open ground after scaling the wall. Bearup survived by his father in Michigan. officials say a dozen or more were involved in the plot.
Spokane May 2. Austin Corbin II vice president of the Spokane International railroad and George H. Martin general freight and passenger agent were fined 5000 dollars by Federal Judge Ridkin after pleas of guilty to interstate commerce law violations. They were indicted on 17 counts and compromised 10. The violations involved shipping by the Spokane International from Corbin’s Idaho ranch to his Wheat, Idaho home of wheat wood and a cow without paying established freight rates.
Six Americans arriving from Mexico City report an unconfirmed claim that General Jose Velasco the federal commander defeated at Torreon and later moved to San Luis Potosi has revolted against General Huerta alongside most of his troops. The dispatch notes Villa’s forces returning to Torreon after Saltillo, with the Robles brigade staying to garrison Saltillo, and Saltillo’s sacking before evacuation.
Washington May 3 William C Bradley United States senator from Kentucky died tonight after a lingering illness worsened by a fall He was a leading Republican figure in Kentucky for 49 years an orator of note Born in 1840 he fled to join the Union Army as a youth later winning statewide influence through party conventions He served as Kentucky governor elected in 1885 and to the Senate in 1908 his term due to end March 3 1915.
Local reports name Reverend Pat Montford as the kidnap victim taken from a farm house in Aran. Officials pursue leads and urge public assistance as inquiries continue.
Rev Louis R Patment, a prohibition advocate missing since March 31 after addressing a Westville dry meeting, was located in an abandoned farm house near Columbia MO. He was weak and emaciated, gag removed, and he said two police officers helped capture him before being freed. He named farmhands and authorities as informed, with continued coverage on page two.
Neighbors report smoke and flames at J S Sullivan residence on West Street Hutte as a woman firebug again targets the building. Fire started in a bed and piano area, a kerosene soaked tassel lit the keys, and entry was gained through a broken door. Chief Sanger vows further investigation.
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