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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1916
Page
1
Investigators probe a case after tapped wire conversations surface during the inquiry. MITCHEL takes chances as officials examine the implications and potential leads from recorded talks.
Two investigations into police wire tapping proceed as Mayor Mitchel testifies on conversations read into record though deemed irrelevant. Swantz and Thompson lead separate inquiries while witnesses discuss ways to evade process servers and fund trips to Atlantic City.
Edition reports tension over tapping wires and public reactions. It notes German forces recaptured Fort Douaus and a declined request, plus a list of local items including a women’s convent event, public notices, and mining updates.
New York May 24 Nine thousand delegates alternates and visitors from across the United States and from Cuba Puerto Rico Alaska and the Philippines attended the first general session of the General Federation of Womens Clubs thirteen biennial convention. More than 2000 spectators were turned away and 1600 men were among those in the armory. Five women were overcome in a crush and received hospital attention.
Saratoga Springs N Y May 23 A more systematic supervision of the home mission field with centralized control was adopted by the general conference. The plan argues missionary work among the forten population is as necessary as abroad. Whitfield L Mc Dowell of Washington urged equal regard for souls in laundries and across the sea. The conference kept all church magazines and editor elections may begin tomorrow as delegates meet to nominate candidates. The body also approved an institute to reduce appeals and will report in 1920. Bishop Richard Cooke was assigned to Helena Montana as his episcopal residence and ratified by the conference.
A blaze at the Yellow Jacket mine in Goldhill near Virginia City killed four men and damaged the Belcher workings at the 1,400-foot level. The fire, started at the compressor station, was reported under control by 10 o clock today. The deceased were Thomas McDonald, Felice Casale, Id Clinton Battaglia, and others from Goldhill.
A 15 year old named Ray Wee Neen Erwin was struck over the heart by a pitched ball and died instantly while playing baseball in the town today. The tragedy occurred during a local game as spectators watched in shock.
In New York Dr. Arthur Warren Waite's murder trial unfolds with testimony from Mrs. Margaret Horton about Waite's dual nature and their studio in Ayle, as prosecutors seek sanity challenges and alienists to be called. Defendants' defense plans to show Waite was insane at the time of the crime.
Acting Secretary Polk delivered US protest notes to the British and French ambassadors in Washington on May 24. Secretary Lansing signed the documents from his home where he is ill, reaffirming objections to seizure of mail and ships on the high seas and demanding Britain stop detaining vessels bound to the United States. France concurred with the British memorandum and the notice will be published in London Paris and Washington by agreement.
Paris reports the German reoccupation of Fort Douaumont while French forces hold the approaches. Bavarian divisions recaptured the fort after fierce assaults as Verdun battle dynamics send a hopeful tone to Paris.
London May 24 foreign minister declared no stage exists for talking of ending the war without a prior agreement among allies. He argued France defends Verdun and warned against premature peace terms while German aims and British obligations bind the alliance. Ponsonby urged patience and warned diplomacy risks prolonging the war. The Sun continues on page 5.
The senate judiciary committee recommended Louis D. Brandeis for the supreme court by a strict party line. Democrats supported confirmation while Republicans opposed. Senator Shields provided the deciding vote, and debate looms for a possible open session as proceedings head to an executive session.
Evelyn Thaw wed her dancing partner Jack Clifford in Maryland, after a hurried trip to Baltimore. The wedding follows her divorce from Harry Thaw, with Clifford returning to pursue further action in dispute over the marriage.
In Berlin on May 22 the emperor hosted a luncheon with all imperial and Prussian ministers and the presidents of the Reichstag and Prussian chambers. The imperial chancellor held confidential talks with leaders of Reichstag parties as they discuss forthcoming food censorship measures.
General Funston's bid for additional coast artillery units was rejected by the War Department. Readiness concerns persist as guard troops from three border states move toward the border, while Mexican forces concentrate near front stations.
W C Colburn, 28, entombed while aiding in a rescue at the Bullion mine as earth slippage trapped him upright by the wall. Colburn spoke 45 minutes with Chase before rescue efforts failed. He left property to his wife and five children. Shea and friends care for them as rescue continued. The body was recovered four hours after his death.
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