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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1912
Page
15
Webb issues warning to city leaders that. if they cannot control the unrest, the state will impose martial law. He cites escalating disorder and potential deployment of state forces to restore order in San Diego.
In San Diego on May 27 an IWW speaker tested the move on ordinance and was arrested after a confrontation with police. A hostile crowd shouted kill him and lynch him while officers protected the arrested man. Preliminary hearing set for June 8, with martial law threat discussed by Attorney General Webb.
A movement to remove General Wood gained momentum as a letter to the editor urged action and reported mounting pressure on officials to depose the general from office. Supporters framed the effort as a decisive turn against his leadership.
Washington May 27. Army appropriation conferees report anti administration amendments to remove Major General Wood from the chief of staff post and to place posts’ locations with a retired officer commission. Amendments would also block Crozier and Funston from future chief of staff, and bar many officers with less than ten years line service from eligibility.
Roberto Alameda a Sinaloa magnate was executed by federals for treason in Mazatlan. A second prisoner was shot with him. Alameda, who had sought a pardon, had traveled to Mazatlan after alleged approval. The American consul warned Americans in the mountains to pack and head for the coast within five days.
Juarez dated May 27 reports rebel headquarters in Chihuahua announcing the capture of Torreon by forces under General Argumedo. Details are scarce.
New York May 27 proxies of Waters-Pierce Oil shareholders were pursued by agents for John D Rockefeller to defeat the Pierce faction and install Standard Oil interests in control. Charles T White testified he acted for James A Moffett and used proxies in the names of Walter F Taylor and Martin Van Buren.
San Diego May 27. Coroners jury finds Tollivers died from ten gunshot wounds and a knife wound, Mrs Tolliver from two gunshots. Bert G. Lewis confessed. Lewis coolly watched as weapon and dagger were shown. He pleads unwritten law. preliminary exam next Friday. wife seeks privacy.
London May 27 A manifesto from dock strikers protests police and soldiers in employers' interests and warns the government that repression will meet extreme measures. Throughout the day hundreds of tons of meat were unloaded by volunteers under police protection. The strike committee secretly decided that royal mail service would stop if troops were employed.
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports Judge Frank Henry died at his Livingston home after nine weeks of illness from liver and lung abscesses. Born in Dayton Ohio, 58 years ago, he served as Gallatin County and Livingston city attorney, then as the Sixth judicial district judge from 1889 to 1912, with a single re-election defeat in 1900. He leaves a wife Julia and a son Merrill. Funeral arrangements are undecided, with services likely at his residence midweek.
May 27 Havana reports a clearer US Cuba stance after cable exchanges. Taft assures intervention is precautionary, not planned, prompting Cuban gratitude and renewed patriotism. Gomez says unrest mostly ended with nine districts still quelling rebellion, expecting 9,000 troops to finish within days without US help.
Washington May 27 Taft confirms no intention of intervening in Cuba amid unrest. He notes U S ships at Key West and the Prairie at Guantanamo were precautionary to protect American life and property and to offer moral support to the Cuban government, not to intervene. W B H Tart.
The Prectors Association and Dette T IV Seminosed appear in a high drama contempt of court case. Proceedings center on alleged defiance of court orders with testimony and dramatic exchanges throughout.
In Los Angeles Clarence Sparrow the Chicago attorney on trial for alleged bribery in the McNamara case testified that he observed Bert H Franklin headed toward the arrest when the latter was taken for bribery and that Darrow walked toward Franklin as the arrest occurred. The day featured clashes between lawyers an important evidentiary ruling and Lockwood’s resumed testimony detailing the bribery plot and Franklin’s role as juror in the McNamara trial.
The article notes an ongoing full coverage push as voters prepare to cast ballots in New Jersey presidential primaries scheduled for today. It mentions continued reporting on campaign activity and polling, with results to be analyzed after polls close.
The New Jersey primary on May 7 1912 shapes a key contest as Wilson backs a full state delegation with Newark possibly excluded. Democratic voters decide on pledged Taft Roosevelt La Follette rivals while the Wilson camp aims for a dominant outcome, with statewide implications if he fails to secure a majority of delegates. Polls open 1 p.m. and close 9 p.m. local time.
Washington May 27 labor was heated as more than a score of orators debated the naval bill. An amendment was adopted requiring coal for the navy to be mined under the eight hour day law. A proposal to pay miners at union wages was defeated. Focht of Pennsylvania and Heflin of Alabama clashed over labor conditions.
Jefferson City May 27 Colonel Roosevelt asks Gov Hadley to serve as temporary chairman of the national Republican convention in Chicago if his forces gain control. Hadley would accept if he can best help his faction but prefers another progressive be selected. He replied that he would act for the Roosevelt faction if appropriate.
Hoboken New Jersey May 27 Theodore Roosevelt ends formal campaign stage. He announces he will direct his forces toward marshaling for the decisive battle ahead, signaling a shift from active campaigning to preparation and organization for the Republican nomination contest.
Washington May 27 The Kilkenny meeting district reform and Roosevelt prospects mix as a lively Senate debate centers on Mr Kilkenny's resolution demanding full disclosure of corporate tax returns. Senators cite wealth disparities and imperialist trends while naming Carnegie as an emblem of uneven wealth.
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