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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1914
Page
8
Reports indicate a private source conveyance that Huerta is willing to surrender 108 units. Vera Orl relay corroborates the information via private channels.
Reports from May 27 say Huerta may turn over government to a commission from factions. Mediation aims for a provisional government in Mexico with Carranza brought into accord. Delegates discussed minor issues in Toronto and Niagara with Americans, while mediators seek a peaceful transition and cessation of hostilities once a provisional regime is established.
Lewiston and surrounding areas report a mixed result in the Nez Perce county local option election with a dry majority according to initial returns but distant precincts and later canvass data leaving the outcome uncertain. The Nez Perce reservation region shows prohibitory sentiment under treaty terms. A strong earthquake lasting over three seconds rattled Colon tonight, exceeding local seismic events from October.
Fire at a brickyard causes extensive damage and plant destruction as state wide news reports unfold. The incident adds to a slate of regional events including mining, court actions, and civic updates across Montana towns such as Butte Anaconda Dillon and Missoula with community responses and investigations ongoing.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Lady Doyle arrived in New York aboard the White Star liner Olympic. Doyle warned that militant suffragists and public opinion could push England to drastic measures, predicting serious civil tension if Ulster resists Irish self government.
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports John D. Ryan president of the Amalgamated Coupe at a foreign trade convention. He argues the Sherman anti trust act should not apply to American goods sold abroad or that Congress or the executive branch limit the act to domestic sales. He says cooperation among exporters could raise foreign prices and benefit U S production.
Baltimore May 27 The American Medico Psychological association at its annual convention refused to be on record as favoring eugenic marriage laws The council resolution urging clean health and evidence of a normal mind before marriage licenses was tabled by a large majority Resolutions for sex segregation of the feeble minded imbeciles or other mental delinquents and separate institutions for their care were adopted unanimously
The international aviation meet and start for the round-the-world aerial race is fixed for May 15, 1915, by the Panama-Pacific Exposition. Arnold Krukman, head of the aeronaut bureau, will depart May 28 to map the course for the voyage.
Missoula's city council weighs buying the local water system in a move aimed at securing long term supply and controlling rates. Officials consider funding options, potential partners, and the impact on residents and city services.
Special Dispatch reports Missoula city officials plan to study Helena water works procedures to buy the municipal water system. City Attorney Wallace will seek a price from the present supplier after reviewing options. The push follows a platform to reduce the police force and reassign enforcement duties, with two officers likely to be dropped and a city detective to be appointed as needed. New members Hallett and Fredericks join the Civil Service Commission as examinations are set. In another item, First Lieutenant Robert B. Parker of the Thirtieth Infantry was dismissed by court martial for financial irregularities while serving as post exchange officer at Fort William H. Seward Alaska.
An incident described as war munitions landing in Mexico is noted with unclear details. The report references German involvement and a vessel carrying munitions, indicating a possible security or diplomatic development during ongoing hostilities. Further specifics are not provided in the readable text.
At Veracruz a German steamer Bavaria is detained after failing to clear with manifest. Reported cargo includes 11,000 rolls of barbed wire and about 1,8060 rounds of ammunition destined for Vera Cruz. Captain admits landing goods at Puerto Mexico, violating Mexican law. fines and clearance delay pending.
Reports from May 2 describe shifting campaigns around Saltillo and Torreon. Federal troops and the federal band were captured after an attack on troop trains, with vanquished players offered a choice to join the constitutionalist army or be released. Troops continued arriving from the north to pursue Huerta remnants toward Mexico City, using the Mexican Central line. Meanwhile at San Luis Potosi and Sabinas, constitutionalist authorities move to seize foreign-owned coal mines and related supplies, to operate as public properties and fund the war effort.
Washington on May 27 the political nation in Pennsylvania was discussed at a conference between President Wilton Representative A Mitchell Palmer the democratic nominee for governor Progressive Republicans said Roosevelt's Pittsburg speech on June 20 would open the campaign to dates in various states up to September Roosevelt told progressives at Pittsburg he would discuss Senator Penrose and oppose Penroseism while progressive members expect a statement from Oyster Bay around his Spain trip expressing views on the democratic administration's policies
Fragmentary text from a Swedish report references remnants of a balloon linked to Andree. The garbled OCR mentions an investigation, a fort and a trial, and governance terms, with unclear connections to identifiable people or places.
Pittsburg May 21 J W Scott an Inspector of an American line in Mexico who left two months ago fearing for his life was found dead in his hotel with three bullet wounds in his head Police cannot determine if he shot himself or was murdered revolver lay at his side
In Boreman on May 27, Dean, the 10-year-old son of Mr and Mrs Chester Wileins, drowned when the automobile carrying his family fell into a cut and rolled across Maker Creek. The rest of the party escaped with minor injuries. the vehicle was flung to the far bank.
Local leaders report radical Miners union elements seek cross border links with Western Federation of Miners in British Columbia to secede from their parent. They blame socialist factions led by William Sullivan and the Butte group for opposing Moyer and planning a new organization. Federation officers vote next Tuesday, initial results favor Moyer by large margin.
Seattle on May 27 the Rocky Mountain Association of the United Mine Workers of America adjourned after calling for national support for Colorado coal miners and endorsing Congressman Bryan’s federal ownership bill. Delegates elected officers Henry Crenna John McLennan and Robert Harlin and chose Denver as the next meeting place.
Spokane city council discussed a communication urging Spokane to switch from Pacific to Mountain Time to gain an extra hour of daylight for residents. The matter was referred to the affairs committee of the city commerce. Railroads entering Spokane from the east would switch from Mountain to Pacific time if the change occurred.
Thebo Vadimar eight of 1104 At an avenue Butte was seriously injured when an automobile struck him from behind while he played with peers. His right leg was broken his collarbone fractured and scalp wound. He was taken to St James hospital where he rested easier later. Police hunt driver. license record checked. Also mentions J La Conger arrested in Helena for passing worthless checks.
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