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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1913
Page
35
Report describes Volturno disaster where passengers fall back into flames while rescue ships stand by. Athletics win decisively as M Lean and Mathews own pair of hits in New York game.
Philadelphia Athletics defeated the New York Giants 3 to 1 at the Polo Grounds to clinch the 1913 World Series. Eddie Plank pitched dominantly for Philadelphia while Christy Mathewson struggled after a short rest as the Athletics built a early lead. Giants failed to support their ace as Merkle delivered a late warning homer and Larry McLean added a key hit for New York.
Albany reports the alleged sensational manuscript by Governor Sulzer is secured in a safe at D. C. Herrick's office. Herrick says he will return it after the high court impeachment verdict and the governor's attorneys withdraw. The manuscript's publication before verdict is said to harm the case. The governor has avoided visitors as the trial continues.
The Volturno fire disaster off mid ocean claims 135 lives with 621 rescued by a fleet of steamers including Carmania La Touraine Minneapolis Rappahannock Czar Narragansett Devonian Kroonland Grosser Kurfuerst and Seydlitz. Rescue boats faced a gale and high waves as crews tried to reach the burning liner and save passengers most emigrants bound for Canada.
Helena officials debated whether Columbus Day should be a legal holiday on Monday. Banks and Catholic schools will close, public schools stay open. A 1909 law declares October 12 a holiday, but a drafting error in a school bill created confusion over repeal. The question of Monday’s observance remains unanswered.
Washington October 11 Montana is among the western states reporting higher wheat production for the year. Department of Agriculture figures place Montana’s total wheat output at 21,023,000 bushels, up from 19,346,000 last year, with spring wheat totaling 7,762,000 bushels, 54,000 more than the prior year.
An earthquake was felt in Colon at 7 PM minor tremor reported by residents and observers. No damage or injuries reported, officials said.
St Michaels Alaska October 11 A Russian government steamer led by Commander Wilitsky returns for coal and reports discovering land as long as Greenland extending beyond latitude 81 north and longitude 102 east. The find parallels Peary era theories and prompts renewed Arctic exploration.
In Lemburg Austria-Hungary on October 11 a woman's fainting in a crowded Chodorow synagogue caused a panic. Hundreds of women surged for the doors. sixteen were crushed to death and many injured.
President Huerta outlines the arrest of 110 chamber of deputies as a defense against accusations of revolutionary intent. He claims the deputies represented Carranza sentiment and sought to move sessions to rebel-held territory. A proclamation accuses the body of dissolusionist aims and hostility to his acts amid grave national duties.
New York dispatch reports Uranium line lacking direct Volturno loss data up to 9 am. Ship carried 21 cabin passengers, 278 steerage to New York, 262 to Halifax, and a crew of 3. Passenger list from Rotterdam includes Rubin Reimer and 14 others. Volturno, 340 feet, built Glasgow 1906, commanded by Captain Inch.
A cable from Uranium line agents in New York suggested the casualty figure from the Volturno disaster may be inflated. Messages said most passengers were bound for Britain and Europe with few aboard the Rappahannock and indications of lower losses. The Uranium will search near the scene while relief plans in New York proceed.
Bremen reports the Grosser Kurfverst rescued 523 aboard the Volturno disaster. Of those, 386 passengers, 2 officers, 1 engineer, and 16 sailors were taken on board. Two full boatloads remained unaccounted for as search continued. The captain notes an explosion started the fire and early boats faced difficulty reaching the wreck.
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