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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1913
Page
5
Fifteen industrials gathered amid protests described as angry mood, with reports noting tensions involving sheriff and local authorities. Figures cited include unionized workers and community leaders, reflecting dispute over conditions and enforcement.
Albany Oct 12 a verdict in the impeachment trial of Governor Sul zer probably will not be reached before Tuesday. Court will convene at 2 30 tomorrow afternoon to strike out balloting and other procedure and then consider the constitutional objections raised by Sul zer against the impeachment proceedings.
John R. Quigley Sr. of Ophir formerly Blackfoot City in Deer Lodge county died peacefully at St Joseph's hospital after a month of illness. Born April 17 184 in Logan County Virginia, he moved west with Wisconsin pioneers and built mercantile business from Blackfoot City to Diamond City. He served in local politics with the Democrats and spoke for Joseph K Toole's early congressional race. He leaves a wife and seven children including John R Jr Raymond Anna Mary and others. Funeral at Catholic Church Thursday at 10. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers listed.
Coeur d Alene Idaho Oct 12 Barney F O Neill Wallace banker convicted here of returning false statements as to his bank s condition departed today with a guard for the state penitentiary at Boise O Neill once was a Republican candidate for governor and U S senator
The Russian flagship Taymyr and the Waygarch, under Commander Witkitsky, reached St Michael Alaska after storm binding, reporting discovery north of Siberia in latitude 1 north, longitude 104 east. They named the land Nicholas Second Land, described volcanic shores, snow to the sea, reindeer, walrus, birds, and polar bears, with temperatures around 62 F. Ice forced parts of the voyage east and south, with storms near the St Lawrence Islands.
Nome Alaska October 12 Reports state at least one drowning from last Sundays big storm and earlier gales. Vessels Nora Princess Sea Wolf El Bueno Kalooch Cape Prince of Wales wrecks described with drowned crews and missing names. Sea Wolf towed in log from St Lawrence bay details a four and a half inch hourly water rise despite pumps.
Timothy Woodruff, former New York lieutenant governor, died at 9:15 p.m. after two weeks in critical condition from paralysis following a fusion party rally address at Cooper Union. His son John K. Woodruff announced the death.
Washington October 12 President Wilson stated he does not favor a recess and seeks uninterrupted consideration of the currency bill. He aims for steady progress over the remaining seven weeks, resisting haste that could endanger other reforms or delay upcoming primaries. Democratic and Republican plans for adjournment and civil service measures are discussed as Congress remains in session.
In today’s Standard Graphic a burning steamship Volturno tale dominates as reports from the mid ocean describe the disaster and rescue efforts. Across the page, items note threats to invade Butte, new land occupation in czarist name, Timothy L Woodruff’s death, and President urging Congress to persist. Sporting, political, and local notes fill the rest with scattered details and community items.
A graphic survivor account from Walter Trintepohl aboard the Carmania describes the Volturno fire off Queenstown and the chaos as lifeboats failed. He says two boats did not escape, most lifeboats were crushed, and many passengers perished before rescue ships arrived.
A wireless message from Captain Inch via Kroonland to New York gives casualty estimates for the Volturno catastrophe. He cites 485 passengers and 25 crew saved with about 43 deaths, though figures vary with different reports and the Rappahannock carrying 18 survivors from the wreck.
Twelve year old Myrtle Babe Wright swam the Port Point to Lime Point course in 33 minutes 40 seconds noting she and her mother were accompanying on the trip. Wright became the first child to attempt the route with her mother by her side throughout the swim.
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