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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1907
Page
9
Twenty two people were aboard the steamer Cypress when it capsized off Deer Park. Rescue teams battled surf and seas to reach survivors as authorities coordinated evacuations and assessed damages. Local agencies urged caution for fishermen and boaters in the area.
At Chicago a Commercial Telegraphers' Union executive suspended President Small amid a heated dispute over ongoing work actions. In Sault Ste. Marie, the steel freighter Cypress foundered in Lake Superior, 22 crew lost, second mate C. J. Pitt surviving after a brutal raft ordeal. later reports blame uncovered hatches and failed pumping for the disaster.
By Associated Press New York Oct. 13 the New York local of the telegraphers union voted unanimously to continue the strike against Western Union and Postal Telegraph companies. The vote followed President Small’s suggestion conveyed in messages to sub stations.
Campbell Slemp representative from Virginia Ninth district died today of angina pectoris in Big Stone Gap. He was the sole Republican member of Virginia's congressional delegation.
Washington reports the special service squadron will travel to Trinidad for four days, then to Rio de Janeiro by Nov 2, to Brasilia for seven days, then Montevideo by Nov 18 with seven days there, then Pinta Arenas near Magellan for three days, through Callao by Dec 7 with a week for Lima visits, and finally Magdalena Bay for target practice. The cruise launches a major Atlantic to Pacific fleet transfer led by Rear Admiral Evans with 16 battleships and torpedo boats following the same path.
In The Hague on October 13 diplomats discuss Emperor Francis Joseph's frail health. Vienna telegrams claim optimistic reports are meant to comfort the public while doctors fear worsening condition due to nourishment and rest. The death would shift policy and weaken imperial prestige while authorities brace for unrest in Hungary Bohemia and Trieste.
Annapolis Oct 13 Second Lieutenant James H Sutton United States Marine Corps is dead at the naval academy Marine barracks from a single self inflicted shot to the head after returning from a dance with Lieutenants Adams and Hoeckler. Sutton 22 son of James N Sutton of Portland Ore was formerly midshipman in the present senior class but resigned in his third class year.
London dispatch reports Winston Churchill touring Africa faces a British stake in a German plan to divert Victoria Nyanza trade. Berlin seeks a canal from lake swamps to a new railway to the coast, potentially lowering lake waters and harming British interests. Diplomatic discussions with Berlin are anticipated.
A congressman suffered injuries in the Philippines from a fast machine. The event was observed by observers, with reports noting a vehicle and other equipment involved as investigations proceed this week.
Manila October 13 Great interest surrounds the upcoming Philippine congress and Taft’s arrival seen as pivotal for home rule. Debates focus on separating church and state, while Gomez radicals push for policy changes and the nationalist split gives independents leverage. Speaker likely Manuel Quezon, with Washington favoring restraint on independence.
Daniel Guggenheim head of American Smelting and Refining Company arrives in Salt Lake on a western plant tour. He reports Garfield near Salt Lake and Ely Nevada will run at full capacity despite copper output curtailment. He believes world demand exceeds available money, but expects relief once business aligns with capital. Copper remains strong and demand will rebound with freer money.
Chicago Oct 13 The national baseball commission ruled no winter games between the California State league and major league clubs. The outlaw California State league’s bid for a series with eastern clubs was rejected. It also ended farming of players by requiring recall options to be issued by August 20 and players to report immediately. clubs may not place more than one recall option on a player.
Vienna reports the Austrian ruler, Emperor Francis Joseph, worsened after a morning improvement. Doctors fear pneumonia as his fever rises and his close circle shows marked depression amid mounting concern for his health.
London October 13 The liberal push to curb the power of the House of Lords to alter or report bills in the Commons is now nationwide. Cabinet members speak daily, attacking the upper chamber for its handling of key measures.
Springfield Tl Oct 13 John Mitch ell president of the United Mine Workers entered the hospital at La Salle Il yesterday and it is understood he will submit to an operation for appendicitis when his condition becomes more favorable.
Stuyvesant Fish is in Chicago awaiting Wednesday's Illinois Central stockholders meeting. He says preliminary officers are being organized to his satisfaction and refuses to discuss the meeting. He reiterates accusations that income figures were juggled by Harahan with June to August reports cited as proof. Proxies reportedly from John Jacob Astor and Cornelius Vanderbilt denied by Harahan. Directors will be elected to replace Fish Harriman and Astor as terms expire and to fill J C Welling’s vacancy.
Cape Henry Va Oct 3 The lumber laden barge Saxon from Georgetown to New York stranded 30 miles north of Cape Hatteras at midnight Oct 12 The captain and two crewmen were drowned One man Fred Hunt survived reaching shore and was rescued by life savers
Washington, Oct. 15. The secretary of the navy awarded contracts for carrying coal for Admiral Evans' fleet during the voyage to the Pacific. The coal to be delivered is American, with all Cardiff delivery proposals declined. Awards went to foreign-flag shipowners for San Francisco delivery. Lind & Co. of New York received two lots of 20,000 tons each at 6.15 dollars per ton.
In Vancouver Sir Wilfred Laurier, Canada’s premier, declined to state his stance on Asiatic immigration after the Vancouver Asiatic Exclusion League requested his position. He said he would not hurry an opinion and should form his own convictions with ample information.
A mammoth balloon under Daily Graphic auspices departs from the Crystal Palace aiming to break the long distance record to Russia. Aeronauts expect to cross the North Sea tonight and reach the continent by midday tomorrow with scientific instruments and airtight compartments for safety.
Off Monterey a 70 mile drift left the Oceanic steamer Mariposa without fuel. First Officer Watson volunteered to sail in a yawl with four seamen to secure aid and a tow to port. The crew reached Monterey Bay, and tugs Dauntless and Relief subsequently towed the vessel into harbor with 27 passengers aboard.
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