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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1913
Page
8
Indefinite delay loomed in Governor Sulzer's trial as impeachment managers sought a new article of impeachment if Peck and Morgenthau testimony about campaign donations is deemed irrelevant. Debates centered on whether the governor attempted subornation of perjury, a felony, versus a lesser charge.
In Racine Wisconsin on October 14 Robert White aged 19 was mortally wounded by an accidental discharge aboard a boat. He nevertheless crawled to the bow and dragged his drowning companion Walter Williams to safety before dying.
In Today's Standard, the captain of Volturno relates the disaster tale as debate grows over amendments and impeachment. Sanitary changes are ordered in schools and city employes vacation plans are proposed while currency bill debates heat up. Several local items include arrests, divorces, and protests.
Cordite, Wales — an underground explosion at Universal colliery traps hundreds of miners. Rescue efforts bring some to the surface while officials fear many lives are lost. Dozens remained unaccounted as the night wore on and a crowd gathered at the pit head. Authorities recount a previous blast at the same mine twelve years ago with 13 dead.
A Montana case centers on Schulz, a ranch helper in Custer County. Born in Minneapolis to German parents who later died, he rejects an offer from his grandfather and the German consul for a return to Germany, preferring to stay in Montana and continue schooling and work on the ranch. State official M J Rickman notes the boy’s right of choice, praising his resolve.
In New York on October 1 the house of bishops refused two commission recommendations to reorganize military chaplains. The panel urged creating a separate army diocese under a bishop and placing army navy chaplains under a three bishop committee including the bishop of Washington as a harmon.
Washington news reports Midvale Steel Co awarded contract for new armor plates for battleship 39 at a government saving of 111 000. Secretary Daniels stated continued push for a government armor plate plant and noted total savings from competitive bidding on the material surpasses 614000.
Seventeen of eighteen balloons in the James Gordon Bennett cup race have landed. The Goodyear, piloted by Ralph Upson, covered the longest distance, landing at Bridlington after crossing the channel. Upson estimates 68 miles in 42 hours, with the balloon Sam and others reported near Paris and Cordemars, France.
Captain Inch of the Volturno recounts the sea fire that killed many aboard, detailing the moment flames breached No 1 hatch, explosions wrecked midship sections, lifeboats failed, and rescue ships struggled amid high seas as wireless operators called for help and the ship was abandoned in perilous, burning conditions. He notes boats lost, crews fighting the blaze, and passengers evacuated by multiple steamers with 400 saved by morning.
Captain Caussin of the La Touraine recounts sending Lieutenant Taenie to the Volturno where the ship burned from bow to midship. Survivors cried in terror as the vessel listed and crew urged passengers to jump. Taenie evacuated five aboard a whaleboat before it could be overwhelmed, while Rousselet led a second boat near the stern.
A brief telegram from Baker and Ure on October 14 reports slight earthquake shocks felt at Halfway and other points along the Snake River. Houses were shaken but no damage occurred. Shocks were recorded along the Snake River years ago.
In London during October a central figure of militant suffragette action was arrested while approaching a Town Hall to address a meeting. The confrontation with police occurred in the East End as officers intervened to manage the crowd and maintain order.
Washington sent two strong notes to Victoriano Huerta criticizing his seizure of power in Mexico and the annulment of constitutional elections. President Wilson urged respect for constitutional processes and demanded release or fair treatment of imprisoned Mexican congress members. Officials signaled no immediate drastic action, awaiting Huerta’s formal reply as diplomatic channels stay open.
A masked bandit aboard a Southern Pacific train at Burlingame forced two mail clerks to lie under a table and rifled a registered package. The thief escaped as the train slowed in San Francisco yards. Postal inspectors indicate the loss is not expected to be large.
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