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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1913
Page
5
A man shot William Oliver claiming self defense and was released. The incident prompted police to file no further charges as the shooter cited immediate danger. Local authorities closed the case with the shooter freed.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a fatal injury and a mother’s remarks about a horse and family members. The readable fragments reference a person named John Oliver and a brother, with unclear context and missing details. The source is too incomplete to determine precise events or entities beyond these scattered hints.
John Oliver, seeking to protect his mother and sister, shot his brother William at their mother's home on East Quartz Street after a confrontation sparked by alleged threats and a knife. William, wounded in the spine, lay at St James hospital with uncertain recovery as the younger Oliver exonerates him and defers statements to Deputy County Attorney McCarthy.
The day’s Standard reports no election in Mexico with Huerta retaining power amid turmoil. A deadly explosion in Milwaukee leaves several dead while a shooting incident between a man and his brother shocks readers. Diaz reportedly resigns from the Mexican army as clashes unfold in multiple fronts.
An explosion at a Milwaukee building sent a wall of debris crashing down burying seven firefighters. The tragedy followed a blast that caused the structure to collapse and rescue crews to work at the scene.
In Milwaukee on October 26 seven firefighters died and 25 were injured at the Goodyear Rubber plant after an explosion collapsed walls and debris. Rescue efforts were swift, priests prayed for the dying, and several bodies remained beneath the ruins as investigators sought missing workers. Charles Penski Bernard Zanowski George Claussen Max Fletcher identified among the dead. Charles Newton later rescued and hospitalized.
Funeral services for Mrs. Charles W. Fairbanks wife of the vice president were held in Indianapolis. Bishop William F. McDowell of Chicago conducted the rites at Crown Hill cemetery after burial. Tributes praised her character noting an American missionary in India said her example eased teaching Christ to Indian children. A Chinese native said hearing her helped him accept Christ.
Thousands gathered in Atlanta to welcome President Wilson as his train moved toward Mobile for a southern congress. He shook hands with crowds and refused to comment on the Mexican situation. A photographer's flashed pistol exploded, startling him, and the photographer was ejected. Secretary Daniels is expected to speak at Mobile. The Observatore Romano notes rising tensions with potential U.S.-Mexico conflict and possible British involvement.
Vera Cruz Oct 2 General Felix Diaz resigns as brigadier general, ending ties with Huerta. Diaz refuses to travel to Mexico City with Huerta ally Vidaurrazaga, citing illness of Vidaurrazaga. War department may accept retirement. arrest threat looms. Diaz acknowledges no path to presidency. brother in law Leandro Alcolea arrested for poll interference.
Violent encounter erupts among strikers mine guards and deputies in Berwind canyon Hastings and Ludlow areas. One mine guard killed, at least one striker reported killed, more than 700 armed strikers mass in the district. Attacks on Hastings Cedar Hill and near Barnes station followed by a Denver Rio Grande train assault. Governor Ammons threatens insurrection and disarmament measures if settlement fails.
In San Francisco William Rastan, once trusted jewelry wholesaler with large investments and support for his German mother, confessed to thefts after being cornered by a bull pup during a burglary. He described his crime as easy, admitting to diamond thefts while denying any intent to kill. The incident followed prior burglaries linked to his operations and a deteriorating pattern of crime.
Mexico City reports indicate insufficient votes cast to legally select a president to succeed General Huerta. Results show low turnout in the federal district and uncertainty whether congress will void the election. Catónni party leads with Gamboa and Rascon, while Diaz and Regiena follow. Huerta at Popotla vows army expansion and hints at a Decree to raise forces to 190,000.
Washington reports President Wilson remains informed as Mexican events unfold. A long cable from John Lind summarizes Huerta era instructions to governors and notes quiet polling with light turnout. European powers seek coordinated stance before U.S. Mexico policy, while battleships prepare for rotation from Vera Cruz as six months limit ends.
Mexico City reports a dull election day under Provisional President Huerta with 28 polling places open from morning until 9 pm. Voters signed ballots at tables in public spaces with little secrecy and many abstained, including Manuel Calero who did not vote and cited political conditions. Frederico Gamboa voted for Calero but neither candidate commented on turnout or possible impact.
In Eagle Pass Texas on October 28 Huerta won the presidential vote in Piedras Negras Mexico with Felix Diaz as the only rival receiving fewer than 100 votes. Of 2,800 votes shown officials note protests from constitutionalists claiming citizens lacked real freedom of choice as soldiers voting were required to reveal their identity and fear expressing opinions.
On October 28 in Dallas Texas reports show border polling places with Huerta capturing the vast majority of votes. At Piedras Negras federal officers counted over 2 200 votes for Huerta out of 2 550 while Neuvo Laredo reported Diaz and Gamboa as candidates with limited polling and Matamoros had no polls opened. Quiet conditions were noted in Tampico and Victoria according to officials.
Vera Cruz reports on Sunday calm as envoy Lind tours the city seeking voters. The bullfight was postponed by authorities and officials will release voter totals in several days as Vera Cruz resumes normal pace.
El Paso Texas October 28 federal troops ordered to Jaurez to vote in the national election but were forbidden to cast ballots. About 700 soldiers from General Salazar's command were moved from Chihuahua to Jaurez then sent away on scouting trips to prevent protests as officials refused to explain the voting ban.
Hermosillo reports Gen Alvaro Obregon says Federals abandoned Culiacan leaving Guaymas and Mazatlan as Huerta held cities. Constitutionalists claim garrisons at Guaymas and Mazatlan cast ballots for Dictator Huerta, with no action in Sinaloa Tepic territories.
Laredo Texas October 28 a Mexican consul report says Monterey remains in federal hands with heavy losses. Officials in Matamoros cite rebels defeated in two days of fighting and pursued by 3000 federals while authorities await Mexican election outcomes and British nonintervention.
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