Terrific clash in coal fields mooded marks
Martial law begins on the first day in the PMEROILED district as clashes flare in coal field areas. Local authorities impose measures amid rising tensions affecting workers and communities.
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1913
Page
8
Martial law begins on the first day in the PMEROILED district as clashes flare in coal field areas. Local authorities impose measures amid rising tensions affecting workers and communities.
Turmoil in Southern Colorado as miners battle guards in Hastings Tabasco and Tal towns. Casualties include one guard killed, several unionists wounded, and missing personnel. Militia arrive from Trinidad to enforce martial law and seal off all camps.
Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels in Atlanta described President Wilson's speech as epochal and called it the Mobile declaration. He said it clarifies U.S. stance toward Latin America, rejects territorial expansion, supports Philippine independence, China recognition, and prewar conference ideas, with shared effort among major powers.
Albany Oct 2 Charles Katz a New York brewer must serve three to seven years in prison for grand larceny. His conviction was upheld by the court of appeals. Katz induced F Augustus Melage of Butte and New York to post 109000 dollars in stock as security for a loan and manipulated the deal causing a loss of 4800 dollars. Katzs associate turned state's evidence claiming he was duped and unaware of the proceeds.
Calumet Michigan October 28 Deputy Sheriff John Sayers arrested in connection with the shooting of 12 year old Margaret Fazakas during a struggle between copper mine strikers and deputies on Labor Day. The Mohawk mine master mechanic Henry Saam’s home set on fire earlier by someone pouring kerosene through a window. One hundred forty one strikers will be tried Thursday in Houghton on a blanket charge of violating the injunction against picketing by strikers in the copper strike zone. Rheims France October 28 Another French aviator Quartermaster Sergeant Canal killed here today.
A secretary delivers a decisive epochal address estimating dent repairs in Alabama. The statement frames a broader plan and signals government attention to local infrastructure concerns across the state.
Indianapolis, Oct 28. Dr Clarence T Wilson of Topeka Kansas addressed the national convention of Methodist men, praising Taft as a Christian leader. He attacked the Taft administration’s liquor ties, contrasted it with references to Bryan, and invoked grape juice imagery linked to Jesus.
A fragment reports unidentified returns and frequent Wilson at 1:2 oclock from Mobile to the White House. The source notes he had nothing to say about Mexico. The record preserves a terse political exchange with limited readable details.
Spokane dispatch details Conrad Wolfie and F R Wolfle selling three cop claims including Old Sport and Sharrock groups to W W of Butte and Mr Bacon of Stewart Mining Co. The deal, closed by Ken and Texenhaupt, names survey work, railway lines to Port McNeil, and $300000 value. Mention of James or George Duffy murder confusion alongside a Kansas case of manslaughter and family correspondence.
Governor Glynn declares he will not seek reelection and vows to act with integrity, promising no use of appointments or vetoes to install a successor. The remark followed by a banquet with editors and reporters as attendees, amid reflections on Sulzer's influence and the administration's direction.
Special Dispatch from Standan Washington reports the Indian bureau will soon approve year leases for 400000 acres of grazing lands on the Crow Reservation. Several bids under consideration include Lee Simondson Billings at 500 per annum Tea Brothers Billings at 20000 C S Massey Sheridan Wyo at 21500.
A large Tammany Hall campaign demonstration marched from Central Park to the Fourteenth Street headquarters, with several thousand onlookers along Broadway. Charles F. Murphy and Mt Call were among notables in attendance during the reviewing stand as the crowd chanted and applauded the procession.
Reports from Mexico City dated Oct 2 say fighting has resumed at Monteros after telegraphic communication was reestablished briefly following the first attack but was cut again.
The Duma reassembled in St. Petersburg on October 28 but did not complete a minute of amends for the insult to the cabinet. Tension remains high as a member of the right criticizes the government amid ongoing political strain.
In today's edition a journalist reports on Southern coal, Butte man buys mines on Vancouver Island, and Maton faces jury today. Charles G. Gates dies. Mexican situation and Felix Diaz controversy surface. Mobile trip dubbed a joy ride. state commission returns to Butte. Investigative rates of power companies in Montana and grain inspection halted in Anaconda. Miner killed by rock fall. Beers dumped in city dump. Robison sane charges filed. woman declared insane. The Butte Ballarat Anaconda settlement affirmed and denied. Vaughn murder suspect hunted.
Plymouth Mass Oct 28 All evidence in the trial of Mrs Jennie May Eaton charged with poisoning her husband Rear Admiral Joseph Eaton had been completed when the afternoon session closed. The fate of Mrs Eaton likely to rest with the jury by tomorrow night Chief Justice Aiken to charge the jury. The widow has testified since Oct 1 and under cross examination she challenged prosecution statements. A medical expert testified the poison was taken at or after the noon meal March 6 in one dose. Mrs Eaton was visiting in Medford on that day. Witnesses noted the admiral’s death three days later and a nurse testified to details of the trial proceedings.
Delegates representing over 43,090 railroad workers at a Chicago meeting of the Western association voted for increased wages and better conditions. The bid covers 56 western railroads and targets engineers, firemen, conductors, and brakemen. Demands will go to the board of arbitration. a strike is feared if no agreement is reached. Details to be kept secret until November 10.
A rock slide blocked the Great Northern main line at Cascade tunnel near Everett Washington for the second time in two weeks. A blast loosened rock at Windy Point West of the tunnel and diverted traffic toward Spokane via Vancouver Spokane Portland & Seattle routes.
This morning 198 bodies were brought to the surface as rescuers race to locate more remains after an explosion at the Stag Canon Fuel camp entombed workers. Two rescuers were killed in the effort.
Charles Cates dies while traveling to distant mountains as doctors fail to restore his faltering health. The brief obituary notes his long struggle with illness and his final illness drawing to a close in the mountainous journey.
Charles G. Gates son of John W. Gates died in his private car in Cody at 2 PM from apoplexy. He had recently traveled west for health, aided churches, funded clothing for the poor, and cleared debts, before health declined and he died as his car awaited a Burlington train. His body was sent to York via Billings while authorities planned inquiries.
Oct 2 reports indicate if the Huerta Blanquet bloc wins a sufficient majority, congress may void Huerta votes and Blanquet take oath as vice president and assume presidency pending further sessions. Secretary Bryan notes Britain Germany and Ivance back a plan for future Mexico talks as Wilson travels to Washington. The press predicts a concerted effort by powers to end Huerta domination while Fell’s flight to the Wheeling refuge sparks discussion.
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