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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1913
Page
7
Reported continuing violence in Colorado with offices buried and others attacked despite militia activity. Authorities investigate incidents as communities seek safety amidst ongoing unrest.
reports from Trinidad describe a shift of activity in the Southern Colorado coal field as strikers attack the Southwestern Fuel company offices at Aguilar, after earlier fighting with mine guards at Ludlow. The post office and mail in the offices were destroyed, and guards surrendered the camp. Firefighters, guards, and strikers exchanged actions as authorities hinted at federal involvement and troop deployment, with no major clashes at the Ludlow stockade today.
A condensed report notes President Wilson unveils a new approach to Mexico aimed at stabilizing the region. Premiering alongside, city and state items touch politics, crime, and labor issues in Washington and across the nation.
Hennessy intensifies charges that a coal barge graft operated to prop up Tammany. The feud centers on alleged corruption and misuse of resources tied to the stevedoring business in the era.
New York political fever rises as John A Hennessy, graft investigator for Gov Sulzer, accuses Tammany Hall and mayoral candidate Edward McCall of coal barge graft. He details Brady’s 1 production and a $25,000 Brady gift, notes Beardsley’s denials, and says a former senator Stilwell’s black book will go to Whitman.
New York Oct 24 The Sulzer released letter from ex State Senator Stephen J Stilwell being used in a mayoral campaign clash. Stilwell repudiates his pardon application and alleges covert pressure for exposing graft. Warden Claney resigns amid controversy as Hennessy recounts a meeting in Stillwell's home about jail terms and pardons.
Tulsa October meeting of International Dry Farming Congress heard Representative Scott Ferris fault the Interior Department for a maze of land laws. He cited four secretaries and inconsistent rules hindering westward settlement and resource development. Ferris urged quick restoration of withdrawn lands with no mineral value to settlement and urged conservationists to join in clean up. R. J. Waters elected president of the congress with C D Hunt Tulsa H M Rainer Amarillo and Alfred M Akinson Bozeman named vice presidents.
Providence Rhode Island October 28 W E Carpenter of Brazil Tid superintendent of the largest Sunday School in the world told the Rhode Island state Sunday school convention that for two years no teacher in this Sunday school had attended theaters dances or card parties He condemned such amusements vigorously.
Kansas City, Oct 29. National Council of Congregational churches creates a social service commission to aid labor and industrial justice. Nine members will oversee expanded work, including annuities for aged ministers and a peace stance on war expenditures. Henry Atkinson named secretary. church stresses labor as purposeful and seeks safer workshops and shorter hours.
Chicago reports Hull House founder Jane Addams learned Henry Leunker, who had written annoying letters to her for two years, was arrested in New Orleans. Addams recalled her early sympathy and how that encouraged Leunker to intensify his letters. The arrest ends the troubling correspondence.
John A. Hennessy, 54, a Brooklyn native and Ireland born fighter, has long battled political bosses. A former reporter and editor, he aligned with Edward M. Shepard against Hugh A. McKane and later clashed with assembly leaders, continuing his reformer career while resisting machine politics in New York.
Seattle reports a Nome Alaska cablegram from the mayor stating 800000 people will need relief or transportation through the winter. The city has 15000 in relief funds and asks for government aid while the steamship Victoria nears port to carry passengers south once ready.
After six o'clock the jury will deliberate on Mrs Eaton's case under the new peace plan. The jurors were reported to be exhausted but determined, with no announcement of a verdict yet.
Washington considers a comprehensive plan to restore peace in Mexico with a provisional authority and fair elections. President Wilson and Secretary Bryan weigh measures to gain foreign support, while Huerta’s stance prompts possible arms embargoes and diplomatic pressure. The discussion follows criticism of US policy by European diplomats and the Mexican capital talks.
Vera Cruz Oct 28 Gen Felix Diaz, now a refugee on board the American battleship Louisiana, learned that asylum on a warship carries prison like restraints. By order of Admiral Fletcher Diaz is forbidden to communicate ashore without permission and is subject to shipboard rules. Diaz, annoyed but compliant, is kept under surveillance as the Diaz party contemplates further steps.
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports Mrs. Robert Cardwell a 22 year old slater from Helena Montana tried to kill herself with more than 175 grains of poison mercury. She consumed the bottle contents at her Venice apartment then drank the solution. She was found fifteen minutes later sobbing hysterically in her room by James Pitsgerald. Doctors rushed her to St Catherine's hospital where physicians said she showed no response.
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