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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1913
Page
1
Governor Sulzer pardoned banker J C Robin, who was imprisoned on Blackwell's Island for wrecking Northern Bank and Washington Savings. The pardon, announced in the executive chambers, follows debate and court challenges, with opposition and support from legal officials and district attorneys.
In a speech at a gathering in Montreal on September 2, Taft argued against elected judges. He favored life tenure and appointment to preserve judicial independence, noting most nations appoint rather than elect judges and cautioning that direct primary nomination can weaken a bench’s quality.
Passengers on the Manchuria recount a daring rescue at sea near Whosung forts. Two Chinese women identified as Miss Scarland and Miss Mitchell Scanland saved a drowning man and aided others during a bombardment as ships fled the Orient.
Testimony centers on Lola Norris and Lois Warrington as prosecutors press details of the white slave traffic case. Witnesses describe hotel visits, library meetings, and a Sacramento scandal story prompting the trip to Reno. Defense promises to rest, with jury deliberation to follow as evidence unfolds.
A garbled page from Today's Standard references i-Twenty-one Haven and figures such as Governor Suleer and Mise Scanlan, with notes on appointive judiciary delays, a Caminetti event, and Deér Laila Great Falls race results. It mentions school reforms, teacher concerns, a tax payment dispute, and police court incidents amid broader city and regional items.
Twenty one people are confirmed dead and about 39 injured after a rear end collision on the New Haven line six miles north of New Haven. The White Mountain Express struck the Bar Harbor express, tearing through two Pullman cars and a third coach, as investigators examine the banjo signal system blamed for the disaster. The dead include William Altshuld and S. Croster Fox among others, with unidentified victims still listed.
In Sherbrooke Quebec Sep 2 Hany K Thaw faced further delay in his habeas corpus case as authorities consider sustaining or dissolving the writ. Crown lawyers pressed for no further adjournments while Thaw’s counsel urged delay, warning the writ’s suspension could trigger immediate immigration action and his return to the United States.
A Seattle crash during a Post-Intelligencer trophy race at the Seattle Automobile Club course left George Walsh dead and Harry Gray and Waller 3. Brawh injured. The car skidded on a wet trestle and plunged 19 feet, Walsh crushed beneath the vehicle.
Shanghai dispatch reports Nan- Jong rebels accepted 330,100 offered by merchants to surrender arms. Government forces tighten lines in Yangtae Valley as nights pass with patrols and clashes around the south route.
A coroner's jury orders held without bail for Harvey Flokts in the murder of Dr. Gorton amid claims the physician attacked a student. Witnesses testified at the inquest, with the state presenting evidence of the fatal confrontation at the fraternity house.
Fort Benton reports W. 8 Bryant shot his wife twice this afternoon then killed himself. Mrs Bryant was wounded but expected to recover. Bryant, about 50, had lived in Montana for over 20 years on a ranch in the Highwood mountains. A divorce suit and property dispute had been pending. The couple had several children, some grown. Authorities believe an old quarrel sparked the shooting.
The Senate subcommittee neared the end of the Mulhall case adjournment as testimonies from Jonny Kirhe, De Me Parry of Indianapolis, J P Bird and other Watlona Association of Manufacturers figures were heard. The National Council for Industrial Defence reportedly funded $3500 to aid the committee years ago in New Jersey.
Unclear fragment mentions a voyage by Suhinets and two steamers Cortige and Turriatana with reference to Atmerican Shrinp and Jamo lay on the steamers.
Washington September 2 A bill to require railroads to install automatic train stops was introduced by Representative Levy. It would require the Interstate Commerce Commission to test all automatic stops at inventors expense and compel railroads to install approved systems within 12 years. A resolution by Representative Britton cites 423 deaths or injuries in wrecks in the last year on the New Haven system and urges an immediate investigation by the commission with findings and remedial measures.
A collision on the London Scotland express near Wawko junction in Kirkby Stephen England killed fourteen. Seven women two men two children and three unidentified died as the 61st section halted for a sharp curve and the following carriages plowed into it. Fire and panic followed with passengers unable to escape. Continuous report continued on the next page.
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