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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1913
Page
13
A deadly crash occurred thirteen miles east of Butte on Milwaukee road. Two people were killed and twelve were injured in the accident, with authorities investigating the high speed impact and sequence of events.
A head-on collision between an eastbound work train and a westbound freight near Janney east of Butte leaves two dead and twelve injured. Brakeman J. Le Durham, 32, and Greek laborer Gas Paroskarospolos, 23, perish. Injured include Christ Chritis, 30, and Mike Parorkarox, 34, all treated at St James and St Samuel hospitals. The wreck, blamed on the freight train ignoring signals, halted traffic as crews rescued survivors and removed debris. Continued report promised on Page Seven.
Salem Oregon reports Governor commuted the death sentence of Robert Morgan an 18 year old who was to be hanged for the 1913 killing of Virgie Hart. The decision followed pleas and petitions and a telegraph from Mrs Susie Morgan of Kentucky. Morgan had been a navy deserter and the case drew wide attention.
William Taylor a department member acting as Chief Murphy’s officer was found guilty of conduct unbecoming by the examining and trial board. The case arose from charges by the Butte Newswriters Association over assault and abuse of Harold W. Crary, a Standard police reporter. The board recommended a formal reprimand and called for accountability of the writer, while urging department openness with newspaper reporters and harmony between press and police. Continued on Page Three.
A fragmented list of items covers a Milwaukee shooting with two killed and one hurt, a police officer named Taylor found guilty, sports results, currency delay notes, and assorted regional briefs. Additional items mention a teachers’ institute, a girl who fell in a lake and walked out, and various financial, health, and travel notes reflecting a busy day of news.
Authorities got through emergencies as thaw delays extend another day amid weather woes and public advisories.
In Quebec a special board of inquiry examined Harry K. Thaw over entry into Canada and possible deportation. He testified at length, argued he was not railroaded, and scientists debated his sanity with the option to deport him to the New York state line. The case adjourned to tomorrow morning for further proceedings.
Missoula hosts Montana pioneers arriving by old trail and Pullman coaches. Many families, mothers and sons, greet them with hospitality as Elks lodge open houses and a grand ball mark the welcome. The list of attendees spans Helena to Stevensville with lawmakers, merchants, and residents noted for the reception and planned tours of Fort Owens, Mission church, and Ravalli monument.
Mayor Duncan faced nine formal charges against Chief Peter Sanger from three Quarts Street and West Side firefighters. The allegations cover dereliction of duty from Feb 1912 to 1913, including misuse of city resources, failure to report misconduct, neglect of fire safety requirements, and improper handling of equipment during several incidents. The next city council meeting is set for the 17th to hear the case.
Washington officials say Huerta will not be a candidate in the Mexican elections and that his elimination signals progress toward peace. Nelson O'Shaughnessy has assurances Huerta won’t run, while the United States withholds recognition but may judge elections for legitimacy. John Lind remains in Mexico for possible further negotiations.
Hartford Sept 4 George M Cohan his 13 year old daughter Georgia Wallace Eddinger leading man for Cohan s new play Francis Xavier Hope and secretary Francis Xavier Hope and William Van Buren all seriously hurt after their car struck a garbage wagon two miles south of Hartford Van Buren who led the car said the speed was about 35 miles an hour witnesses blamed the wagon driver for turning and the collision sent the car overturning Miss Cohan sustained a fracture at the base of the skull and others suffered various injuries as they were rushed to Hartford hospitals for treatment
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