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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1913
Page
1
The fragmentary OCR item lists a federation related phrase with names and committee terms. It mentions tax, organization, and a formal body, but specifics are unclear due to garbled text. The readable bits suggest a report on a federation meeting or committee actions in a regional context.
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, testified before a Washington committee. He described AFL activities to influence legislation favorable to workers and argued against anti-labor opposition from manufacturers. He defended unions’ aims to relieve workers from tolls and burdens while urging protective legislation.
Local fire and water committee clashed during a several hour hearing over the suspension and reinstatement of Wireman Ismene Me lige. Attorney Maury pressed questions while Chief Sanger defended orders and department rules amid bitter charges from both sides.
The exhibit showcases a strong stock display with horses cows and sheep. Notable entries include Williams Perley Cranney and a Statе imported line from the Latin of the Wrench Government plus Jerseys from Kentucky. Shorthorn Dorhman and Gloster cattle are featured with several calves and a prominent 2200 pound bull.
The Grand Army of the Republic heads to Chattanooga September 25 to settle its commander in chief. Indiana endorses Comrade A Somers Kokomo. Nebraska enters Colonel G W Adams Superior. Michigan backs Washington Gardner Albion. New Jersey nominates Colonel Ralph D Cole. South Dakota endorses Captain N S Kingman Selby.
In San Francisco jurors face intense scrutiny as Diggs and Caminetti await verdicts. The judge disciplines a juror and probes testimony influence while prosecutors and defense argue over challenges. Proceedings continue with potential delays as voir dire and testimonies unfold.
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Wiles City Sept 10 delegates gather for a convention. Mayor opening session, Chief Colling of Anaconda delivering response. A resolution requests the city to stand by Chief Sanger as charges against Peter San are weighed, praising his long service and fitness for trust. Signed by firemen from Anaconda Dillon Lewistown Billings Miles City and others.
A Los Angeles case reports a millionaire named George Hixby of Long Beach facing trial tomorrow in Liesmeler court over a delinquency matter involving Helen Barker and Marie Brown Levy.
Mexico City reports indicate a Mexican envoy, Senor Zamacona, visiting Washington to reopen negotiations with the United States over a peaceful settlement with the Huerta government. The exchange centers on potential U.S. loans and political pressure during Turle pendure day preparations.
Local miners allege James C. Sullivan, described as tall and bearded with a red mustache, promised mining work in Montana but instead collected fares and left workers stranded in Butte. Authorities pursue Sullivan on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses as Benson and others seek repayment after travel costs were advanced.
C B Dyset chairman of the state board of arbitration and mediation said the board’s mediation efforts had halted as neither the workers nor the employers were willing to engage. The strike involved about 1 900 men and women garment workers in St Louis.
A Vienna based delegation proposed at today’s congress to advance a project for a Jewish university in Jerusalem. The session adjourned after renewing hopes and setting future steps for the initiative.
In Today's Standard an assortment of brief items covers a Canadian custody case, New Hampshire political commentary, a firefighter relegation, a juror case, and scattered notes on high school sports and local events. The text mixes names, places, and dates in a garbled layout with missing letters and unclear references.
Special report describes a man leaving all property to his wife and taking a revolver before vanishing. A search along the Yellowstone riverbank follows at daybreak as neighbors note heavy drinking and financial distress. The wife reports he was elected alderman and questions of municipal ownership arise.
A confused report from Sept 10 notes John Kiedy receiving unanimous support at the Concatn Hate Order of Mumbeeten assembly. The event included a planned departure of Wigby and a state representative presence, with a BenOPAL election set for the next day.
The incident recounts Harry Thaw being expelled from Canada and held in custody after an outburst during his removal. He makes a scene in idiotic rage, hurls a tumbler at an officer, and tries to use busy telephones. The journey to New Hampshire leads to arrest amid amusing automobile travel anecdotes.
Otuwra Sept 1 issued the Warrant for the deportation of Thaw, acted on in duty as interior minister and Judge Doherty. The minister assumed responsibility. Thaw was seized, examined, condemned as undesirable, and sent back by the same route after inquiry.
William K. Thaw was arrested near Stuartstown by Moos County officers after fleeing for hours. He entered Colebrook and visited the National Bank offices before meeting lawyers and preparing for extradition resistance. Thaw dined, was shaved in public, and discussed strategy with counsel in New York and Canada as authorities pursue habeas corpus proceedings in Montreal.
An unnamed man, after a border crossing dispute, shattered a window in a border immigration detention room and was forcibly moved nine miles to Norton Mills Vermont. He protested during the ride and was released on open ground, while wandering northwest, east, and west in confusion.
Charles IT Thaw is driven east from the Vermont border toward Canada amid incoherent remarks about Detroit and writs of habeas corpus. Police and newspaper reporters trail in the car, seeking an update as Thaw struggles with broken telephone links and an exhausted driver. A Deathlake businessman, Thomas Triley, assists before reluctantly turning back.
Thaw attempts a dramatic escape drive with Frank Cantina through Vermont into New Hampshire and Canada, evading pursuit as reporters trail. The fugitive clings to a box of cigars, worries about necks, and plans to reach Detroit, while locals in West Stewartstown try to comprehend the upheaval.
A chaotic cross state struggle unfolds as officials debate extradition and authority over a key governor race. Legal maneuvering, hospital transfers, and possible appeals intensify the battle to influence the governorship and state control.
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