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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1913
Page
8
A report notes a setback in the Anaaialia case with key testimony from ACHIFF and Morgenthau affecting Sulters’ legal team. The testimony appears to influence defense strategies and ongoing proceedings.
New York Governor Sulzer faced questions about two campaign contributions. Jacob H Schiff testified a $2600 check and Henry Morgenthau a $1000 gift were given with no intended restrictions. Schiff described offering support and arranging the check to Sarecky, underscoring implications for impeachment proceedings.
Paris reports that Emmeline Pankhurst, English suffragette leader, sees no difficulty entering the United States for her planned visit. She says her goal is to explain militants’ motives to Americans and believes American women may gain suffrage by peaceful means, though she credits English militancy with advancing the big question. She adds she expects no welcome yet anticipates no trouble.
Helena dispatch reports the unveiling of Col. Wilbur F. Sanders statue at the Montana state capitol attended by state officers and Sanders family members. Miss Harriet B. Sanders and Wilbur Fisk Sanders unveiled the statue, with remarks by former Senator Lee Mantle and Senator Joseph M. Dixon, followed by an invocation by Rev. W. N. Sloan.
Helena Sept 4 a general bill would tax mining and water power firms along with sleeping car express telegraph and telephone companies at rates from 1 to 4 percent of gross incomes. The proposal targets mining revenue and power incomes while framing constitutional questions ahead of a forthcoming vote. A People's Power league meeting is planned with a committee appointed to study the measure and coordinate opposition.
Los Angeles September 24 four hundred feet of an unfinished Venice pier were destroyed tonight by high seas or a dynamite blast. Spectators heard a flash and sea roar, with waves preventing a clear explosion. Maier the Los Angeles brewer and Venice baseball club owner had been involved in negotiations to continue work. About 45000 dollars of concrete and steel had been built and damage was estimated at 85000 dollars. Exact cause to be determined after daylight investigation.
New York activists charged that Tamany Hall gained control of the Independence League at a county committee meeting. The dispute followed the ousting of John J. Hopper after four years as county chairman and the election of James A. Donegan, with Hopper's supporters accusing a Tamany steal as they protested Hopper’s renomination and defeat.
Superior Judge John E. Humphreys signed an order for the immediate arrest of eight signers of a resolution adopted at a socialist mass meeting last Sunday night. The court was threatened with a campaign of defiance if Dr. Haryton Fhitns Millard Price and Kate Sadier violated the anti street speaking injunction.
Fairgoers enjoyed warmer sunshine as Governor Stewart attended a capitol reception. Beaverhead County sent 200 visitors by special train. Winners announced in corn and sewing: August Larson, Allen Dale, Charles Drosa, Frank Weile, with Beatrice Roberts, Rubs GruMth, Amie Gibson taking top prizes in girls sewing. Northern Pacific and Elks' day tomorrow to feature President Hannaford and other railroad officials. Baby judging continues. Manhattan Company wins grand champion stallion. Livestock auctions begin Friday, with Short Horns, Herefords, Angus stock, Percherons, and Holsteins to be offered.
Concord New Hampshire September 24 Govert Felker may not answer New York states extradition request for Harry J Thaw until late next week Thaw counsel say they may seek another extension to file briefs supplementing arguments from the governor hearings The original filing date was Monday next
In a fragmented report from The Standard various headlines and items surface. Butte and telegranda discuss a feud, a lumber fire, a Sanger hearing, a political candidate, and other brief notes amid financial, classified, and sports mentions. The jumble highlights local concerns from Butte to Port Peck with mixed outcomes and ongoing inquiries.
Washington September four. The case challenges the corporation tax on mining firms and seeks refunds of eight to ten million dollars already collected. The Stratton's Independent, a Colorado mine owner, leads the defense arguing corporations tax capital, not income, and depreciation allowances are needed. The government plans to extend the tax to mining firms and to pursue appeals in insolvent receiver cases.
New York on September 24 Hans Schmidt killer of Anna Aumuller was examined by state alienists to assess his mental condition. The suicide inquiry into the Aumuller murder was adjourned to October 8 to allow expert opinion. Doctors Carlos F. MacDonald and William Mahon conducted the initial interview with a third physician to join later.
Frederico Gamboa is nominated for president with Eugenio Rascon as vice president by Mexico's Catholic party. Gamboa, a seasoned diplomat and former minister to the Netherlands, seeks to unite liberals and Catholics, while Rascon is an army veteran and former governor of Yucatan. Huerta’s influence appears sidelined as the party aims for broad backing.
A conciliatory speech by Representative A. L. Todd after Speaker Stanton adjourned the lower house prevented a serious disturbance. An uproar followed the ruling, clashes were imminent, and weapons were reportedly drawn as tempers flared in the chamber.
Diamondfield Jack Davis known across mining camps was shot and seriously wounded at 5 PM in the Bertram Mobile Supply house at 222 South Main Butte. Three assailants fled. Davis was taken to emergency hospital with non fatal wound. Police report indicate possible further death tied to the incident and Davis claims attackers belonged to the Industrial Workers of the World while Davis led forces in the Goldfield strike.
In Los Angeles on September 24, defense failed to compel architect Octavius W Morgan to testify about ties to Mario Brown Levy. Morgan claimed he used his right not to incriminate himself, and prosecutors noted payments totaling 2500 dollars were made to avoid possible lawsuits. Judge Bledsoe signaled inclination to compel further testimony.
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