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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1913
Page
5
Report notes continued division between party and unionists in Ireland. The article cites appearances showing no sign of compromise, with factions staying apart and conflict persisting across political lines.
Ulster day services mark covenant anniversary as Carson and Redmond trade barbs. London discussions on land policy and Ireland’s governance mingle with warnings that Ulster’s local parliament demand would sever ties to imperial structure. Redmond accuses Ulsterists of pretense while praising peaceful nationalist conduct.
Gen Chang Hsun met the Japanese consulate at Nanking with eight cavalry guards to apologize for a killing and insult to the Japanese flag. In the afternoon 300 troops marched to the consulate and saluted as the republican flag led. Tokyo described the apology as clearing the air and denying any ultimatum had been sent to China.
Special Dispatch notes Mary Catherine Predmore, 23 months, of Montana's top baby score 98 at the state fair. Her Butte links include grandparents, a brother, and mother’s prior residence here. Mrs Predmore describes milk, air, sleep, and routine care as key to the child’s health and growth.
Mexico City September 28 Liberal Republicans led by Col de la Fuente nominate a third candidate for president and Dr Gregorio Mendizabal for vice president while General Porfirio Diaz’s recall looms. War Minister Blanquet says Diaz has been asked to return but declines to discuss motives or plans.
Hom er Ht Wiggins, a youthful murderer who escaped from Philadelphia’s eastern penitentiary, was killed in Wilmington as police surrounded a lodging house. Policeman Scott was shot in the breast by Werins and seriously wounded. over ten shots were exchanged between Wiggins and the officers. Portland report notes an Austrian Antarctic expedition prepared by a Vienna committee led by Prof. Eugene Oberhammer.
Philadelphia police report a growing web of circumstantial evidence against Joseph O'Brien, arrested in the murder of Iso nding. A bloodstained knit jacket was found in his room near the victim’s home, and detectives cite testimonies of visits to local parks and other places as possible corroboration.
At Rheims France on Sept 28 the cross country monoplane race over 150 kilometers saw Monoplane Rost win in 1 07 18 while Rene Caudron led in a biplane with 1 85 61. Most biplanes failed to keep pace with the monoplanes despite early start. England and France officials pledge annual London Paris race from 1314. Governor Hooper signs electric chair bill in Tennessee ending gallows.
A garbled OCR pass reads as a chaotic crime scene note with repeated phrases about firing at people and drug crazed individuals. The readable parts lack clear names, locations, or an actionable outcome suitable for a proper summary.
Two rug-craxed mulatto brothers began a murderous spree in Harriston Mississippi, killing three white men and several Black neighbors before the two youths were lynched as a federal guard patrol arrived. The siege left multiple dead and wounded, including Sheriff Orrin Gillis and Conductor E B Appleby, with fear of further violence easing after nightfall.
Sabinaga and Barroteran report the constitutionalist army is defeated and in full retreat toward the border with 1,000 federals in pursuit. The report, dated in Piedran Negras, Mexico, Sept 28, notes ongoing military activity amid mixed local coverage and various unrelated items including promotions and public notices.
Mystery surrounds the Sept 1 disappearance of Conrad J Strong proprietor of a Front Street grocery near Continental Oil. Investigators found destroyed private papers and photos, while his personal letters remained. Strong, about 22, of dark complexion and 5 feet 4 inches, weighed 138 pounds and once lived at 107 Mullin Street Centerville.
Rome reports Pope Pius shows no specific illness but weakness raises concern. Attending physicians restrict audiences and unlikely to preside over the planned Constantinian jubilee function in December.
New York, Sept 28. The inquest into Anna Aumuller death will include prominent jurors led by Theodore P. Shonts as foreman. Coroner Feinberg subpœnaed figures such as John D. Rockefeller Jr., Vincent Astor, Cornelius Vanderbilt, George Gould, August Belmont, and others. The inquest will be public. Fa Schmidt’s counsel is expected to challenge the corpus delicti. Schmidt spent Sunday in the Tombs.
Albany Sept 28 The Sulzer impeachment trial defense plans to focus on the governor’s alleged bartering of political influence. Legislators and others said to be threatened will be summoned. Two more witnesses from New York, Melville G Fuller and J G Gray, will testify about the governor’s Wall Street deals before the legislators take the stand. Forty subpoenas were issued under Governor Sulzer’s direction as witnesses were sought.
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports Dr. Butter, physician and surgeon for the Milwaukee road, died last night after taking morphine at his camp headquarters. He had brood over a recent illness and had written letters to relatives before his death. Born in Wayne, Michigan, he graduated from Detroit Medical College in 1860, practiced in Jackson and Detroit, and married Susie Ivker of Hammond, Indiana. Survived by brothers and a sister, with ties to Detroit and Grand Rapids.
John Ringwood for Harry Thaw states Thaw will waive extradition from New Hampshire and bear pending proceedings, agreeing to come to Duchess County to answer an indictment if Jerome substantiates his claim of a found and signed indictment. In Colorado, miners strike area sees peaceful conditions as federal and state officials demand safe return for strikers and household belongings.
A group returning from Nine Mile House in a small car at top speed down a hill near Five Mile House crashed when a tire punctured. William Chariton 26 would likely die from head injuries, William Perry 26 seriously injured with four broken ribs, Jerry Holland 28 badly bruised, Walter Craye and Frank Thames miraculously escaped serious harm. The car rolled into a ravine, witnesses say, before being taken to emergency hospital. Chariton remained unconscious. Perry asked for his wife to be fed. The Leone mine vehicle No. 401 owned by Pennsylvania miner party aided the injured to care, and Dr H Horst attended.
In Houghton Michigan on September 28 Samual Casson a former saloon keeper was found unconscious in an alleyway with severe injuries. Officials fear he may die if he does not recover and suspect the assault relates to the copper mine strike. A parade of 1500 strikers including 200 women marched to a rink where Western Federation of Miners speakers addressed the crowd. Overall, today showed quietness amid the ongoing strike.
Washington reports Democratic leaders expect White House confirmation that House bill 3241 authorizes tariff reductions and government revenue. Conference committee talks stretch weeks as cotton futures schedules are finalized. The full conference committee will review the report, with action anticipated Monday or Tuesday.
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