Busy day for state bankers at Wontans Hotel
A crowded business session at Wontans Hotel drew state bankers to discuss financial interests and press for decisions on matters affecting local banks.
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1911
Page
13
A crowded business session at Wontans Hotel drew state bankers to discuss financial interests and press for decisions on matters affecting local banks.
The Montana Bankers Association opened its eighth annual convention in Anaconda with a large turnout. President Joseph Kounts of Bozeman gave the opening address on Montana banking conditions, joined by talks on the National Reserve Association and remarks from K. W. Bonynge and FH. Elmore. Local officials welcomed attendees as committees were announced and various bank groups reported progress.
Nearly 200 Ancient Order of Hibernians members from Minnesota Iowa Wisconsin and Canada gathered at the St Paul hotel to honor Rt Rev Bishop John P Carroll of Helena National chaptain. Carroll delivered a message from Pope Pius X praising the order and Ireland’s cause while reflecting on Ireland's move toward greater autonomy and independence.
Washington on August 7 saw a tense close to the Lorimer inquiry as J C Beckemeyer, ex Illinois state representative, testified he received 1000 dollars after voting for Lorimer for senator. The exchange between attorneys Haneey and Healy sparked a heated moment as records and grand jury relevance were debated. Beckemeyer pressed for permission to tell a full story to the grand jury to avoid an indictment while his wife lay in a hospital.
Washington Aug 7 The Senate began final action on a bill admitting New Mexico and Arizona as states focusing on the Arizona judicial recall provision. Debate featured Senators Root Borah Nelson Crawford and Poindexter with a recess set for 11 am tomorrow as further speeches are heard.
George Rehm of Portage Wisconsin uncle of Ortie E McManigal the self confessed dynamiter was excused from further testimony before the Brand jury regarding his relations with his nephew the star witness in the McNamara cases.
Hunnewell Kansas August 7 Mrs Ella Wilson mayor faces continuous council conflict over appointments and ordinances she refuses to sign She contemplates quitting but vows to fight on says men must leave or she will run the town She telegraphed Governor Stubbs urging ouster of council members after a confrontational meeting
Washington August 7 McCabe of the department of agriculture sent a second sharp letter to Chief Chemist Wiley over failure to pursue prosecutions of cure all patent medicines. The House investigation heard that McCabe claimed power to invoke the pure food law.
In Chicago on August 7, Antony Merino received a ransom demand threatening harm to his 6 year old son if $5,000 was not paid by tonight. The boy was abducted Saturday.
The funeral for A. N. Yoder secretary of state who died yesterday will take place Friday under Masonic auspices. Burial is set for Forestvale cemetery near Helena. Relatives traveling from the East are expected to attend.
A Chicago summary reports 1911 Black Hand activities resulting in 18 murders, many stabbings and over a hundred bombings. It notes about $500,000 in blackmail and broad misery from threats, with only one perpetrator convicted.
Mrs. Gallwey wife of Senator Gallwey of Butte Montana drowned when she fell from a rowboat on Oconomowoc Lake Wisconsin. The body not recovered as of yesterday. Senator Gallwey is en route to the scene.
A dispute emerges as UIIF referees fail to reach consensus on tariff framing affecting the Wood Bill. Sources indicate tensions over policy scope and anticipated impacts on industry players. Officials warn the divergence may delay regulatory action and market adjustments.
Washington Aug 7 The wool and farmers free list bills face a deadlock between Senator La Follette and Representative Underwood over rates. Underwood seeks a possible move toward the president while La Follette insists senate figures cannot be reduced. Some expect adjournment without final action as conferees stay tangled.
Washington August 7. In a chaotic House championship game a Republican congressman and Democrat faced off on the field amid charges against umpire James Byrnes of South Carolina. Willits M. Wilson of Silvols controlled the decisive toss of the coin to determine rulings amid threats of riot as fans supported the Democrats.
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