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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1913
Page
1
Bankers push for specific aims in drafting currency legislation as lawmakers weigh proposals. Officials from financial groups argue for provisions to stabilize markets while addressing lending needs and consumer protections.
Delegates from across the nation urge amendments to the Owen Glass currency bill to build a centralized federal reserve with optional membership for national banks. They seek a seven member board, regional bank directors, and specific reserve requirements to insulate banking from politics and stabilize credit.
In Kansas City on August 23 a mob of hundreds gathered in the Italian quarter after baby Georgia Ottenano was struck and dragged beneath a street car. The mob demanded the crew’s identification as a riot squad from Police Headquarters intervened to protect motorman Frank Holmes and conductor J L Robinson.
British French and Japanese pressure figures in Huerta’s Mexico as US seeks peaceful settlement. Officials hope Wilson’s message to Congress may be delayed if Mexico signals willingness to accept US principles. Finance crisis worsens, troops unpaid, causing restiveness and urgent diplomacy signals ahead of any presidential address.
Lawyers struggle with Thaw issues as prosecutors clash with defense while European support for the U S grows. Senators face conservationist pressure and banker plans unfold. John Mitchell praises Calumet miners amid other state items including an explosion, asylum, exams, and local crime notes.
Robert Edgar known as Geyser Bob died at Yellowstone Lake hotel after a short illness of pneumonia. A legendary park guide for 30 years he drove tourists through Wonderland and earned a famed reputation as the safest and most experienced driver in the region. Born in Brooklyn about 70, he moved west 50 years ago to drive a mail stage and later became a celebrated Park figure with many notable passengers. He never married and leaves two sisters near Brooklyn as authorities attempt to contact them.
John Mitchell vice president of the American Federation of Labor addressed copper mine workers in Calumet and Houghton praising their unity, especially non English speaking workers, and the women and children’s cooperation. He urged solidarity and lawful action while warning operators to arbitrate or for the state to enforce protection. The Western Federation of Miners injunction was denied by Circuit Judge O Brien who found no power to grant it.
Albany Aug 23 The second week of rivalry for the New York governorship shows Acting Gov Martin H Glynn holding most state machinery and quietly isolating Governor Sulzer. Glynn avoids conflict, relies on legal channels, and Sulzer remains silent after impeachment with no public court moves.
Washington August 23 rapid progress on the tariff bill marked by the wool schedule being disposed of for committee of the whole and a deep inroad on the free list. Finance committee rates on wool manufactures were agreed to without amendment and raw wool was expected to remain free. Penrose La Follette and Smoot substitutes will be taken up when the bill reaches the full senate.
On the Chicago west side a crowded street car dispute ended with the conductor shooting two unidentified Italians who fought with him. A third Italian was knocked unconscious and died without naming the others. The conductor and motorman were not arrested.
Bainbridge Georgia August 23 At a meeting of the Directors of the Georgia Alabama and Florida railroad Mrs Cora Williams was elected president succeeding her husband the late Captain J P Williams Mrs Williams is believed to be the only woman president in the South
New York August 23 Mayor Gaynor pursues re election as an independent in one of the citys liveliest campaigns in years. Three tickets exist Democratic Fusion and Gaynor with Edward E McCall for mayor under the Democratic banner Purroy Mitchel a fusion choice and Whitman expected to seek re election though allied with fusion.
New York August 23 Alton B Parker Democratic nominee for president in 1904 will conduct the impeachment charges against Governor Sulzer next month before the court of impeachment according to A J Levy majority leader of the assembly announcement made today
Erie Pa August 23 Rioting in the iron molders strike broke out again with a state policeman wounded and about a score of injuries. Three men hospitalized and others sent home. The central labor union executive committee ordered a resolution for a general strike to be drafted for presentation at Sunday's mass meeting.
Walter S. Hobart, San Francisco millionaire and prominent western polo figure, was seriously injured at El Perrito field in San Mateo while practicing with the San Mateo polo team. He suffered a slight concussion and a bruised right shoulder but is expected to recover.
John D. Rockefeller plans to preach a short sermon through an interpreter to delegates at the national convention of the deaf. The sermon will be delivered at Euclid Avenue Baptist Church in Cleveland.
Montana senator Myers responded to a Washington clash with conservationists over his bill to sell 2089 acres of Musselshell County coal land to Republic Coal Co. The measure, approved by Secretary Lane and the Senate Public Lands Committee, would let the interior secretary set a price. Myers denied the charges of impropriety, noting committee amendments to ensure a fair government price and citing Lane’s July 10 letter.
Juneau, Aug 23. The Ju neau land office denied patents for the Chesum group of coal land claims in the Bering river district covering 1750 acres. The decision rests on not proving opening a coal mine, though fraud charges were not proved. The case goes to the general land office for final action. cancellation of the claims is ordered. Locators paid $17 500 into the treasury. if upheld, the money forfeited. Claims located in 1904.
In Sherbrooke Quebec on August 28, Harry K Thaw debates habeas corpus versus deportation as his lawyers, aided by detective guardian Roger O Mara, weigh releasing him from Matteawan custody for a new trial and possible deportation to Vermont. Thaw taunts prosecutor William T Jerome and hints at exposing associates as he rambles to a stenographer.
Kansas City news reports Dr. B Clark Hyde must confront a jury for the fourth time on charges he murdered Col Thomas H Swope a city millionaire philanthropist The county court told Prosecutor Jacobs the state would supply needed funds for the trial and postponed the next session to a later term of court
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