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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1911
Page
15
Members of the Ways and Means Committee back a duty on wool after a closed caucus, signaling support for tariff action to protect domestic wool producers. The move could influence broader trade discussions and textile industry costs.
Washington June 1 Democratic caucus approves the Underwood bill revising the wool tariff by 20 percent on raw wool, aligning free wool advocates with revenue needs. Proposals include a five-year phase-out of duties, while speakers defend tariff policy as essential and democratic.
A compact note indicates pressing concerns about reciprocity and issuer relations. The text centers on policy shifts and the impact on ongoing exchanges, signaling strategic moves by the involved issuer and affected partners.
Washington June 1 The senate fight over Canadian reciprocity peaks as the democratic free list bill may be offered as a rider to derail the pact. President Taft presses for unity and assures passage without amendments while proposing a discharge motion to clarify Democratic positions. The plan has mixed support among senators and faces continued debate.
Bozeman June 1 George Williams Guy Donners and Clyda Cosman tramps charged with robbing and assaulting Albert Heiser near Manhattan two weeks ago are on trial in the district court. Heiser testified detailing the assault and robbery. Herzog the section foreman reported hearing cries and finding Heiser bound as the trio fled. Under Sheriff Battenfelder recounted a voluntary confession by Williams claiming responsibility to shield the other two. Overton Tudor described discussions in the tramps cell about Williams taking the blame while the others would reimburse him later. Dave Johnson, member of the arresting posse, testified to the capture. The case should go to the jury tomorrow.
Muskogee Oklahoma June 11 physicians attending C H Haskell former governor of Oklahoma who is ill here today reported his condition improved.
Special Dispatch from Helena reports Judge Rasch heard the United States suit against Henry Hinkle his wife and four children over 800 acres on Swift current creek lower St Marys lake for a reservoir site. Government seeks to condemn land and award 2000 damages after a 1907 agreement with the ward Mrs Hinkle. Debate centers on a ward’s capacity to contract and the secretary of the interior's authority.
Juarez June 1 Francisco I Madero Jr attended a grand ball at the custom house ballroom on eve of departure for Mexico City to assume revolution duties. He planned a 10:30 am departure by train via Spofford Junction Eagle Pass to Horreon Zacatecas and Aguas Calientes. He will reach Mexico City next Wednesday morning. Security for the train is tight. Madero said he will not tolerate plotters against peace. He later marched 800 troops with Long Tom cannon to honor El Paso, presenting the city with the weapon.
Pony Starr and Joe Davis surrendered to Muskogee county officers after a deadly gunfight at Porum where five men were killed. They remained at Davis' father's home guarded by their supporters, amid fears of a mob. Sheriff Wisner sent deputies to Porum to arrest several alleged feud agitators.
Henry A. Schieb, held for murder in the death of his wife Lillian Schieb, was arrested after an affidavit by Springfield inspector Conner O Grady identified him as Hugh Allerton Sherman. Police await coroner’s inquest and plan to reveal key witness Mary Blake who ties Schieb to past statements about his wife’s death.
Billings early June report states PD Jennings and Joseph Hardy, prominent stockmen, faced district court charges of grand larceny after allegedly stealing two horses on Sept 15, 1909 from local stockmen John Weddel and James Young. Horses later traced to Oklahoma and returned. warrants issued by Judge Pierson, bonds set at 5000 each.
Seattle June 1 In a Alaska Chugach claim action Daniel M Drumheller Jerome L Drumheller and other Dunn coal group claimants were told to show cause within 60 days why their claims should not be forfeited for failure to file patent applications timely. The Dunn group prospects were tied to Spokane interest and federal indictments for conspiracy to defraud the United States. Most claims lie on the edge of Bering glacier with few showing coal and officials say many stakes were for speculative purposes rather than genuine mining ventures.
Copenhagen reports the second division of the US Atlantic fleet sailed for Sweden with arrival expected Saturday. In Washington, Emperor Nicholas II will visit the American battleships at Kronstadt during their stay from June 11 to 18 and will meet Admiral Badger and fleet officers at the St. Petersburg palace. He has not honored a foreign country since 1901.
Roanoke Virginia June 1 A 16 day trial ends with Mayor J Hutchin convicted of malfeasance and misfeasance in office. Prosecutors allege he conspired with operators of disorderly houses.
Washington reports Senator Lorimer of Illinois faces another inquiry by a bipartisan sub committee of the privileges and elections panel. The debate over method stretched seven hours, ending 48 to 29 to form a six member panel split evenly between Republicans and Democrats. Leaders accused each other of capitulation and political maneuvering as questions arise about who should judge the case and whether lumber and beef interests influence the Senate. The measure sets the elections committee to conduct the investigation, with adjournment until Monday.
A violent quake struck St George Granada British West States at 4 14 yesterday afternoon destroying several houses and leaving a number of people injured in the city and surrounding villages.
About 800 delegates representing Northwest Progressive Democrats gathered at the Auditorium to celebrate Democratic victories in state elections. Speakers included W. J. Bryan, Governor Burke of North Dakota, and former Governor Folk of Missouri. Folk warned of corruption and tariff-driven plunder and urged preserving party ideals while avoiding rash radical measures.
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