Funk Shadowed and Threatened Alderman by His Exposé
A report states that Funk faced threats after exposing methods and overshadowing credit. The committer presented details alleging intimidation linked to the disclosed actions.
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1911
Page
13
A report states that Funk faced threats after exposing methods and overshadowing credit. The committer presented details alleging intimidation linked to the disclosed actions.
Clarence Funk, key witness in the Lorimer election case, says detectives shadowed him for weeks and were urged to aid a fund to “put Lorimer over.” He names Edward Hines as connected to the attempt and details detectives’ pressure, with the committee moving to exclusive session to protect witnesses.
Government ends long conflict over coal lands in Alaska after secretary action. Cunningham named in dispute with claims of mineral rights on contested plots. Final settlement halts patent grants and clarifies ownership under federal rules.
The Cunningham Alaskan coal land claims are disallowed by the Interior Department. Secretary Fisher approves the decision, closing the door to the claimants’ gains amid the Ballinger Pinchot controversy. Dennett held all 33 entries for fraud and fatal defects, with further Alaska coal action promised.
London June 26 One of the coronation highlights was a command performance at Covent Garden transformed into a floral palace. Royals, diplomats, and leading Britons filled boxes and stalls as King and Queen arrived in a state coach. The program opened with Verdi Aida and featured Melba Destini and McCormack among artists.
Mrs Ortie McManigal amid dynamiting cases linked to the Los Angeles Times bombing appears before a grand jury advised by Clarence Darrow. Her husband and John J McNamara are under indictment. witnesses include Sadie and Patricia McGuire and Walter McManigal as officials search a trunk for evidence.
Gen Leonard Wood testified before the house committee that four to six Northwest posts will be abandoned, including Fort Missoula Fort William Henry Harrison and Fort Assinniboine. Montana would lose its remaining military post though Missoula may be retained and Helena’s Fort Harrison likely abandoned after talks with Senator Dixon and the War Secretary.
Chicago reports relief from a long heat spell as a severe thunder shower sweeps in. The day’s high reached 87 degrees and police logged several heat related prostrations.
Washington reports Samuel Gompers John Mitchell and Frank Morri son cited to appear July 17 to explain why they should not be punished for contempt of court. A committee found ground to charge wilful defiance of court orders tied to an injunction for Bucks Store and Range Co of St Louis.
Judge Honore ordered the jury locked up for the remainder of Evelyn Arthur Lee's trial after defense concerns about newspaper cartoons and reports. Mona Rees testified much of the day, denying any sordid confessions while admitting she lived with Lee in the same flat. Prosecutor Burnham did not secure an admission of moral irregularity from her.
Explosions on the submarine Pike in San Diego caused by a back fire in the gasoline engine burn EF. W. Elliott chief machinist J. Q. Jeffries machinist's mate and L. B. Walker electrician. Elliott most seriously hurt but to recover. Sailors rescued by dock workers and taken to the Iris sick bay where they are reported doing well.
Unclear text recounts Spreckels describing a sugar contest with references to Pathem Qntf Hanse Meev ee and a waged contest that was losing for moth.
Sensational testimony is presented in Son Phu shooting case at Denver as the defendant confirms marriage status and identity details.
Washington details of the 1890s sugar war between Chris Spreckels and Henry Havemeyer, ending in a joint Western Sugar Refining company, were told to the House committee by John D. Spreckels. Joseph F. Smith of the Mormon church, with Senator Reed Smoot, attended as witnesses ahead of President Smith.
A Senate debate ends with the amendment to bill ten defeated and the measure stalled. Proponents failed to secure enough votes to advance the proposal.
The Canadian reciprocity bill survived a seven hour senate debate with the Root amendment defeated. La Follette opposed the amendment and argued against any duty on print paper, saying U S mills can beat Canadian producers. He urged broader tariff revision while Clapp signaled a free paper amendment.
In Missoula the commission form primary produced unusually high turnout with two mayoral nominees and four council candidates. Mayor W. H. Reid and John M. Evans led the mayoral race while T. A. Price Cuthbert Peat J. W. Reely and R. W. Angevine led the council contest. Elsewhere, Liverpool docks faced a shipping strike with workers walking out at several ports.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.