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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1913
Page
9
Lawmakers moved toward a formal probe of lobby influence as committee chairs announced resolutions for investigation. The hearings are expected to examine campaign contributions and access, with leaders citing the need for transparency and accountability.
Washington May 27 President Wilson’s charge that a powerful lobby is at work to win changes in the tariff bill prompted a senate resolution by Senator Cummins demanding an immediate investigation by a five member committee to identify all individuals who advocated changes. The measure faced initial opposition from Senator Gallinger and was laid over for later action. The house introduced a similar resolution. Cummins argued the inquiry would be the greatest of its kind, while stressing rights of interested parties to present arguments. He cited no named lobbyists, and noted uncertainty about who exerts influence. Chairman Simmons of the senate finance committee planned to confer with Secretary Bryan on the issue ahead of cabinet talks. Continued in page four.
Former president asserts sobriety and probes into tariff lobby while Tutte Miners contest ends with conservative win. Reports cover manslaughter hold, angling prizes, memorial day program, open house, a damaged pillar, car company damages suit, and assorted notices from Butte, Libby, and surrounding areas.
London May 27 The great powers express growing displeasure at Greece and Servia over their attitude in talks. Strong, unambiguous British dispatch demands firm stance to sign the draft peace without alterations, with reaffirmation from Balkan delegates and home governments. Turks Montenegrins may yield, while some see the move as intervention, not mediation.
In a large miners union hall, the conservative ticket won by about two and a half to one over radicals and independents. The voting set only the heads of the three tickets, with 645 votes cast for the clerks and judges slate. Next Tuesday’s polls will run all day, with miners urged to shut down operations to vote.
A May 27 viva voce Senate vote cleared a sweeping inquiry into the Paint Creek strike in West Virginia. The education and labor committee will investigate peonage immigration violations and martial law. Senators North Roots Reed Bacon urged action to safeguard constitutional rights amid broad powers of inquiry.
Special Dispatch to the Star Missoula May 22 The Missoula and Rattlesnake rivers run higher than ever since 1908 floods. The Rattlesnake mouth endangers the Northern Pacific railroad bridge. trains cross slowly. An island in the Missoula river floods center city, residents may flee. Eight inches rise in 24 hours as snowmelt accelerates. Snowpack remains large in the mountains and melts with warm weather. Bitter Root valley floods wash out roads hindering travel in spots.
Peking May 27 The adoption of the constitution and the definite election of president of the Chinese republic have been deferred for an indefinite period. Deadlock among parties in parliament leaves the assembly unable to function and there is seldom a quorum. Government troops march toward the south but are believed to aim to surround rather than attack the rebel faction in Kiangel province.
The newly named American ambassador in London was warmly welcomed by Sir Edward Grey, the foreign secretary, in a cordial formal reception. The page details the ceremony and notes the ambassador’s intended duties in Britain.
President Wilson today nominated three Montana postmasters. The selections include Harry B. Green for Big Sandy, TL Golden for Sheridan, and J.8 Pearson for Belt, with details noting their towns and positions.
Washington May 21 The senate adopted a Tillman led resolution calling on Secretary of the Navy to report on the advisability of government operation of an armor plate plant. It requests costs for manufacturing the best armor plate, time to erect and equip a suitable plant, and details on patents and secret processes.
Marquette May Theentore 4 Roosevelt depicted as vigorous and in excellent health faced 121 farmers, miners, and workers in court. He testified he never intoxicated in his hints and drank wine only when compelled by illness or social duty. Doctors and witnesses supported his temperance, noting his strong heart and lungs and that he rarely drank, with rare exceptions on African expedition and certain campaigns. He detailed his wine and mint julep usage across years, stressing restraint and medical guidance.
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