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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1913
Page
15
Rhode Island former senator Aldrich voices strong opposition to a proposed currency bill, loudly denouncing its provisions and urging revision. He argues the proposal would harm financial stability and expresses distrust of the measure’s specific terms.
Speech during a national conference on currency reform criticizes the Aldrich plan’s central government notes and supervision. It argues the plan would not stop panic but could shift banking to state systems, risking credit disruption and loss of confidence.
Cardiff reports show 29 men were not found alive as earlier claims proved false. By late tonight 49 bodies recovered and 388 miners still missing as a fire rages in the pit. The day’s shift numbered 931 as engineers shift to extinguishing the blaze.
In New York on October 18, David Lamar the well known fraudster implicated in impersonating a congressman and other figures failed to appear before Judge Hunt in the federal district court to plead. His $8,000 bond was ordered forfeited.
Albany Oct 12 The high court of impeachment adjourned with rumors of an informal vote on guilt or innocence of Governor Sulzer to be held in open session tomorrow afternoon. Details remain secret with several articles and testimonies under debate.
A garbled set of items from a 19th or early 20th century newspaper notes varied topics. Mentions include warship movements, New York arrivals of Volturne survivors, a currency bill contest, jury hiring in Chicago, a trial in Butte, and first policewoman in Butte, with references to Montanans, parole, and copper industry.
New York on October 15 received 105 Volturno survivors aboard the Grosser Kurfürst. Survivors praise the ship’s captain and crew while others accuse some Volturno crew of cowardice for pushing passengers aside during the disaster. Lifeboat rescues and dramatic efforts by officers from the Kurfürst and other liners are recounted, with warnings about the dangers that followed the ship’s explosion and fire.
The article recounts the ill fated steamship Volturno fire and night of horror, detailing how rescuers and ships finally brought relief. Third officer Disselman of the Grosser Kurfurst describes experiences in broken English, stating the vessel timed on page three.
Oct 16 report notes Great Britain France Spain Cuba Guatemala and Norway discussed sending warships to Mexico to deter Huerta's regime and guard legations if needed. Diplomats urged calm replies from Mexico and a temperate approach as Washington weighs recognition.
Washington on October 15 reports that administration officials had no advices by closing on the result of a conference in Mexico City among the entire diplomatic corps. The development follows further diplomatic maneuvering amid the Huerta situation.
Chicago reports reveal attempted jury tampering as Denzel Donahue and Tenac Steffel face piracy charges. Judge Penn probes ventrman Leiby while defense argues publicity harms impartial jurors, delaying venire selection and promising extended proceedings.
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