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October 6, 1878
Daily Globe
Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota
What is this article about?
Mr. Hodgson resigns from St. Paul Chamber of Commerce committee investigating Minneapolis Millers' Association, citing abuse by the Globe newspaper, which counters that his conflicting interests with millers make him unsuitable, ensuring impartiality for producers' benefit.
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HODGSON'S RETIREMENT.
Mr. Hodgson has resigned his position as a member of the committee appointed by the St. Paul Chamber of Commerce to investigate the charges against the Minneapolis Millers' Association, etc., and indulges in a screed to the public alleging that he retires because he was abused by the Globe. This is a very thin excuse. The Globe certainly does not think that Mr. Hodgson is a proper man to serve on the committee, because he has interests which are in conflict with the object of the investigation. His speech at the chamber of commerce last Monday shows that his sympathies are with the millers rather than with the producers. It is true he raises some wheat, but he is also interested in elevators, and he would at least be wavering between his different interests. After his comments upon Mr. Hodges, the chairman of the committee, they could hardly be expected to work in unison. These facts the Globe plainly stated, but it did not abuse Mr. Hodgson. We did not expect he would retire from the committee, though it was eminently proper that he should do so under the circumstances. As he has a quasi-connection with the ring which is to be punctured, he could not make that impartial report which Governor Marshall's resolution requires. It is the people whose interests need watching in this matter, and not the wheat ring, for which Mr. Hodgson seems to have a kind regard.
Mr. Hodgson has resigned his position as a member of the committee appointed by the St. Paul Chamber of Commerce to investigate the charges against the Minneapolis Millers' Association, etc., and indulges in a screed to the public alleging that he retires because he was abused by the Globe. This is a very thin excuse. The Globe certainly does not think that Mr. Hodgson is a proper man to serve on the committee, because he has interests which are in conflict with the object of the investigation. His speech at the chamber of commerce last Monday shows that his sympathies are with the millers rather than with the producers. It is true he raises some wheat, but he is also interested in elevators, and he would at least be wavering between his different interests. After his comments upon Mr. Hodges, the chairman of the committee, they could hardly be expected to work in unison. These facts the Globe plainly stated, but it did not abuse Mr. Hodgson. We did not expect he would retire from the committee, though it was eminently proper that he should do so under the circumstances. As he has a quasi-connection with the ring which is to be punctured, he could not make that impartial report which Governor Marshall's resolution requires. It is the people whose interests need watching in this matter, and not the wheat ring, for which Mr. Hodgson seems to have a kind regard.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Resignation
Committee
Conflict Of Interest
Minneapolis Millers Association
Wheat Ring
St. Paul Chamber Of Commerce
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Hodgson
Mr. Hodges
Governor Marshall
Where did it happen?
St. Paul, Minneapolis
Story Details
Key Persons
Mr. Hodgson
Mr. Hodges
Governor Marshall
Location
St. Paul, Minneapolis
Event Date
Last Monday
Story Details
Mr. Hodgson resigns from investigation committee due to alleged abuse by Globe, which attributes it to his conflicting interests with millers; Globe advocates for impartiality to protect producers from wheat ring.