17 Apr 1921
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1921
Page
1
Sheriff's officers conduct a prolonged search of a lonely cabin twenty one miles from Butte in connection with the mysterious murder of Moxey Schmidt. The investigation centers on possible evidence and suspects linked to the case.
Torrential rain causes homes to flood while streets and pipe systems suffer severe damage. Demolished structures appear in debris as emergency crews manage the aftermath. Community gathers after the event at the ruined temple site.
A man named James Smith, living near Gregson Springs, is held for investigation in the death of trapper Max Schmidt whose bullet riddled body was found at the mouth of Tramway gulch. Sheriff officers traced Schmidt to Smith’s lonely cabin while pursuing information about an illicit moonshine operation in the area.
Associated Press report from New York quotes Pussyfoot Johnson, veteran dry campaigner, stating three wet spots in the United States New York Chicago and Baltimore with New York the wettest He predicts the world will go dry soon and within three years the United States will be bone dry urging drinkers to drink while the drinking lasts
The Butte Silver Bow club echoed with a banquet ending the second annual convention of Montana electrical dealers and contractors. J H Mills, elected president, served as toastmaster as the group showcased wit and song with Dixieland singalongs, rebel yells, and a patriotic band medley while committee heads were announced for upcoming duties.
The American committee for relief in Ireland released a Society of Friends investigation noting approximately 20 million dollars in material damage by British forces in the 12 months ending March 1921. It found 25,000 Irish families in urgent need of aid, consisting of peaceful residents not engaged in armed activity. The report covers nearly 100 communities and aims to show the extent of destitution and destruction, though it cites no Dublin-specific total.
Gen Charles S Warren laid to rest in Mount Moriah cemetery with full Masonry and G A R honors. Funeral drew large crowd in Helena as veterans led the procession past color guards and Sons of Veterans, with the Silver Bow club prominent in attendance.
Two Marine Corps airplanes flying homeward from San Domingo crossed from Havana to Miami today, a navy department message announced. With good luck they are expected to reach Washington in a few days. They left the Virgin Islands but were turned back from San Juan, Porto Rico, due to bubonic plague quarantine.
Roland Potheir, charged with slaying Maj. Alexander Cronkhite at Camp Lewis in October 1918, confessed to federal authorities that he was ordered by Capt. Robert Rosenbluth to bring out a loaded gun and kill Cronkhite. Prosecutor J. W. Selden announced five alleged confessions by Potheir.
Explosion of a hot water boiler in R. H. Owen’s burning home at 112 State Street Flora Park scattered embers and endangered firefighters. Boiler parts struck houses across the street. Owen’s four room home and its contents were completely destroyed while William Rowe’s house was saved by a fire brigade led by Tom Stack using a garden hose.
Salt Lake City April 16 All Lever Act charges in the Utah district court involving 19 defendants led by the Utah Idaho Sugar Company and its officers were dismissed by Judge Tillman D. Johnson today.
The Young emergency tariff and anti dumping bill passes the House 269 to 112 and moves to the Senate with leaders hoping for swift passage. Minority members were not yet chosen for immigration, prompting adjournment until Monday to finalize committee selections.
Wisconsin Senator Robert M La Follette told founders of the People's Legislative Service that a mighty lobby power has built a strong but insidious grip on government and business and that the American people must seek its restraint. The address was delivered in Washington on April 16.
The Y M C A in Butte celebrated a five day roundup that increased membership by 1,628 with $28,009.75 in cash subscriptions. Ruth Davis captained Team No. 30 in the women’s division, securing 123 new members and $2,660 in subscriptions, winning the copper loving cup. Alex Blewitt’s team placed second with 67 new members and $1,426, while Mrs. H. A. Tash led third with 122 new members and $1,011. The post-campaign dinner featured pranks and speeches by Eugene Carroll and several ministers, closing with a note of thanks for the Y M C A’s survival in Butte.
Washington April 16 A resolution seeks treasury use of 1 900 000 from Federal Reserve earnings over three years to back loans on agricultural paper introduced by Senator Stirling Republican South Dakota the measure aims to expand farm credit and support crops and livestock producers.
A dozen houses burned at Pallymacelligott in County Kerry including a priest presbytery after the shooting death of Major MacKinnon. The incident followed a company of auxiliaries on the Tralee golf course on Friday afternoon, as reported by Associated Press.
Tornadoes sweeping from Northeast Texas across five states into Georgia killed about a hundred people and wounded hundreds, with property and crops damage in the millions. A cold front followed, bringing frost threats to Tennessee and neighboring states as relief parties pressed the search.
Secretary Hoover, speaking before the American Engineers' council in Philadelphia, resigns as president of the Federated American Engineers' Societies. He notes the proliferation of independent agencies reporting to the president has burdened the executive office beyond endurance.
London April 16. England faces a possible mining stoppage with labor unrest after railway and transport workers ended their strike. The Board of Trade issued drastic enforcement actions to regulate coal use and power as governments seek an early solution amid a potential prolonged disruption.
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