18 Apr 1921
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1921
Page
1
The article discusses moves by the Federal Trade Commission to legislate against the rising cost of living and asserts that price hikes of commodities are a burden on consumers. It mentions an association accused of manipulating markets and contributing to the persistent weight on household finances.
In Memphis AP reports a death list of 97 with 20 seriously injured after storms across six states. Arkansas reports 71 injured. Texas 9 deaths. Mississippi 8. Alabama 14. Georgia and Tennessee no deaths. Torrential rains slow relief. Red Cross mobilizes tents, food, and aid. property losses likely over $2 million with widespread destruction in Miller and Hempstead counties.
Secretary Hughes replies to Samuel Gompers detailing the status of conditions in that country under Soviet rule. The statement outlines governance, economic controls, and social impacts as presented to the labor leader.
The Federal Trade Commission urged legislation to curb unnecessary brokerage, expand price information, and bolster federal powers in price investigations. It criticized open price associations for keeping price schedules confidential among members and contributing to high retail prices. The report, prepared for President Harding, cites transportation and credit as key factors in price inequities and calls for reducing costs of essentials like fuel and housing before other goods normalize.
Robert Rosenbluth a former army engineer captain denied any connection to the murder of Major Alexander Cronkhite at Camp Lewis Tacoma two and a half years ago. He had been arrested on murder charges and released on $25,000 bail after being named in an alleged Tacoma confession by Sergeant Roland P Pothier alleging Rosenbluth was ordered to shoot the major for promotion.
George McCollum, charged with fatally shooting his brother John McCollum during a money dispute at their Deer Park Washington ranch, surrendered to authorities at the ranch early this evening. Deer Park lies north of Spokane.
Seattle April 17 Nels Peterson a retired farmer aged 50 was beaten to death in his hotel room early today after his head was wrapped in a blanket to muffle cries. About 300 dollars was taken. The weapon used smashed the lower part of his face and has not been recovered. Police have no clue to the killer.
In Vienna crowds gathered in Rathaus square despite a cold rain to back a union with Germany. Meetings, bands, and German songs marked the day as demonstrators, mainly professionals and students, urged early unification while denouncing French policy and treaty limits. Police cordoned the French embassy amid the protests.
Adam Born a 55 year old Butte resident ended his life with a .38 revolver in his West Iron Street home yesterday while his three children played outside. Despondency from terminal illness was blamed. police and coroner reported no inquest. Born, born in Switzerland, had worked in mines and was last with Steward. His wife died two years earlier.
At Doorn the former German emperor Wilhelm walked in sorrow beside the bier of Augusta Victoria. The procession moved to Maarn station under dim lamps as wreaths were loaded, a hearse with searchlights appeared, and Chaplain Dryander led the rites before Wilhelm and his daughter Victoria Louise were sheltered from view.
In downtown Chicago a taxicab auditor, Herman Rabey, was shot and fatally wounded by two robbers who stole his satchel of $2,800 as riders watched from a street car. Rabey resisted the theft and was beaten after the exchange of gunfire, while the motorman fainted.
Anaconda man John Weis, 59, found dead with a .38 revolver beside him in a wood yard near the Butte Anaconda & Pacific station after a long stomach illness and despondency. Coroner Kendrick to hold an inquest. Weis, born in Helena, had lived in Anaconda 15 years, married with three children.
Riga reports share of Americans in Soviet prisons suffering severe ration cuts and isolation. Baronne Forelkerson recounts Keeley Kalimatian and Flick on hospital diet, with Marguerite Harrison confined, denied reading or sewing, and left to brood in bleak cells.
Secretary Hughes states there is no chance of resuming relations with Soviet Russia while the present system remains. In a letter to Samuel Gompers he calls Soviet Russia a gigantic economic vacuum and rejects claims that reopening trade or Russian gold payments will alter the stalemate. The note addresses propaganda asserting Russia’s goods shortage and vast purchasing power.
Vatican rumors point to Most Rev John Joseph Glennon archbishop of St Louis as likely successor to the late Cardinal Gibbons as Baltimore archbishop Also mentioned is Rt Rev William T Russell bishop of Charleston DC as another candidate for the post in the Catholic hierarchy in the United States
London April 17 Sunday brought further discomfort from the coal strike as wintry weather increased fuel demand across the United Kingdom with heavy snow in some areas Officials said Lloyd George and cabinet ministers remain intent on negotiating a permanent wage settlement for the coal strike dispute.
Center City Minnesota April 17 Robbers tonight murdered Peter Carlson fifty a farmer in an attempt to seize his savings. Carlson went to the barn shortly before six thirty and did not return. at about nine o clock his house keeper found his body on the barn floor with a broken neck and a bullet wound in the left arm.
Chicago April 17 Railway managements of nearly 100 carriers prepared to launch a campaign for wage reductions. A consolidated hearing before the U S railway labor board opens tomorrow with testimony from each road seeking lower unskilled wages and blanket cuts for all employees. Questions over the legality of a hearing with vacancies and a partial board will be raised at the session.
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