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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1923
Page
1
Washington reports that Senator Lodge urged reservations before joining a World Court, tying in Missouri and national party stance. The letter from Lodge cites U.S. policy favoring arbitration and a permanent court, amid President Harding’s world court plan.
The steamship Mossamedes wreck occurred near Cape Frio. 110 survivors arrived at Mossamedes with 13 rescued and seven drowned after lifeboats capsized. One lifeboat and crew remain missing. Passengers and crew totaled 288.
Butte board trustees approved the forthcoming year's teaching staff with no changes, except a salary rise for principal J G Ragsdale from 3250 to 3400 and then to 3600 for the next two terms. Three trustees opposed the three year principal appointment, while others supported it. Two teachers on leave were dropped, and three returning teachers provided references. Leaves of absence were noted, with continued page 2.
The Interior Department approved allotment for the Crow Reservation. General Land Office to patent 1,768 Crow Indians about 1,506,912 acres, averaging near 1000 acres per person though areas vary. Most land goes to Crow individuals, with some lands set aside for administration and schools. Competent Indians receive full fee title, others get 25 year trust patents under government control. Tax rules differ by title type.
The new city government led by Mayor William D. Horgan will assume control in May as the Democratic party replaces the Republican regime. Joseph Riley will be treasurer, with eight Democrats and eight Republicans on the council after recent elections. The May 7 handover includes swearing in new aldermen and confirming mayoral appointments, while the outgoing council holds its final meeting May 7. A race dispute over Third Ward representation between Ed Graff and Pat Boland looms as the sole controversy for the evening.
United States Senator Knute Nelson died on a Pennsylvania Railroad train at 8 15 tonight while en route from Washington to Chicago on his way home to Minnesota. Death resulted from heart trouble, with niece Faith Lott and Minnesota officials present as the body was later moved west. Nelson, a Republican, served more than 20 years in the Senate and six in the House, and earlier governed Minnesota. He was born in Norway in 1843 and came to America as a child, serving in the Civil War and later building a political career noted for the bankruptcy law dubbed the Nelson Cure.
The president addressed the American Society of Newspaper Editors in Washington noting his regard for the newspaper trade. He stated he would rather be a newspaper publisher than most other jobs and promised to reinforce press freedoms and editorial independence nationwide.
Senator Knuth Nelson of Minnesota, the United States oldest man, died last night on a Pennsylvania train while returning home from Washington. Born in Norway, Nelson was Civil War veteran and longtime respected member of the Senate, honored repeatedly by Minnesota electors and recognized as a foremost statesman in the upper chamber.
Dublin political circles say De Valera must clarify his peace terms or the proposal risks collapse. Ministers show no cabinet or weekend council to discuss the proclamation, and government offices indicate no official statement is ready. Observers note the plan’s appeal is limited and key points like oath refusals and armament retention complicate potential acceptance.
In Salem Oregon Governor Pierce ordered Adjutant General White to prepare National Guard units for possible mobilization amid a strike. No mobilization order was issued and officials said the Wobblies strike call failed to materialize, with guards ready to transport by auto if needed. Oregon National Guard officers reported no widespread trouble, but stayed prepared as the Pacific coast strike widens.
The first postwar Italian Austrian treaty was signed in Rome this afternoon by Premier Mussolini and the Austrian minister. Supplementary conventions were signed to ease Austrian goods transport through Trieste and regulate economic relations along the Austro Italian frontier.
Judge John Sater declares Purnell betrayed many women and young girls in the name of religion. The court hears testimony about alleged abuses and moral violations framed as religious justification.
Grand Rapids April 28 Religion was used as a cloak for immorality by Benjamin Purnell leader of the House of David colony at Beaton Harbor Judge John E Sater of Columbus Ohio declared in a federal court opinion that serious moral offenses and petty theft existed among the colony members and went unpunished The plaintiffs former members of the colony sought 80 000 claiming it represented the value of property donated to the colony and labor performed but the court noted secrecy prevented full knowledge of relations with the members The judge said Purnell taught a creed that caused some female members to quit themselves and that the inner circle did not conform to the publicly taught morality The decision referenced Purnells teachings and the impact on members.
Washington April 28 China agreed to provide restitution for the killing of Charles American by Chinese soldiers last December. The accord, reached after prolonged negotiations between American Minister and Peking officials, calls for removal of troops from office and payment of indemnity to the heirs of Coltman by the American government. The agreement was not officially notified to the State Department but had reached diplomatic hands and was expected to go to Secretary Hughes next week.
Promoters in Butte announce Market Week activities May 10 to 19 with talks and entertainments. The Standard Radio program will broadcast singing orchestral music and speeches from the chamber of commerce rooms to inform Montanans and nearby states about events.
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