30 Apr 1922
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1922
Page
1
Rival leaders start combat along a broad front south of Peking as they press for control. A preface outlines European plans to provide practical financial and economic aid for Europe’s restoration and reconstruction efforts.
The article reports on an international plan where Europe and allies outline financial and economic support to rebuild Russia. Japan and other nations pledge funds and material aid, aiming to restore Russia while maintaining control over property through proposed compromises.
Riots at Tower Hill No 1 and Orient mine lead Sheriff to ban assemblies in the county and seek a machine gun and 10 000 rounds. Four state policemen injured in the Tower Hill clash are expected to recover. Jail holds 53 men and 3 women on assault and inciting to riot charges.
The defense attorney questions MacDonald as part of an effort to show attempts to intimidate state witnesses. The proceedings focus on alleged pressure tactics directed at witnesses in the case.
Helena April 29 Efforts to show witness intimidation mark the cross examination of T H MacDonald by Col C B Nolan chief counsel for the defense in the suit for accounting against former Warden Frank Conley of the Montana penitentiary. MacDonald testifies about conversations with Conley and discusses witness fees and milk allocations to convicts while denying prejudice or government pressure.
Two men jailed in New Jersey face murder charges in the slaying of circus owner John T. Brunen at Riverside on March 19. Investigators say a third person, Harry C. Mohr, urged the killing after months of urging and furnished funds for a gun and shells. Powell, the alleged shooter, was driven to the residence by Mohr and fled in a car after Brunen was killed near a window reading.
At Columbia Gardens the Butte Elks announced B-2354 as the winning lot prize of thirty thousand dollars. J Bruce Kremer spoke as a crowd of over two thousand waited anxiously for the result. A three year old boy, son of a Postal Telegraph employee, briefly touched the wheel before it toppled into the edge and submerged himself in the water.
Indictments reveal a plan by thirty men aiming to kill in Beardstown near Rushville. Police chief Robert Patterson and a Chicago, Burlington & Quincy freight crew thwarted the threatened violence at noon, averting a major outbreak.
YMCA roundup drives in Butte reach substantial turnout with over thirteen hundred members registered during the week and about 500 added on the final day.
A Butte YMCA banquet celebrated a strong week in the membership drive with 37 new members, lifting the total to 1 326. Women led the drive with 394 new members to 143 by men, and Mrs Russell topped with 897.60 from 45 memberships. The campaign ends at May 9 with a roundup dinner and future elections planned.
Reports from New Orleans dated April 29 indicate that up to 18,000 people in flooded districts including Marrsburg La Catahoula and surrounding parishes are homeless or living in water-damaged homes. Authorities warn of starvation risks as relief work continues across Louisiana Arkansas and Mississippi regions.
Richard Croker longtime Tammany Hall figure is reported dead after a long illness. The Irish based leader spent years in Ireland before returning to Glencairn Castle where his health deteriorated but later briefly improved.
Reporter interview with Dr. F. W. Almond cites 30 cases examined at Winckfoot asylum. Five showed no trace of insanity and commitment papers lacked proof of crime. Attorney General's office considers returning inmates to their original districts from probate court custody.
Thousands of natives entered the city from war areas as hostilities thundered near Peking. US forces landed 150 bluejackets and marines to reinforce the legation guard while fighting spread from Machang and Changsiatien to Changsintien and the Marco Polo bridge amid an international crisis.
A late night fire destroyed the home of Mrs. Charles Galla at 107 Sutter Street and damaged Ed Harrigan's home at 125 Agate Street. The blaze reached the Centerville car bridge but was contained, though service on the line was delayed nearly an hour as Centerville volunteers and the Fourth Street fire department fought the blaze.
Hoopeston authorities intensify probe into the murder of Miss Hanna at the parsonage. Sheriff Knox says case is clearing, while John Wyman, father of Hanna's unborn child, undergoes grilling as officials seek light on the baffling death. Vermillici State's Attorney strengthens pursuit of clues.
The dispute over teacher ratings at the Butte school district widens as Superintendent A H Douglass accuses the education committee of arbitrary selections. Board members defend the action while teachers and parents split in opinion amid anticipated final decisions.
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