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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1920
Page
1
Tension rises as North and South divisions face probable economic conflict over expulsion of Catholic workers. The article notes looming strain between communities and potential industrial backlash amid political pressure.
The Associated Press reports mounting indications of an economic clash between North and South Ireland. Expulsions of Catholic workers in Northern shipyards spark fear of wider boycotts including Belfast feed supplies and banking, risking further political and industrial hardship across Ulster and the Republic.
In Eublin today government interference was not used as delegates from across Ireland attend the Gaelic league convention, though last year the group was outlawed and attendance at branches warned punishable by imprisonment. Some attendees reportedly hold warrants and Sinn Fein militants continue their campaigns with the term invader. Reports note ongoing mail and car holdups with no decline in incidents.
Cork editors report a resolution urging marking Archbishop Mannix of Australia with bonfires and illuminations next Saturday night in Ireland. Protests are urged against what is described as an act. Continued on Page 2.
Marion Ohio Aug. 3 Senator Harding republican presidential nominee today rolled up his sleeves and made up the first page of his paper while motion picture cameras recorded his actions All work at the newspaper plant suspended as employes gathered to see their boss at work and the senator kept up a rapid fire of talk with his foreman throughout the scene.
Asahi publishes American note abstract stating America approves Japan’s evacuation of Trans Baikaria and reserves view on Vladivostok due to lack of information. It questions Japan’s occupation of Saghalien, noting the island is part of Saghalien region with Nikolaievsk as the regional seat and refuting its Siberian mainland distinction.
The government signals no quitting of military plans for Siberia and will amplify notes to world powers. A forthcoming note to Washington will stress the temporary nature of the Japanese occupation of Saghalin points, addressing possible misunderstandings abroad.
Chicago August 3 authorities after 48 hours believe diamond merchant Samuel T Loftis died of concussion from an accident not murder. Miss Ruth Woods questioned as companion and possible suspect, claims a bottle strike as she was intoxicated and not aware of Loftis death. Coroner to exonerate Roy Shayne while holding Miss Woods for further investigation.
In Marion Ohio Senator Harding met with T W O Connor president of the International Longshoremen's Association to discuss labor issues and secure union backing. O Connor released a statement endorsing Harding as a man who will give labor a square deal without showy fanfare.
Chicago August 3. Twenty members of the Communist Labor Party face sentences from one to five years for conspiracy to overthrow the government by force as radical cases are cleared from the fall term docket. Eighty-six communists 27 J W W s and three women Communist laborites were found guilty in a nationwide roundup along with William Bross Lloyd and 19 associates awaiting trial.
New York Aug 3 The Scultze Retail Stores corporation tobacconists declared a dividend of 50 percent payable Aug 24 on all common stock of record Aug 9 The announcement notes the payout applies to holders of record on that date.
J Bruce Kremer reported a telegram from Senator Pat Harrison stating Franklin D Roosevelt will speak in Butte at noon on Wednesday August 18 with Billings a day earlier and Helena the evening of the 18th. Plans remain tentative. Governor Cox will also speak in Butte in September with further dates to be announced.
Franklin D. Roosevelt will tour the West in August in a special car with daily speeches except Sundays. The route begins in Chicago August 1 and ends in Indianapolis August 31, with stops in Milwaukee Madison Minneapolis St Paul Billings Butte Helena Spokane Seattle Tacoma Portland San Francisco Sacramento Nevada Salt Lake City Ogden Cheyenne Omaha and Iowa venues. Senator Pat Harrison and George White announced plans and Dayton talks with Cox.
Washington weighs the Polish crisis with Warsaw’s fall looming and a Soviet proclamation heard in Polish districts. Officials say the United States will remain neutral, citing origins of the conflict and prior actions allowing supplies through Czech territory. No war stance is affirmed as armistice talks continue.
Letters and telegrams were sent to 200 Montana stockmen by the Silver Bow Development company urging a conference in Butte next Monday to gauge feasibility of a stock yards. Three auto parties will visit stock raisers to explain the plan. C Vowell said stockyards must be owned by stockmen and the chamber of commerce will assist.
Washington Aug 3 The Commerce Department report to the Senate Public Lands Committee urges the United States to enter the oil business or curb foreign control. It notes Britain is expanding in oil with Anglo Persian holding decisive Persian and Mesopotamian concessions and argues the U.S. must act to prevent a future foreign monopoly on oil.
Butte school board moves to submit a 525000 bond issue to voters to pay for three grade schools, repairs to a fourth, and to replenish the district general fund for site acquisitions in McKinley. Chamber of Commerce backs the plan and will lead an education and publicity drive with P N Wills directing efforts.
Desperate Polish allies fail to obtain terms as emissaries return to Warsaw under Soviet demands. Bolshevik forces push toward the Polish capital, with Warsaw now about 60 miles distant. American troops remaining in the city are told to stay at their posts amid mid imperial upheaval and a new Soviet government in overrun Poland.
The Associated Press reports Brest Litovsk, the eastern fortress for Warsaw, has fallen to a massive Bolshevik assault. Soviet forces push westward within 60 miles of Warsaw as Polish armies face pounding across a 120 mile front, with battle conditions deteriorating and continued Soviet advances evident.
Boston investors crowded Ponzi offices as federal auditors begin examining more than 30 branch records in New England and New Jersey. Ponzi claims 7.5 million dollars in bank reserves and says he returned between 24 million and 4 million to depositors in seven days. Attorney General names Samuel Spring to lead a state probe after the federal audit.
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