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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1921
Page
8
Public records reveal Irish peace negotiations showing a deadlock between de Valera and Lloyd George with Britain's offer of dominion status. The document outlines autonomy in taxation, defense, police, postal services, education, land, and more within the empire.
Irish leader de Valera rejects British draft claiming it violates Ireland’s right to self determination and separation from imperial control. Lloyd George replies that Ireland must accept geographic and historic realities and rejects foreign arbitration of its status while offering unity talks within the dominion framework.
The Ulster cabinet letter outlines acceptance of a London conference only if de Valera recognizes Northern Ireland’s authority under the King and UK Parliament. It stresses commitment to peace, noninterference with settlement terms, and equality within the Government of Ireland Act. The decision to publish follows the public proposals.
United States relief efforts for famine hit Soviet Russia will begin feeding the needy in Petrograd and Moscow soon. Food will be sent to these cities while experts study Volga district needs. Maxim Litvinoff and Walter L. Brown will press negotiations on American relief to famine areas tomorrow.
B. J. Smith a 67 year old editor and publisher of the Kankakee Daily Democrat and a Democratic leader in eastern Illinois was struck by lightning and instantly killed while golfing with Judge Arthur W. Deselm and others at a club. The bolt struck from the left side of his body as they stood near the clubhouse.
Washington reports from abroad show Central and Southern Europe with minimal changes over the past month. Austria's financial situation was described as steadily worsening in cabled summaries released by the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce.
Butte leads as entrants from seven clubs compete for state honors in a multi flight golf tournament. R. F. Gaines loses in the second flight to Lewistown’s Houghton. J Crosby of Anaconda wins by default. Haire of Lewistown defeats Wraith of Anaconda. Lemmon of Anaconda takes fifth honors on the nineteenth hole. Ladies’ events feature Mrs Branscombe and Mrs Kessler, with Grinstead and Tucker leading handicap results. overall turnout includes 18 men and seven women from Butte and significant representation from Anaconda and Helena.
A brief quote from the Central Missouri Republican condemning the idea that a man’s value equals his cash. It argues wealth should not define a person’s value and reflects contemporary moral priorities in the periodical.
Italian Field Marshal Pietro Badoglio and his party visited the New Willard hotel in Washington and Butte officials hosted dinners with War Secretary Weeks and Commerce Secretary Hoover. The envoy outlined Italy’s postwar recovery, demobilization, and renewed industry, while planning a coast tour to meet Italian representatives. The Butte Italian community and committee members welcomed him, expressing regret he could not stay longer.
Hearne wins at Cotati speedway in Santa Rosa Calif finishing in 1 hour 21 minutes 1915 seconds to set a world mark for 150 miles. Sarles second Milton third with several drivers earning prize money and points toward the AAA 1921 championship.
Aug 13 reports from Vladivostok say antibolshevist forces seized Chita and the Eastern Siberian republic government fled toward Manchuria while Bolshevist troops retired west toward Verkhne Udinsk. No official confirmation yet. Foreign advisories in Manchuria claim confirmation of the overthrow.
Warsaw August 13. The Polish cabinet decided to send a note to allied governments warning that postponing a settlement of the Upper Silesian problem will do Poland irreparable harm.
St Marks Sunday school plans a picnic with automobile transportation leaving the church at 9 30. All children connected with the Sunday school are invited and older members will oversee their care. A variety of fun events has been arranged.
A meeting of the Negro Club Women of Butte is set for 8:30 p.m. in the Y M C A banquet room to hear Mrs. Joanna S. Porter of Chicago, a national leader, discuss civic betterment and clubwork across the country. The group lists officers including M. B. Chappell as president, Cora Johnson and Ada Hart of Helena as vice presidents, Rosa Lane as treasurer, and Clorinda Lowry as state organizer, among others.
The annual banquet occurs Wednesday night in the high school gym with Bagdad Shrine band, A. Smith as toastmaster. A Thursday 2 pm reception at the Y M C A honors grand chapter officers. Eastern Star meets Friday and Saturday. grand officers installed Saturday afternoon. A Bagdad temple patrol basket picnic for Masons and ladies at Columbia Gardens next Sunday.
The Rev. William A. Burch and R. B. Obenchain flew from Chicago to Los Angeles to aid in the defense of Burch’s son Arthur C. Burch and Obenchain’s ex-wife Madelynne Obenchain, indicted for Kennedy’s murder. Burch said he has absolute confidence in his son’s innocence and will help. Obenchain sought a private meeting with his former wife. In California, William A. Hightower was moved to Redwood City jail to await trial for Heslin’s murder. no public disturbance occurred.
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