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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1921
Page
4
A Minneapolis case ends with a detective chase and a patrolman killing a desperado who beat a woman in her home and tore diamonds from her ears. The city lauds the officer as papers urge no mercy for criminals while warning of looming war fears and the dangers of armament.
A colonial era commentary questions Big Bill Haywood's plan to serve a 20 year term in Fort Leavenworth. It mocks bolshevist leaders and Lenine's riches while contrasting honor with practical politics and jokes about crime, war losses, and dry Tammany politics.
Employers ask revert to 1920 1926 wage scales and seek conference. Culinary Workers Local 22 rejects wage cuts and demands approval by Monday noon. Both sides cite contract sections and working conditions, with letters outlining positions and proposed talks for a conference to resolve wage and operating cost issues in Butte.
A report notes many Chinese youths travel to the United States for education including 30 Shanghai girls. Consul General Cunningham warns about home life influence and says wartime effects degrade Chinese youth culture. He predicts the decline will persist as the war’s influence remains active as a goat.
London reporters quote an embryonic plan by Britain to field an undersea fleet of super submarines with vast liquid fire reservoirs. The project aimed to attack unprotected coasts from surfacing, using pipes to project fire inland, signaling a terrifying future war scenario.
Los Angeles report says Richard Kittrelle, counsel for Arthur C. Burch and Mrs. Madalynne Oben, predicted a complete alibi would be established for Burch in the Kennedy murder case. He declined detail but asserted Burch could account for every moment of his time on the evening Kennedy was shot.
A press dispatch notes J Wayhinger of Upland argues at the Women Christian Temperance union convention that fight motion pictures banned by law may be more inspiring than some allowed sex appeal pictures. A New York health columnist cites gossip as a form of insanity in describing summer resort talk. Also mentions the first typewriter patent in England in 1714.
The piece quotes Mrs. Dering on staying in Montana and buying property, arguing publicity is needed to attract tourism. She notes Wyoming dude ranch ads draw travelers, suggesting Montana ranchers overlook tourist marketing but could gain millions yearly as visitors buy ranches and settle in the state.
Sunday aug 21 1921 astrology warns of a very unlucky day Saturn and Mars bring war talk and social unrest Jupiter Saturn next month to bring major world changes Mars Neptune clash signals ambitious failures strange crimes and mental strain weather may cause self harm elderly health at risk domestic strife expected Virgo subjects talented but facing trials children born that day likely become good workers.
Reports from Madrid say former Premier Maura is forming a cabinet to replace Premier de Salazar who resigned August 11. A photo shows Maura, who is expected to again lead the government.
The House approved a comprehensive tax revision raising and cutting levies on various goods including candy fur articles art works yachts and luxury items while repealing certain taxes. Provisions also exempt income tax for federal military allowances once the bill becomes law. A turbulent adjournment followed as members debated the measure and a privileged resolution criticizing a presidential address was read.
In a chief medical report to the ministry of health England records a decline of about 29 000 consumptive cases in 1920 and 16 000 fewer deaths. The document warns that tuberculosis remains a major deadly enemy to humanity. An unrelated note claims American women have the most beautiful eyes according to a London photographer.
Grand Patron Willis F. Piper presided as officers were elected at the three day Montana Eastern Star convention in Butte. Maud Matehall and others from Jefferson Island and nearby towns attended while 700 plus guests witnessed installations and a plan to expand the Masonic home for orphans in Helena. The next convention is set for Helena in August 1932 with subscriptions to raise funds.
Final Beaverhead county pow wow roundup details for August 26 31 and 28 with entrants from Boxeman Pendleton Ore and other regions. Special attractions include pulldoging from an automobile, a world champion fancy roper, and numerous rodeo events. Band concerts street dancing and carnival entertainment planned with prize for the best bucket.
High tribute was paid to Lieut Morgan McDermott son of Captain McDermott formerly of this city by Tucson citizens upon the arrival of his body in this country from France. He died in action while trying to save wounded comrades. The body was returned to America and interred in Arlington. The mayor issued a proclamation asking citizens to cease work for one minute during the ceremony. Captain McDermott now resides in Los Angeles and established the McDermott hotel in Butte.
Dan Lewis, a prominent figure in Butte, married Elizabeth Morrissey of Seattle yesterday at Sacred Heart Church. The ceremony was conducted by Father Yescoe. The couple, who will reside in Seattle, were attended by relatives from Butte and Seattle.
A crowded Saturday evening at Columbia Gardens featured a flower themed dance with over 450 bouquets presented to participants. The program highlighted a special number and a rider noting the event’s festive atmosphere despite garbled OCR details.
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