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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1920
Page
1
Warsaw August 22 The Poles say they have captured 95 000 Bolshevik prisoners in a counterattack. Thousands of rifles guns machine guns and ammunition carts and horses are now in Polish hands. Some Bolshevists are thought cut off in the forests awaiting surrender.
A political warning laments a potential socialist victory in Montana and recounts fears that red candidates would seize county and state offices in Butte. It condemns ex socialists and anarchists, labels radicals as criminals, and urges voters to oppose the red ticket to protect industry, workers, and public order.
The Tennessee Constitutional league warned that an injunction against ratification would block certification for at least a year and a half. It said officials attempting certification would be attacked for contempt and that the case could go to the U S Supreme Court.
Pocatello hosts the Idaho Republican nominating convention with leaders, candidates for state and national offices arriving by special trains. Gov. D W Davis opposes John Eagleson for governor while Frank Gooding leads the senatorial race. Unopposed in his district, Addison T Smith and Burton L French seek renomination. Newswriters from across the state arrive as preparations conclude.
Helena hosts Montana Rotarians and ladies as they conclude a two day convention at the Broadwater hotel. Delegates from Butte Great Falls Anaconda Bozeman and other cities pledge support for bond issues for roads schools and irrigation. They adopt plans for a Montana Rotary district and Rotary day at the state fair on Sept 18.
Democratic national committeeman from Idaho says Democrats will win Idaho this year. He praises Franklin D. Roosevelt for his knowledge of Western needs and claims Cox and Roosevelt lead over Harding. He notes anti-Harding sentiment in the Northwest and predicts a Democratic governor and Senate Nugent victory, with taxation as the campaign issue. Continued on page 2.
Senator Harding called Governor Coxs charge of a 15 million dollar Republican campaign fund absolutely untrue and ridiculous. He supported Ways challenge for evidence of excessive contributions and said the party would welcome an investigation while noting campaign costs rise with suffrage efforts. He insisted funds raised are far below the Democratic figure and that the GOP is meeting legitimate needs.
Dayton Ohio August 23 Governor Cox democratic presidential candidate demanded a Senate Investigation Committee inquiry into Republican campaign funds. He questioned Will Hays on fund subdivisions quotas and the 15 million dollar claim, promising further exposure of Republican finances. Senator Reed of Missouri affirmed the committee will thoroughly investigate beginning tomorrow in Chicago. Cox also criticized outside fundraising and urged federal reserve action to ease crop credit and storage issues.
Clifford B. Prodger, son of J. H. Prodger Rancher of Fife, killed instantly when plane plunged 300 feet at Varney aviation field Redwood City California late Sunday afternoon.
Marshal Foch told Supreme Knight James A. Flaherty of the American Knights of Columbus that he will visit the United States when the European situation permits. The invitation was extended at a banquet last night in Metz.
An electric Pennsylvania Railroad train struck a bus carrying 15 passengers in Camden New Jersey on August 22 killing eight occupants and injuring at least four others authorities reported no immediate cause available and the crash disrupted evening transit
Bitter GOP infighting in Missoula centers on Joseph M. Dixon and Edwin B. Craighead. Craighead accuses Dixon of misused Roosevelt campaign funds and saloon ties, while Dixon fires back alleging misappropriation by Craighead and threatening remarks. An open letter from Craighead challenges Dixon and promises a on the spot reply at a meeting.
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