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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1921
Page
1
A chamber of commerce table shows Silver Bow county income 4 956 766 51 over six years with 1 007 720 02 spent on poor relief and widows pensions. The report accuses misuse of aid, fraud, and insufficient support while noting some deserving residents miss aid.
Berlin reports the United States and Germany peace treaty will be signed this evening by US commissioner El is Loring Dresel and German foreign minister Dr. Friedrich Roxen, empowered by Ebert. The document is said to restore diplomatic relations and resume interchanges, though specifics were not released tonight. Also, a Silver Bow County poor relief report shows a 600 percent rise over six years amid possible fraud and waste, with 700 cases reviewed and calls for reform in the county aid system. Continued on Page 7.
The Senate and House faced a recess of 30 days with the anti beer bill still unresolved. Debates centered on the Stanley amendment. a home search would require a warrant while other property could be searched with reasonable cause.
Panama orders civilian authorities to evacuate Coto before the arrival of Costa Ricans. The move follows Hughes note and signals tension as land tensions rise in the region.
Costa Rica signals readiness to adopt frontier stance outlined by the Loubet White award before Sept. 15 and says troop moves are unlikely though emergency preparations will continue. Panamanian officials evacuate Coto area as U S stance on the dispute remains diplomatically cautious.
The Butte school board approved using the high school auditorium on August 28 for an I W W meeting. George Hardy, recently arrived from Soviet Russia, will speak on unionism and the European labor movement, defending the I W W. The request was made on the I W W union stationery by Thomas Meany.
Gov Dixon denies clemency for Albert Viek alias F C Davis sentenced to hang for the Beaverhead county Sheriff C K Wyman murder. Brother and defense attorney pressed for commutation to life imprisonment but Governor refused. Wyman was shot at Monida Montana in April 1919 after the officer dealt with a grand larceny charge.
Julius M. Hansen wanted for an embezzlement of about $70 000 from Empire Bank and Trust at Lewistown Montana was captured in Shreveport Louisiana. He has been sought since 1917 with a prior $50 000 shortage reported. Authorities plan to return him to Fergus County for trial.
Federal agents reveal a vast fraud network headed by Charles W. French and Jobim W. Worthington. Millions in stolen bonds and forged notes circulated nationwide as investigators trace deals, bank attacks, and trust certificates. Harshman confessed involvement and outlined plan to seize a Midwestern bank via counterfeit checks. Arrests extend to Akron and Milwaukee as cases advance.
Dublin August reports say the Dail may not delay resuming Thursday after adjourning over Wednesday. The cabinet's reply to the British peace offer is to be examined with Sinn Fein executive committee input possible. The Sinn Fein body governs and includes reps from clubs nationwide.
Washington reports say the administration favors continuing secret sessions at the disarmament talks. Senate and White House officials argue open doors could hinder frank discussion and jeopardize the center’s negotiations with Germany. Senator Lodge, a delegate, urged open sessions but officials prefer discretion for diplomacy.
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