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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1921
Page
4
Reports from Joplin and a Missouri farm describe a petrified sea serpent remains with a two foot head and 24 foot body. Fossils and shells embedded in the legs fuel belief it once inhabited prehistoric seas and wandered inland, shocking local observers.
A Butte Chamber of Commerce report details troubling evidence that many public relief recipients are not destitute and may not be entitled to county aid. It urges a full investigation into Silver Bow county charity administration and vows tighter, more vigilant controls to prevent fraud while emphasizing support for truly needy residents.
A 1910 Andrew Carnegie peace endowment spends nearly 500000 a year on scholarly compilations about past wars. Critics argue the funds should instead fund broad citizen education to dispel war myths and promote international cooperation, urging public outreach over further research.
The House votes 181 to 3 to censure Senator Reed of Missouri for the fulminant attack on Representative Volstead during a senate speech. The piece notes Reed’s volatile temper, calls him a brilliant yet flawed figure, and discusses reactions from Missouri officials and the broader political climate including disarmament, wartime policy, and congressional politics.
Sheriff receives word of a temporary reprieve for Steve Byrne and Theodore Chronopoulos. The governor ordered commutation review by the state board of pardons and a formal notice was delayed, threatening Aug 26 execution unless action is taken.
After a chaotic chase along Five Mile and Nine Mile roads two men William McNicholls and T E Rooker were jailed on reckless driving charges. Witness William Davis said his Dodge touring car was struck near Five Mile and damaged beyond repair, with bystanders uninjured aside from the wrecks. Sheriff Duggan and deputies intercepted the pursuit and arrested the pair before bringing them to Butte.
In a Grant school district hearing, Mrs. Weir, widow of a Spanish American War veteran, challenged being removed from the janitress list. Neighbors praised her five years of satisfactory work while supporting five children. Officials pressed for names of others with children not on the list. She left the room crying as committee members discussed teaching appointments and a labor payroll totaling $1,225.31.
Sir Sam Hughes former Canadian minister of militia died at his home in Lindsay Ontario after a long illness. He had returned from Europe last winter against medical advice and succumbed to pernicious anemia. The report notes his declining health since the European journey.
Beryl Cornelius sues Odeon dance hall owner Bellus alleging threats to kill and repeated physical abuse this year. He is accused of cruelty in Helena with claims of estranged finances and property ownership pending court action.
Robert Cook, held on a 90 day sentence for Vi0, attempted to cut his wrist in the county jail dungeon. He was found lying in a pool of blood and later moved to County Hospital for treatment as announced by Sheriff Duggan. Family trouble reportedly contributed to the act.
A flood of names appears as Wisdom prepares a harvest festival with plans shared by Joan Wharton and residents. The list includes hotel arrivals from multiple cities and names such as Gran e Bildin, John Shields, Clarice Snyder, J.P. Murphy, and many more, signaling broad attendance and local anticipation.
The Garden Show general committee meets at Dr. Peter Potter's office tonight to discuss financing prize exhibits to the Montana state fair. Entries for the Silver Bow county display close Sept 9 with premiums offered for farm or garden products. Applications for space go to secretary J. L. Dorsh at the chamber of commerce, with the exhibit committee led by Dr. Potter and including I. Dorsh Victor Siegel F Dallman and others.
A Butte pawnbroker explained that the national credit squeeze has cut loan activity to less than 60 percent of normal. He said spenders no longer redeem valuables promptly, leaving fewer items for loan and higher inventory of unredeemed goods, reflecting a nationwide cash shortage.
The Deer Lodge trial details a local dispute led by Kilburn and Sakwaye over road grading and access near the town’s front street. Injunctions and alleged interference with the grade are described as the core civil action, with safety concerns cited for travelers.
Roy Murray and Mrs. Murray return from a three day Buick convention at Glacier park with Montana and Wyoming representatives. The event featured business discussions and a lobby exhibit of the new Buick model and included executives from Flint Michigan and Minneapolis.
The Ashley family from California reported a large drop in temperature after entering Montana while traveling to Yellowstone. They noted 110 degree heat in California versus freezing conditions in Montana and asked about snow depth beyond the continental divide near Butte.
Reports say Austin, patient at Columbia Hospital, remains in serious condition after a setback following weeks of gradual improvement. The incident occurred Monday, with medical staff expressing concern and continuing monitoring.
Edwin R. Norris former Montana governor said areas from Cascade to the state line show the best crop since 1916. He visited with Mrs Norris and noted satisfactory additions along the Judith Basin and Great Northern route through eastern Blaine County.
Astrologers describe a day of rare planetary influences with sun Mercury and Uranus in favorable aspects. The forecast notes opportunities in advertising sales, government affairs, business, and creative work, with potential increases in money and travel, plus promising meetings and favorable outcomes for authors and merchants.
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