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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1921
Page
4
The Anaconda Standard discusses electing socialists to the state legislature and cites a New York crime wave with foreign names prominent among criminals. It notes the foreign-born share arraigned before police magistrates exceeds their native population percentage and comments on the melting pot functioning amid immigration.
A historic ZR-2 airship, the largest of its kind at 695 feet long, explodes during a test over the sea. Despite its advanced design and $2,000,000 cost, the disaster underscores limits of human mastery over air and sea, with investigators promising thorough fault analysis to prevent repetition.
General Dawes pursues a new oversight plan under a budget director’s scheme. Department heads must submit 30 day expenditure reports to expose waste and overdrafts. His uncompromising stance endears him to the public while infuriating some politicians.
The census data show about six million residents in New York City with roughly two million foreign born. Russians lead with 500,000 and Italians with 400,000, while infant mortality remains a concern. The Rockefeller Foundation notes most foreign born are healthy, and the New York Sun says assimilation proceeds with little disruption despite the large immigrant share.
The United States and Germany have completed a peace treaty. The document restates U S rights from the armistice and Versailles, with broad reservations. Senate debate is anticipated but a two thirds majority is expected from both parties.
A collection of opinion notes on Japan's alleged sand iron to steel process, American steel reactions, and broader postwar political chatter. References to Borah Bergdoll Pilsener and Jim Reed Shaw debate hint at era discourse. no firm events, dates, or outcomes.
Melia and Rickard were held on bonds of 1000 dollars each to answer charges with a 1000 dollar bond for the car they drove. Authorities say Melia operated a large booze cache near Spokane and ran across to districts around Polson and Rowan. Agent Curtis chased the pair 35 miles across the reservation, trap closing at Ronan. Melia surrendered as police closed in. Curtis probes Melia gang activities, unsure of cache locations.
Deer Lodge notes cover a bustling day with Carl Johnson water commissioner visiting town, Mrs Johnson and family in town on business, and several residents shopping. Local legal actions include information filed against Jack Fredricks, Coleman for liquor law violations, and Nathaniel Ward for murder. Court sessions feature Judge Self and Sadoris, with divorces and business dissolution reported. Community events include Labor Day plans by Knights of Pythias, a baseball tournament, and a basket dinner at the city commons amid broader county school tests and homestead filings.
The Butte city council approved a 21 mill tax levy matching 1920, funding a 29-10 mill sinking fund to redeem 690000 in bonds, funding for libraries and streets, and a 11-4 mill for library purposes. Tom Driscoll won the First ward alderman seat after Alderman Cavanaugh’s death. resolutions on Cavanaugh’s passing were adopted.
The state department reported from Berlin that a minor technical issue would be addressed immediately with exchanged copies likely only. In Washington officials told Senate Foreign Relations Committee the new German treaty drew uncertainty but overall approval, while the exact text had not been released.
Albert Vick alias E C Davis was sentenced to death for the 1920 Monida murder of Sheriff C K Wyman. The long trial recounts details of the cold blooded crime, the pursuit, capture, and eventual execution setup in Dillon with a gallows to be used between 2 a m and 4 a m.
The document awaiting signature in Berlin reaffirms in exact language the main features of the Peace resolution and enacts several provisions from the unratified Versailles treaty. The Hungary treaty was not presented to the committee, but is believed to mirror the German agreement. Portions on Austria-Hungary and sections of the Austria treaty, though not ratified, are reportedly reaffirmed.
Funeral notices report the death of Mrs. Larouche sister of a postmaster, aged over 87, at her Butte home. Born in Calamus Nebraska, she leaves six sisters including Mrs. Clara Ambrose of Los Angeles and Mrs. Blanche Cutts of Portland, with services未 completed.
Chicago reports a 1 cent per gallon gasoline reduction by Standard Oil of Indiana. New service station price 19 cents and 17 cents for tank wagon deliveries.
Nellin Sullivan, County Auditor, reports a 30 percent revenue drop and $450,000 annual loss, noting industries suspended, rising poverty, and growing aid applications. She warns winter will worsen distress as families mortgage homes to survive and cuts in spending strain relief efforts.
Governor grants a reprieve for Steve Byrne and Theo Dore Chronopoulos delaying the Aug 26 execution. Sheriff Duggan had awaited official notice while the state board of pardons considers clemency. The governor later confirms a special delivery reprieve by phone and mail.
Jeremiah Diegnan aged 45 died at a local hospital. A Roscommon native, he lived in Butte for 23 years and was an Eagles member. Survived by two brothers and two sisters in Ireland. The funeral from cousin Joseph Feeney’s home 462 Broadway at 9. Mass at Sacred Heart at 9:30. Burial Holy Cross Cemetery.
A crowd gathered near Mate and Broadway when Detective Roads attempted to arrest Joe Twohey for begging. Rodda fired a warning shot into the air as Twohey dodged between taxis and fled east on Broadway. Police later recaptured him after a pursuit.
Detectives seized a 20 gallon copper still and about 250 gallons of mash in a vacant ground floor apartment at 335 East Broadway. A gasoline stove and paraphernalia were present. no arrests.
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