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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1921
Page
1
Lloyd George repeats terms after De Valera rebuff as Republicans reelect De Valera and Griffith. Harding urged to tax Rand amid Ming o tension. Lewis asks president to convene a conference linking mine workers and operators to end the dispute.
The Marmet to Mingo march ended as 500 to 600 miners agreed to return home under United Mine Workers leadership. District No 17 chief C F Kenney and Secretary Mooney outlined plans for a joint conference with mine operators, while Brig. Gen. Bandholtz urged an immediate halt.
In Chugwater Wyoming August 26 police patrols search the wilderness for one of two bandits who attempted to rob the State Bank. One robber was shot by Louis Schnell, owner, and captured. The other fled, wounded, in the pursuit. Two pint bottles containing nitroglycerin were discarded. The bank held only about $1300 at the time and was left untouched in an accessible drawer.
Albert Yiek, convicted killer of Beaverhead County Sheriff C.K. Wyman, was executed at 4 37 a.m. in a reinforced closure south of the county jail after his arrest for cattle rustling. He remained calm from the death warrant read at 3 30 until he mounted the gallows, the report notes.
Special Dispatch to the Stangara Missoula August 26 Not guilty as the plea today in district Court by John Malloy identified by federal officers as Jack Melia formerly prohibition enforcement officer in Butte and George Rickards not in court. Plea offered after demurrer overruled. car seized in raid to be forfeited. Oswald reportedly out of town. federal warrant pending for Melia and Oswald.
A historical account describes Albert Vick, bound for the gallows, speaking defiant words before execution. Sheriff C K Wyman oversaw the hanging as the trap dropped at dawn on a Friday, and two doctors pronounced him dead eight minutes later.
Helena reports Secretary of State Charles L Stewart will launch an immediate campaign against violations of the state license law. He cites numerous complaints that drivers and others are using a single license plate or improper plates. The effort targets autos omitting front or rear plates and calls for arrests of noncompliant owners.
Five men robbed customers and an employee at Huntington Park Branch of the Los Angeles Trust and Savings Company. They fled with about $245 in gold, $1,252 in currency, $13,300 in travelers checks, and $110 from a customer about to deposit. Authorities pursued them but they remained at large late tonight.
Dublin Aug. 26 Associated Press reports Eamon de Valera was re elected leader of the Irish republicans and president of the Irish republic with Arthur Griffith as vice president. Dail Eireann cabinet members were reappointed. de Valera urged unity on the rock of right and justice, pledging support against British effort to disrupt the government through force. Internal and U S loans were authorized, to be repaid, while asserting Britain has extracted taxes exceeding loan amounts.
Arizona dispatch reports postmaster Frank J. Pearson and his wife Mrs Pearson killed by Mexican bandits in the Fo. Blanco mining district at Ruby at 10 this morning. A Miss Purcell reportedly shot in the head by the same attackers. Sheriff George White of Santa Cruz and two deputies pursue the bandits. A second item notes high officials eye withdrawal of American troops from the Rhine after the Berlin peace treaty is ratified.
The Hull report details recovery of two more bodies Albert Loftin and Flight Sergeant A P Martin from the ZR-2 wreck and a near recovery of another. The coroner's inquest into Lieuts Esterly Little and Montague was opened briefly and adjourned to October 4. Burial ceremonies were set to follow the proceedings.
A formal note expresses regret and sincere sympathy to King, Queen, and other leaders following a deplorable disaster. It thanks for condolences and assures continued sympathy for the affected nation and people.
In Paintsville Kentucky two Prohibition agents John H Reynolds 42 and James Melvin were killed during a clash with moonshiners. Deputy Sheriff Mekael Fitzpatrick and Deputy Hugh McKenzie were seriously wounded as local lawmen responded to a moonshine operation near Paintsville Johnson County. The incident occurred on August 23 with AP reporting the chaotic firefight and casualties.
A Paris meeting is planned to coordinate relief for Russia with urgent overseas requests. The State Department dispatches Walter L. Brown to survey European opinion and help negotiate a relief agreement following Riga talks.
Dublin reports reveal Premier Lloyd George advised de Valera to accept British terms, signaling possible resumption of conflict if negotiations stall. Sinn Fein leaders convened an emergency meeting as Dublin contends with the Downing Street stance and concerns over Ireland's independence.
Berlin report by the Associated Press states premier Ertzberger was killed by two assassins in Berlin during a visit. The attack occurred as he toured the Baden region, and collateral details about the assailants or motive are unclear. Wounded individuals were treated at the scene.
The article reports Panama objects to appointing a boundary commission between Costa Rica and Panama. It notes Panama rejects the arbitration award and will mark the line per the award, while diplomats in Washington say the stance likely won’t block boundary delimitation. foreign minister Luis Garay advised Panamanian authorities and departed for the capital after presenting a sharp communication to Washington.
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