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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1920
Page
1
United States District Attorney files charges in Salt Lake alleging profiteering sugar sold in Sioux Falls.
Anain Anan Anuiing condemns the Versailles Pact as irredeemably flawed and vows to empower the Hague Tribunal with enforceable authority. He pledges to add teeth to the international court and strengthen League of Nations enforcement mechanisms.
United States District Attorney of South Dakota files 14 counts against Utah Idaho Sugar Company of Salt Lake and eight directors for profiteering in Purar sugar sold at Sioux Falls. Complaints filed before US Commissioner H Van Pelt. if bound over, trials likely in South Dakota courts per Moyle.
Development of Alaska timber resources promises a major solution to U S newsprint shortages. Chief Forester W B Greeley reports Alaska has 100,000,000 cords of pulp wood enough to produce about one tenth of the nation’s annual paper. first pulp plant on Tongass NF is under way, with a larger mill near Juneau planned as statehood discussions advance.
In Marion Ohio on Aug 28 Senator Harding denounced the League of Nations as irredeemable and urged forming a world association based on the Hague court or a revised covenant. He pledged if elected president to seek bipartisan advice to create a judicial world body and contrast it with the diplomatic league, arguing the league failed in Poland and may be revised abroad.
A delivered speech argues for a peace without a separate treaty with Germany and warns the United States will not submit to wrongs against citizens or property. It asserts strong Senate independence and outlines hypothetical League of Nations obligations, including support to Poland if the peace treaty had been ratified.
Los Angeles August 28 The Board of Trade could vanish if farmers succeed in widening co operative marketing and cutting prices. W G Eckhardt leader of Illinois agricultural plans says 30 percent of grain will be marketed cooperatively and citrus style mechanisms could reduce living costs. A six member American Farm Bureau committee travels to study marketing in the west and east, including California citrus exchange methods.
Helena reports scanty returns show little shift in primary standings. Dixon leads for railroad commissioner with 17,833 over Wilson 16,13. Ros for attorney general is ahead of Collins by a small margin. In First District congress race Watson leads Evans. Statewide, several senate and house races list Republican and nonpartisan candidates with narrow margins.
Francisco Villa, former Mexican rebel leader, ordered agricultural implements from the Mexican government for a colonization project, per Eduardo Ruiz Mexican consul in Los Angeles. Ruiz said the instruction came from Mexico City. A separate item notes over 8,000 Shriners at a convention in La Crosse Wisconsin with attendees from multiple states.
Universal Services reports London medics endorse modern fashion praising the short skirt and free style for women despite moralist objections noting potential health benefits and improved physique.
The California Republican Editorial Association formed in San Francisco announces its plan to launch an aggressive nationwide campaign to secure a sweeping Republican victory on November 8. The telegram to Senator Harding pledges solid backing and a return to constitutional government.
Butte residents awoke to a snow blanket over the highlands south of Butte and the eastern range as a sudden cold snap followed several warm days. Temperatures ranged from 69 down to 36 as a north wind cooled the city, with coal dealers already reporting a spike in demand amid fears of a harsh winter.
Helena August 28 Gov Stewart appointed F Maiden of Kalispell to the district court of the Eleventh Judicial District embracing Flathead County. The announcement says Maiden will serve in the district court alongside Judge T A Thorn, who recently sent his resignation.
Federal agents announced a coordinated cleanup of drug and whiskey rings based in Billings Montana and surrounding areas. In Rock Springs Wyoming and near Newmeger and fanston, Wyoming, raids seized 100 gallons of whiskey 600 pounds of sugar and 2 000 pounds of illicit liquor production materials. Forty eight arrests were made in Billings following an investigation begun August 12.
A large mob allegedly formed by about 2000 people targeted Homer Nida, a taxi driver, following a public safety incident. The incident occurred early Friday and involved serious allegations against a person connected to the case. Authorities are reviewing the events and potential charges.
Secretary Daniels announced that the armored cruiser Pittsburgh was ordered from Reval to Danzig to protect Americans at that point. The order was sent to Vice Admiral Henry S. Mayo on the Pittsburg that night after a conference between Daniels and Colby.
Ammluna Aug 28 The state railway commission says the Interstate Commerce Commission approved a 25 percent freight rate hike for Montana carriers starting Sept 1 with two railways exempted. No passenger fare increases or related charges are authorized yet. Rates remain unchanged for now.
The article describes a Polish led campaign using a pamphlet titled Permit printed in Russian and Polish offering incentives to Reds in exchange for surrender. It notes 8000 marks per man with a horse and food assurances, with many Reds reportedly taking the offer. Polish delegates at Minsk are described as prisoners or spies, while Brest-Litovsk talks hinge on Minsk progress and miscommunication.
Liverpool and Belfast reports describe a tense return to work by over 2,000 longshoremen after a strike over wage demands and political issues. The Cunard line saw limited activity while White Star docks faced reduced loading as crews walked out and later returned. Rioting in Belfast killed a teen, John Lynch, and injured others as troops and police defended the station against mobs.
Three men in an automobile robbed a paymaster of the General Ammco Company at Base Chicago today and escaped with about $16,000. They started toward Chicago but at the east Chicago outskirts stole another car, crossing the state line while pursued by police.
Gouvernor Cox campaigned at Gravesend and a Brooklyn luncheon delivering attacks on Republican fundraisers alleged to raise a 1,900,000 corruption fund. He spoke on World Peace, business problems, and Americanizing foreign-born citizens while being cheered by Democratic leaders and photographers.
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