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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1923
Page
8
The Associated Press reports that exchanges between U S officials and Mexico over restoring diplomatic ties have succeeded. A formal announcement is expected soon, with a likely resumption late in the year after unofficial roles transition.
J Francis McGlynn a Butte dramatist and longtime home talent figure died at 1516 Mayton avenue Walkerville after a lingering illness. He was 54 and spent more than 30 years in Butte. He worked as a Mountain Con mine engineer recently and directed plays. Survived by widow Mary and children Thomas Francis Leo and others. funeral from St Lawrence's church with high mass. Interment St Patrick's.
A coroner jury ruled Oscar A. died from disease after found dead at 306 Colorado Street. Dr J L McCarthy testified he could not determine cause without autopsy. The jury urged autopsies in similar unexplained deaths to improve state vital statistics.
Miss Virginia Young head of the Deaconess home girls in New York City tours the United States to aid wayward girls. She visits prisons in several states and speaks to women club leaders about reform efforts. Mrs. Spriggs hosts her at her home and supports children’s division work of the Montana Federation of Women's Clubs.
The Butte Butchers union sets a new minimum wage of seven dollars a day starting September 1. The agreement, signed by Pete Brreau, raises wages by 25 cents over the old scale and applies to meat cutters and packing plants. Some workers have previously earned more than the new rate, a pattern likely to continue.
Central News dispatch from Rome reports Italians mobilizing for possible clashes but no violence yet as authorities urge order. Greece responds to Italy's ultimatum on the Albanian frontier, accepting four demands with modifications and rejecting three as sovereignty and honor issues.
Athens reports Italy seeks humiliating terms after killings of consuls at Monastir and Mitrovitza. Greece would pay indemnity but rejects compulsory funeral rites and mandatory salute to the Italian fleet, deeming conditions unprecedented in diplomatic history.
London reports Greece handed its note to the Italian minister at 4 o'clock noon. Greece says Italy must accept its statements or Greece will appeal to the League of Nations. It denies the crime occurred under Greek authorities and notes the nearest Greek post was 10 kilometers away. The note questions Italian proofs about the massacre and requests them to support justice. The fate of Italy's demands remains unsettled. An inter-allied council says it may reveal penalties and indemnities related to the Italian boundary mission killings on the Albanian frontier.
United States notified by the Italian embassy that Mussolini's government demands reparation and punishment for the killing of Italian members of the Greek Albanian frontier delimitation mission. Greece argues murders occurred off Greek soil and Greek courts lack jurisdiction. Officials hope for a peaceful settlement without war.
At Coney Island a 89 year old man Jank Snavel risked his life to save his Newfoundland Prince. He pushed the dog from oncoming car but was struck and suffered a skull fracture. Doctors at Coney Island hospital said he probably would die.
Apartment tenants in Cuba purchase gas stores and relocate them as household furnishings as the landlord refuses to provide such items. The case highlights rental disputes over essential utilities and furnishings in local housing.
Thomas F. Hickey, 79, a long time Butte and Helena mining figure, died after a quick paralysis following a street accident and a picnic outing. He helped develop the Lizzie mine and led Bayonne Gold Mines in British Columbia. survived by three children and relatives in Butte and Porterville.
The operators and maintenance workers reached a near-final wage agreement in the ant hracite region. Workers on 12 hour shifts will lose 4 hours pay per day with overtime after eight hours. Nine and ten hour workers face a $1.15 daily rise for the lowest pay scales, with higher increases for top rates. Retroactive wage boosts apply to all maintenance workers in service. A Friday meeting with Governor Pinchot will discuss proposals and replies to settle the dispute.
Mrs. Cleary of Walkerville publishes a plea addressed to the business department of Stand ard for her son Thomas Fr Cleary. She asks him to write home, promising news of great importance and requesting help to locate his address if known.
The Irish Dail Eireann election returns at 11 30 pm show Government 41 seats, Republicans 28, independents 14, farmers 8, labourites 9. Wexford shifts two Republicans to balance government and other groups. Cork City splits two government and two business tickets with Mary MacSwiney elected. John O Kelly and A O Malley win in Dublin north city. Daley defeated. Alderman O Brien fails to win a seat. Mrs Cathal Brughs elected to a republican seat from Waterford.
Washington August 39 Domestic crude production averaged a record 2 104 742 barrels per day in July, with imports 222 419 and exports 49 800. The survey finds a new supply 9 403 000 barrels greater than demand. First seven months total 403 000 000 barrels versus 318 000 000 last year. California led July with 26 262 000 barrels, Oklahoma 14 675 000, Texas 10 662 000.
County attorney F A Ewald asks district court to order one year of closing for two pioneer Great Falls hotels the St Paul at 316% First avenue south and the Milwaukee at 318 Second avenue south in abatement proceedings.
Beer drinkers in Wurzburg Germany face potential price hikes if this year’s hop harvest underperforms. A 350 percent rise in paper mark prices is expected with further increases likely. Government efforts to stabilize the mark fail to curb volatility. Prospects for a good Franconian hop crop exist but heavy rain could hurt quality and yield.
A brief note states gas water heaters are common in France and 74 factories in Paris alone are devoted to their manufacture.
The crowded Gardens pageant featured Butte Mines band music and a parade at 1 30 pm. Mrs Glen Robinson and Mr Clevett received roses from the Rotary as Ben Owen praised their youth work. Dances illustrated forest life with groups like sun beams and sea spirit.
William Lavis known as Red was arrested by the sheriff on a vagrancy charge and sentenced yesterday in Justice Silla’s court to 90 days in the county jail. The sentence was suspended on condition he leave town.
The Anaconda Deer Lodge and Philipsburg Boy Scouts earned numerous merit badges and ranks after a Echo Lake camping trip. Troops 1 2 3 and 6 in Anaconda plus units in Philipsburg and Deer Lodge received first class and junior tests in swimming signaling first aid map or craft skills with many earning dollar deposits and compass.
The B A P railway offers a round trip rate of 1 between Butte and Anaconda on September 1 2 and 3 with return validity to September 4 Special trains depart Butte at 745 pm and 1245 am September 2 and 3 with arrivals in Anaconda at 8 pm and 1130 pm The last Butte bound train leaves Gregson at midnight and the Anaconda bound at 1 20 am Mies Helen Meyering plans to depart tomorrow for Chicago The population density of Malmohus county Sweden is cited as 240 per square mile
Jay Bees after consolidating with the Independents prepare for three games against the Silver City Giants of Butte next week. Manager Warrens expects a strong field with top local players as they practice nightly, two games in Butte and one in Anaconda. Lineup listed includes Thompson Emmons Harrington Bowden Domitrovich Oldhauber Nichole Petrick Hartsell Halloran Butler N Domitrovich Meyers McEachran Dyer McDonald J Domitrovich Smollock.
Hoot Gibson stars in Out of Luck a Universal feature at the Imperial Theater tonight. He plays a cowboy turned sailor joining Uncle Sam’s forces with thrilling naval maneuvers and comic mishaps. The Pacific fleet scenes aboard the U S S California backdrop bring action laughs and a dramatic rescue amid gun practice and shipboard life.
The mining industry seeks removal of restrictions and tax revisions to ease burdens and spur postwar prosperity. Transportation costs, labor shortages, and limits on consolidating mining ventures are cited as depressants. Mr. Jennison meets in Butte with mining company reps before the Reno commission hearings, with senators expected to delay recommendations to Congress.
Helena August 30 A Montana Methodist conference session appointed a commission to meet a North Montana commission to discuss merging the two conferences. The board of examiners named included John A. Meeke Harden Thomas Harry Miles City Paul M Adams Helena EB Bartlett Anaconda Co M Donaldson Glendive Edward Smith Dillon KE D Swisher Laurel A D Welch Helena Fred Whitford Forsyth Thomas Miller Hamilton and George Heid Stevensville.
Geysers-to-Glaciers Trail association members elected officers at the Helena meeting. A state-wide highway association is planned for next winter with talks of a meeting in Butte. Officers named: President J A Harader Bozeman first vice president J C Morgan Choteau second vice president Ike Sullivan Alhambra secretary treasurer W G Ferguson Helena.
F. E. Scobey, intimate Harding ally and Mint director, will retire October 1 in Washington. He declined President Coolidge’s offer to stay, saying private considerations require resignation even if Harding were still president.
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