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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1921
Page
1
County Attorney secures dismissal of information on ground of insufficient evidence to convict. The case centers on a suspect held in the murder inquiry as authorities reassess charges and pursue other legal avenues.
A motion to dismiss the information against Chin Sing, charged with murder, was granted by Judge Lynch after prosecutors argued insufficient evidence. The quiet proceeding occurred in the county court as Deputy County Attorney Smigh presented the motion and left. Chin Sing had been held at the county jail since his arrest on October 13 after Chong Sing, a poultry dealer, was shot near his store on South Wyoming Street. Two Chinese suspects were involved, with one fleeing toward the Cabbage Patch. Police found Chin Sing beneath a porch. he was pulled out and jailed. The report notes the event continued on Page 8, Column 1.
A mob seized 15 year old Robert Murtore from Sheriff Flint three miles from Ballinger Texas at noon and shot him with 60 bullets after accusing him in a criminal incident with a 15 year old white girl last night The girl’s condition was described as not serious.
Landru, dubbed the French Bluebeard, was found guilty of murdering six women and a boy. He was sentenced to the guillotine, bringing a dramatic end to his notorious case and signaling the final chapter of the Paris trial tonight.
Japan formally requests a 70 percent naval ratio for its fleet as an arms conference considers ambitious defense plans. The move signals a push by an eastern power to reshape naval parity and influence at the international talks.
Washington conferences enter a delicate phase over the five five three naval ratio and Shantung claims. Japan requests a 10 10 7 balance with the United States and Britain, while the three power naval committee fails to reach a technical accord. Secretaries Hughes and Balfour offer good offices to ease Japan China tensions as talks open.
A large gathering of church dignitaries witnessed the installation of Michael J Curley from St Augustine Florida as archbishop of Baltimore, succeeding the late Cardinal Gibbons. The pallium conferral, the key rite, was planned to occur in an upcoming ceremony.
Walter C. Bozeman of Montana won the wheat championship at the International Grain and Hay Show in Chicago, earning part of a $20,000 prize pool from the Chicago Board of Trade. Kraft took the title from J. C. Mitchell of Dahinda Saskatchewan. the event highlighted top wheat and oats entries with Canadian exhibitors noting the Montana grown kernel as a marvel.
The Butte Chamber of Commerce and coal dealers petitioned the city council to appoint a coal inspector to protect fuel buyers and dealers. The petition, referred to the ways and means committee, argues the office could be funded, possibly by a license levy on dealers, with taxpayers paying the inspection cost.
Four Army airmen including Captain Loom and Lieutenant Lanfall, and Privates Bard and Smithworth, were killed when two planes collided at 2,000 feet near Fort Sill Oklahoma. Enveloped in flames, wreckage burned beyond recognition before aid could reach them. The crash occurred during a difficult maneuver witnessed by officers.
Jury deliberations loomed as the Arbuicle manslaughter trial neared a Friday verdict date. Prosecutors sought to counter defenses amid testimony about Miss Rappe’s alleged visit to a health resort in Venice County, with resort staff denying records of her stay. The case drew renewed public interest as courtroom crowds gathered and witnesses testified about alibis and missing records.
Clyde Miller alias Bar McCoy, one of five Deer Lodge parolees, is linked to the Harrison hotel murder of Bat Schilling on Nov 24. Miss Mary Martha, 111 West Plat, identifies him as one of two masked robbers who struck her confectionery store earlier, taking about $5. They fled through an alley after forcing her to raise her hands at the front. A prior hold up of Mrs Bradshaw’s confectionery on Utah Avenue is also noted.
A Pacific train struck a school bus in Red Bluffs, killing eleven high school students. The crash occurred as the bus crossed the tracks and was struck amid the car, with bodies hurled in various directions.
Irish headquarters say any move by the premier would not be viewed with patience or without suspicion. The Sinn Fein warned the truce would quickly decay without formal denunciation by either side. The Irish conference faced potential collapse as government and Irish circles doubted a durable peace.
The United States Railroad Labor Board will issue a decision recognizing the open shop principle for railroads and promulgating 148 new working rules to govern six federated shop crafts. The ruling, which replaces prior national agreements, will shape future adjudication between railroads and their employees and could pave the way for wage adjustments for shop craft workers.
Nov 30. Jury selection begins on the first day of a murder trial at Harvey Church for the slayings of Bera Daugherty and Carl Auman. Attorneys faced vigorous challenges as courtroom drama unfolded amid disputed evidence and motions.
Abdul Baha Abbas, prominent Bahai Movement leader, is reported dead. The Associated Press dispatch notes his influence across Bahai communities, referencing his visits and the movement's aim of unity beyond theological divisions.
President Harding faces pressure from a powerful committee to tackle tariff reform in his forthcoming address. The push emphasizes firm stance on trade powers and protectionist measures amid ongoing economic debates and political expectations.
At the conference the Shantung dispute takes center stage as the United States and Great Britain offer good offices to mediate, with Japan and China prepared for negotiations. Secretary Hughes and Arthur Balfour will meet with Japanese and Chinese leaders to set the stage for talks. Chinese delegates demand unconditional withdrawal while Japan may press for prior reservations.
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