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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1923
Page
1
A Butte reviewer weighs Montana's literary output and its sole genius Mary MacLane. The piece recalls her international fame before 19, critiques old reviews, and notes her enduring controversy. The author recalls knowing MacLane and the book’s success, then questions reviewer motives.
Paris report details a decisive 290 to 275 defeat of Premier Poincare on the electoral reform bill as deputies rejected the absolute majority clause. The government’s survival remains intact as Poincare had not tied this to a confidence vote. The clause would have changed how deputies are declared elected and apportioned by party strength.
C F E Smith of Corvallis and L E Peterson of Victor led Montana at the Chicago International Hay and Grain show. Peterson earned prizes in hard red winter wheat durum wheat oats and white spring wheat while Smith ranked in hard red winter and spring wheats oats and white spring wheat.
The Oklahoma State Supreme Court ruled that Oklahomans acted within their rights when they ignored former Gov. J C Walton's mandate and voted on October 2. The Oct. 2 election approved a constitutional amendment empowering the Legislature to convene for impeachment proceedings, marking Walton's removal from office.
Judge Woodrough of Omaha rules prohibition agents are not civil officers and lack authority to serve warrants. The decision limits enforcement to the U S marshal and affects cases arising from illegal liquor sales. A U S district attorney notes the ruling is final locally while Washington considers instructions.
Pope Pius XIII will create only Italian cardinals at the upcoming consistory, defying expectations to honor Spaniards and South Americans. The move affects U S prelates Archbishop Hayes of New York and Archbishop Mundelein of Chicago, amid Spanish monarch Alfonso XIII’s recent appeal.
Extradition papers granted by Governor Mabey allow Sheriff James Smith of Gallatin County Mont to take four alleged bank robbers from Utah to Montana. The men arrested Saturday in Salt Lake City gave the names Thomas Martin Frank Warren George Dyer and Adolph Melchor.
George H. Shuler state treasurer of New York testified before the Senate public lands committee about events that led to the naval district of Salt Creek. He recounted commanding four Marines in July 1922 to oust trespassers drilling on oil property after consultations with Major General Lejeune and then interior secretary Albert Fall. Fall allegedly advised stopping a company drilling without right. The president reportedly remarked on a friend’s campaign contribution before agreeing to the plan.
An armistice allows the Sixty eighth Congress to organize tomorrow after talks led by Longworth of Ohio and Nelson of Wisconsin with Woodruff LaGuardia. insurgents gain freedom to offer amendments to rules, while preserving rights to contest rule changes and sponsor legislation.
A $5,000 Christmas Seal campaign begins this morning and ends on Christmas Day. The drive, organized by the Butte Anti-Tuberculosis society, aims to fund continued year round work. Joe Fabian leads the campaign committee with Mrs. Gregg as secretary and fraternal groups assist.
A baby girl was born today in the private car of J. Cochran on a Great Northern train near Wickes tunnel as it neared Alhambra Springs. Mrs. A. H. Ross of Butte was in the day coach. the stork's arrival prompted the private car to be placed at her disposal. A conductor and passenger served as surgeon and nurse until a nurse could be found. Mother and child reached Alhambra Springs in good condition. The husband works at Fort Harrison veterans hospital.
As election day nears in London on Thursday, a final flurry of speeches manifestos and counter statements fills the air. Lloyd George and Winston Churchill lead the surge while Herbert Asquith concentrates on Paisley and Labor campaigns run with less noise but seek gains.
In South Portland Maine on December 4 Mrs Ethel G Gilikeen placed her 10 month old daughter on red hot coals in the stove claiming spirits from God demanded the sacrifice and that she would follow. Neighbors heard the screams and rescued the infant who is severely burned but likely to recover.
Washington dispatch reports four more rounds of balloting with Garrett 198 and Gillett 197 as insurgents regulars and Democrats hold firm. Longworth signals possible rules adoption while insurgents press for open action and a conference is planned to discuss a settlement before tomorrow's session.
Washington wheat growers meeting at Cheney endorse the Montana plan as the best way to secure relief from low prices. The endorsement applies to wheat only and avoids recommending acreage reductions. Organizing all Washington wheat farmers was urged.
President Calvin Coolidge secured the South Dakota GOP majority nomination for the presidential primary over Senator Hiram Johnson by 50 379 to 27 340 with a later unanimous endorsement. Senator Arthur Capper was endorsed for vice president and Governor William H McMaster won the Senate nomination after a platform backing his administration.
Federal Prohibition officers ordered from Nevada to San Francisco to curb downtown drinking during Christmas. A raid on the Palais Royal last night led to arrests of a head waiter and nine guests for violating the Volstead act.
In New York the brutal murders of Dominick Maggio and a second unidentified man unfold amid a surge of crime. Maggio, the singing cobbler, was killed in Brooklyn after his family was chloroformed. a blackhand note demanded 31 000 under threat. Police linked two Maggio relatives to the case while a torn body with bootlegging ties was found on Staten Island.
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