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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1921
Page
1
The new Congress opens a lengthy session focusing on federal appropriation estimates. Major actions include receipt of budget figures and discussions on significant business items introduced during the gathering.
President Harding plans to address Congress with a bill to fund ten billion dollars of Allied debts. The opening of Congress featured routine ceremony as delegates from the armament limitation conference attended. The address aims to guide tariff revision federal budget development and economic economy, with hopes of finishing work by midsummer amid a fall election cycle.
In Roxana Illinois December 5 a test of new refining equipment at the Roxana Petroleum company plant caused an explosion. One man J C Prochaska 32 Milwaukee Wis was killed and four others are in serious condition. Property loss is about 28000 with cause still undetermined.
Chicago reports show 41,000 workers on strike nationwide on day one while Chicago plants run at full capacity. Outside Chicago about 29,000 strikes in packing centers, per Dennis Lane secretary of Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen. Wage cut averaging 10 percent approved by plant assemblies.
Philadelphia reports show 21 dead and many injured after a head on collision of Philadelphia and Reading suburban trains in a snow bound cut. Wood coaches trapped victims, flames spread quickly, and rescuers tunneled up to the wreck to pull survivors from the burning cars. Police and railway officials launched multiple investigations into the overrunning order and crash causes.
Two courts deal with the Roscoe Arbuckle manslaughter case aftermath. In San Francisco, a prohibition charge and a perjury case involve defense witness Minnie Neighbors. Investigations into jury intimidation are pursued amid concerns over juror Helen Hubbard.
General Armando Diaz presented Woodfill with the croix de guerre at Fort Thomas as an honor from Italy. The award, registered by the king, was pinned with ceremony as Woodfill, leading his company, stepped forward to receive the salute and salute again as Diaz clasped him in recognition of duty and service.
More than 200 Masons from Butte and visitors from across Montana attended the opening day of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite reunion in Butte. Thirty-three candidates began with King Solomon lodge work, then progression through fourth to thirty-second degrees. Luncheon, dinner, and continued degree work scheduled through Thursday afternoon culminating in a banquet.
Washington December 5 The question of a three or four power entente to replace the Anglo Japanese alliance draws increased attention among arms delegates while awaiting Japan’s position on the naval ratio International reaction points to possible discussions involving the United States Great Britain and Japan Though the American government signals no current disposition to accept an entente proposal it may be considered if it contains no anti American conditions Admiral Baron Kato of the Japanese delegation notes the naval issue has far reaching implications for Japan and great powers for decades to come The conference meanwhile concentrates on collateral matters and the draft committee led by Elihu Root continues work on Pi 4 Column 7
Two soldiers, two policemen, and six bystanders were seriously wounded in a Chihuahua City riot Saturday night after an intoxicated soldier tried to prevent a weapon seizure. The clash began when a captain attempted to stop the incident prompting broader violence.
Officials and Dail Eireann representatives announce an agreement to be submitted for approval by parliament and the Dail Eireann. A copy has been sent to Ulster premier Sir James Craig. Negotiations followed a long session to seek Irish settlement and possible independence within the empire.
Philipsburg December 5 Examinations rise as Sheriff Burks and deputies seek the murderer of J D McCarthy. The suspect, unnamed, has prior trouble and is not identified. Ten men were at the club where the fatal shooting occurred shortly before midnight Saturday.
Dec 5 report from Hozeman describes Ida Lamb Bertleson found dead in brush about a mile north of town with her faithful dog curled over her. After a long effort the dog was removed, and investigators note the woman was said to be slightly demented.
The University of Montana and Northern Pacific rail officials clashed over student hobos who rode freight cars to college football games. Students from Missoula and other campuses traveled to Seattle and Moscow without paying fares, prompting warnings of punishment for hobos and efforts to curb the practice during trips to see Grizzlies and Bobcats.
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