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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1922
Page
1
Preparations are complete as Parliament convenes today following the receipt of information that royal assent has been granted to the constitution. The session marks the next phase in implementing the new fundamental law.
Dublin reports the Irish constitution has royal assent and Timothy Healy will be sworn as governor general. Healy says the Free State enjoys a measure of freedom similar to US states, with reunification hoped for in years. The Dail Eireann will elect a speaker and proceed with a senate vote.
American participation in European affairs is eliminated from a 40 minute chat with the executive. The briefing outlines U S involvement and outlines shifts in policy and emphasis at the White House meeting.
French premier Georges Clemenceau met with President Harding for forty minutes in a social call. He spoke generally on European conditions and said he did not seek assurances, stressing he acted as a private citizen. The visit included a hat misplacement and a plan to meet Woodrow Wilson the next day.
Principal, fleeing from an interior fire or assault, leaps to a nearby building and is whisked away by Confederate sympathizers. Authorities investigate the bizarre incident and question multiple witnesses in the aftermath.
Armour L Phillips husband of Clara Phillips the ‘hammer murderer’ held in technical custody after his wife escaped from Los Angeles county jail. He said he knew nothing of the escape and provided a 24 hour movement account while officials questioned whether parts of his statement were accurate.
Priceless historical records of New France removed to Oka in 1821 for preservation burned in a fire that destroyed the Rest House of the Gentlemen of St. Sulpice on the Lake of Two Mountains. The property valued at nearly 100000 dollars and the adjacent Sulpician church and Notre Dame convent survived.
President Harding renominates Pierce Butler of St Paul for the United States Supreme Court. Senate leaders plan to intensify confirmation battles after yesterday’s failure. Judiciary Chair Nelson schedules a final hearing with Shipstead seeking to oppose Butler.
The Butte Anaconda cutoff road between Butte and Anaconda is opened for traffic with barriers removed at both ends. Alex Gagner first to use the route reporting good condition despite deep snow. County commissioners will inspect the road and Gregson Springs road as state highway engineers must approve the official acceptance.
President Harding did not deliver the annual message to Congress as session opened, breaking a long-standing custom. Officials cited heavy workload and the need for further study on questions including possible farm aid legislation. The delay recalls 1855 when President Pierce postponed due to House disorganization.
Nearly three quarters of a million dollars remains available from state and county for Qschools. Five likely full teams are expected this year, matching last year's level and funding.
District No 1 schools face nine month funding of 73483087 with state and county support near last year totals. County assessor notes district valuation at 97620171 and taxable value at 31028000.34. The board debates coal quality and payments to Great Western Fuel, with trustees split on honoring two bills as higher quality coal was received. Continued on Page 6 Column 2.
The Montana state board of education advocates a combined state unit and district tax approach to raise the share of state funds for schools. The plan aims to lower district levies where they are high, based on evidence presented during a December meeting in Helena.
Seven major industrial firms and banks announced stock dividends totaling 91.5 million dollars, lifting total declared dividends in recent months to over 1.5 billion. Most payouts come from undistributed surplus amid expectations of unfavorable tax bills in the upcoming congress.
A telegram signed D J Leary protested Pierce Butler's Supreme Court confirmation and offered to testify in Washington. Senator Nelson sought the sender's identity. Walsh and a Butte hotel search found no record of any D J Leary. Police chief Jere Murphy also could not identify him. the case continues.
For over 30 years the Christmas Standard has served Butte and Anaconda readers as a premier holiday edition. It showcases Montana scenery, frontier history, and profiles of miners and pioneers, with rich illustration and new features promised for this year. Next Sunday, watch for the special issue.
Senate agriculture committee reports a constitutional amendment abolishing the electoral college and proposing direct election of the president and vice president. Led by Senator Norris the bloc seeks to cut the gap between elections and the new Congress, despite White House opposition. Continued on Page 6.
Garden City N Y Dec 5 The crisis in the illness of Mme Erenestine Schumann Heink the singer who is suffering with pneumonia at her home on Long Island may come early tomorrow attending physicians said tonight Her pulse and temperature were high tonight but she was resting easily.
A severe blizzard grips the east as snow mounts along the upper lakes and plains. Cold waves push to the Appalachians and gulf states with subzero readings in Montana and North Dakota. The weather bureau forecasts heavier snow to extend to the Northern Rocky Mountain region and reach southern Minnesota and Iowa by Thursday.
Lausanne December reports indicate Allied delegates at Lausanne aimed to harmonize divergent views on the Dardanelles. A draft proposal would allow warships to pass under international control, with discussions resuming tomorrow as the Entente aligns with Turkish wishes. Pope Pius X envoy action noted. Ismet Pasha’s talks bolster hope the conference stays afloat despite tensions. Washington liaison Richard Washburn Child met Ismet Pasha to discuss straits control and American interests in Black Sea access.
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