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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1920
Page
1
Supreme Head of Knights of Columbus thrills 500 members of the Order with scenes described in France, detailing a pilgrimage tale and state involvement.
Supreme Knight James A Flaherty described the Rome pilgrimage of 240 Knights of Columbus with grateful detail. Montana representatives from 15 councils and state officers attended Butte stops. Flaherty spoke of French crowds, a government furnished train, and battlefield guides including Verdun generals, marking a triumphal tour.
Washington December 6. Secretary Payne and Indian Commissioner Sells conferred with Crow Nation delegates on reservation rights in Montana. Attending were Robert Yellowtail Russell Whittakers Sit Down Spotted Bird Hat and George White Fox, former Indian scout under General Crook.
President elect Tiarding takes stock of legislative problems and seeks cooperation from congressional leaders. He urges unity across branches to advance a shared program and address pressing issues facing the administration and the nation.
Washington December 6 President-elect Harding outlined his plan to foster consultation and teamwork between the executive and legislative branches. He attended the Senate opening as a senator and urged a nonpartisan push to clear routine work before a potential March special session to revise tax schedules.
President elect Harding discussed potential cabinet members with party leaders in Washington. Names prominently mentioned include John W. Weeks for Navy, Will Hays for Postmaster General, Harry M. Daugherty for Attorney General, and David Jayne Hill for Secretary of State. Other senior figures also featured in rumors.
A chamber of commerce committee met last night to outline a bill for the next legislative assembly that would enable Silver Bow county to consolidate with Butte. If approved it would go to a future state election and hinge on institutional amendment. The group, led by P. J. Brophy, includes H. Gallner and others and aims to reduce expenses for citizens amid rising costs and falling tax receipts. The draft bill section on consolidation is noted, with further details continued on Page 2.
Helena reports wage reductions for all workers at the East Helena smelter effective today due to low lead prices. Management cited a historically high wage scale relative to the lead market, noting some overall cost of living relief and a further lead price drop from 5½ to 5 cents a pound at New York markets.
In Brindisi the former king Constantine will embark on a merchant ship bound for Athens likely Friday or Saturday. The decision was announced today.
A fragmented report from New York and Dublin notes calls to recall British troops from Ireland and free prisoners as part of an Irish Republic, with Muriel MacSwiney commenting on Lloyd George's peace message. Sinn Fein warns against talks with a foreign government, labeling such discussions treachery and repudiating any settlements. A Seaforth raid reportedly uncovers Sinn Fein documents on arms purchases, with two Irish women arrested.
Silver Bow county faces a larger operating deficit in 1921 despite a 1920 assessment boom. The board of county commissioners begins systematic cost cuts, closing the county clinic to save over 10000 annually and moving the sheriff’s office to the jail. Deputies will drop from 21 to 16, and utility costs will fall, but revenues still fail to cover expenses and debt remains.
Great Falls Montana December 6 a wounded ex soldier on a stretcher who has seen his monthly compensation cut severely will be part of a five man Montana American Legion delegation traveling to Washington D C Sunday. They plan to press for more adequate veteran benefits as part of a logistics proposal. Herbert Peet chairs the Montana veterans welfare commission and outlined the plan which includes Charles Ez Helena secretary and Tom B Insurance officer among others.
Relief for wool and wheat growers was urged as Congress resumed. Senator Smoot will push a bill for a foreign wool embargo for at least a year, while Rep Sinnott proposed a duty on wool imports before the embargo. Sinnott also urged a U.S. board to regulate grain sales, citing Britain's wheat board and its effect on prices. Also noted are tax and mining assessment changes and greetings to President-elect Harding.
Supreme Court in an unanimous decision negates the existing combination of the Lehigh Valley Railroad and its allied firms. The order names Lehigh Valley Railroad Co, Lehigh Valley Coal Sales Co, Coxes Brothers & Co, and Delaware Susquehanna & Schuylkill Railroad Co. The case dismisses the bill as it concerns the New York Middle Coalfield Railroad and Coal Co, G R B Markle Co, and Girard Trust Co.
In Washington on December 6 Mrs Florence Kling Harding wife of the president elect visited the executive mansion for an informal tea with Mrs Edith Bolling Wilson wife of the president. Mrs Wilson welcomed her at the front hall and escorted her to the blue room where tea was served marking the first known occasion of a future first lady being entertained by the current first lady.
Washington reports revival of the War Finance Corporation to aid farmers and extension of bank credits to farms. Senator Grenna of North Dakota will urge immediate Senate action and a concurrent House resolution proposes restoration to furnish needed financial aid amid farm distress and European demand. Banks have limited credit, forcing farmers to hold crops until prices improve.
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