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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1922
Page
1
The Ways and Means Committee makes startling statements about city spending as it calls for a budget that exceeds current deficits. Officials warn of looming financial strain and stress controls to balance the municipal accounts.
American ambassador declares the vital interests of nations bordering the Black Sea and calls for an open waterway. He emphasizes freedom of navigation and exclusive rights of countries in the region amid rising tensions before a planned parley.
The Ways and Means Committee reports 11 year city overspend totals 1.659 million with bonds outstanding at 1.644 million. Heavy overages occurred in 1917 18 and 1919 20 while 1911 12 and 1921 22 were comparatively low. The panel proposes an ordinance to tighten appropriations and control expenditures.
The Montana state board of education aims to elect a new chancellor for the University of Montana before January 1. No action was taken at the board meeting. Dr. E G Dexter, temporary head of the veterans bureau vocational school, conferred with the board and has since returned to Ohio. Dr C B Elliott resigned three months ago to become Purdue president. Dr H H Swain remains acting chancellor.
Silver Bow county lawmakers and citizens met in Butte to discuss a proposed consolidation bill for city and county governments. Charles R. Leonard of the chamber of commerce pledged support to push through a favorable measure, debating whether a special or general bill is best.
The Senate Commerce Committee wrestled with the Madden amendment attaching the shipping aid fund to annual congressional appropriations. White House opposition urged defeat of the amendment. Republican senators McNary Lenroot and Willis pledged to push for Senate control over a fund that could loan up to 30 million dollars yearly to shipping firms. Progress was slow and no forecast for floor action before next week.
In Dublin a simple inauguration marked the Irish Free State as a dominion of the British Empire. Timothy Healy was sworn governor-general by the lord chief justice, then he swore in Professor Michael Hayes as speaker of the Dail. Cosgrave and O Higgins attended the ceremony with deputies sworn in later.
The Supreme Court hears seven cases challenging Minnesota 1921 ore mining tax. Twenty seven mining firms claim the 6 percent levy on ore value after costs restricts interstate commerce and violates uniform taxation and equal protection. They contend most Minnesota ore is open pit mined and loaded for shipment abroad.
Representatives McCormick and Riddick recommend a Livingston attorney for a new Montana judgeship. The move signals support from top lawmakers for the unnamed candidate and highlights regional judicial prospects.
Washington reports Representatives McCormick and Riddick back Fred L. Gibson of Livingston for a newly created Montana federal judgeship. A Republican and former Montana House speaker in 1921, Gibson's career spans editor work, Rosebud County attorney, and Park County representation. No nomination yet. White House expected to appoint.
In Eugene Oregon a home explosion from a gasoline starter fire killed four children Orville Church aged 5 Ida Church 3 William Church 6 Marvel Johnson 4. Four others were severely burned including Leroy Johnson Clifton Johnson Hazel Church James Church Mrs Ivor Johnson and Mr Ivor Johnson.
America's wartime President Woodrow Wilson and France's wartime Premier Georges Clemenceau met at Wilson's home for about twenty minutes. Clemenceau called the visit cordial and friendly and reflected on old Paris days while Wilson offered no comment on the purpose of the French leader's trip.
Washington December 1. Arguments opposing confirmation of Vierce Butler St Paul attorney as an associate justice of the supreme court probably will be heard tomorrow behind closed doors by a senate judiciary sub committee. Senator elect Shipstead former laborite of Minnesota will be the first witness. The judiciary committee met today and appointed Chairman Nelson and Senators Cummins republican Iowa and Walsh democrat Montana to hear testimony regarding the qualifications of Mr Butler who is a democrat.
John F P Quigley, a Baater Furniture Co member and prominent Butte resident, died at 2 this morning. He was affiliated with the Knights of Columbus and Kiwanis. Survived by three sisters in Butte and four brothers in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Body to be shipped to Minnesota tonight.
At Lausanne the Near Eastern conference backed a Western plan to keep the Black Sea straits open with demilitarization of the territorial zone and an international commission to guarantee freedom. The Russian suggestion to bar all but Turkish warships was rejected by allied proposals. Richard Washburn Child argued open access serves all nations, including the United States, in peaceful warship trade. The Russian Soviet foreign minister criticized the plan as renewing old rivalries.
Gen. John J. Pershing urged suppression of radicals and a stronger army in Chicago after delivering a broadcast address at a patriotic luncheon of the Association of Commerce. 1,500 attendees rose to support his call and approved a Dawes-proposed resolution condemning Gov. Len Small for commuting William Bross Lloyd's sentence and those of 16 associates.
In federal court at Oxford Mississippi Governor Lee M Russell denied allegations by stenographer Frances Birkhead seeking 100000 damages. Birkhead testified of seduction and health harm while detailing visits to the Russell home and office.
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