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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1921
Page
4
The piece contrasts Woodrow Wilson's belief that the U.S. could avoid involvement with the view that readiness was essential. It cites Mr. Garrison as predicting the need for preparation before nationwide calls for preparedness gained traction, arguing Wilson underestimated the risks.
An airship company announces daily passenger and express trips from New York to Chicago Montreal and Boston starting May 1. Travel times range from 1 hour 50 minutes to Boston to seven and a half hours to Chicago. Fares mirror rail prices. 20 dollars to Montreal 15 to Boston. Regularity of schedules will determine long term success.
Early morning wireless report promises a major copper mining deal that could lift Butte and Anaconda economies for decades. Citizens await official confirmation and anticipate a guaranteed market for copper and zinc benefiting mining towns and smelters.
The pacific power pact advances in the U S senate clearing the path for American participation in world affairs and arms reduction. It shifts away from the Anglo Japanese alliance and eases China issues while potential opposition from Borah and Reed grows, with Lodge and Underwood guiding the delegation.
Lindley Garrison resigns as secretary of war amid criticism of Woodrow Wilson biographies and differing views on military reforms. He pressed for a militia empowerment bill during the Lusitania crisis, while Hay favored strong state control of National Guard units. Garrison warned of resignation if administration backing failed, and his departure followed.
The article reports that German businessmen are accused of influencing Allied troops to smuggle cocaine into France, amid high profits and a thriving drug trade. It notes government action, police efforts, and possible new drastic legislation, while contrasting drug warfare with physical combat and urging German cooperation to stop the evil.
The four power agreement on Pacific islands advances peace aims at a conference session. Lodge presents the treaty while Viviani Beilain and Balfour urge unity and continued cooperation. authorities stress mandates remain unchanged.
The text outlines a 10 year in force agreement among the high contracting parties over Insular possessions and dominions in the Pacific. It provides for joint conferences to address disputes and calls for frank communication to agree on measures against any aggressive power. Ratification follows constitutional processes in Washington with a London 1911 treaty referenced for context.
Reports outline Sinn Fein backed plans to harness Ireland’s rivers to power growth. Subsidies revive glass, minerals and industry while mass transit to London surges with Irish traders. A proposed Killarney casino aims to attract international visitors as an Ireland home month is planned and Dublin port aims to rival Liverpool.
About half the required 16 students sign up for the Smith Hughes night courses in Anaconda. Prof Bruce Green, who led last year, seeks names of interested youths for mechanical drawing metal drafting machine drawing and architectural drawing. Classes are free though a $4 deposit may be refunded based on attendance. contact Green at Daly School in the afternoons, phone 392.
A history pageant produced by the Winfan History Pageant Club at the Daly synagogue drew a large audience of club members and friends. The production showcased ornate costumes and pantomime scenes with Indian, Hawaiian, and Montana themes, praised for hard work, fidelity to detail, and enthusiastic collaboration among cast, directors, and students.
Mrs. Carrie Anderson of Great Falls died at Providence hospital after an operation. She was visiting her daughter in Seattle and is survived by husband Swan Anderson two daughters Mia Edwin Foreman and Mrs Strongren two sons Albert and Clarence Anderson a brother Johnson and sister Mrs Gust Gustafson Funeral arrangements to be set by relatives.
John W. James was reappointed head of the Anaconda Red Cross at a board meeting serving another year. Elected officers include Mrs. Frederick W. Laist as vice president Mayes Lavis as secretary and Dr. E G Dan yap as treasurer. The civilian relief and soldier committees were also formed with several members named.
The upper grade pupils at Opportunity School designed and made toys and household articles over months. Items will be sold with 60 percent of the selling price to the maker, 25 percent to the school board for materials, and 15 percent for the project fund.
The article highlights Buck Jones performing daring horsemanship in Square Shooter at the Imperial theatre. It describes the vault stunt where Jones vaults over a galloping horse and saddle without contact, then returns to the saddle in the same motion.
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse will be shown tomorrow and Tuesday at the Bluebird theater in Anaconda with matinee and evening performances. The production, adapted from Vicente Blasco Ibanez Thanet, offers reduced prices compared with larger cities and reservations are being taken for the evening shows.
Astrologers predict an uncertain morning then improving conditions as Uranus shifts. Romance may flare but prove short lived while church matters face dissension and healing. Watch speech during this planetary period and note shifts in leadership and philosophy affecting the West and global tensions.
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