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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1920
Page
1
Government outlines a plan to construct 88 ships in three years citing national defense needs. The proposal frames shipbuilding as an inherent act of self defense and rejects any interpretation as a challenge to other nations.
Washington reports the general board backs a three year building program for 88 ships to make the American navy equal to any nation. The board argues equality does not threaten any country and is a legitimate act of self defense. The policy is presented as a necessary step in national defense.
The Anaconda Standard reports the Senate backed a relief measure for farmers and discusses efforts to raise the American Navy to par with other nations. The piece touches on war finance, a projected national guard reorganization in Montana, and the location proposal for engineer headquarters in Butte. It covers plans for an eight-company infantry regiment, including machine gun and artillery units, with Montana units likely stationed in Bozeman Billings Miles City and other towns as part of a national guard structure spanning Western states.
A deserted mother fights to support two babies with help from her brother, identified as Charles Parent, found dead in a Paxson Street vacant lot. The 60-year-old man, believed to die of heart trouble, had suffered altitude hemorrhages since moving to Butte a year ago. His mother and sister, Mrs. Margaret Parent and Mrs. Nelson, resided nearby at Wynne Street near the Scully chicken ranch.
In New York City a theft from the Catholic church of St. Vincent Ferrer involved pearls and diamonds valued at about 10000 dollars. A lay brother found a disorder in the church’s gold vessel, the luna, likely damaged during the burglary. The items were among the church’s finest ceremonial furnishings.
Washington December 13 The House overwhelmingly approved a resolution to repeal most wartime laws after two hours of debate. The roll showed 333 yes and no opposition. An amendment by Rep Bland Indiana carried 179 to 137 to include the Lever food control act provisions except for DC. The measure now goes to the Senate with limited exemptions and mirrors the last session’s vetoed bill.
Millions of American children plan joy while Europe faces starvation and cold. Reports describe Polish children undernourishment and peril as relief efforts, led by Herbert Hoover and major American charities, pledge to feed those near starvation this winter.
Explosion of coal gases in the bunkers of the steamship Victoria of the Alaska Steamship company in Seattle killed two men and seriously burned three others. The dead are Bertrand E. Prince and William Lawrence. Injured are Albert Hanson, George Matheson, and W. E. Raymond. Witnesses say the blast sent a 100 foot plume into the air.
The Associated Press reports a 22 percent wage cut affecting about a third of New England textile workers, with notices posted in Lawrence Lowell New Bedford and other centers. Mills mainly producing cotton goods are impacted while some worsted mills face reductions. Lowell mills set average pay at 21 dollars weekly under the new schedule. Wage talks continue in Fall River cotton mills as leaders and manufacturers negotiate. Milwaukee and Tacoma also move to reduce pay in railway and mechanical departments. Coeur d Alene mines in Idaho announce a one dollar per day cut starting January 1, with Bunker Hill and Sullivan miners facing a smaller 50 cent cut.
Reports from Cork allege atrocity by crown forces amid fires looting and executions. Telegraphed evidence to Labour Party cites civilians harmed and properties burned or bombed as Cork endures a reign of terror. A separate notice threats Sinn Feiners with mass shootings if demands are not met. Witness accounts describe masked looters and flames consuming shops and homes.
Four children aged 1 to 6 were burned to death in a house fire near Winner, D. T. Dec. 13. Their parents Mr. and Mrs. John Schumann were severely burned, believed unable to recover. Mrs. Schumann, 27, died tonight. The fire reportedly started when Mrs. Schumann used kerosene to light a cook stove and an explosion occurred.
Washington Dec 13 The senate rate today passed the agriculture committee resolution directing revival of the war finance corporation to aid farmers with relief. The second section proposing liberal credits via the al reserve system was altered to treat the credit extension as an expression of congressional opinion. The change was proposed by Senator Norrim.
The Chamber of Commerce schedules a public meeting at 8 p.m. to hear both sides on proposed government merger plans. Three speakers will outline the constitutional amendment details before public discussion. F W Baconn to preside. invites extend to 2,000 chamber members and citizens.
Funeral services for Edward Frank Bassett former commander of the Silver Bow post American Legion will be held under Legion auspices. He died from burns after escaping steam in a Leonard mine tunnel while directing workers and ordering companions to safety. The body rests at Sherman and Reed chapel with arrangements to be announced.
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