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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1921
Page
4
An Anaconda Standard piece discusses post office reforms as proposed by Mr. Hays, including charging for directory servicing and return receipts for registered mail. It notes the postal service faced a slump, expects revenue to rise as business recovers, and urges patience with the process.
The Anaconda company’s control of the largest brass producer underscores Montana’s copper era. The Standard argues production and manufacture linked could lift local economies, predicting a prosperous dawn as mines and smelters resume activity amid market shifts and political upheaval.
Will Hays as chairman of the Republican National Committee and postmaster general pursues strict business methods. He notes employee compensation and railroad carrying costs rising, with a deficit around $81 million. Options discussed include rate increases or service cuts, including possible parcel post rate hikes.
The piece surveys Carrie Chapman Catt’s opposition to the four power pact, arguing it only offers temporary relief. It notes her calls to disarmament and land restitution while critiquing practical hurdles, racial themes, and the broader path to global peace. It references Wells, Hitchcock, and figures like Reed and Bryan in a satirical tone.
The body of Representative John A. Breton of Catifornia was found in the Potomac river. A note described being caught in a chain of circumstances and cited personal embarrassment, with possible mental distress linked to Alameda naval base project delays. hat and overcoat found nearby. Breton had served since the Sixty fourth Congress as a Republican from California's Sixth District.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe an officer involved shooting with references to a flask, police station, and survivor Letford. Details are unreadable, with names and events garbled and awaiting clarification.
A long catalog of hotel arrivals includes travelers and guests from Tooele Boston Tacoma Denver Salt Lake City Missoula Dillon Helena Anaconda Great Falls Seattle and many other locations. Names span Mr Mrs Miss and professionals with destinations noted for stations and visits.
Portrait of Roy Gardner in custody near Phoenix Arizona as he hints to guards he may attempt a second sensational escape shortly after admission. A guard finds a packet Gardner claimed to possess on his person, raising immediate concern about ongoing escape efforts.
Charles Woodberry an employee of the street railway is recovering at his home 2022 Florida street after a Saturday night accident in which he sustained bruises and cuts to the head.
In Davenport Iowa today a blacksmith named Kelso shot two men as they tried a Long Grove bank robbery. One assailant, Purple, was killed and the other, Harry Hamilton, likely fatally wounded as they exited with 68,000 dollars. Art Kindt of the vigilance group fired from across the street.
In a county court before Judge Royal R. Graham, Mrs. Clyde Cassidente, mother of five, faced a recommendation that she surrender her children or undergo an operation to prevent future motherhood. Welfare workers cited undernourishment and insanitary home conditions as grounds for intervention. Dr. Ray Sunderland suggested sterilization, with Mrs Cassidente given until January 18 to decide her course.
W F Cobban aged 65 former Butte geardent died at home in Missoula Wednesday. Remains were brought to Butte for burial in Mount Moriah cemetery. A Wisconsin native, he moved to Butte 1818 and worked as a planer at Lavelle mill before entering real estate, later joining Kiwanis and Knights of Pythias. Surviving relatives include widow, stepson, three sons in Missoula, a daughter in Helena, another in town, and two brothers Roy in Astoria and Charles in Florida. Funeral at Sherman Reed Chapel at 2 this afternoon.
The four power Pacific treaty faced sharp criticism in the Senate today as Senator Reed and others denounced naval reduction plans and warned they would leave the United States with a fleet not exceeding Britain's. He argued the treaty paired with a smaller navy risked provocation and Japan’s rising power. In Belfast, shooting and bombs wounded three as violence flared in the New Town and Old Park districts, with guards and police returning fire.
Mrs. Charles G. Matthews is named president of the Club of Colonial Dames of Washington guiding members who must prove ancestry to the colonial era for membership.
A Liberal culture club meeting in the parish house of St John's Episcopal church discussed progress toward world peace. George F. Shelton Wade gave the principal address with several speakers, including professors and ministers, and members of John's Women's guild served. The next meeting will cover the Smith educational bill in Congress.
The astrology notes Saturn brings concern for confidence and employment in industrial centers with warnings of tensions in large businesses and possible layoffs. It predicts new cooperation in winter, possible misfortune for agriculturists, but potential profits later. Sagittarians born today may be generous and ambitious.
Arrest pursuit continues as police seek O Connor and two companions in the murder case of a detective's daughter. Reports detail outrages over rigged hearings and failed gallows placement, with authorities extending the manhunt across cities and counties.
At a Yellowstone highway association meeting the executive committee decided to operate tourism bureaus in major cities including Milwaukee Chicago Cleveland Aberdeen Butte and Beattie Montana. Ray Smith of Milwaukee praised tourist advertising with growth of about 16 percent annually while J R Hubbart of Aberdeen criticized Minnesota’s highway marking system and favored Wisconsin's approach. Beattie will stay as terminus and Portland may share honors before the committee’s closing session.
The World War hero, a young man from Deer Lodge, will have his body returned under Martin Post No. 689. Funeral arrangements will be under post auspices with details announced later. The casket is scheduled to arrive in Brooklyn around December 18 and then be brought to Deer Lodge for immediate interment.
A new lawsuit arises from the Ovando bank collapse led by plaintiffs including Johnsons receiver of the bank. The case seeks to recover alleged payments and to declare the plaintiffs as favored creditors with a preferred claim on bank assets. Local officials and other parties are named as involved in the dispute and recovery processes.
At Summit by lodge No. 128 A M and AM annual meeting at Butte temple last night new officers were chosen. William Smith named worshipful master and Fred H Rowe senior warden among others.
Alex Loiselle of the Loiselle Taxi company announced a 10 week contest offering a cash prize for the best advertisement promoting Latelle service. A committee of advertising experts will select the winning entry to enhance the suburb’s public image.
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