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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1922
Page
1
A Butte man criticizes the state highway commission citing a total annual cost of 490000 dollars with 350000 dollars spent on salaries. He argues the expenditure is excessive and wasteful within state government.
Secretary Hughes and Dr Otto Wiedfeldt discussed Germany's economic distress at a conference held after a post consultation. The talks focused on potential solutions and policy responses amid postwar instability.
Frank Woody of Helena outlined Governor Dixon's tax program at the State Tax association meeting in Billings. Dan Kelly of Butte criticized the highway commission for a single year's cost of about 490000 with 350000 in salaries, and 40 engineers in September. He highlighted Anaconda Copper's tax payments of over 6.3 million in five years and argued ore deposits complicate mining property tax calculations.
The French chamber of deputies backed Prime Minister Poincare by 511 to 78 after a long session that stretched from Friday afternoon until early morning. Poincare warned that he and his ministry stood ready to withdraw if the reparations policy failed to satisfy deputies.
Assistant Fire Chief Ernest Robertson suffocated in a basement during a Rozeman fire. Two others were overcome as flames engulfed a burning building.
Assistant Fire Chief Ernest Robertson died from smoke while Fire Chief W G Alexander and Fireman Jack Cain were overcome. A major block burned in Bozeman with an estimated loss of 250000. Firefighters used dynamite to curb spread as Livingston sent 29 men. Militia protected stocks and the cause remained under inquiry.
Reports say Congressman Carl Riddick will not resume residence in Montana. He will make his home in Washington where he is tied to the National Republican party organ. His secretary Gamble of Lewistown will also leave Montana for a New York exporting firm.
Marion Ill December 15 witnesses described the Herrin strip mine attack death march and taunting of victims. Defendants Otis Clark Bert Grace Joseph Caranghi L V Mann named as seen with guns during rioting while Peter Hiller not yet named. Witness Donald Ewing identified Grace as threatening him with a gun. Henry Graves testified seeing armed men chase fugitives and a wounded man sheltered on his porch before being taken away by two men claiming to be officers.
In a parting shot before his ouster from the House, Rep. Thomas W. Harrison of Virginia claims Virginia Republicans base their life on patronage. He reads letters and cancelled checks alleging patronage was dispensed by Rep. C Bascombe Stemp as national committeeman, declaring the system feeds at the public trough.
Francis F. Powell of Stevensville was chosen president at the Montana Irrigation and Drainage Institute annual meeting in Helena on December 15. Officers named include J Winter Smith as first vice president, Hedke as second vice president, Heidel as third, Black as fourth, and Murdock as secretary-treasurer, with an executive committee listing Atwood, Buck, Sanford, Cowan, O'Donnell, and the officers ex officio.
Boston Mass December 15 another batch of increased capitalizations with stock dividends brought further Christmas distributions representing millions of dollars to stockholders in New England corporations today. To the large sums diverted from surplus in other companies there were added several actions of recapitalization and disbursements.
Lausanne dispatches say entente powers reject Turkish Mosul claim and place Mosul under British mandate as Britain and France reach accord. A Jak official arrived in Lausanne asserting sovereign rights over Mosul.
Dr. Louis W. Allard of Billings speaks in Butte to raise support for distressed Chilean youngsters. A wartime relief push highlights urgent needs and fundraising efforts.
Dr. Louis W. Allard of Bullings outlined St. Vincent's hospital work and a state fundraising drive starting in Butte next Monday. He said about 9 percent of Montana's 1000 crippled children could be helped, with roughly half the cases from infantile paralysis.
The state rested its case against Doris Brunen and Harry C. Mohr in the killing of circus owner Honest John T. Brunen. Mohr claimed the case is weak as the jury prepares to visit Riverside and Cambridge after testimonies from Mrs. Elizabeth Jaeschke and Detective Parker.
The article reports a rise in total production and higher prices lifting overall value to 1,842,978,000, surpassing the prior year. It notes gains in output and price levels driving the notable increase in national or regional economic activity.
The 1920 farm crops are valued at 7.57 billion dollars based on Dec 1 farm values, up 1.84 billion from last year. Corn leads with 1.9 billion, cotton 1.57 billion, hay 1.31 billion, and wheat 864 million. Production high points include rye and potatoes, with rice and tobacco also strong.
In a week of clashes between moonshiners and federal agents in Menifee county, three agents and one moonshiner died and another outlaw was wounded. A posse of 20 agents returned with five prisoners. Robert Ballard, reputed gang leader, was shot dead. Guy Cole, a government man, was killed in today’s battle. Charles Ballard was wounded but escaped.
Washington officials say American influence could help resolve the German reparations problem but no announcement is planned. Behind the scenes actions may be taking place, with ongoing diplomacy as Hiury is recalled from London and a lengthy talk between Otto Wiedfeldt and Secretary Hughes signals serious economic strain in Germany.
Washington December 15 Rep Keller Republican Minnesota refused to appear before the house judiciary committee to testify under oath on impeachment charges against Attorney General Daugherty. He cited his counsel Jackson H Ralston's absence due to urgent business and said he would address the matter at the next meeting.
Justice Mullan in New York supreme court orders the Irish Free State to show cause next Tuesday why Stephen M. O Mara prison location should not be disclosed to attorneys for O Mara and Eamonn de Valera in the 2.56 million Irish Republic bond suit. The move aims to secure O Mara testimony on fund raising during WWI amid threats and custody concerns.
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