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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1919
Page
14
A woman recounts in a low-lit room how she aided in the murder of Gust Manos, detailing a late-night ransom-like dispute, a bladed attack, concealment of the weapon, and a later confession leading to arrests, with motives and involvement still shaping a volatile case in Butte.
The Deiloughrey funeral for Mrs Anna Deiloughrey aged 238 years and the Sullivan funeral for Mr Daniel D Sullivan aged 28 are set for tomorrow morning. Services will be at St Ann's and St Mary's churches followed by interment in Holy Cross cemetery and at a sister's residence on Pennsylvania Avenue.
Helena reports the death of Thomas Baker aged 82 at his son John Baker's home. He edited the Montana Post, the first daily in Montana, published in Virginia City in 1868. Baker, born in London, played a prominent role in early Montana journalism for over 30 years.
The United States Mexico international situation is likened to the wolf and the sheep fable. Luis Cabrera secretary of the treasury and government spokesman, dismisses charges of anti American bias and denies favoring Britain over U S interests. He calls reports from the press part of an international political scheme.
Chicago reports Levy Mayer, chief counsel for Middle West liquor interests, says the real fight has not begun and the constitutionality of prohibition will be attacked soon. He warns the coming fight will raise fundamental questions about government structure. Washington notes the Retail Liquor Association of New Jersey asks to initiate original proceedings to declare national prohibition unconstitutional and to halt enforcement by New Jersey and federal authorities.
Washington December 16 legislative proposals from the house immigration committee aim to deport alien agitators by redefining affiliations with radical groups as deportable acts. Chairman Johnson said the bill would force the labor department to act against such individuals, despite prior rulings that mere membership is not enough.
The St Pauls church in Anaconda draws standing room crowds for missions led by Paulist fathers. Father Quinan lauds the church as bulwark against modern evils including divorce, socialism, corruption, and irreligious education. A lecture by Father Donegan on The Catholic Church and the Bible is announced for tonight.
Curling fans rallied at the rink for two vibrant games. McMullin led his rink to an 8 4 win over Jett while McCaskill defeated Emerson 9 7.
A hush falls over town as the local Elks stage a mysterious evening with a guarded program. Big Bill Graham orders a new chef jacket and sharpens carving knives, signaling attendees can expect a notable, well worth attending affair.
ANACONDA PERSONALS lists residents making travel and visit plans. Mrs. F. 8. Buck prepares to move toward Miami Arizona to join her husband. Mrs. Ernest Klepetko will spend the holiday season in New York City with family. HK Frye and family depart for Grand Junction Colorado for an extended visit. Chris Thompson, now in Deer Lodge, handles business and social calls in Anaconda. Mr. and Mrs. Er. J. Kearns leave for Salt Lake City after visiting St. Clair home. Mrs. Charles Harddn shops near the Gold Coin mine. Mrs. W. J. Lamberton and two children return to Butte after a holiday visit.
Notice for a regular meeting at 8 30 tonight followed by an old time social session. Frank Toole and E R I P Clinton sign as secretary and organizer context.
The Senate coal investigation committee resumed its inquiry into the administration strike settlement and heard Tracy W. Guthrie of Hillman Coal and Coke say a Wilson proposition accepted by the miners would raise miners wages by at least doubling the 14 percent Garfield had deemed justified.
Tom Gibbons of St Paul won a ten round decision over Jimmy Darey of Portland with clear edges in eight rounds and even scores in the third and tenth. Bobby Ward also lost a close eight round decision to Stanley Willis of Portland.
The 7380 New York State American Legion posts will affiliate with the Amateur Athletic Union. Application for membership in the Metropolitan Association of the union was received today, allowing members to compete in all athletic branches under the national body.
Baron von Leven er, head of the German delegation, said in Paris that en tente circles were hopeful ratifications would be exchanged and peace would become effective before Christmas.
Prince Jevedah de Radjah the Indian seer leads this evening's vaudeville program at the Margaret Theatre, praised as marvelous from other cities. The bill includes Yip Yap Yaphankers once praised by Pershing, Nada Lorraine, La France and Kennedy, Love and Wilbur, and the Peerless trio.
A notice indicates a regular meeting tonight at 8 50 PM with signatories FRANK TOOLE EB R F H CLINTON and the Secretary.
Machinists of Mountain View No 29 I A M are urged to attend the funeral for Henry Winn. Assemble at the Masonic temple at 1 30 sharp for services. Walter C. Baker presides James Shepherd records secretary signatory observers included.
Alpine apartments management offers a $50 reward for the arrest and conviction of anyone stealing tenants property. The notice seeks to deter theft and aid property security.
In Washington on December 16 the House approved by 256 to 34 the senate bill to extend the sugar equalization board through 1920. The measure preserves wartime powers to regulate sugar prices and movements and now goes to a conference committee of the two houses.
A special commission from Coahuila arrives in Mexico City to offer President Venustiano Carranza the gubernatorial nomination. It is said he will accept the candidacy for the next election.
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