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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1920
Page
1
The article reports Cleveland’s stance on a new plan to open a building to amusements on Sunday, contrasting it with his convictions and stating his intention to retire. The piece emphasizes his opposition to Sunday amusements and his decision to retire rather than compromise.
M A Clevett tendered his resignation as physical director of the Butte Y M C A to take effect January 20 arguing he is not in sympathy with the decision to keep the building open on Sundays. He cited not in favor of the new program and said he could not give his wholehearted support. The board's action is pending with president George Short away and vice president Lester D Frink stating no decision had been made. Clevett had joined the organization in 1919 after previous leadership roles in Rock Island and Muscatine.
Melia faces bootlegger witnesses as two men once jailed for law violations testify in court. The defendants reportedly provide a clean bill of health for Jack, amid a broader probe.
Burt Marsh testifies that the Midnight Message alleging six cans of milk is authentic appears doubtful. Marsh questions supply chain notes and provenance, signaling a contested origin of the claim and potential fabrication concerns.
Connie Hildebrand is arrested for moonshining. Max Fogelman, a paroled convict and road house taxi driver, is noted. Constantine Schultz, once Melia’s sidekick, had liquor seized by federal officers. Burt Marsh is a well known figure. Joe Boulet’s road house was raided. John Ansow runs the road house.
Jack Melia presses private prosecution of the Standard in Justice Doran's court by presenting two bootleggers and an ex convict as witnesses. The crowded room included rum runners, moonshiners, gamblers, and other figures labeled nuisance. Connie Hildebrand from North Carolina boasted of readiness to fight. he described moonshine methods and denied being a chief mash stirrer, invoking witness self incrimination protections as the case continues.
East Butte Properties will not shut down unless finances fail to permit copper production. Oscar Rohn, general manager, says operations at a loss may continue if bridge funds are found to keep mines and smelter running. He notes Davis-Daly ore smelting ties and stresses concern for employees as a possible continuation relies on funds and market conditions.
A plea from American charity leaders stresses that three and a half million Eastern and Central European children face disaster this winter without US aid. They warn funds are scarce, and without overseas relief many will suffer from famine and disease. The appeal notes past successes and urges immediate, unconditional gifts covering food and medical care, leveraging matching support from governments and communities.
Karl Eilers former vice president and holder of 3538 shares filed a supreme court petition seeking a writ of mandamus to force the transfer agent to let him inspect the American Smelting and Refining stock lists and identify 19000 stockholders. The aim is to mobilize holders for a management change at the next annual meeting.
London dispatch reports the Irish home rule bill is ready for statute books after the Lords approved all Commons amendments. The bill’s fate hinges on a Commons formal passage tomorrow as part of a broader settlement. Changes include Senate setup rules and council leadership, with customs and excise left out pending future negotiations. Also noted is a Dublin train raid near Charleville with armed men taking mail bags, and De Valera aboard the Aquitania denied by ship staff.
In Washington on December 20, Democrats caucused to defeat the Fordney emergency tariff bill aiding wool and livestock, with little chance for an embargo. President urged Senate friends to relieve him of veto responsibility as opposition grows in both houses. Reports say the House will push the bill briefly before fate in the Senate, while farmers seek other aid through land bank funds or war finance measures. A separate note mentions youths injured in a mine incident.
Murphy, a pugilist linked to a criminal gang, was found guilty of feloniously attacking Jessie Montgomery, 17, on Thanksgiving morning. The jury deliberated 20 minutes and under indeterminate sentence law faces 1 to 50 years. This follows earlier gang-related violence including the murder of three officers at Santa Rosa and the lynching of two alleged slayers.
New York December 20 The Clothing Manufacturers Association announced a wage cut averaging about 30 percent under the union scale in the men s clothing industry since November 1919 It released its new piece work wage schedule Socialists clash with anti socialists and a heavy exchange of fire left three dead and seven wounded in the ensuing melee
Vienna faces its darkest Christmas as 1.8 million residents endure hunger and cold. The American Relief Administration and Red Cross plan large distributions of food, garments, and milk, with 540000 garments for 400000 children and extra cakes at feeding centers. Hoover Mission tree event on December 28 marks Dr Michael Hai mak e's first public appearance.
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