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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1921
Page
1
County superintendent quotes section 606 of the state law allowing teachers in first or second class districts to demand pay on the last Friday of each month if the district failed to operate for nine months. Trustees of the Butte district discussed discontinuing school on April 1 and referenced state provisions in reply to pay plans.
Boston December 21 More than 10 percent of investors who tied money to Charlee Ponzi will receive a 10 percent dividend after Ponzi's postal scheme collapsed. The first distribution pays $244,244 to the creator, with others to follow once legal difficulties are cleared.
A special committee upholds the contention that Congregationalists are successfully serving the Floral Park area, confirming the church’s continued field presence and work in the community.
A Montana home mission council special committee ruled the Floral Park Congregational church retains full rights to the field under a 1919 council allocation. The decision followed a Helena meeting where Methodist and Presbyterian pastors argued the field should be open for their denominations. The committee cited concerns the Floral Park church failed to lead people and cited alleged un evangelical preaching and improper conduct by the pastor. Readers noted committee members were Reverend Walter Mieror Man, Reverend S D Hooker, and Lee Hayes. Methodist claimant Reverend Charles Thodes attended column 4.
Helena dispatch reports M. F. Sullivan former county clerk and recorder for Butte remains unconscious in hospital after a paralytic stroke. Doctors say he may still have a chance to recover.
Republican A F Nelson of Wisconsin warned against using liquor tax to fund soldier bonuses describing it as harmful to prohibition aims. He stated most states would block sale of beer and wine if such a plan passed and that enforcement groups would unite against nullifying prohibition.
A proposed city ordinance would create a coal inspector with power over weights and grades of coal sold in Butte. Expenses and salary funded by a per ton tax on buyers, plus a $1 yearly coal eater fee. The measure calls monthly dealer grading ads, strict licensing, penalties for underweight sales and misrepresentation, and revocation for second offenses. Page 4.
In a Washington dispatch dated December 21 the Indian claim is voiced by Syud Toasain and another representative at the Versailles talks. They argue British rule transfers Indian wealth to Great Britain and denounce British militarism. The Indian delegation says the arms conference fails to reflect Indian suffering.
Three women are dead and about 34 injured when a natural gas explosion wrecked Wright's women's furnishing store in downtown Columbus. The blast, likely from a gas main leak beneath the sidewalk, shattered windows and toppled walls as rescuers and fire crews searched the debris. coroner and state fire marshal will review tonight and tomorrow.
London reports indicate a decision to convene the Allied Supreme Council in Cannes, France, during the first week of January to discuss German reparations and European economic issues. The move follows talks between Lloyd George and Briand and includes a Paris ambassadors meeting to set details.
A carbide pit blast in a rural home area killed a 15 year old boy and his mother. The explosion demolished the kitchen and blew out the house walls, trapping the boy under rock and concrete while nearby residents suffered injuries.
Washington reports standstill in formal armament talks today while delegates hold private talks. Officials say general confidence grows for an early settlement on first line ship limits and auxiliary craft, with focus shifting to submarine and cruiser ratios and overall naval expenditures.
A robbery in progress aboard a moving vehicle ended with a fatal gunshot. Authorities report one assailant killed by a bullet during the pursuit, while passengers and crew remained unharmed. No further details available at this time.
Mary MacSwiney denounces plenipotentiaries for signing and reaffirms her allegiance to the republic during the night session efforts to complete postponed duty.
Dublin reports indicate Eamonn de Valera closed today's sessions suggesting a decision on the Irish treaty could come by tomorrow night if talks finish by afternoon. He warned no one has right to send the Irish people to death and urged concern for avoidable losses.
A steamer named Cambridge is driven onto a shoal in a heavy gale near Boston. The Governor Harrison tried to assist but could not safely approach Cambridge. Passengers remain aboard the helpless vessel overnight, though officials believe the danger is not severe and hope for morning relief.
President Harding plans a January meeting with top department heads to discuss administrative economy and compliance with the 1908 act on decency in expenditures. Dawes, the Director of the Budget, will oversee preparations and outline enforcement methods.
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