Briton's Plan for Home Rule Outlined
Two legislatures with full taxation powers similar to state bodies would control local matters. The program is expected to face broad opposition on the island and is unlikely to be endorsed.
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1919
Page
1
Two legislatures with full taxation powers similar to state bodies would control local matters. The program is expected to face broad opposition on the island and is unlikely to be endorsed.
Lloyd George set out government proposals for Ireland in a long Commons statement. He argued Britain would not accept separation and that a two parliament system with a connecting council would govern Ireland. The plan includes limited powers, taxation by Irish parliaments, imperial control of certain taxes, initial funding, and minority protections.
Tacoma businessman E. H. Schultz was shot and killed in Olympia after pursuing a robber who had held up a dry goods store and seized $1,500. The holdup man, unnamed, fled with the cash after forcing the assistant manager to surrender the register funds.
The California Foundrymen's Association and the Iron Molders' Union sign an agreement to end a strike. Workers will return by December 24 at a minimum wage of 7.10 dollars per hour effective immediately.
Senator Frelinghuysen of New Jersey, head of the Senate committee probing the coal situation, says the government’s settlement talks may hide a secret deal. He warns the public could face higher coal prices or another strike, calling Palmer's proposal a loaded dice for the public. Operators’ executive committee issued no comment on the latest draft versus Garfield’s plan.
Eight thousand dinner buckets were carried up the hill for three shifts as Butte resumes payroll after a 21 day shutdown. The Emma and East Colusa mines rehired prior workers and added four hundred more, with production expected to return to normal within 24 hours.
Maj. A. B. Pendleton of the U S public health service arrives in Helena to command Fort William Henry Harrison and open it as a hospital for 300 to 350 World War veterans with mental diseases. About 150 attendants, including doctors and nurses, will staff the facility as thirty tons of equipment move in.
Dr. T. C. Lyster, chairman of the yellow fever commission, said in New York that yellow fever will be wiped off the earth within five years. He reported the disease is eliminated in Central America and outbreaks remain in Southern Mexico and part of Brazil. A serum has shown excellent effect in combating the fever.
The Joshers store opened at 123 West Broadway with Otto Stroh the butcher, Frank Bigelow floor man, and William Gemmell as manager and treasurer. Donors give $10 to $20 bills to aid Christmas boxes costing about $10,000, with no deficit expected as the club expands boxes and needy families.
Readable scraps mention continued coverage or notes as the piece spills across pages. The fragment hints at ongoing local reporting and column content without clear events or names.
Smoke pours from the big stack marking the first restart since the shutdown in Anaconda. Preparations to resume smelter operations proceed as ore supplies from Butte are expected. Flues cleaned, big bore sealed, and four reverberatories fired. Roasters, zinc and copper concentrator set to begin operations in the coming days.
County commissioners were urged to purchase an 80 acre tract for an aviation field before Dec 27. A deed would cost 4750 dollars and give the county control of the landing site as aviation interests push for flight protection and a future air line station.
An unidentified man about 50 is found unconscious on the sidewalk at 229 South Ohio Street after a fight with Barney Gannon. Gannon, who bears a four inch facial wound, is charged with second degree assault as investigators probe the motive and condition of the victim.
Alexander Howat, president of the Kansas district of United Mine Workers, is jailed in Indianapolis on contempt charges for alleged violations of the federal court injunction against miner strikes. Hearing set for next Monday at 2 p.m. Judge Anderson condemned Howat’s attitude, citing possible felony grounds and denying the $10,000 bond form.
Washington, Dec 22 Attoney General Palmer expressed expectation that retail food prices will fall beginning Jan 1 and March 1 due to government actions. He said cost of living can be reduced if producers maximize output buyers save eliminate extravagance and citizens join in stamping out profiteering and hoarding. The downward trend is hoped to be accelerated by the ongoing campaign.
Arrangements between Kentucky and New York interests will export most of Kentucky whiskey to France Cuba and Germany with the first shipment to Paris starting this week. About 40 000 barrels of young whiskey equal 1 600 000 gallons are planned under special French import permission.
The Massachusetts House of Representatives passed a bill granting a $384 raise for every Boston school teacher after Senate approval. The measure now proceeds to the governor for signing.
In Winnipeg Manitoba on December 2 the Russell seditious conspiracy case linked to the general strike is expected to go to the jury tomorrow afternoon.
Longtime leader Thomas Smith, known as Sullivan in earlier coverage, is removed from his post on the final day while facing a handicap and finishes third.
The article lists prize recipients from Butte and Anaconda including Joseph McCaffery Thomas Smith John Sullivan and others with placements and points. Names appear with multiple 20s 30s and 28 scores among various entrants from local districts.
Joe Mettaffery 11, St Patrick's student, leaped to first place with 21 subscriptions and noon yesterday was named winner of the $100 top cash prize in the Standard's Christmas fund. Final tallies showed 219 club members to claim prizes from $75 to $19 as commissions on subscriptions.
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