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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1921
Page
1
President Harding announces clemency for 24 war-time convicts, saying his administration has full confidence in American delegates and will not pursue any alliance or entanglement under the four-power Pacific treaty. He calls the efforts to interpret the treaty a minor matter and urges focus on peace and good will.
In Helena on December 23 a heated state prison commission meeting sparked a clash between Gov. Joseph M Dixon and Attorney C. B. Nolan over accusations against ex warden Frank Conley. Nolan said he would not accept the seven member panel and that no committee hearing would be entertained. The governor offered new names for consideration.
Associated Press reports a night of robberies in New York ending with three masked bandits killing cafe owner Leon Solille and wounding two police detectives. One bandit was killed in a cigar store holdup. another bandit wounded and escaped after exchanging fire with detectives.
The Associated Press reports nine killed and between 40 and 50 injured as a violent storm struck Clarkdale Arkansas near Memphis Tennessee late today, tearing a path about a mile wide and extending to the Mississippi river, damaging several farming settlements.
Clyde Timmons of Hammond Indiana, linked to the Callahan kidnapping and a Baltimore and Ohio train robbery, was identified as the masked bandit aboard the Ohio passenger train. His Chicago cousin Earl Timmons was killed by police during a pursuit after the Callahan car.
Washington interview with John D. Ryan, copper magnate, discusses the planned American Brass Company absorption by Anaconda Copper. He argues for rational production, cost controls, and strategic stockpiling to avoid layoffs and stabilize prices, noting wartime demand distorted copper output and markets.
Butte hosts a community Christmas observance around the courthouse tree with a monster choir, Santa Claus address, and singing. The event, directed by Sam Treloar, plans a 9:00 start and 6:30 activities, followed by crowds dispersing to carry songs through the city.
City events begin at noon with visits to the county poor farm and holiday carol singing throughout the area. Stores close for a citywide break until Tuesday. Midnight Santa Claus arrival set to cap the festive day.
San Francisco reports that District Attorney Brady announced the police court hearing on Minnie Neighbors perjury charges connected to the Toscanini Arbuckle case may push back the manslaughter trial of Arbuckle from January 8. Brady said postponement might be wise, though he was ready to proceed if needed. Gavin McNab, Arbuckle’s chief counsel, did not want any delay.
Funeral services were held today for Col Henry Watterson editor and soldier who died suddenly at a hotel. The burial will be in Evergreen cemetery marble vault until spring, then transported to Louisville Kentucky. Mrs Watterson did not attend due to illness and few friends and newspaper men were present.
President Harding announced pardons and commutations for war time offenders, with about a third of the clemency list consisting of I W W prisoners who have shown penitence or face deportation. Several deportations to natal countries were ordered, two insane patients observed, and some paroles granted by President Wilson. The action followed Justice Department study of 197 cases and discussions with Attorney General Daugherty, aiming to extend Christmas clemency while upholding penalties for sabotage and serious crimes.
Municipal court rules that wives may aid in searching husbands pockets as a norm of defense and joint responsibility. Alphonso faces assault conviction for alleged attack on his wife.
Dublin December 23 Associated Press reports the Irish Times views the adjournment of the Dail Eireann as a hopeful sign. It notes that while leaders like Michael Collins and Arthur Griffith remain aligned, the split among figures such as Eamonn de Valera signals readiness to meet constituents with calm, yet warns of opposition from the platform in Dublin and Clare.
In Los Angeles on December 23 the Arthur C. Burch murder trial proceeded with depositions on his mental state. Acquaintances Franston Til and Harlowton testified they believed Burch erratic and peculiar, with one saying he appeared insane. The session adjourned until next Tuesday after a brief two hour hearing.
Secretary Davis issued orders for a 90 day landing period for about 1,130 aliens held at immigration stations. Most are industrial workers with little anticipated competition for American labor. The plan allows temporary admission or removal under quotas and aims to avoid deporting them during the Christmas season.
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