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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1921
Page
6
The article discusses divided public opinion over war prisoners and President Wilson’s policy. It notes World War Veterans pressing for release, while many cases remain to be resolved and likely to follow the same terms. It mentions the president’s stance on not reviewing sabotage cases as a prudent decision.
President Harding grants clemency to Debs and twenty three others, commuting sentences but not restoring citizenship for some, with supporters praising justice and critics led by the American Legion opposing pardons. The move follows changed conditions and aims to balance justice with new realities.
The national unemployment conference in Washington helped reduce jobless figures from as high as five million to around one and a half to two million. Secretary Hoover credits the conference with remedies, while noting rational readjustment in industry and commerce. The piece argues against a dole and favors public works like irrigation and water power, with a Brooklyn Eagle suggestion to spur reclamation projects to balance unemployment with labor availability.
President Harding granted clemency to Debs and dozens of wartime offenders, many jailed under espionage and selective service laws. The release covers veterans and IWW members, with notes on prior commutations and conditions. The article details cases, dates, and the president’s stance on justice and national peril.
Deer Lodge December 22 Christmas Masses at Immaculate Conception church will be held at 8 9 and 10 o clock with Kyrie Gloria Sanctus and Agnus Dei from the in Dot Got et Dranow. A Christmas party at the ier ad hotel honored Mr Smith who resigns from Spokane school. Soldiers visit: five automobiles with High School Glee Club entertain Galen patients singing Joy to the World Silent Night and more.
The speaker argues for sensible regulation to stabilize copper output and prevent boom bust cycles that ruin workers and communities. He notes foreign demand and price volatility, urges government influence over production, and cautions against private power that could raise prices or curb consumption. He cites Harding's farm cooperatives and rail policy as precedent for coordinated control.
The County Clare council passed a resolution in favor of ratification and the Dail faces adjournment. The Freeman's Journal notes Sovereignty within the commonwealth and condemns revival of empire. The vote signals wisdom and independent judgment in Dail Eireann.
On Saturday December 24 1921 friendly planetary aspects favor the day with Mercury sun Uranus and Saturn in good alignment. The forecast notes travel, potential promotions for workers, strong brains for children born that day, early marriage for girls, and a profitable year for those with that birthdate.
The speaker argues that after World War I nations must abandon arms to settle disputes. He cites a new global conviction favoring righteous adjustment without slaughter and highlights the conference as a path to just, thoughtful peace. Aims to foster a new spirit seeking peace and shared happiness.
Colonel Nolan urged a court hearing for Conley over penitentiary charges, naming a panel of Montana judges and officials, while accusing Governor Dixon and the prison board of bias and insisting Conley deserves a fair, impartial court review. The meeting adjourned to continue discussion tomorrow.
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