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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1919
Page
1
Amid fuel shortages and mine resumptions Butte celebrated a brighter Christmas. Homes hosted nearly all who had no place to go, restaurants were quiet, and former soldiers found home dinners, church services featured special music, and the year 1919’s holiday spirit stood out in everyday acts of kindness.
Four men known nationwide as safeblowers and burglars were delivered from the county jail in Toledo after an attack by six men who confronted three deputy sheriffs. One deputy, Leo Noonan, was shot in the left shoulder during the melee as the assailants shouted Merry Christmas. The four fugitives named were Edward Meehan alias Dr West, 30. Albert Loach with multiple aliases. Leo Mitchell with 11 aliases. and Frank Howard alias Albert Johnson Whitey.
Tacoma dispatch reports John J. Hewitt of Wilkeson Coal and Coke Co appealing to Gov. Hurt for troops after union miners attacked non union workers and gathered at the mine. Officials said deputies cannot curb violence and troops may be needed to protect miners and property. Later, Seattle said troops will not be sent unless sheriff gains control as deputies are adequate. Also from Hartford six dead and three dying from wood alcohol poisoning with coloring matter.
Christmas dinners in New York's Bowery drew far fewer diners than in past years with 400 at the Bowery mission and under 300 at Hadley's rescue hall. Prosperity and prohibition were blamed as turnout dropped from about 1,500 and 1,600 in earlier years. Several missions served no noon meal, and some served after midnight. Outside Bowery, various groups still distributed Christmas cheer to poorer neighborhoods.
Discussion in Vorpat on December 24 reports that Exthonian and Bolshevik delegates reached a preliminary armistice agreement on frontiers and military guarantees. A Helsing meeting is planned for the first week of January with Baltic border states to pursue a league and terms with the Bolsheviks.
Nebraska’s banking department closed a state bank amid Minnesota ties. Secretary Hart stated a county attorney and the bank examiner sought orders and funds from Hale Leyl while the Minneapolis-based president Wildings had fled with apparent deficiencies. The action followed a lengthy inquiry into the institution’s finances.
Julian Batchinsky, Ukrainian People's Republic diplomat, protests Paris decisions granting Poland 25 year control over Eastern Galicia amid 65 percent Ukrainian population. He cites self determination, cites Polish suppression of Ukrainian language press and schools, and points to 3.5 million Ukrainians seeking autonomy.
Geneva reports a Red Cross appeal for prisoners of war in Siberia. About 200000 Austrians and Hungarians, captured in 1914, endure exposed shelterless conditions with scant clothing and food. Typhus has killed 12000 of 16000 at Troitz camp. aid is hoped to avert further deaths.
A masked bandit held up Mrs. H. J. Nugent in her apartment, struck her with a revolver, and forcibly removed nine rings valued at ten thousand dollars. Police arrested a suspect who is being held in connection with the crime.
Former German crown prince Frederick visited Amerongen on December 26 to spend Christmas in exile with his parents. Dutch official J B Kan Burgomaster Per eboom and Von Bentinck family members attended. A large Christmas tree stood in the hall and the ex emperor distributed gifts personally.
Washington December 25 The national capital spent a quiet Christmas with all government departments closed and Congress on holiday recess. The only official act was a resignation by President Wilson of Dill, passed before the recess to boost American participation in foreign trade. The president rested and spent most of the forenoon in the White House and at noon enjoyed a Christmas room.
Severe avalanches at the Cavos mountain resort killed several persons and injured others. Workers on upper floors were trapped overnight, with fears of more buried wreckage. In Strasbourg area floods cut tram service and disrupted power and presses, while Geneva reports record flood impacts across Misace.
A bylines story from Winchester Virginia reports the original municipal flag of Winchester England being presented to Winchester Virginia as a friendship gesture. The gift, accompanied by a photograph of the ceremony in Winchester England months earlier, includes an engraved placard.
Portland readers receive daily pamphlets soliciting funds to defend ten I W W members jailed for murder in Centralia on Armistice Day. The I W W narrative mirrors Chicago organ reports claiming soldiers were shot while raiding the I W W hall.
A fragmentary OCR style note describes alcohol related conduct and a ring of suspicious characters at the city jail during Christmas. It mentions a roll call of inebriates and references to arrests and unrest amid a quiet period in Butte.
Representatives from shipper organizations nationwide meet in Chicago on December 30 to discuss national legislation guiding railroad ownership. They will review the Cummins and Exche railroad bills and may propose changes, framing how the measures affect shipper-railroad relations for the coming era.
Frederick J Ollinn announces Mer bert Kaufman will become editor of McClure's Magazine after the purchase by Met substeations Incorporated. No other staff changes are contemplated.
Chicago dispatch states that shipments of grain have priority over all commodities in an official order by J. Alshton and Hale Holden. The directive targets Northwest and Central West grain states, aims to ease car shortages, and instructs preference on right of way and in repairs, with extra crews to fix bad order cars until crops are distributed.
Attorney General Palmer expresses belief that the next two months will show a reduction in living costs and more railroad contracts as government control expands. Officials say wage demands by shop workers remain unsettled, with federal policy guiding the timing of any settlements after control ends.
Reports from Versailles Kentucky detail arrangements for shipping a large whiskey load before export prohibition takes effect. About 30 04 eulona in whiskey and liquor destined for an unnamed country were to be hauled by motor trucks. The company refused to identify the destination.
A railway track man hid a diamond ring inside a turkey given to 239 Butte Electric Railway employees. Birds reportedly carried sapphires found among the gizzards. Stones thought to have come from Nebraska, with owners planning to mount them as settings for engagement rings.
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