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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1921
Page
4
The Anaconda Standard reflects on Armistice era jitters and urges calm as Americans anticipate a return to normal conditions. It argues reason and common sense still guide democracy, while Bolshevism harms itself, and prosperity progresses along despite pessimistic forecasts.
The senate education and labor committee endorses Senator Kenyon's measure to publish a monthly business mood report and empower a maxi mum public works program during unemployment. Hoover and major groups back the plan, aiming to curb naval spending and free funds for worthwhile buildings.
The Washington conference silver dollar with a broken sword goes into circulation early January, minted at 700000. Sculptor Anthony de Francisci defends the design as a symbol of honored weaponry, not defeat, noting an eagle and olive branch accompany it. A rejected alternative showed a sword bending under an eagle, deemed unworkable for talon safety.
Lemuel I Marlin president of Boston University argues against persistent pessimism. He says the world is more stable than feared though jazz influences culture in music dress food and business, and that the current excess will pass with a return to normal after wartime strain.
A satirical column notes House Ways and Means talk of amending the Volstead Act to tax beer and light wines for veteran bonuses, while past efforts failed. It mocks proposals, mentions Debs, Dawes, Lenine, and international finance, and hints at a shifting political mood as prohibition questions linger.
The board rebutted Nellie Small on fund discrepancies showing a 1921 deficit of 272 305.87 amid plans to abolish and reopen the junior high as a first year high school. Superintendent Douglass proposed reallocating students to ease overcrowding and reduce courthouse rental costs. Mae Crowley resigned as a Mines barracks teacher.
Southern California endures ten days of rain with no forecast for cessation. Los Angeles and Anaheim report widespread flooding and streets submerged. San Francisco sees 24 hour rainfall of 1.59 inches as weather bureau offers no relief. A separate county case seeks peace in a dispute filed by the county attorney against Frank and Royce Smith on George Boal’s complaint.
The article discusses interpretations of a treaty and the potential Japanese response to a Paley proposal. It notes that applying interpretation to major Japanese islands would contradict prior understandings and U.S. and Harding administrations. A formal Tokyo suggestion could spark an intricate conference dynamic amid warship tonnage measurement disputes.
Data from the Department of Commerce indicate a sharp drop in exports and a mixed result for imports in October. The report lists exports at around 239,000 dollars and imports near 887,800 dollars, with November figures not fully clarified.
Paris December 27 The chamber of deputies granted Briand a renewed mandate after a two day debate on the Industrial Bank of China affair. The government won by a substantial 177 vote, with a smaller majority on a later motion expressing continued confidence.
Debs urges peace and humanity stating many disagree with him economically and socially, but all are human. He leaves Washington without bitterness, says love can redeem and rejects bloodshed as sacred. He plans to reach Indianapolis at 1 30 p m tomorrow with supporters awaiting welcome lines.
A man identified as Shaddock was knocked to the floor by assailants who then choked him. While he lay at the door, his attackers rifled his pockets and stole about $20. He was taken into custody on a drunkenness charge, with police involved in the incident.
Four suspects were detained for investigation following arrests of NigBegne Nell Williams and Elie Burkhardt under bonds. Police offered no information on the arrest details or underlying charges.
Spokane December 27 Reductions in freight rates amounting to one tenth of a cent a pound on lead smelter copper silver and gold shipped from smelters in Washington Idaho and Montana to eastern points were announced today by B S Merritt general agent in Spokane for the Great Northern railway The reductions become effective January Also a brief note on Marshal Foch's experiences in the United States and a banquet barrage.
A public remark from Mr Boland at the pier echoes gratitude to Americans for support to Ireland. He states Ireland will never forget the aid and vows continued friendship as he bids farewell to a large crowd gathered for the sendoff.
W. J. McKinney, secretary of the Southern Ohio Coal Exchange, says miners unions face no attack but operators withdraw from the four state wage agreement. Ohio operators remain bound until April 1, with further talks halted as conditions shift.
In a meeting aimed at shaping China tariff policy a conference proposes a study commission and a phased 12 percent tariff starting Jan 1 1922 to restore tariff autonomy. Chinese delegates say the draft is unsatisfactory and doubt acceptance, while some officials see autonomy as distant. Wade Willis, a 10 year old from Middletown NY, once led a pet skunk on a string until neighbors complained and the animal ended up in a local shop window.
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