This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1922
Page
1
Committee of 100 Citizens heard consolidation expert Prof. A R Hatton present recommendations on a proposed city county merger. The session outlined potential benefits and next steps for the planned reorganization.
A public meeting in Judge Joseph R. Jackson's courtroom gathered representatives from every precinct of Silver Bow county to discuss a proposed consolidation measure. Professor A R Hatton of Western Reserve University outlined a general bill to unify city and county governments under a central authority, adaptable to any county with minor changes.
Senator Lodge speaks against Borah's plan at a conference on national policy. President and officials stress economy and early talks, with members noting work has begun on a broader economic parley.
Senate Leader Lodge says he does not oppose calling an international conference on European economic issues but urges excluding questions on reparations allied debts and immigration. He argues the president should not be embarrassed and that the program must be carefully defined.
Paris dispatch reports doctors saw no change in the actress’s condition since morning while she remained hopeful urging Americans to keep faith. Visitors were barred but a steady stream of callers, including ministers and peers, were refused entry except for her Angora cat.
A band of hungry timber wolves reportedly killed three men in the Sturgeon river country north of Ignace. Two Indians, aided by a trapper, pursued the wolves, found grisly evidence, then returned. a second search found more remains and 16 wolves killed in a circle around the trail.
Former Mer Rouge mayor Dr. B. M. McKain faces a habeas corpus hearing in Baltimore over possible extradition to Louisiana after his arrest on murder charges tied to the Morehouse parish killings. Gov Parker sought his return. supporters pledge funds. McKain refuses to aid the inquiry and vows to fight requisition.
Columbus officials announced the discovery of an alleged plot to blow up the homes of all five city commissioners an apartment house and a factory sparking widespread alarm and precautions to prevent the planned murder and destruction.
President Harding signed a bill extending for one year the period for German or Austrian citizens whose property was taken by the alien property custodian to file suit for recovery. The extension runs until January 2, 1924, preserving legal avenues after World War I.
Butte moves to pass an emergency ordinance to protect child coasters and reduce winter sledding accidents. It would require autoists to stop at eight designated coasting zone corners and ban coasting outside those zones with first offense fines and second offense jail. Authorities cite prior fatalities and injuries as justification.
Under a federal court order, a Buick roadster seized from Eugene Quick of Butte was sold at public auction at the Central garage in Helena. United States Marshal Joseph L. Ashbridge oversaw the sale to R. R. Read of Canyon Ferry for 825 dollars plus 30.75 dollars in garage charges. The nearly new car had about 1 200 miles on it.
Paris December 27 Premier Poincare plans to present to the allied premiers a scheme to seize German state forests as a guarantee after the reparations commission found Germany in default on timber deliveries. If others balk France may act alone. Sir John Bradbury traveled to London to discuss the action with Bonar Law and British policy. No American observers were present for the vote.
Louisville December 27 One fireman was killed and 18 others injured when a four story business district building burned. T Maloney 28 died in hospital from injuries after an acid explosion at an engraving plant. Damages were placed at 400 000 dollars. Chief Arnold Neunchwarnder said he would investigate a porter report that he knew of the fire 15 minutes before the alarm but was barred from reporting it by his employer.
State and city officials and friends gathered in St. Paul for a farewell banquet honoring Pierce Butler as he left for Washington to join the U S Supreme Court as associate justice. Judge T D O'Brien recalled Butler’s first public post as assistant county attorney in 1891. Butler was accompanied by his wife and one daughter, Margaret.
Vacancy in the Sixth judicial district of Park county was filled today by Gov. Dixon who appointed H. J. Miller of Livingston to the seat following Judge Albert P. Stark’s election to the state supreme court.
London notes the British mission to the United States sails on the Majestic. Chancellor Stanley Baldwin leads the party with Mrs. Baldwin and Montague C. Baldwin. They plan to fund Britain's US debt of about 60 to 70 million pounds annually and seek US support for Europe’s reparations and financial settlement.
A dust explosion and fire at the Schreiber Flour and Cereal Co. mill in Kansas City injured more than 30 workers, with many burned and treated at hospitals. The plant sustained heavy damage estimated between 125000 and 150000 dollars. No fatalities reported, and all employees were accounted for.
In Lausanne on December 27 the British and other allied leaders signal hard lines on key Turkey questions. Lord Curzon refuses Mosul cession and hints at stricter terms, while subcommittees stall. Turks and allies edge toward a final statement likely early next week as many minorities and national groups watch closely.
U S police guard Pensacola to prevent Grover Cleveland Bergdoll from landing. Bergdoll, a noted slacker, is believed to have left Germany aboard a merchant vessel en route to a Gulf port. The steamship Jupiter is said to be due here in three or four days, though port officials doubt the report.
In New York the Irish Free State and de Valera followers clashed over the Irish consulate. Crawford represented the Free State while Lawrence Ginnell led the de Valera faction with volunteers including Mrs Terence MacSwiney. No violence occurred as both sides maintained positions through the night. Robert Briscoe stated the republican office was funded by republican funds and would remain until orders changed.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.