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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1919
Page
1
State Department inquiry into Wallace death faced scrutiny as Mexican claim challenged. Plain Truth argues the claim lacks substantiation and documents dispute the assertion that Wallace died by his own act.
Washington reports Mexican government charges that James Wallace was killed after ignoring a sentry warning. Aguila company account says Wallace’s horse spooked a machine gun post and a soldier fired, with medical evidence indicating he was shot from behind.
New York December 28 Thirty two thousand Western Union Telegraph and Telephone employees will get salary raises totaling five million dollars on January 1 The cut off is earnings under 260 dollars a month Long service workers gain 15 percent while those with six months to a year gain 10 percent The increase applies to those employed over six months but under a year and over one year.
Chicago December reports show 1913 liquor taxes at 488,050,854.47 with total Internal Revenue receipts reaching 3,850,150,078.56. The article notes large increases driven by income profits taxes, despite garbled OCR.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe intensified Italian pressure on Fiume with threats of continued occupation until demands for guarantees on annexation are satisfied. Stronger lockholding by authorities is implied, warning of protracted tension over control.
In Butte, two masked youths entered Sacred Heart Church during Mass aiming to rob the collection boxes. Father Taylor restrained one, who fled, while the other pressed a revolver to the priest's side and threatened to shoot. The bolder assailant finally escaped as the timid accomplice fled. The event occurred as parishioners gathered for the last mass, with officials noting the youths were young and familiar with church routines.
New York December 28 Immigrants vast crowds gathered at Ellis Island and at piers awaiting admission to the United States Police and coast guards kept order as immigration officials and inquiry boards pressed to relieve congestion Many detained passengers include a large number of radicals and undesirables with Tatlans and several hundred Greeks among those held
In Dublin early today a guard officer and a band intruder were killed during a shooting in Phoenix park near the viceregal lodge. About eight attackers were involved, four were arrested, and Lieutenant Boast was fatally shot. One attacker also died. no weapon was found on the civilian.
In News Trial Los Angeles authorities announce efforts will be made tomorrow to resume the trial of Harry New accused of killing his fiancée Freda Yesser. Attorneys say they will seek to prove New had perfected marriage plans hours before her death. The case is expected to go to the jury about a week from tomorrow.
Paraphrased statement issued at night by A C Townley president of the national non partisan group. The note centers on the political dispute between Minnesota and Washington with emphasis on Townley's views and the movement's stance. The article then shifts to a Paris marriage notice: Miss Frances Lawrence daughter of Mrs Francis Lawrence of New York married Andre Ponitowski son of Prince Andre Ponitowski yesterday.
A fragmentary report notes protests or questions about wool pricing amid wartime shortages, alongside chaos from Rhine flood damage. Inconsistent text mentions Rhine and Neckar floods, dam failures near Freiburg, and transportation disruptions affecting several cities. The garbled items suggest a broad wartime economy and disaster context without clear attribution.
Washington activity centers on railroad legislation with two meetings planned for tomorrow. A third session will discuss wage increases for railroad employees. The Sam President of the American Federation of Labor will chair a 3 o clock conference, while leaders from four railroad brotherhoods and ten allied trades prepare to determine the workers stance on the Cummins railroad bill anti strike provision.
Asti ton G Clappam a prominent Washington leader and president of Consolidated Railroads died in Baltimore Maryland on December 28. Reports note his prominence in business circles and his role with the Consolidated Railroads. The obituary records his influence in regional industry and public life.
Paris December 24 M Raux prefect of police refused the request of the restaurateurs association to close rooms of public leisure outlets, signaling continued restrictions amid unrest in the city.
William M Wood of American Woolen Co cites government wool holdings bought for war use and resold at high prices as a major factor in costly clothing. He notes 1919 cloth and making costs rose sharply from 1914, with cloth about half the total price and labor and other materials rising similarly.
News from New York and nearby states report a wave of wood alcohol poisonings with over 50 deaths in the Connecticut valley and New York. Authorities say thousands hold wartime perfume permits with many buying cologne spirits for non perfume uses. Four men were arrested on war-time prohibition act charges as investigations trace the poison to illegal liquor sources across multiple cities.
New Jersey moves toward legalizing beer and light wines as State Senator Thomas Brown prepares a bill for the next legislature. The preamble notes the state has not ratified the eighteenth amendment and aims to ignore the Volstead Act, seeking an enforcement bill deemed supreme locally. Governor-elect Edwards and allies support a theory of equal power between Congress and states in enforcing prohibition, contingent on state law absence.
The president's health improved today on his birthday and he was surrounded by family except Mrs McAdoo. He walked in the sick room and later sat on the south portico for hours reading birthday greetings from U S and foreign officials and friends.
United States Army transport Logan departed Vladivostok carrying 42 soldiers and 53 drafted men en route to San Francisco with expected arrival around January 1. Remaining draftees travel from Siberia to Windivestine and hospitals, sailing mid January. Dr L Rowe named secretary general of upcoming Pan American financial conference to be held next month. Chilean bishops order priests to prioritize civil marriages over religious ceremonies.
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