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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1921
Page
4
The Anaconda Standard quotes astronomers preparing to study Mars, debating its age and potential life. Some say Mars may be older than Earth and capable of advanced civilizations by 10,000,000 A.D., while others argue the atmosphere is too thin for life as we know it. By 1924, scientists anticipate broad theoretical claims and new encyclopedic possibilities.
A distressing Ellis Island situation could see up to 2000 excess cases, mostly Hungarians and Poles, facing deportation as quotas are exhausted. Secretary Davis pushes for preferential admits, while Senator King seeks tougher limits and a consular precheck system to vet European emigrants before departure. Ends with call for justice and mercy in immigration law.
The era of crowded science stages favors chemists and medicos but astronomers await 1924 when Mars will be 35,000,000 miles from Earth at its near point and 264,000,000 at the far. Telescopes and wireless instruments have advanced, promising dramatic discoveries.
The United States Geological Survey declares electrified railroad operation would yield huge labor and money savings and greatly benefit travelers through lower rates. It highlights track reduction from electrification, noting Philadelphia to Washington could shift to electric rails and Boston to New York areas would gain unused capacity for future growth, with total cost over 20 years lower than steam expansion. The survey argues unified electrification is inevitable once railroads finance and plan it.
A critical note on the American Jewish Relief committee's goal of 14 million dollars for European aid amid waning American generosity. Includes praise for Dr Adolf Lorenz and his Vienna observations, plus social commentary on Washington politics, Debs, reparations, crops, and Hearst, framed as 1921 reflections.
The marriage of Helena Tripp of Butte to Russell La Davis of Vancouver BC took place at St John’s Episcopal church with Rev. C F Chapman officiating. Bridesmaids included Louie Tripp and Miss Inca Tripp. groom attended by Horace Taylor. The day featured Mendelssohn’s wedding march and Hearts and Flowers as they exited. The couple plans a state honeymoon before settling in Vancouver.
Special dispatch from Washington reports routine inspections at shipping points. The item lists various birth announcements and social notices from residents, including names and addresses. Also notes the death of Charles Jed Jennings, 49, purchasing agent for Utah Copper Company in Salt Lake City after an operation.
Montana products campaign gains support from chambers and clubs across the state as Butte manufacturers are urged to enter firm names, products, and plant locations for a statewide directory. The effort aims to promote Montana goods and expand local industry reach, with participating cities including Helena Great Falls Billings and others.
A list of hotel arrivals includes names from Idaho Falls Anaconda Florence Reed Salt Lake Spokane Billings Helena Lewis tow n Missoula Great Falls and many others with notes on cities such as Denver Oakland Cincinnati Cleveland New York and Billings. A separate Kansas report notes only 21.3 percent of this year’s wheat crop had been stored by Nov 19, far below 1920s levels.
Miss Loin Bird of Twin Bridges visits Miss Ann Lapdin. Frank Carpenter visits Spokane. “Sandy” Newman from Helena visits friends. Terpsichorean Dancing Club held at Woman's Club. Hyatt Barnell of Missouri visiting. Patrick Keeley at his brother W B Keeley's home. Judge Winston to clean up 1921 court calendar. B B Johnson of Ovando on business. Ramblers football team preparing for Jan 7 game with university at Missoula. Lindsing of Ovando visits. Harry Hammer in town from Butte. MacCracken returns from Dillon. Mrs W B Rodgers and Mrs Mahony of Anaconda visit. Morris Detrick returns from Helena. Mrs N Speer of Missoula visiting Owen D Speer. a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Fr W Ross. Mrs J J Flynn spending holidays in Livingston.
The horoscope notes Uranus and Mercury align favorably while Saturn darkens the day’s busiest hours. It cautions delaying contracts, warns of deception via written communication, and predicts harsh judgments in business labor disputes. It also suggests Saturn aids in balancing books and finalizing accounts.
Holter says a man framed him in the arrest of Tom Cavanaugh at 927 South Arizona. Cavanaugh, accused of purchasing liquor at local soft drink shops, was alleged to have been offered $350 daily by a man named Shone. The incident involved a Montana and Wyoming streets raid and an appointment made by a phone call. Dillon notes report a delayed justice court hearing for Goldie Gibson and a Divide business visitor.
A woman identified as Mrs. Lieberman fainted after witnessing a burglar leave her apartment. She kept one hand under her apron as if concealing a revolver until police arrived. The incident ends with her collapse and officers responding to the scene.
In Washington on December 25 Col William J Haskell NY vice president of International Paper attacked American newspaper publishers for using paid agents to push newsprint on the free list amid tariff debates. William J Pape publisher Waterbury CT defended small publishers saying they lack scale to obtain fair prices and blamed shortages for pricing abuses.
A fragmented notice describes temporary rates at WL expiring in September and a new rate package covering livestock wool fruits vegetables dairy produce and other farm crops not included in the Interstate Commerce Commission hay grain rate order. It notes a minimum charge and the extension of terms from January to extended dates.
This brief notices that on December 28, the association in Waukegan completed its decision on charges including embezzlement and conspiracy tied to funds. It references governor Small who was state treasurer and mentions individuals Len Smally and Vernon Curtin in relation to the indictments.
A partial article notes the state fair running at a deficit of thirteen thousand dollars amid winter weather. The report mentions the committee and financial concerns impacting plans.
Senator La Follette of Wisconsin charged in a formal statement that railroad and coal, lumber interests held a secret Washington meeting on December 9 to pressure farm leaders to oppose repealing the guaranty section of the transportation act and to restore state control of rates. A separate item notes Jefferson Island Montana announcing a new mail schedule with daily exchange for train No 15.
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