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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1922
Page
4
The report breaks down literacy by group with two percent for native whites, 22.9 percent for negroes, and 13.1 percent for foreign born. It notes a decline in 29 states since 1910, with Florida and Montana showing major drops.
The piece portrays Governor Reily visiting the mainland for holidays while denying rumors of recall. It notes his 2.5 million annual savings from firing 500 workers and claims 90 percent Porto Ricans support him. It describes Porto Rico politics as split between unionists and independents and hints at a comic opera potential in a musical about the governor.
Garland W. Powell of the American Legion challenges U S literacy ranks citing census figures from Germany Australia and the British Isles. Powell notes European illiteracy figures often derive from army recruit stats rather than full population censuses. The 1922 Census Bureau bulletin reports U S illiteracy at six percent with declines since 1910 in all states except Connecticut due to foreign population growth.
The American Radio Exposition in New York displays a wide range of devices from pocketbook sized receivers to expensive ivory and gold sets. Engineers say the exhibit suggests radio has advanced at least five years and may achieve much more as it matures.
The Luxor discovery by the Lord Carnarvon expedition uncovers a tomb with gold silver and precious stones valued at about 40 million dollars. The artifacts include chariots ivory couches crowns thrones and statues revealing ancient Egyptian craftsmanship and daily life 1350 BCE.
Former President Woodrow Wilson, in good spirits and healthier than since illness began, greeted visitors with Mrs. Wilson and Margaret Wilson present. Vice President Coolidge sent an engrossed Senate resolution conveying felicitation for his recovery and birthday. The Senate commends his rapid improvement and health.
Lavelle M. F. Lavelle district agent of Bankers Life Insurance at 708 South Emmet leaves for St. Augustine Florida to attend a convention of company agents. He earned the honor by selling over 250000 in policies and has been in the honor circle five years. He will be away about three weeks visiting Washington Chicago and other cities.
Paris December 28 The French government plans to seize state forests in occupied Germany and Bavaria as an economic reprisal for Germany defaulting on timber delivery. PM Poincare intends to push the seizure as the first item at next week's allied premiers conference and may act alone if others balk.
Compiled notes from Montana history by Z A Sanders secretary of the Montana Historical Society and of the Society of Montana Pioneers.
J A Sanders of the Montana Historical Society marks the Heleng fire department as a volunteer group protecting mining town residents and enforcing safety. He cites his bulletin Montana Yesterdays listing dated December 29, 1804 and 1895 with Captain Clark and Captain Lewis journals describing winter quarters, weather, trade, and indigenous life along the Missouri and Columbia rivers.
The Turkish delegation faced calls to accept foreign judges under The Hague system to ease extraterritorial rights. England and Japan urged patience and compromise as Turkey weighs capitulations and treaty guarantees. Turkish officials prepare a reply after a long evening of talks.
The former Mayor of Mer Rouge and two others faced a court ruling in a murder case tied to Watt. Judges denied immediate release on a writ, citing serious charges and the need for extradition papers from Louisiana authorities. The traverser remains in police custody as extradition steps proceed.
Forty five people are implicated in the Morehouse kidnapping and murders from last August. Confessions were delivered to state authorities in New Orleans and immunity granted to signers. Open hearing set for Bastrop in January with potential arrests before then. National Guard ordered to Mer Rouge to deter unrest during the case.
Investigation by state fire marshal deputies found the December 8 Astoria blaze that wiped out the business district was of incendiary origin. Crews had been found that would lead to arrests, officials announced today.
A London report from the Daily Mail's Dublin correspondent describes a bleak year end for Ireland. He warns that military decline is temporary, republican sentiment remains potent, and rebel activity is bolstered by women supporters. The piece notes loyalist fears, garrison weakness, and cabinet attacks on Timothy Healy as governor general amid ongoing instability.
Eamonn de Valera replies to Cosgrave criticism saying the republic’s emergency government acts as trustee until the second Dail is allowed to meet and the supreme court can settle legal differences, with authority surrendered only when legitimate parliament and court adjudicate.
Robert Briscoe, an officer in the republican army, says competent Irish republic military forces have taken the outer offices of the Irish consulate. Lindsay Crawford holds the offices as free state consul, while Muriel MacSwiney commands. Laurence Ginnell no longer issues orders. Briscoe says he will act on MacSwiney’s orders. Crawford says he stays until ordered out by his superiors.
A report claims a whitewash mixture made from cactus leaves withstands storms and frosts for years. The method is presented as durable wall coating with potential desert climate benefits and long lasting finish.
President proposes to free the hands of the allied debt commission to negotiate. Sen Borah blasts deferring payments as effectively canceling foreign debt. Debated in the Senate with lawmakers from both parties, votes unlikely tomorrow but Borah vows a separate resolution if defeated.
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