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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1919
Page
1
Compulsory features are obnoxious in plans to maintain fair relations between workers and employers. Disputes should be settled not by the president and cabinet but by the men themselves.
Smoke from the No 7 airshaft at the St Lawrence mine drew attention but quickly faded. Anaconda officials said damage was minor and under control. The fire, burning for years, caused a cave and repairs but no layoffs, with extra men to fix the shaft. Washington discussions on labor unrest drew fire from Gompers and Morrison over union recognition and collective bargaining.
Washington reports say a senate foreign relations subcommittee will probe rumors that the Mexican consulate paid bail to free American consular agent William O. Jenkins from Puebla jail. Secretary Lansing called the tale absolutely ridiculous in a statement issued tonight.
Stanford University California December 29 Herbert Hoover, former federal food administrator, is the first and only choice for president of the United States, Dr. David Starr Jordan chancellor emeritus of Stanford announced today in a statement.
Spokane dispatch reports Arthur B. Brown aged 38 a railroad foreman and his 9 year old son named Arthur were burned to death at their Dishman home when Brown tried to start a fire with kerosene. Mrs Brown and two other children escaped unharmed.
DOUGLAS Ariz Dec 29 Fire in the machine shop of Flight A Ninety sixth aero squadron this afternoon destroyed equipment estimated at one hundred thousand dollars All airplanes were saved and no injuries were reported The blaze caused extensive smoke and heat damage to the hangar and nearby facilities prompt investigation was underway by base fire crews and civil authorities
Reports from Omaha New York and Pierre detail William J Bryan plans speaking engagements and a national tour addressing the League of Nations peace treaty and other campaign issues. Harry W Walker travels to interview Bryan leagues in New York state and New England regarding organization support. James A Monroe files an eight word campaign issue pledge in South Dakota pledging to prevent coal oil and transportation monopoly by taxation. Abbie Whistler of Chicago requests her name on the March primary ballot as a presidential preference candidate in South Dakota.
Five survivors of a 25 man crew clung to the Anton Van Driel as the coal laden Dutch steamer was driven onto St. Shotts ledges near Halifax Nova Scotia. Rescue attempts failed as breakers dashed boats against cliffs and the wreck pounded the rocks in heavy seas.
New York dispatch reports Federal Food Administrator Williams states that Cuban sugar in advance of the regular 1919 crop will cost 20 cents per pound due to higher Cuban producer prices. He notes that once the 1919 crop shipments begin, efforts will be made to reduce the price to 14 or 15 cents per pound.
Frank Symons, nicknamed Abe Lincoln, examined Mayor W. T. Stodden of Butte by feeling his head. The phrenologist praised his honesty, love of country, firmness, benevolence, spirituality, and intuition while noting a quick temper when angered. He also suggests the mayor yields to reasonable requests from women.
Paris dispatch reports that Britain and France will demand the extradition of former German Emperor William from Holland once the peace treaty takes effect. The decision, cited by Echo de Paris, follows allied agreement on postwar enforcement actions.
A Vancouver World cable from Sydney N. S. W. reports New Zealand licensing poll figures show a prohibition lead wiped out and continuance ahead by 1327 votes. Roughly twenty thousand absent votes were counted.
The ship ping board allocated the George Washington, the vessel that twice carried President Wilson to France, to the American line for service between New York, Brest, Cherbourg and Southampton, with routes set for wartime transport duties.
Officials from Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Baldwin Westinghouse witnessed trial runs of a 3000 volt regenerative passenger locomotive in Butte after a Deer Lodge start. The electric engine, built for two divisions, promises 66 65 mph speeds on level track and 25 30 mph on 2 percent grades, with 10 percent power savings via regenerative braking.
Will Hays urged Indiana Republicans to unite at a harmony luncheon in Indianapolis. Attendees included U S Senator Harry S New, James E Watson, and Governor Goodrich. Hays urged focus on national service over internal quarrels and emphasized putting the country first.
Six men in custody as federal state and city authorities pursue purveyors of toxic substitutions for whiskey flooding New York New Jersey and New England. More deaths and illness mounted with four new fatalities in Newark Elizabeth and Passaic New Jersey and New York City as two unconscious and two critically ill individuals were found in New York streets and Passaic.
In Dublin on December 29 the inquest found Lieutenant Boast was accidentally killed by a bullet from his own patrol during a Sunday patrol near the viceregal lodge in Phoenix park. The verdict also blamed the military for killing civilian Laurence Kennedy, a discharged soldier, during the encounter.
In Tingley Iowa on December 29 robbers used a blow torch to force entry at the Tingley Savings Bank and escaped with about $100,000 in cash and securities. The select details highlight a bold early morning burglary with substantial losses and ongoing police activity.
Helena December 29 The Montana trade commission will lay off its entire office force Wednesday while United States District Judge George M Bourquin considers an injunction sought by the Montana Development Association. Both sides were given five days to file briefs. If the decision favors the commission, laid off staff may be rehired unless they choose other jobs. Deputy market investigators were also laid off with the temporary injunction.
New York report details a December letter from Dr Butler, a presumptive presidential candidate, replying to William Anderson of the Anti-Saloon League. Butler states he believes Prohibition is a public nuisance to be abated and he has not supported it as a just or proper solution to the alcohol problem.
Washington December 29 representatives of four railway brotherhoods and affiliated trades adopted a declaration opposing legislation that would make railway strikes unlawful. Senate and house conferees on the Cummins and Esenh railroad bills concluded their first meeting to harmonize the two measures.
Washington officials said Norman Hapgood is no longer American minister to Denmark. The Senate failed to confirm his nomination before the November 19 end of the special session, and without a recess appointment his commission expired on that date.
Preliminary arrangements for the investigation of wages and prices in the distressed coal industry were made at the initial meeting today of the three man commission appointed by President Wilson.
Louisville report details Dr. Christopher G. Schott refusing a 15000 bail bond after bail motion in police court. Prosecutors cite Laurene Gardner, 13, who testified she was with the physician delivering Christmas presents at the time Miss Elizabeth Ford Griffith was shot. Gardner previously faced delinquency charges but was released on nominal bond for juvenile court. A police note claimed Schott openly favored a trial marriage involving Griffith and a soldier, a sensational angle in the case.
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