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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1920
Page
1
In Congress Republicans advocate substantial reductions to spending while Democrats challenge the plan, arguing proposed cuts would raise overall costs or undermine programs. The exchange centers on which areas would bear reductions and potential fiscal impact.
Washington on Sunday reported two of 15 bills funding the next year’s government were examined amid Republican promises to cut costs. The sundry civil bill totals 383.6 million dollars, slashing 420.9 million from department estimates and reducing last year by 62.2 million, while the post office bill stands at 574.0 million, down 11.4 million from requests but up 69.6 million from this year.
Washington December 29 Senator Chamberlain of Oregon shows slight improvement after last week surgery and a rise in temperature forced postponement of a regeneration yesterday.
White House reports President Wilson refused a syndicate offer of 150000 to write an article of his choosing. Details of the offer were not made public and no article was deemed worth such an amount.
Governor elect Dixon and family leave for Helena to prepare for office. A public reception at the capitol will replace the traditional governor's ball after the inauguration. Dixon’s message to the legislature Tuesday is expected to urge economy and payroll cuts, with possible reforms in fish and game administration. An international tour report follows.
In Narciss Manitoba postmaster IL Whittlete died from injuries suffered while rescuing his wife and child from a burning post office building. The incident occurred in December with Whittlete succumbing to his injuries today in Winnipeg.
New Bern North Carolina December 29 workers at Newborn Trono Works and Supply company voted to disregard the profit sharing agreement and strike. Last week pay under the new plan was ten percent lower than the prior week, based on profits above operating expenses. Lane To Hospital Rochester Minn December 29 former interior secretary Franklin K Lane plans to visit Mayo Clinic doctors in Rochester for medical consultation.
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports signs the Democratic filibuster in the Senate against the Fordney emergency tariff bill may collapse. If reported by the finance committee, the measure could soon reach a vote as woolgrowers and livestock interests push for emergency duties to curb imports and stabilize prices. Senator Underwood and southern Democrats seek cotton and vegetable oil relief, while partisanship is urged to yield to aid needed industries facing bankruptcy.
John F. Melia former dry squad chief of Silver Bow county failed in private criminal actions against the Standard and editor Richard R Kilroy after Justice of the Peace John Doran dismissed the cases. Doran indicated the matter belonged to the county attorney and discharged the defendants.
Helena Dec 29 Substantial progress in the Montana Woolgrowers association plan to manufacture Montana wool into cloth and blankets for wide markets at reduced costs and higher woolgrower prices was reported by Dr H C Gardiner Anaconda directing East and Middle West sales at a directors meeting today
Dublin cites extensive raids and searches across residences and businesses. In Rutland Square alone six hundred soldiers conducted house to house inspections and about twenty young men were arrested in the operation.
A group of Lane old friends hosted a dinner in Butte to bid farewell as he leaves for New York to head the true department of his company. Speakers praised his fellowship and wished him success, with colorful, man to man remarks and expressions of respect. Norman L. Holt of Livingston Mont was named as second alternate to West Point by Senator Myers in Washington.
The Standard’s upcoming 1920 review edition will publish tomorrow morning. It promises a chronology of state and national events, an interesting sport and financial review, Montana activity summaries for 1920, and a forecast for 1921.
In New York on December 29 a meeting of Irish American businessmen announced the formation of the American committee for relief in Ireland with an initial fund of 200000 dollars. Cardinal Gibbons heads the national council, with Morgan J. O'Brien treasurer and members including Thomas F. Ryan, George M. Cohen, Nicholas F. Brady, and others from Boston, Chicago, Providence, Detroit, Pittsburgh, Denver, and Louisville. The group aims to organize relief work promptly.
Prot Michelson of the University of Chicago presented to the American Physical Society and the AAAS meeting that Alpha Orionis has a diameter of 300,000,000 miles. The star is about 300 times the Sun's size, dwarfing Earth in comparison.
President Wilson has yet to sign a congressionally approved six month extension for mining claim assessment work in 1920. Senator Ashurst and Western lawmakers press for action as telegraphic inquiries flood the White House. The president’s delay risks mass jumps and dispossessions if not signed by midnight December 31.
Helena December 29 The Helena branch of the Ninth District Federal Reserve Bank will open February 1 1921 The Helena clearing house association agreed the opening should be a state wide event inviting every Montana bank to send a representative to Helena for the ceremony Gabriele D Annunzio surrenders his pon tra to the Fiume communal council today
Missoula, 29. Governor elect Dixon says he cannot resign to join President Hardings cabinet. He notes his duty to Montana and calls personal cabinet talks delicate yet emphasizes remaining in office. He recalls appreciating interior secretary role but prioritizes state leadership.
Boise Idaho Dec 29 Gen R W Davis announces the resignation of John Nugent junior United States senator from Idaho. Senator elect Frank T Gooding will be appointed to fill the vacancy within a few days. Nugent resigns to join the federal trade commission. resignation effective Jan 15.
Washington December 29 Prohibition Commissioner Kramer announced plans to sharply cut federal liquor handling licenses next year. The reduction targets wholesale permits on the Atlantic seaboard and Great Lakes border points where enforcement has faced the most challenges, with emphasis on limiting new licenses in those regions to ease enforcement burdens.
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