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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1914
Page
1
Division of solons follows Mayor Smith as he urges a vote to break a tie and implement his recommended measure. Aldermen criticize the motion, questioning its timing and effectiveness.
The document outlines monthly dismissal costs for various city roles including the mayor's stenographer at 41 percent of monthly salary, the treasurer's assistant at 135 per month, and two health inspectors at 225 per month. It also notes abandonment of Caledonia street station at $100 per month and installation of a service car at Quartz street fire station. A motorcycle police unit at Harrison and Quartz stations is estimated to save $2,580 per month.
By party vote Alderman McManus sided with Democrats as Butte city council endorsed Mayor Clarence A. Smith's plan to reduce city expenses and discharge many city employees. The ways and means report urged funding changes for fire service and hydrants, police motor cycles, and new stations with reforms to start January 1, 1915. The debate questioned revenue sufficiency and the pace of layoffs amid fiscal tightening.
The Associated Press reports German air raids on Dunkirk and the French coast as part of a broader campaign. British officials anticipate a formal response to the American note on searching American vessels and ongoing Allied artillery pressure edges forward on various fronts.
In Metter Standard Page items mention American notes on German advance being checked, Austrian plans near, and dreadnought torpedo actions. Reports cover state events in Butte, Anaconda, and mining news, with court actions over Short Line rates in Idaho and local social notes including a mayor’s typist marriage and balloting plans.
A coroner's jury at Fort Erie Ontario concluded Walter Smith died when militiamen fired during an arrest for unlawfully shooting dicks in Canadian waters. Officer Thomas Delaney testified he ordered the firing and bore responsibility.
New York reports a committee found that childbirth leave is rarely granted and dismissed a teacher who became a mother. The panel urged policy allowing leave if the position is filled and schooling not harmed, noting state courts upheld dismissal when motherhood disrupted schools.
Little Rock December 90 Ushering in the new year tomorrow night will witness the temporary closing of every saloon in Arkansas under a law that requires county judges to see petitions signed by white adult residents before issuing licenses. In several cities saloonists hope to reopen within a week or two amid petitions. Also reported a court hearing in an unrelated matter in France where Count Hont de Castellane seeks annulment of his marriage to Ann Gould the Duchess of Talleyrand, with a decision postponed for further inquiry.
Mexican aviator Pedro Chapa arrived in New York claiming France and Britain are building two large aerial fleets armed with cannon and bombs to invade Germany in spring. He says monoplanes, trained in several school programs, will operate in large divisions with 120 mph speed and 120 mile ranges, intended mainly for scout work. The Carpathia carried 525 passengers after a stormy Atlantic crossing.
Governor Blease issued 55 clemencies including pardons paroles and commutations affecting prisoners statewide. The action reduced the penitentiary and county camps population to 149 as he marks four years in office. Twenty-eight inmates were serving homicide terms.
London dispatch reports the Austrian dreadnought Viribus Unitis torpedoed at Pola by a French submarine. The vessel, 20000 tons with 1000 crew, reportedly pierced but towed to dock. earlier September reports claimed damage but escape. Belgian borders to close Jan 1 with no passports except military. reason espionage. Tokyo says Japanese troops have not landed anywhere in Vladivostok or Europe.
Officials anticipate clearer insight from the American note on diplomatic costs as adjustments to shipment charges are considered. The review follows 11 inquiries or lookbacks tied to the matter.
Washington chemises the week with hopes for amicable settlement of disputes over wartime trade. The United States presses for lawful cargo inspection and statements on contraband while Britain weighs responses and interdicts shipments to Germany and Austria Hungary.
The Original mine shuts and Badger State opens with workers moved. Output remains steadier as development work continues at Badger State while the mine operates. Most employees will transfer to Badger State under foreman Edward Renouard with preference to experienced Original workers.
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