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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1922
Page
4
In March 1918 German siege guns opened fire on Paris for three days before artillery pinpointing by the French revealed the shells. Neither gun was hit, yet each had under 100 shots before ignition chambers failed. Commander Kinzel hoped to devastate Paris, but the project ended in disappointment and the war continued.
The US Geological Survey reports that northwestern Nevada was once a vast inland sea called Lake Lahontan, perhaps no more than 100000 years ago, covering 8400 square miles. Its deepest basin aligns with Pyramid Lake, dunes advance east of Winnemucca, and fossil evidence shows Alaska once hosted southern plant life.
A profile of Senator Boies Penrose as a skilled political operative and longtime Quay protégé. The piece highlights his influence on Taft’s renomination in 1912, Chicago 1920 wire pulling, and his role shaping taxation and tariffs. It notes his leadership in caucuses and conventions and discusses his death prompting Governor Sproul to consider a vacant senate seat.
Commander Kinzel recalls designing a German naval gun intended to shell Paris from eighty miles. The monstrous chamber and heavy charge required courage to fire. A land test aimed at 110 kilometers fell short at 95 kilometers hitting a cowshed, prompting further consultations and calculations.
A reflective column on New Year resolutions warns against rash, idealistic aims and urges steady, practical progress. It contrasts ideals with resolute will, urging patience, ground-level steps, and caution amid political and international references.
The Chita delegation cites documents showing French and Japanese influence in Siberia, signaling plans for evacuation and restoration of order. It warns of Russian civilians amid famine and chaos, with foreign troops in unwary and Jugoslav areas ready to intervene.
A contested exchange features Kammerer denouncing a French delegation document as false while Vice Minister Hanihara says no talks with France occurred. The discussion centers on Siberia and Japan's troop withdrawal, with emphasis on securing life and property amid Bolshevik propaganda and a September 2 communication dispute.
A Dublin newspaper reports a pro treaty surge in Ireland with near universal support except for a few opponents. It notes De Valera has no backing from papers but will gain a pro treaty issue Tuesday. Placards in Dublin argue England seeks influence in Egypt and India if the treaty passes.
A Butte Taxicab Company vehicle carrying six passengers and a driver named William Boam rolled over in the 2000 block of Harrison Avenue after wheels struck a rut while avoiding a second car. A woman suffered a fractured collarbone and a man three fractured ribs. all were taken to Murray Hospital by passing motorists. Names of the injured were not recorded.
After more than ten days of freedom schoolchildren in Anaconda will resume classes tomorrow. Parochial and public schools start as Christmastide gifts have ended the holiday break with students returning to routines. Foot traffic and local amusements like the Birch fire skating hill saw heavy use as families planned short trips while parents juggled house chores.
The death of Senator Penrose triggers moves for filling the Senate finance committee chair and related slots. Senator McCumber likely becomes finance chair under seniority rule, with Frelinghuysen or Hiking eyed for other key posts. Penrose had steered tariff and debt funding bills and lobbied for tariff reform, while Knox and Penrose are honored with memorial services.
Anaconda residents experienced a smoother first day under new income tax rules with the elimination of the 2 cent tax on purchases and the 1 cent fare tax on transit. The 10 cent theater admission tax was adjusted for children, and several luxury taxes on clothing and shoes are removed. Freight and parcel post taxes are reduced, but tobacco products and certain knuckles remain taxed. The reforms become visible as merchants reopen on Tuesday.
Mrs Wallace Tanner of Anaconda spoke with her son in St Paul over 1000 miles apart Yesterday using telephone exchanges coordinated from the Anaconda line. The three minute talk crossed the distance with clear, immediate voice as modern connections linked both towns.
Surprises dominate the Anaconda bowling league as leaders drop and others rise. Tucker leads with an average around 16 pins while Sommerhauser sits toward the bottom with about 150. The article lists team and individual standings and notes dramatic position changes.
Fresno January 1 S A Gafney bank officer at Allda was shot and killed at Riverbank by Santa Fe official J C Hagen. Gafney had threatened to kill Casey Jones at Riverbank and, failing to find Jones, forced Santa Fe brake man Dodson from his bed to walk him to his engine. Hayes said Gafney claimed Dodson was Jones and planned to remove him from the city. Hayes intervened as Gafney displayed a gun.
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