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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1923
Page
1
A sudden half hour blizzard rattles lines around Butte. Trains packed with officers and men briefly halted as snow and wind caused damage. Bridges, chimneys, and telegraph wires suffered while crews cleared tracks and resumed duties.
Investigators measure and photograph the point where the Mer Rouge men were found, as federal agents continue work at the death lake site.
A late long blizzard toppled from a near record warm day into dangerous conditions in Butte. Winds drove snow into drifts, cutting lights and communications as transformers sparked and firemen battled attic and stove fires. The storm forced closures and precautions as wires were damaged and signs rocked.
Governor Norman of the Bank of England and a British delegate say debt renegotiations start today to break the vicious cycle of world debts. Each commission attends the initial conference without public views and little sign the meeting will advance beyond a formal exchange of opinion.
One hundred Long-Bell Lumber Company workers raced to reinforce the Coweoman river dike with sand bags as flood waters loom. The new industrial town of Longview sits on lands protected by the dike, authorities say, and action was taken to avert a breach.
Helena early week carries promising moves as Speaker Crumbaker to name 39 house committees and senate actions on taxation and constitutional amendment face reconsideration. Senator Olivs urges recheck of committee on committees vote, potentially shifting control back to floor. Senator Conser pushes to place senate employees under the committee on employment, challenging the sergeant at arms authority.
In Boise Idaho M J Kiger of Kootenai was chosen speaker of the house and L R Thomas of Bingham county named president pro tem of the senate at Republican caucuses in the capitol. Thomas result foretold while the race for checkership remained close Tiger won the second ballot by 199 to 17 with Hagan as the lone opponent for the post.
Flood conditions paralyze trade between Portland and California. The Southern Pacific main line bridge over the Santiam River destroyed and other lines damaged on both sides of the Willamette. no trains south of Salem. Oregon Electric runs beyond Salem. Pacific Highway flooded in several spots. Willamette River in Portland becomes a muddy torrent. Continuous coverage continues on page 2.
Mrs Elizabeth Kruger Turnbuckle Walte a famed White House beauty from the Poll administration, dies at her daughter's Medford home. She was 90, born on a plantation in Esperanza Issiquina County, Mississippi.
Bozeman prepares for a five day Montana vocational conference starting tomorrow with about 800 high school boys from Montana and neighboring states. Housing provided by Bozeman homes, railways bring in attendees, and events include stock judging, seed shows, potato show, and basketball games.
The Greek Eleventh division has occupied Karaghateh opposite Adrianople, despite protests from the French colonial commander. Karaghateh sits in the neutral zone along the Maritz river dividing Western and Eastern Thrace. The Daily Mail reports Greece may launch an immediate campaign if Lausanne fails, aiming to recover Eastern Thrace.
Paris reports Premier Poincare tightens command as Rhine troops remain in quarters while secret plans for seizing Ruhr and Rhineland unfold. Trains fill with officers recalled from leave. government prepares transport for civil and military forces ahead of a possible action this week.
Seattle Jan 7 A wall of water from Tilton river wrecked nearly every building at the West Fork logging camp four miles from Morton Lewis county. A man and a child were reported missing today as rescue efforts continued after the cloudburst.
Capital Police investigated liquor brought into Washington from embassies and legations after three raids in the northwestern section. Lieut. T. Davis, head of the raid squad, said indications point to an organized trafficking ring with embassy ties. Attachés were reportedly involved.
Wireless reports state 323 aboard the German liner Holsatte stranded on a Florida channel sand key near Caryfort are aboard the French liner De La Salle. The Egperanga has taken some passengers, rescue ships expected tomorrow, and Key West tugs stood by. Holsatia appears undamaged.
Allied delegations press ahead with a proposed Lausanne treaty despite yesterday's breakdown in talks with Turkey on foreigner rights. Ismet Pasha, a central figure in Angora, appears calm as European crisis debates unfold, with Turks pondering whether lasting peace is possible or not.
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