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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1922
Page
4
Montana and national officials discuss tougher penalties for burglary in the first degree and a shift to judge deciding joint indictment trials. The overhaul aims to double case resolution and curb calendar clogging while urging parole boards and reform groups to refrain from interfering with penalties.
The January 9 1922 issue highlights a nationwide industrial and business revival led by optimism and the Rotary prosperity campaign with the goal of boosting confidence and accelerating economic activity. Western Montana cities like Butte Anaconda and Great Falls are named as early leaders in resuming copper mining and supporting the rebound. The piece notes New York legislature considers harsher penalties for violent crimes including extended terms for robbery burglary and related offenses, with life imprisonment possible for some robbery cases.
The article notes rising insanity rates in the United States from 1890 to 1920 with crowded hospitals and rising costs. Dr Horatio Pollock advocates preventive mental hygiene, widespread mental clinics, and broader institution care for defectives, plus reform of marriage laws to curb breeding of defects. The goal is to reduce insanity through preventive treatment within a generation.
The piece contrasts Australian views on Japanese immigration with American opinions, noting Australia’s limited arable land and water, its reluctance to admit large populations, and the potential for resentful reactions if force or organized immigration occurred. It also touches on Lloyd George, Debs, and German prospects amid wartime dynamics.
The document outlines the case for Anaconda Copper Mining to acquire American Brass Company stock. It cites stabilizing the copper and zinc markets, utilizing 40 percent U S copper and brass capacity, and preventing shutdown costs. It notes 1921 losses and potential savings from supplier control and production deployment.
Testimony and courtroom images reveal Boden’s gun history and a pistol duel with a wounded outcome. A letter claimed by Houston as from the deceased hints at a motive tied to theft. The case centers on a self defense plea and the disappearance of money and jewelry in Mrs. Millers death.
The British delegation to the allied supreme council welcomed ratification of the Irish peace treaty as highly satisfactory. The large majority was seen as reassuring, with confidence that the treaty would be implemented.
Provisional notes on bonus funding and debt legislation outline possible paths. Senators discuss tariffs treaties and early completion of tax schedules by Feb 15. Some favor pushing treaty and tariff work to a party caucus to shape consensus before enactment.
The Senate faces a likely week of debate over the Newberry controversy rooted in 1918 Michigan elections when Wilson urged Ford to participate. Hull of the Democratic National Committee warns against partisan attacks while stressing the gravity of the charges and the risk to the American public from perceived political bargains.
Reported new theory in the murder of Harry L. Walker as a man leaves for Three Forks to pursue a personal investigation. Deputy Sheriff Zade Morgan accompanies him. no fresh details emerge about Mrs Adams arrest or the Russian claim of finding Walker’s car in the Madison river.
State and county mining notes report 1921 output with gold from Shannon and Jardine mines in Lewis and Clark and Madison counties, copper declines to about 21.7 million pounds, silver drops from 13.7 million ounces to 6.19 million, and placer operations at Conrey and Hivernia areas show reduced yields.
The article reports on Fianna Fail leaders Arthur Grimgold? and Michael Collins, with ministers like William Cosgrove, and discusses the Irish Dail's stance on the treaty. It notes transition difficulties, the potential ratification process, the British evacuation, and reactions from Ireland and abroad, including Cardinal Logue’s remarks and the public mood following the treaty ratification.
The speaker argues against church dogma on death and spirit communication, citing Galileo and other innovators as persecuted for advancing truth. He contends death is a transition to spiritual life and that genuine communication from the departed is possible only when they return personally, not through mediums.
Funeral services held for Mrs Fina Korkassy as her pallbearers and family attend at Sherman and Reed chapel. Rev M D Hudtloft officiates with St Mark's Lutheran choir and organist Mrs Hudder performing hymns. burial in Mountain View cemetery follows.
The Most Rev Joseph Macs Rory, bishop of Down and Connor, urged moderates to seize the moment and push for joining with the north under better terms. He told the Associated Press that a short time will show the north it is wiser to join now than risk poorer terms later. The remarks echoed calls for unity amid Irish politics.
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