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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1922
Page
6
A conservative socialist magazine review reprinted in Living Age argues Bolshevik aims assault middle class values, portraying capitalism and profiteers as the real engines of war. It contends intellect and labor would be degraded to mere manual work, erasing constructive enterprise and social progress.
Testimony details a brutal assault on Geter Powell ranch hand by Shaw Douglass and Borden after a divorce case in Virginia City. Geter described being beaten, gagged, tied with a rope, creosote poured on him, and dragged 300 yards, with a revolver shot fired. Witnesses include John W. Powell and Sheriff Hungerford, linking the assailants to the Powell family conflict as the retrial unfolds.
A 1921 Montana law imposing a three dollar bachelor tax sparked strong debate. Bachelors argued it violated liberty and fairness, while supporters claimed it funded state needs. The Supreme Court ruled for the bachelors, and the public view cast many men as misogynists for dodging marriage duties.
The nation faced a tough year with 1 981 automobile deaths in New York state, up 452 from 1920. New York City accounted for less than half the fatalities despite housing half the population. Carelessness was cited as the main cause, underscoring the need for a vigorous safety-first campaign to curb traffic deaths.
A report on the clash between fascists and communists in parts of Italy, noting incidents at Bergiale where carabineers were fired upon by riflemen from both sides. The piece views fascism as a reaction from bolshevism and characterizes Italy’s middle classes as the original backbone of socialism and the labor movement.
A Chicago convention fallout shows the committee of 48 forming a liberal national party to run independently of existing groups. They align with Roosevelt ideals, plan early campaigns for Congress, aim to control the House, and will meet in New York to rally support in the Empire State.
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports Utah Copper officials plan to reopen miles of mines by April 1 depending on markets and conditions. The move aims to ease local unemployment while wage cuts already posted for Bingham canyon operators take effect. Wage reductions of 30 cents daily for workers earning over 8.50 and 40 cents for those under 3.25 are announced.
Witness Sparrell recounted hearing a pistol shot, finding Geier alive but injured, and following footprints across fields toward Jefferson Island. He matched shoe sizes to two defendants, saw all three together near Whitehall and Jefferson Island, and described a nocturnal car with bright headlights as a potential clue.
Attorney George Graven briefed cross examination of Powel and Geier while M M Duncan assists in presenting the state's case. Jurors named include Alley Bosworth Beals and others as a large rancher crowd gathers. Sheriff Hungerford fears no outbreak despite Pow et al divorce tensions. A New Service note reports two year old Irwin Brown blinded by a rooster peck and set for eye operation.
Aorma Wnow, six years old, traveled with her father through places reportedly not visited by White folk. The report details her travels and the unusual experiences described during their trip from California to other locales, noting public interest and questions about the journey.
Brit ish troops to quit areas as Irish Dail and cabinet take posts, with Sinn Fein leaders to meet and push ratification. Labour pledges participation in shaping a provisional government as Britain contemplates prisoner releases and the Free State path amid fears of republican opposition and instability. Police and defense concerns rise after a Crumlin Road bombing reportedly kills a couple nearby.
A coal industry delegation failed to sway the board of equalization with a proposal to deduct city and county taxes along with other items from the net proceeds tax on coal. The board concluded deductions could not be made under current statutes. The committee included H. S. Hopka of Roundup, J. M. Freeman of Washoe, and F. W. Whyte of Anaconda.
Dolores Batterwaite an 18 year old student at Sacred Heart school was struck by a motor truck Tuesday evening and remains at Murray hospital with minor injuries. The incident occurred as she walked near Bast Parke Street. The report notes factory employment figures and a separate New York arrest of Frank Sehmiat, the "model landlord," in connection with looting lofts.
The Montana Supreme Court ruled the 1981 bachelor poll tax unconstitutional, holding the legislature cannot impose any per person tax for county purposes. The decision reversed a lower court ruling. Justice Albert Ao Galen wrote the opinion with Justice We Le Tal dissenting.
State supreme court declared poll tax and bachelor tax unconstitutional, leaving Silver How County officials stunned over refunds. County Treasurer Howard A. McIntyre noted no opinion yet from the court and pledged no refunds until guidance arrives. Pending guidance, residents who kept receipts must apply to the county auditor for refunds, with warrants issued only after county commissioners approve.
The article reports on Pacific fortifications and naval treaty progress with Japan and China. A Japanese spokesman signaled no objection to including Bonin Island and the Oshima group in a status quo fortifications deal. Delegations continued discussions as talks over Shan tung resumed, with a tentative Japanese withdrawal in the province and plans for broader Far East negotiations after the naval treaty. American officials voiced support for dismissing China's twenty one demands.
Los Angeles report notes divorces rise with alimony averages, detailing monthly and yearly totals. The piece mentions county livestock assessments and related financial figures, citing court actions and marital settlements in a period of rising divorce filings.
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