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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1920
Page
2
The court upheld the state board of equalization's partial mandate, ruling evidence about how utilities valued property and how assessments were reviewed was immaterial. It held the board could determine full cash value by any reasonable method and that the board acted within its duties, though it must reassess intercounty power properties.
Paris January 12 at the league of nations executive council meeting to be held January 16 in the foreign affairs ministry. France will be represented by Leon Bourgeois former premier Great Britain by Earl Curzon of Kedleston foreign secretary Italy by Signor Scialoia foreign minister Belgium by Paul Hymans foreign minister Spain by Count Quinones de Leon ambassador to France Greece by Eliotherios Venizelos premier Japan by Viscount Chinda ambassador to Great Britain Brazil by Dr Gaston da Gunha ambassador to France.
One million feet of dramatic air force films stored at Farnborough may rot unless ordered retrieved. The reels reportedly depict spectacular war moments and could serve as propaganda for Allied aviation, appealing to manufacturers seeking global testimonials.
London reports color expert J Allen Pattreivoux says light reds and pinks possess a love element that drives courtship and marriage, while deeper reds spark passion and anger. He cautions newlyweds decorating their flats to avoid pink hues lest romance turn risky and conflicts arise.
Washington dispatch says Secretary Glass branded a Denver claim by Republican National Committee Chairman Hays as a “reprehensible” defamation. The exchange centers on charges that the administration mailed thousands of tons of propaganda to Liberty bond buyers and war workers, with Hays denying specifics but asserting propaganda funded by taxpayers.
A 155 mm German cannon captured by American troops in the Argonne has been presented to William J. Mulligan, Knights of Columbus war activities chairman, and will be given by him to Thompsonville Connecticut, his hometown. The French government awarded the gift for Mulligan’s work with American troops.
A Portage investigator reports a nervous young woman resembling Miss Jeanne A. DeKay, the Swiss heiress missing from Chicago, stepped from the Horicon train near the depot. She claimed Milwaukee roots, then Woodland, Wisconsin, and said she was bound for Beaver Dam with a Sioux Falls, South Dakota ticket. An unknown man in black was seen at the scene, deepening the mystery.
Washington reports that Francisco Villa with a cavalry squadron travels toward Tampico oil fields for a conference with rebel Pelaez to lay out a campaign to seize Tampico and control the Tampico district. Murguia, in command at Tampico and Coahuila, reportedly broke with Carranza and sent a defiant note about Carranza’s nephews. Carranza dispatched Urquizo who was threatened with arrest, then returned to Mexico City as Amaya was sent to pacify Murguia. Murguia is said to have seized the railways in Coahuila.
W J Bryan spoke at Bryan urged immediate ratification of the peace treaty and a compromise between Democrats and Republicans to join the League of Nations. He defended President Wilson’s Paris work and praised Senator Hitchcock while denying a split with Wilson. He warned against delaying ratification to the polls and stressed preserving congress’s war powers under the covenant.
Boohoo, a man with two bottles of moonshine, named Boohoo on the jail blotter after being questioned by Officer Sullivan on Park Street. Another man named Sullivan caused a disturbance on Main Street before also being jailed. Officers Sullivan, Koskela, J A Sullivan and Tommy Calpin added five more intoxicated detainees, listed on a disturbance charge, from a Park Street rooming house.
President Wilsons industrial relations commission resumes sessions after adjourning on its preliminary report to promote industrial peace in the United States. A mass of material and criticism was laid before members, who planned to summon many industrial and labor leaders, economists and others to explain their comments and suggestions.
Wilfred S. Morrill, 17, a local hunting guide, battled a 45 pound wildcat that was snagged in a steel trap near Cascade trout brook. The cat leaped from behind a stump as Morrill inspected the trap and clawed at him. He used the rifle butt as a club, finally breaking the animal's neck after a several minute struggle. Morrill sustained scratches and torn clothing but remains fighting for life.
Cairo dispatch reports serious fighting between French forces and Syrian volunteers at Margyun and Tall Kalakh with many casualties on both sides. Skirmishes also noted at Alexandria and other demarcation line locations in the Damascus zone. The National Defense Committee enforces conscription and opposes foreign intervention. Travelers say the uprising was not unexpected, but its strength surprised observers as rival groups align.
An old box label promises relief from feverish headaches and body pains caused by a cold with LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE Tablets. The label notes there is only one Bromo Quinine and features E. W. GROVE'S signature on the box.
Funeral services announced for John E Early at 214 North Washington and St Patrick's Church with 9 and 9:30 start, burial in old Catholic cemetery. Zorka Kristich died at 3, burial at Holy Cross SS Philips Jacobs plot. funeral private. Robert Brooks's funeral pending time, Walsh's chapel. Julia Nolan of Ishpeming dies in Michigan, survived by six children and several grandchildren. full funeral notice to follow.
The funeral for the late Dr H H Townshend will be held tomorrow at 2 PM at the Masonic temple under Silver Bow Lodge No 48 A F and A M with Rev E J Groeneveld officiating. The deceased was a member of Montana Lodge No 2 A F and A M and the Knights Templar of Virginia City.
The funeral is set for this Tuesday afternoon with a prayer by Rev Dr Wolfe at the family home 1638 South Gaylord Street at 1 30. The cortege will proceed to West Park Street Masonic Temple for services under Monitor Lodge 35 A F and A M and Fidelity Lodge 8 LO with Dr Wolfe presiding. Harry E Sims 63 died yesterday at 147 Matt Street Meaderville. Body moved to White's parlors. Further funeral details to follow.
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