14 Jan 1921
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1921
Page
1
The Lord Mayor of Cork continues to administer city affairs while on the run. He attends to duties wherever he happens to be, maintaining leadership despite the challenging situation.
Lord Mayor O Callaghan testified before the Commission of 100 about governing Cork while constantly fearing arrest. He said he had not slept in his own home for two years as raids by crown forces disrupted administration. He argued immigration laws would bar Lloyd George from the United States, but the State Department might allow entry. He cited outrages against Irish people, criticized American press coverage, and described the murder of Cork leaders in 1920 as the start of a reign of murder.
Shipping officials testify on the Volstead Act enforcement against foreign firms not under handicap, describing the competitive impact and compliance challenges faced by U.S. operations in a volatile wartime market.
American steamship officials urged the house judiciary committee to modify the Volstead act so ships with foreign registries can sell and serve liquors to travelers beyond the three mile limit. They warned without amendment American fleets cannot compete for world trade.
A Moscow communique reported the death of a member of the supreme Council of Soviets. The Berlin and Moscow wires disputed the exchange and a Telegraph dispatch from London carried the claim as received today.
Helena January 13 The metropolit an police law used by Butte faces new attack as Snell of Silver Bow announces an act to regulate police organization and officer discipline The bill aims to allow discharge or removal without abolishing offices and cites back salary damages under the current system City Attorney R L Clinton says about $100 000 in back pay has been charged after court action An earlier attempt to abolish the system failed at the 1919 extraordinary session blocked by its land farmer aid purpose designation
Helena January 13 A sharp clash marked the House session as bill 14 to fund cashing of legislators warrants faced final passage. King of Silver Bow opposed rushing the measure and suggested motives beyond warrants funding. The bill, carried 97 to 6, moves funds from several departments into the general fund. A proposed special committee to probe state institutions was referred to appropriations, while Vocational Rehabilitation gains notice for a new bill.
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Parolee Norton alias speedy McNamara, once shot in the 1917 Finlen hotel holdup, is reported in Salt Lake City on suspicions of a new Utah Savings Bank robbery. Police say the bandits shoved money outside and fled. one robber fired, fatally wounding none, as Norton receives an indeterminate sentence while tobacco markets in Kentucky reopen after a weeklong closure.
A mysterious shooting at Duart O'Connell Bridge in Dublin left one girl dead and several others wounded, as soldiers stationed nearby did not fire. Witnesses say a crowd gathered to watch soldiers stopping cars, and a single rifle shot fired as the troops were departing caused the casualties.
Virginia City jurist Judge W A Clark died early yesterday after a day of illness in Red Lodge while visiting for court business. Born 1864 in Denver, he helped build Virginia Citys first bench and led in state legal circles. He was heavily invested in multiple banks and real estate and survived by two sons. Funeral plans likely in Virginia City under fraternal auspices.
At an adjourned meeting the Butte School District No. 1 board decided to place a 525,000 bond issue on the next annual election on April 2. It would fund two fireproof buildings on the west side at Caledonia and Western streets and at Pamond and Western streets, plus a similar eastside bulding on Parrot flat near Jefferson school. An additional 20,000 for repairs at Blaine and 30,000 for site purchases is included, with a clause about high school policy. The measure aims to meet long felt need for south side facilities and would be voted on by the public without altering current school policy.
The urban population of the United States shows a growing appeal of city life with 3,000 urban centers cited. Rural areas account for about 1,350,189 people, highlighting the shift in living patterns between city and countryside.
Lord Mayor Donald O Callaghan testifies to American commission on conditions in Ireland detailing sworn statements of Irish citizens. He describes military and police raids, street robberies, and torture used to extract information about volunteers, noting danger to Cork council operations and personal security with multiple home raids since his election.
Helena Montana January 1 feature on a congressional act to fund vocational training and rehabilitation for injured workers. Johnson of Silver Bow introduces the measure. funds to be managed by the state board of education with the accident commission. The act aims to aid disabled workers to retrain for new roles, via established institutions such as the university school of mines or State college, with state matching the federal appropriation.
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