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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1920
Page
10
In a continued page 1 discussion, Barnes argues Hoover’s partisanship centers on equality of opportunity and efficiency. He cites Hoover’s critique of socialism as bankrupt and urges solutions based on American ideals, highlighting differences with European models and noting a rising American sense of justice and majority will.
Washington hearings on federal legislation to prevent lynchings and race rioting opened before a senate judiciary sub committee. Senator Curtis cited a Justice Department report on radical agitators and a pro negro unrest article allegedly funded by a German agent. Bratton, whose son escaped lynching, urged federal action to safeguard impartial trials.
In Chicago on January 14 influenza caused four deaths and 137 new cases reported to the health department. About 100 new cases were reported at the Great Lakes naval training station, now quarantined, bringing total cases there to 360.
Armour & Co directors in Chicago announce initial steps to segregate leather and tanning properties into Armour Leather, a new company forming to separate subsidiary business in line with a government agreement. Preferred stockholders of Armour & Co. as of February 2 will be offered the first subscription to Armour Leather stock.
The senate approved six year conventions with Ecuador and Nicaragua to promote trade development. Negotiated by Secretary Lansing, the treaties grant licenses for traveling sales agents, ease official standing, and authorize free sample imports while waiving certain customs formalities for commercial travelers. Buyers and trade researchers are exempt from licensing.
Paris January 14 Joseph Caillaux former prime minister faces trial on charges of attempting to secure a dishonorable peace with Germany. The opening date was fixed for February 17 with Caillaux appearing before the senate. Prosecutor Les Couve asked postponement to February 3 for newly elected senators to study the case dockets.
Paris reports the supreme council has decided to recognize the independence of Armenia Georgia and Azerbaijan as noted by the Temps. The decision marks a formal acknowledgment of their sovereign status by the council.
The inauguration of Alfred Atkinson as president of Montana State College featured extensive addresses on chemistry and education. Gov. S. W. Stewart presided with dignitaries from Iowa State College and University of Montana participating. The program included music by the regimental band and college choirs, with speakers such as Prof. William F. Coover and Dr. L. H. Bailey delivering keynote addresses.
Governor Davis of Idaho opening speech before irrigation committees argues for a federal loan secured by irrigated land, not a new appropriation. Lieutenant Governor McDowell of Montana says the plan would feed Americans first, citing Britain’s irrigation programs in India Egypt and other colonies as a model for the United States.
In a domestic tragedy in Butte, a man identified as Murphy fatally shot his wife after threatening to kill her and then killed himself with a .38 pistol. The couple, longtime residents, had quarreled recently. Coroner ordered an autopsy and the bodies were taken to Walsh undertaking rooms.
Secretary Glass urged banks and trust companies to promote holding and purchase of government bonds and to act as agents for sale of war savings securities. The appeal, publicized by the American Bankers Association, aims to stimulate savings and protect the secondary market for Liberty and Victory loan bonds and treasury certificates of indebtedness.
In Washington on January 14 the Internal Revenue Bureau announced plans to hire 2,500 watchmen to protect 69.9 million gallons of government stocked liquor from thefts reported daily. Prohibition Commissioner Kramer asked Congress for 2 million dollars to establish the guard, noting withdrawals after Prohibition take effect will be few enough to cover costs. Seventy five thefts were reported from warehouses in recent months.
A Dillon American Legion meeting discussed the chapter’s financial status and fundraising plans. The group announced two monthly meeting nights on the second and fourth Wednesdays. Also noted were local civic updates including an ice sheet along California street and Fred F. Willson being chosen as architect for the proposed high school dormitory.
Sheriff K Wyman is in Butte on official business. Roads between Butte and Red Rock and the Armstead Brenner main route are now open after heavy snowfall. The funeral for M E Stone occurred yesterday at the Episcopal church with Rev H G Humphrey officiating. Burial followed at Mountain View cemetery. The Beaverhead high basketball team leaves for Butte to face Central high and later Anaconda, with fans expected to travel. Census takers began surveying residents. city estimates 4000 within limits, nearly doubling 1910. Frank Rife returns from Medicine Lodge after visiting relatives. A Masonic fraternal meeting is planned next Monday at the Masonic hall with important business before the order.
Washington January 14. Edward Field Harvey vice president of the Laguna company of Mexico testified before the senate foreign relations sub committee that friendly intervention to restore stable government in Mexico would have support from many top Mexicans. He advocated a blockade of ports and occupation of Mexico City stating a well equipped column of 25,000 could reach and occupy the capital with little loss if rail communications with Vera Cruz were maintained.
In Berlin a riot left several score dead as independents and their communist and bolshevist allies prepared a major push. The unrest followed strikes in West and South Germany and upper Silesia, with demonstrators challenging the government pledged to defend the peace legislature from the Weimar conference.
Berlin dispatch reports Dr Karl Heine Prussian interior minister taking responsibility for protective measures amid Tuesday disturbances. He blamed independents for inciting mobs as safety police fired after being attacked. Chancellor Bauer praised police for defending the Reichstag amid threats of a second St Bartholomew night.
Helena January 14 The senate today confirmed Gilman Bullard of Helena to be surveyor general of Montana succeeding Henry Gerhart of Billings who resigned. Bullard expects to assume duties February 1.
International News Service reports Melbourne says at least 11 491 Australian soldiers wed in Great Britain with five thousand marriages occurring since the armistice. The figure comes from London based reports noting widespread wartime ties and marriages between Australian troops and British women.
A Birmingham Age-Herald quote recalls a motorist who waves to a traffic policeman, who is an old friend in a sense for having taken him to court several times.
Harry Rabinovitch of Winnipeg pleads not guilty before a federal commissioner in St Paul to conspiring to rob a whiskey freight car. A prizefighter Jack Burke died after a gun battle with railroad police. Warrants issued for ten others. car held nearly 1600 cases of whiskey worth about 216000. whiskey to be sold in Canada.
St John s Newfoundland Jan 14 The Belgian steamer Anton Van Driel wrecked at the entrance to St Mary s bay two weeks ago with only three survivors. A Trepassey dispatch reports the vessel has broken up and 21 bodies have been recovered.
Eddie Casey Harvard halfback and 1919 all American announced he will leave college next month to be awarded a war degree. He had been expected to return in 1920 for another season with Harvard's eleven.
Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood testified before the House Committee on War Claims urging adjustment of losses suffered by contractors and others who expended money to build and operate amusement enterprises at Camp Funston Kansas and were forced to quit when leases were terminated. He supported favorable action in some cases.
Evangelist Dr. Ragan preached at Mountain View church last night warning that booze is easy to obtain as he denounced obscene window displays and perverse sidewalk crowds. About 300 attended the revival on Jesus Crowded Out, with 50 voices from Unity church Meaderville. Tonight Epworth League meets. cottage prayers listed for several homes.
Mrs James R Spencer of Floral Park received a telegram reporting the death of her sister Mrs H B Cook of Great Falls. A former Butte resident, she had been ill with dropsy but was believed improving. Mrs Spencer plans to travel to Great Falls this morning.
Butte and Helena residents are listed among hotel registrants. Names include William R. Sherman C. Walker L. E. Anderegg C. A. Roberts C. E. Constant Mrs J F O Hanlon Mrs J Dawson Harry Yaeger R K Hold from Great Falls. Virginia City banker Lyman H Bennett visiting registered at the Thornton. Other visitors from Dillon Philipsburg Helena Boulder Harlowton Missoula Silver Star Dillon Polson Miles City Lewistown and inns are noted in the Finlen Thornton Leggat and Butte hotels.
Senator Kenyon of Iowa called for a Republican platform plank requiring the presidential nominee to reveal proposed cabinet appointments 30 days before the election. He argued public cabinet names would give voters a more representative government and shape the administration in advance.
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