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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1922
Page
1
The editorial blasts the wobblies as parasites preying on workers and warns of renewed red agitation tied to Moscow. It accuses radicals of exploiting unemployment, cites Russia relief aid as a contrast, and declares Butte must resist Bolshevism to protect local industry and jobs.
Dublin reports the provisional government of the Irish Free State now functioning after ratifying the Anglo Irish Treaty. Michael Collins named among eight in the new administration, with Arthur Griffith expected as supreme authority. Griffith defends dual roles amid republican opposition and Dail authority concerns. A separate Helena court case seeks habeas corpus for Joe Vuckovich, sentenced for murder.
Commissioner cites twelve points proving the Eighteenth Amendment is being carried out. The article outlines enforcement measures and official stance on Prohibition 15.
Haynes releases 12 key points showing the eighteenth amendment is being enforced. He notes reduced open drinking and drunkenness, declining illicit trade, and better public attitude, while blaming wet officials and smuggling as past obstacles now being addressed.
Sheriff Nyman requested martial law in Routt county after radical agitation and wage cuts up to 30 percent at nearly all coal mines. Adjutant General Hamrock to investigate Mount Morris, the largest camp, for conditions warranting martial law. Colorado rangers would be dispatched to several camps in Routt county. Martial law already exists in Huerfano and Las Animas counties.
Helena Montana January 14 Col C B Nolan chief counsel for former Warden Frank Conley filed an affidavit from Roy Martin a former Negro convict denying the charges in Investigator T H McDonald report Martin says after he signed the affidavit he was paroled and given a job and money by Potter and by the governor he says he was used to obtain narcotics and that he was under narcotic influence when making his original sworn statement He says the governor and Potter pressured him with threats to talk and that the funds were used to buy narcotics and to secure his release and work in the state house area
The jury in the murder trial of Fred Gangner, former mayor of Anaconda and state legislator, failed to reach a decision after extended deliberations. Judge Winston ordered further consideration as hundreds waited for a verdict, with a ruling expected Monday morning.
Three Butte churches join for a single evening service at First Baptist tonight. Dr Herbert I Wiltett of the University of Chicago will address the gathering on the Church's new task. The event includes speakers from Shortridge Memorial and Peoples Congregational Community churches.
Mount Pleasant Texas January fourth officials report five workers killed in a sawmill blast. Rescue teams searched the debris as investigators mapped the scene and secured the mill location for further inquiry.
Paris reports M Poincare accepts the premiership and outlines a return to traditional diplomacy while Lloyd George fails to meet President Millerand. France maintains a tough line on Germany, with Barthou named Justice Minister and Maginot as War Minister as cabinet shifts unfold.
Virginia City jury acquitted Jake Borden John Douglass and Al Borden in a tar and feather attack case on Joseph Goler at the John Powell ranch. Foreman reported hung jury twice but the judge urged further deliberations until a decision was reached.
Los Angeles January 14 The jury in the case of Arthur C. Burch failed to reach a verdict after hours of deliberation on the murder charge in the Kennedy case. They communicated with the judge who then left for home and will not return until 9 20 Monday unless the jury sends for him.
Postmaster General Hays formalized plans to resign from the cabinet to head a motion picture producers and distributors group. President Harding supported the move, noting no contract yet, with retirement timing tied to employer needs and pending successor selection. Names floated included New Work Dickey Steenerson and others, though New’s Senate seat was not being abandoned.
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