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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1922
Page
2
At a recent meeting Mine Workers unit One Tig Then voted unanimously to support a plan before the convention. The MMWU is described as the only task force with European links, per the Butte Bulletin.
Local circles react to an announcement about a political push described as leading to Moscow. A miner notes the vote appears unanimous while accusing a gang of grafters profiting from miners and funding a One Big Union backed by Bill Haywood.
Dillon suffers its second major blaze in a week as the Montana Auto Supply garage burns, destroying the central building and showroom. Firemen battle dense smoke and near freezing temperatures, trapping nothing beyond the warehouse, with losses estimated at 15 000 to 20 000 dollars and largely insured. Roy Murray of Butte is a major stockholder in the company, while John Bishop owns the building on South Montana Street facing the depot park.
Senator Gooding leading the farmer and agricultural groups pressed the finance committee to raise rates under the Fordney tariff bill. He urged continued emergency wool protection for a year and higher sugar rates, citing a shrinking West wool industry and widespread farmer mortgage burdens. Proposed new rates include alfalfa seed four cents, wheat eight cents per bushel, sheep two dollars per head, potatoes one cent per pound, and hides two to six cents per pound depending on type.
In San Francisco on January 14 the jury for Arbuckle's case remains unfinished as prosecutors note delays from lingering peremptory challenges. Eleven jurors were seated temporarily as the proceeding and examination extended into the day with adjournment anticipated.
San Antonio dispatch notes Popocatepetl volcano again erupting with heavy ash clouds, a La Prensa report translated by a local Spanish language paper describes ongoing emissions, while nearby observers monitor the plume and potential effects on surrounding areas.
Haynes claims enforcement of the day law 15 reduced drunkenness by 60 percent and liquor withdrawals by 50 percent. He cites 80,000 gallons seized and $12,907,000 in property seized. Federal indictments reached 30,000 with 21,000 convictions and 950 acquittals, plus $3,000,000 collected by prohibitions.
Mr Haynes estimates that 17 5 million of the 20 million pre prohibition drinkers have quit with only 16 percent drinking now at 5 percent previous consumption. The nation’s total liquor bill has fallen by about 2 billion dollars annually across major cities including New York Chicago and Philadelphia.
Fragmented text reports on a French cabinet reshuffle under Premier Poincaré with ministries and under secretaries to be eliminated to save 7 million francs. Andre Larcher declines a post amid negotiations over foreign affairs and economic policy, while Poincaré shapes policy away from political factions.
Amid collapse at the Bien Alden Coal Company mine, entombed workers remain unfound. Rescue teams report dangerous air pressure and collapsed supports hindering recovery, with no survivors located to date.
On the night of Oct 19 a man named Peter was assaulted at Jefferson Island. He was knocked unconscious and dragged by a rope tied around his neck to a nearby field where he was subjected to what appeared to be a stinging application. The incident was linked to divorce proceedings between Mr Powell and Mrs Powell in Bozeman last fall.
The article details Martin's second affidavit alleging coercion by Governor Dixon and M W Potter in a prison investigation. It states he was under narcotic influence during questioning and claims threats to bury him if he spoke.
A jumble of local ads and notices includes sale of old papers at 10 cents, lost coral beads, a national training program for a machine or practice, and funeral arrangements for John E Williams with services and interment at Mount Moriah.
Members of Moug Moriah and visiting brethren are requested to meet at the temple tomorrow afternoon to attend the funeral of Charles W. Howe. The remains will be removed from Whites parlors in the morning to the Mt temple for services under Reverend Groeneveld, with interment in Ownt Moriah.
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