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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1922
Page
4
The Anaconda Standard reflects Captain Ricken on civilians supporting aviation progress. He emphasizes the civil aeronautical industry as essential for aircraft, payrolls, and national defense, warning that war efforts depend on a robust aircraft building capacity and skilled workers.
A Wednesday column details William R Hearsts persistent political aims in New York, including a possible bid against United States Senator Calder. It notes Hearsts notoriety for absenteeism, the Albany based Political Union for Progress in Government backing Hearst for senator with A Smith for governor, and Tammany Hall leaders concerns about his influence and patronage power.
The Aeronautical Chamber of Commerce estimates 1200 civilian airplanes operated in the United States in 1921, a 20 percent rise from 1920, totaling about 6.5 million miles flown and 275000 passengers. About 125 commercial aerial transport organizations drive half the civilian fleet, with the rest privately owned or used by itinerant pilots. Captain Lindbergh discusses the role of supporting agencies and individuals enabling flight, highlighting the unseen contributors beyond pilots.
The city offers $100000 a year for five years and a $5 million start toward a Philadelphia sesquicentennial exposition in 1926. Hoover’s decision hinges on funding and a new name for the event as planners aim to showcase 50 years of progress since 1876.
A fresh indictment accuses a submarine, linked to rum running, of delinquency under the Volstead Act along the Atlantic coast from Cape May to Sandy Hook. Authorities warn of a long low craft, Bahamas operations, and clandestine liquor flows, with testimonies of witnessing subs despite no onboard chaperone.
The Butte convention opened late as delegates failed to arrive, delaying the session until this morning. Governor Dixor’s conference with West Side commissioners spurred delays, while speakers like John G. Brown and Peter J. Kelly defended county administration and condemned costly classification laws and ill advised auto fees. A quorum formed for a round table as commissioners outlined committees on bonds, budgets, and school expenses, and urged legislative action on taxation and assessment reforms.
Provisional plan Irigh Free State reports a daring jail rescue in Cork. Visitors entered with revolvers to free George Burke, charged with firing on a police patrol, aided by accomplices waiting outside with ladders. Ongoing Sinn Fein convention details and arrests in Ulster prompt reactions.
In a long session delegates debated Hughes proposed principles affecting both public and private enterprises with British and Japanese interests in China. Discussion covered taxation, budget reliability, and the impact on local counties as officials described fluctuating mine revenues and the need for stable fiscal policy.
Superintendent Murphy of the Butte Anaconda and Pacific reports the Washoe ore operation begins with four cars forming the first ore train due in Anaconda tonight and 35 more loaded today. Daily shipments are planned this week, boosting operations at the Washoe concentrator and expanding payroll from 700 to about 1100 workers by week’s end.
Rocco Budnick was found not guilty by a jury in fatket court yesterday afternoon after being charged with selling intoxicating liquor on August 6. Eight jurors voted not guilty. three dissented. Budnick claimed he was in Butte that day. Two additional Budnick cases in district court, including possession of intoxicants and property confiscation, await trial. J. B. C. Knight prosecuted for the state. J. H. Dutty defended Budnick.
The article notes temperatures around four to five degrees below zero across the region with one day of heavy snow and strong winds. Train and streetcar service faced delays but gradually returned to schedule. Schools reported only minor attendance drops as frigid conditions persisted across Montana with multiple cities seeing subzero readings.
Deer Lodge January 17 The directors and officers of the Deer Lodge Bank and Trust Company elected officers for the year. GW Williams president Pauley vice president J Ecashier and CH Adams cashier Directors were elected including G J Williams Peter Pi W Rodwers Arthur J William Dingwald M W Berg J A Mulcahy Alt worth and W F Guileitee. Many attendees from Helena Butte and other towns attended the meeting and discussions included premium paid for bonus bond issue.
Anaconda curlers hosted two games with Munn's rink defeating Capri Tontgnt's lineup and Martin's rink recording an 8 to 6 score in the other. Evening draws showcased matchups including Munn versus Martin at 7 p.m and others such as Keating against Kidd and Tucker versus Halloran with Corcoran and Morrow also slated.
Imperial program offers a thrilling night featuring a road race story between rival auto dealers striving for a prize. Tom Mix stars as the hero, delivering daring feats on the Phoenix Los Angeles course. Two acts of western and short comedy round out the strong bill.
Moses was fined $100 by Judge George B. Winston for contempt of court during jury arguments in the Budnick liquor sale case. He paid the fine after disruption when he spoke audibly and stood up. court halted proceedings and ordered him brought before the judge. minute entry noted intoxication.
Peter and Paul society last night installed officers including John Barkovich as president John Malkovich as vice president John Sprayear as recording secretary John Galick as financial secretary Mike Mervoah as treasurer Frank Herbolieh as chairman and committee George Stokan as auditing committee and Dr M W Feenan as physician, following regular business.
The oracle warns of unfavorable aspects for Mars and Saturn influencing life paths. Readers should guard health and finances as economic strain and social tensions rise. Astrological guidance urges focus on restraint, perseverance, and harmony to navigate looming challenges.
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