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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1923
Page
1
London warns that France faces trouble over the Ruhr industrialists stubborn stand. French pressure to force German mine owners to produce large tonnage could provoke forceful methods if not restrained.
London dispatch reports from a Times core correspondent that the Russian soviet government plans to mobilize five year conscripts to back Germany if Germany resists French action. A separate federal court session yesterday concluded hearings in a mining suit with testimony from involved witnesses.
London dispatch reports France has moved 100000 troops into the Ruhr and aims to press coal production. The piece notes the sinking mark and political uncertainty, with Italy's policy unclear and mediation talks unsettled between France and Germany. Possible Italian roles and changes in Allied forces are discussed amid Mussolini’s cabinet statements.
Time notes no change as Department of Justice agents aboard the German steamer Deutschfeld search for draft dodger Grover Cleveland Bergdoll. Two crew members Ernest Whreckow and Albert Hoerstel, both described as suspicious, were questioned, fingerprints and photos taken and sent to Washington for comparison.
Northwest railroads Northern Pacific Great Northern and Chicago, Burlington & Quincy testified before the interstate commerce commission. They backed maintaining current unity while acknowledging possible separation if necessary. They said continued unity best serves public and corporate interests amid potential consolidation.
The Associated Press reports that $50 in U S money could buy about 20 000 German marks, though most trades were in million mark lots as banks avoid small transactions amid dire exchange conditions. Transactions in marks represent old obligations. speculation is light and demand depressed.
Negotiations between American and British debt commissions on refunding Britain's war debt are paused after a 10 day stretch, with a joint session ending and British leaders to report to their cabinet. A resumption will depend on London, while both sides expect a settlement and see rapid adjustment as desirable amid world conditions. The main gap remains the interest rate, with no side revealing how far apart they are.
Associated Press reports New York January 17 that the Anaconda Copper Mining Co plans a special meeting to authorize increasing capital stock from 3 million to 6 million shares of $50 par value. The move aims to cover conversion of $50 million of 15 year 7 percent debentures and may enable future issuance of unissued bonds with a conversion feature.
In Bastrop Louisiana January 17 testimony at an open state inquiry into masked mob violence centers on threatening letters and farmer William Higginbotham’s claim that Dr. B M McKain former Met Rouge mayor learned of a plot to kill him. Higginbotham cites Newt Gray at his farm the night Daniel and Richard were seized by hooded men.
Finance and judiciary committees unveil findings on unauthorized expenses over four closed-door sessions. Report, unanimously adopted though unfinished, cites $4879 spent on city corral alterations and irregularities in hay and grain charges. Warrants deemed improper.
Attorneys for A C M company and Davis Daly argued before Judge Bourquin in a preliminary injunction seeking to restrain mining of an ore body in a Colorado mining group. The case, valued near two million dollars, is billed as a major Northwest mining dispute since the A C McHeinze suit. Court room crowded with public and prominent legal figures.
Maury seeks repeal of the metropolitan police law and wins a printing motion in the Montana House after three hours of debate. The measure, aimed at police department reform, was nearly defeated as members split, with Maury blaming existing conditions while opponents warned against external meddling.
Washington Jan 17 President Harding after nine days confined to his room with grippe declared improved by White House officials. He spent most of the arm and at war he tired for the night before eight. Indications of improvement were seen as Brigadier General Sawyer, his personal physician, did not find it necessary to visit before retirement.
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Washington reports Butte’s postal savings bank held 385 125 in deposits on December 31, ranking it twenty sixth nationwide and fifth largest in the West. Great Falls showed 195 353 in deposits.
A measure by Representative G A Bosley would reduce Montana districts from 20 to 15 and presiding judges from 30 to 25. Estimated annual state savings 85000. The bill would amend sections 8812 and 8813, set district compositions, and enact terms of four years with immediate effect not altering current judges’ terms.
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