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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1921
Page
1
In Cork on January 18 the Black and Tans and auxiliaries, after being withdrawn following recent fires, are now more visible yet, with bullets sweeping the streets Friday and Sunday nights. Maj. Gen. Sir Edward Strickland warned drastic action would follow any assassination of crown forces, deepening fear among residents.
Helena Jan 18 The measure introduced by McDonald of Flathead seeks to align state law with federal standards on transporting liquor and empower sheriffs to seize vehicles without warrants. It also allows search warrants for premises suspected of liquor law violations, enables abatement of premises, and issues injunctions against premises or persons involved in bottlegging, targeting both bootleggers and proprietors. The act criminalizes carrying liquor into, out of, or within the state, with a maximum penalty of a $500 fine and six months imprisonment.
New York report says the Dempsey versus European champion Georges fight was cancelled due to failure by promoters and managers to deposit required forfeits. Promoters Cochran Brady and Rickard agreed to 100000 dollar guard, managers 50000 each, but only Cochran deposited 33333.33.
The Copper Export association plans to start through steamer shipments from Tacoma to Great Britain via the Panama Canal. The initial load of 250 tons is arranged, aiming to relieve high overland rates that limited export movement, since most exports had previously gone through Atlantic ports.
In Butte at 8 p m tomorrow a public forum will explore reform of the metropolitan police law. One group seeks direct repeal abolishing the police commission and giving the mayor and council full control. A second opposes change fearing politics. A third favors retention with limited layoffs for economy. Bacorn leads the forum. Murphy is invited. White will preside.
Salt Lake City report on a proposed Utah bill to ban high heels. The measure sets a first offense fine of 25 to 500 dollars and 500 to 1000 dollars for subsequent offenses, with 30 days to one year imprisonment. Heel height would be limited to one and a half inches.
State, city and county employes would be restricted to United States citizens or applicants for citizenship under a proposal noticed by Senator Haley of Prairie county. Violations carry fines and removal from office. The bill also bars appointments or votes for relatives within the second degree and prohibits appointing the wife of another employee.
Financial, industrial and ecclesiastical figures join in urging relief for victims of military strife on the Green Island. The appeal calls on the public and donors to support humanitarian aid efforts amid ongoing conflict.
A 56 member American committee appeals to fund relief for Ireland amid industrial destruction and famine. Notables like A. J. Walsh and J. D. Ryan join urging aid to women and children, with relief workers to distribute food, clothing, materials, and medical supplies nationwide.
A Moscow wireless dispatch quoted reports from Danzig stating trains arrive daily with artillery, bomb throwers, and ammunition for the Polish army. The Polish force is being hurriedly organized under French officers' direction as conflict looms larger.
The League of Women Voters, the mayor, and Butte officials support state legislation to make illicit drug dealing a felony with 20 to 40 years’ punishment. The resolution urges passage by the state legislature and alignment with health board policies on handling addicts.
Helena January session features proposals to close primaries, curb nepotism in offices, and secure natural gas supplies. A bill to require loyalty oaths for teachers passes committee after limited opposition. A league meeting discusses drug traffic, with Dr Jed Freund warning about dens and noodle parlors as corruption sources and a push for legislative action.
In Sacramento on January 18 Senator Chamberlain introduced a bill to ban trousers with hip pockets. He described it as a companion to the Harris prohibition enforcement act, noting he offered the measure as a joke.
Washington January 18 The interdepartmental dispute over Cork mayor Donal J O Callaghan who arrived in the United States without a passport remains unresolved after a cabinet meeting The State Department says it has jurisdiction and ordered deportation while the Labor Department had classified him as a seaman and allowed landing and shipment abroad A conference failed to reveal steps for enforcing the decree Officials indicate no immediate drastic action is planned
London reports say four civilians were killed and seven black and ten auxiliary policemen were wounded in Galway County Ireland during a fight that broke out when a black forces moved in. Witnesses described intense clashes with local factions and continued unrest in the region into January.
Montana entries dominated the Denver stock show awards with A B Cook of Townsend taking multiple Hereford honors. His cattle include Joy, a 3 year old cow, and Lady Joy, a 2 year old. Cook also won first in the Hereford class with Panama 100th senior yearling bull and Panama 110th junior yearling bull. Panama 100th was named junior champion bull under 2. Panama 126, also Cook’s, won champion bull calf in the breeder’s futurity.
Helena January 18. Senators McKay and Anderson Democrats in the Montana senate attacked a proposed loyalty oath for teachers in public, private and parochial schools. The measure would require pledging loyalty to the U.S. and Montana constitutions, drawing strong opposition and a continuation note to page 2.
Samuel Untermyer condemned the Justice Department and the Alien Property Custodian office in New York on January 18, urging immediate congressional investigation. He charged patronage and political manipulation, calling for merciless exposure of facts by Congress to restore national honor.
A joint house and senate committee after an inspection of state institutions plans four new Warm Springs buildings at 127509 dollars total. Projects include a women’s dormitory 40000 and a men’s dormitory 60000, a unit for lowest-grade imbeciles 30000, and a morgue 2500, plus a 30000 woman’s dormitory built in 1922. The panel urges a state prison workshop at Deer Lodge to produce inmate clothing and an addition to Galen for dining and recreation.
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