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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1919
Page
1
Indifference at former elections is absent as crowds vote in a rallying ballot event. The piece notes broad engagement among German voters with the republic's appeal, highlighting sustained participation and visible public interest.
A German government wireless dispatch reports in the British press that elections across states show strong republican interest and high female participation. It notes weather did not deter voting, with disturbances limited to a few mining districts and Spartacist bands, while Independent Socialist workers are urged to return to work.
In Baden district the Socialists hold five seats and the centrists five, with one seat for the German party. Among the elected notable Germans are Konstantin, former president of the Mathias Ert rich, von Payer, Adolph Hroeber, and Herr Kent. Early results are incomplete, but the old national Liberal party appears nearly vanished in Baden and Württember g, as centrists and socialists lead while German democrats gain.
Paris reports Germany plans a national assembly after yesterday’s election split into 38 districts. About 18 to 21 million eligible voters, including women, would elect 433 deputies by proportional representation. The assembly’s first task is drafting a new constitution defining government form and republic status within wartime settlement terms.
A Butte area meeting previews farming labor constraints and rising food costs within a year. Reported shifts include an Anaconda theater update, large stamp sales, burglar-proofing at a railroad, new telephone ties, and changes in local W S B directors.
Helena reports a flurry of county division talk as both houses drift with no decisive action. Proposals bounce between Buell and Kelsey motions amid a fiery debate on high cost of living studies and a Yellowstone investigatory committee plan continues to loom, with a three member panel to work with the senate.
The Senate again blocked a final vote on the European food relief bill amid partisan clashes. Sen. Penrose pressed to require administration of the fund by a president‑appointed commission, while Sen. Martin and others argued against profiteering and urged country purchases of wheat. Debate touched on Hoover’s handling, anticipated adjournment, and a proposed million‑plus amendment related to military bonuses.
Paris dispatch reports M. Noulens declaring the Bolshevik power an enemy of the Entente. He notes Russia’s defection from the alliance and warns that tyranny and terror threaten general peace. Wilson pledges unity while the supreme council weighs Russia’s sit and Europe’s fate.
A federal grand jury returned an indictment charging John Robinson and others with treason and espionage tied to 1917 plots involving Jeremiah A. O Leary and Madame John Ryan. The case cites covert messages between Ireland and German agents, including routing through Rotterdam on an American tank steamer.
Helena January session hears Charles Leonhard William Lindsay and David ile wer of the state tax commission explain their recent report on which tax revision bills will be framed. The high cost of living probe postpones its meeting to tomorrow night. Budapest bank to sue former Emperor Charles for 1,000,000 crowns over unpaid war loan subscription.
A fire sweeping through the Paris Dry Goods building and adjacent shops in Great Falls devastated the block after midnight. The Paris store suffered the heaviest losses with stock valued around 186000 and fixtures at 40000, plus the building at 75000. Insurance is expected to cover most losses while wind aided spread was checked by early morning. The Davis Jewelry and Kens Drug Store also sustained major damage as the blaze moved through the basement and elevator shaft accessing stores along the block. Fire later reported to be contained with no imminent danger of further spread.
The Montana Association of Commercial Secretaries urged at today’s state convention that the state department of publicity and agriculture receive not less than $20,000 yearly. Officers elected include J A Harader president from Bozeman, L E Jones vice president from Glassgow, San Josephson secretary treasurer from Roundup, with D D Richards of Missoula and R S Skinner of Great Falls on the executive committee. The convention also adopted formal resolutions against Bolshevism.
A noted prelate argues for limited sacramental wine use under prohibition. He contends worship needs justify production for religious rites and cautions that outright prohibition harms private homes and worship.
A royalist revolt has broken out in Portugal with Paiva Conceiro leading acts at Braga Viseu and Operte. Former King Manuel has been proclaimed king and telegrams indicate his opposition to the attempt. Troops stand by as the conspiracy unfolds.
The year 1918 saw Montana producing the highest silver output among states, with totals around 361,703 units. California, Utah, Idaho, Colorado, Arizona and others contributed to a national silver production of 67,879,206 dollars, while gold reached 58,493,500 dollars, marking the smallest gold output in twenty years.
A group of independent packers and stockyard officials testified before congressional committees opposing government supervision of the meat packing industry. Francis J. Heney of the FTC questioned the push for state control while William Magiven and D. W. Taliaferro argued against government ownership and price fixing. They warned of monopoly risks in Chicago and cited hopes to gain influence on the national defense council’s food purchasing plans.
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