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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1923
Page
1
Harry Wilson is found dead in a train berth early Monday morning aboard a Northern Pacific train nearing Billings. Death described as apparently peaceful.
Billings and Great Falls attorney Harry L. Wilson, Republican gubernatorial nominee in 1912, was found dead in a Pullman berth on Northern Pacific No. 42 en route from Missoula. Coroner said death likely from a hidden heart lesion with no sign of suffering. Wilson had retired early the previous evening after reading a newspaper.
Union leaders said they expected Avon to sign a wage contract for the state competitive fields, potentially tomorrow, aiming to avert a coal strike after April 1. Mine operators in Ohio Indiana and Illinois holding talks, with signs that an agreement could come soon though signing may slip days or weeks.
In Helena on January 22 Standard staff reports consolidation of Butte and Silver Bow county will be introduced in both houses. Bills drawn by the Butte 100 committee have civic backing and aim to unify county government while allowing future statewide changes. A revenue tax substitute also appears to replace the administration tax commission bill.
In Salinas California on January 22 Superior Judge J A Bardin dismissed the will contest of James A Murray a Montana Washington and California mining and real estate magnate after an agreement ended the suit brought by four nephews seeking a one tenth share of a roughly 3 million dollar estate They will reportedly divide about 130000 among themselves per the settlementuis
In Bastrop Louisiana the attorney general said 25 to 50 arrests on charges from murder to assault will follow an open hearing into masked groups in Morehouse parish. He said the Ku Klux Klan is responsible for disorder and the murder of Daniel and Richard, and that officers and members will face true bills. Witnesses were delayed by a rainstorm.
Reverend Howard C. Lynch urged Butte pastors to end selfish denominationalism and adopt a federated program of evangelism social work and training. He cited national church growth from united service and warned that split efforts hinder finance and impact. The Silver Bow Ministerial association discussed but took no action after his address on federated church work.
Senator Borah of Idaho denounces French actions in the Ruhr as ruthless militarism, violating armistice terms and the Versailles treaty. He criticizes State Department silence and urges the United States to protest formally, asserting American principles and Wilson’s guidance under which Germany surrendered. Continued on Page 4.
Anaconda Copper Mining Co argues that losing control of Chile Copper to British interests would shift global copper markets and injure American manufacturing. Financial writer H C Forber cites dangers of British dominance in metalworking and exports, noting potential impact on U S competitiveness and machinery, builds, and related copper products.
Mrs. W. TL. Collins of 618 Locust street died at St. Ann's hospital after a gasoline explosion at her home yesterday afternoon. She suffered severe burns while her mother attempted to clean clothes when the accident occurred.
L E Tewksbury testified in a federal court trial in Montana, detailing bribe schemes involving the Montana Brewing Company in Great Falls and the American Brewing Company in Laurel. He said payments totaling about 3200 dollars were shared with O. H. P. Shelley while a written immunity pledge was kept in his pocket. The proceedings focus on payments and promised protection in Helena and surrounding cities amid a broader land jury indictment.
The Rev Percy Stickney Grant, rector of the Ascension in New York, asked Bishop Manning for several days to prepare his formal reply to the demand that he affirm the divinity of Christ or resign. Grant, who spoke against this tenet in a sermon, reiterated his disbelief and urged for an unsupervised clergy, with his letter noting busy days and absence from his parish.
About 500 Helena citizens at a public meeting backed a legislature move to strengthen enforcement of prohibition laws. Lester Loble reported enforcement officers had been convicted of crimes and urged the public morals committee to push for a probe and potential immediate legislation if findings support action. Lieutenant Governor Nelson Story urged action after opposition from the House morals committee.
In Pittsburg district near Homestead five persons perished in a fire that destroyed a Davies hotel. Mrs Winnie and her twin sons 6 Catherine 13 and Thomas Davies hotel proprietor died. Property loss stood at 25000. Four men are reported lost in a collapse on Twenty-fifth Street.
French backed mine strikes continue in the Ruhr valley with workers at various pits walking out. Despite French and Belgian mediation moves, many privately run mines remain shut with some resumed activity under French control as temperature and tensions rise in Essen.
Two Arkansas railroad strike witnesses Orr and Wise pleaded guilty to arson to avoid trial and claimed innocence amid threats, while a legislative inquiry examines disorders tied to the railroad workers strike on the Missouri Pacific line near Harrison Arkansas.
Washington January 22 The bombshell aimed at Harry Sinclair flopped as he appeared before the Senate investigating committee with counsel. Sinclair was questioned at length on stock ownership and the Mammoth Oil connection, insisting records of the Hiya Corporation be provided. He claimed the committee had no authority to probe beyond oil matters, while the panel pressed for full records and witness cooperation amid a broader inquiry into related companies and private holdings.
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