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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1920
Page
1
Sherman of Illinois hints at bolting the party in a secret meeting and refuses to answer if a split is likely. Johnson states he is not leaving the GOP. Taft seeks to calm turmoil over the peace treaty as party leaders maneuver to avert fracture.
Washington factions of the Republican Senate protest intensified against further compromises on reservations to the peace treaty. Eight leaders led by Johnson and Borah delivered an ultimatum to Lodge, threatening party unity and potential realignments while Taft urged compromise and Ashurst pressed for immediate ratification. The stalemate postponed the bipartisan committee’s session and prolonged the negotiating impasse.
Professor Darcy C Bard a leading geologist and mineralogist died at Murray hospital Butte shortly after midnight after pneumonia treatment His wife Elsie Bard Seattle survives He studied at Harvard taught geology at Montana school of mines and authored many bulletins He traveled across North America on surveys for mining firms and contributed to major journals He was a long time member of the American Institute of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers
The Standard announces next Sundays issue will feature national writers and Montana material. Highlights include a Montana aviatrix storytelling about aero sport with airplane Poison, Ed Streeter letters, Sewell Ford Torchy and Shorty, Ring Lardner, and theatrical and film news. Auto and roadway tips, kiddie comics, and Northwest photogravure section are emphasized with Tad Briggs and Darling cartoons.
Harmony pointed to a probable solution as Butte delegates from nine unions and employers held an opening session in Carpenters hall. The two sides outlined aims, with unions seeking a $1 wage increase and stability in the industry, then divided into craft groups to tackle issues before a full conference.
Paris reports Holland rejected the entente demand to hand over former German Emperor William Hohenzollern for trial. The Dutch note argues the peace treaty did not bind Holland, and that its laws and traditions protect the vanquished, preserving the people’s faith in Holland’s free institutions.
Dr. W F Cogswell of Minnesota’s health board notes western influenza trends suggest a recurrence this year but with milder types. He urges bed rest for colds, strict isolation of uncertain cases, and avoiding crowds and sick individuals to prevent complications and deaths.
Vargo North Dakota reports over 300 influenza cases with most in the last four days at the city health department. Three deaths have occurred to date reflecting a worsening outbreak.
In Mankato Minnesota on January 23 physicians reported 500 to 600 influenza cases in the city. Most cases are mild and only two deaths have occurred, both attributed to pneumonia complications.
ST PAUL Minn Jan 23 State health authorities declared an influenza epidemic in Minnesota. Dr Charles KE Smith Jr executive officer of the state board of health urged local health officers to enforce regulations. Discussion of Albert Lea by Dr Burns and city council led to abandonment of the mid winter carnival plans next week.
Chicago reports midday totals show influenza rising slightly to 2230 cases with 41 deaths, while pneumonia jumps to 421 cases with 45 deaths. From 9 AM to 5 PM, 713 influenza cases were logged with 28 deaths and 98 pneumonia cases with 30 deaths.
Chicago January 23 eighty five members of the communist party were indicted by a special grand jury studying radical activities. Among them is Mrs Rose Pastor Stokes said to sit on the national executive committee. On Wednesday the grand jury also indicted 88 officials of the communist labor party.
Spokane report states a jury tonight could not agree after 24 hours of deliberation in the trial of 40 alleged J. W. W.s in superior court on charges of criminal syndicalism. The jury was discharged after the deadlock.
On January 23 in Washington the floor and Rules Committee heard further opposition to pending anti sedition measures as Republicans and Democrats united against the proposals. Rep Rodenberg of Illinois accused Attorney General Palmer of evading the issue while seeking broader powers to prosecute radicals. Palmer denied promising support for Sterling or Graham bills and said Davey’s measure reflected his ideas on the legislation. Continued on Page 8, Column 2.
Secretary Daniels challenged William Bryan who urged Cummings to disassociate from Governor Edwards over the wet platform. Daniels praised Edwards’s platform overall, allowed disagreement on prohibition, and defended Cummings for attending the governor’s inaugural dinner as neutral. He said he would attend such dinners for other prominent Democrats.
Washington Jan 23 In reviewing wartime labor changes William Howard Taft told the National Geographic Society that labor groups even when opposing bolshevism risk Soviet methods by prioritizing manual labor over all other classes. He urged liberal employers and conservative labor leaders to pursue genuine collective bargaining to check this trend.
Two men found dead in a Northern Pacific refrigerator car between Idaho Falls and Butte from gas exposure while riding for work. One identified as Al McCourt of Butte, the other unnamed. both around 35, well dressed with money in pockets. Coroner and sheriff investigate relatives and past mine work, inquest to be held later.
Hilario Medina, Mexico's sub secretary of foreign relations, will be sent to Washington as charge d'affaires. Gonzalo G. de la Mata, local Mexican consul, announced the move in San Antonio Texas on January 23.
Winnipeg Manitoba reports all three daily papers issued editions this afternoon for the first time since a news print shortage forced a week of suspension. A small shipment arrived from Fort Frances to ease the shortage and resume normal publishing.
In Satsop area thieves stole nearly 300 dollars worth of chickens using stolen automobiles for transport. The cars were recovered but the thieves and fowl remain at large.
Helena January 23 The state board of equalization adjourned and decided the three large Montana power companies should be taxed on income as the sole basis of value rather than replacement cost or stock and bond reports Moody's manuals cited. The ruling follows proposals from Chairman Boyle and Montana public service Commission engineer Bonner and sets a uniform standard for taxation of power property. Continued on page 7 column L.
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