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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1923
Page
1
The House Order Committee 10 conducts a probe into enforcement of the dry law. An appropriation of five hundred dollars is given to three investigators to conduct the inquiry.
The defense claims Ueeenuanta was not authorized to arrange protection and that conversations cited by Shelley were never held. The testimony focused on authorization and the absence of discussed conversations as the case proceeds in Tewksbury court.
Helena January 23. A three member house committee will probe charges against the state prohibition enforcement service and report findings and recommendations to the house by February 5. An amendment provides $500 from incidental funds to secure evidence, amid continued protests and prior procedural battles.
The U S envoy reads a statement on American policy amid a Turkish rejection of a plebiscite and Britain's reluctance to concede in Mesopotamia The exchange centers on League of Nations methods to avert war and Curzon plans to address the council with warnings of potential conflict
Washington police say affidavits from John L. Lynch detail a large business distributing embassy whiskies and wines to customers. Lynch, arrested in a raid, claimed deliveries were routed via a diplomat's butler, with orders placed by phone and coordinated through the supply chain.
Angora representatives refuse to refer the Mosul issue to the League of Nations. Curzon warns the situation is serious as talks conclude with no League involvement.
Hearings before the Interstate Commerce Commission on possible western railroad mergers were suspended temporarily today and will be resumed on dates and places to be announced. Witnesses included Hale Holden of the Chicago Burlington & Quincy and J E Gorman of the Chicago Rock Island & Pacific.
Helena January 23. Representative Angus B McLeod introduces a bill at the request of Silver Bow county commissioners to permit higher levies for widows and orphans pensions. The plan seeks a five mill cap though the bill would not fix that limit. The Silver Bow officials want more funds while the house debates multiple measures and probes into state enforcement and coal industry practices.
The first photographs reach the United States of French troops entering German soil after the reparations commission found Germany a voluntary defaulter. The images show troops moving from Dusseldorf to Essen and other Ruhr towns to seize mining and manufacturing operations, with a training unit at Dusseldorf and a field kitchen on the march.
Local ministers in Butte express broad support for Rev Howard Lynch plan for a federated program among Silver Bow county churches. Some favor modifications while others urge a strong unified approach, noting past lack of cooperation among Protestant congregations. Continued discussion noted in next column.
The Green resolution to amend the constitution prohibiting issuance of tax-exempt securities was adopted by the house on a 223 to 101 vote after an bitter all day wrangle. Passage requires two thirds and the measure now goes to the senate with uncertain chances this session.
The Montana House rejected the Denny bill to abolish the state university chancellor 52 to 40 after a lengthy debate. Proponents argued it would save money while opponents said the office prevented duplication and fostered university-wide coordination.
Steel men Pui take threat into operation as Ruhr mine workers disgard orders of German government and increase coal production for France.
Thousands of Ruhr steel workers strike to protest Fritz Thyssen's arrest while mines continue production and rail service stays near normal. Labor actions hinge on the Mayence trial outcome. French officials report troop movements in German areas as Italy urges moderation to avoid broader conflict.
By Associated Press in Düsseldorf the January 23 report notes a strike by Thyssen workmen totaling about 65,000, described as the most effective blow yet delivered by the Germans against Franco-Belgian occupation. More details follow on page 4.
Mrs Mae Eilen Nolan widow of the late Congressman John Nolan led a seven candidate field in San Francisco in the Fifth California district special election caused by Nolan's death. Early returns show a clear contest between Nolan and San Francisco supervisor Rawin Bath both running on the independent ticket.
Attor ney General A V Coco announced in Bastrop that the open hearing into masked band activities in Morehouse parish would conclude tomorrow. Testimony today again highlighted Capt J K Skipwith, exalted cyclops of the Morehouse parish Ku Klux Klan.
Waco Texas January 23 four men and a woman are in custody for investigation in the fatal shooting of W E Holt and Mrs Ethel Denecamp last Friday night. The five are held incommunicado in the city jail as police pursue a jealousy motive for Holt's death and an unplanned death for Mrs Denecamp during a gun fight when the couple were attacked in Holt's car.
In Helena Montana January 23 O T L P Shelley Republican official from Montana testifies eight minutes denying Tewksbury’s role as bribery intermediary. After 15 witnesses government rests. Shelley defense follows as jury weighing allegations tied to Montana Brewing Great Falls and Lewistown American Brewing. Additional handwriting expert from Seattle-Portland links letters to Shelley and Portland Port. (Continued on Page 7)
The United States Bureau of Mines rescue car left Butte at six last evening to assist at the Morning mine fire in Mullan Idaho. It is fully equipped for rescue work and is commanded by K. T. Sparks with crew members H. K. McDermott and John Gavin aboard.
In Wallace Idaho a blaze at the Morning mine near Mullan claimed the lives of miners Walter Lee Lynch and Edward Zich while attempting to rescue H I Tibbetts. John Anderson was overcome by gas but survived. Other injured include Alex Antell and Carl Durant. Fire crews from Hecla and Hercules aided. a U S Bureau of Mines rescue car was en route. Tibbetts married, Zich single, Lynch survived by mother and siblings.
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