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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1922
Page
1
A large scale convention schedule sets Butte as host during the third week in April. Details indicate an unusual program planned to entertain attendees and celebrate the gathering with notable participants and events.
Long awaited rites mark Benedict XVs funeral as solemn ceremonies unfold at St Peters. The pope famed for wartime mediation and world pacification will be laid to rest with officials announcing services and tributes reflecting his efforts to end conflict.
A joint gathering of stock growers, automobile show, and copper exhibit groups in Butte agreed to unite efforts for an April convention and exhibits. J E Woodard chaired the session urging a premier commercial week starting April 16. The stockgrowers’ event opens April 18 for two days with about 1,000 attendees expected.
Charles W. Tuttle age 60 died at Cambridge Idaho becoming the sixth member of the family to succumb to bilious poison after greens prepared by a 1 year old daughter who died earlier. Three family members died Wednesday and the deadly greens spoiled a birthday party with the deadly germs. Doctors say Russell and Miss Clare show no poisoning symptoms yet.
Washington Jan 26 The House voted 280 to 101 to empower the federal government to curb lynching and mob violence. The bill would impose life imprisonment or lesser penalties on those who participate and require counties to forfeit 10000 to victims’ families. Democratic opponents failed to block the measure and warned it would not pass the Senate.
The national agricultural conference adopted a resolution urging immediate steps to restore farm product values to parity with other commodities. It called for a government price study, a legislative program, rights for farmers to form co operatives, better federal and state information, cold storage law, and improved marketing. Senator Heflin commented from the Senate side.
A Montana taxpayers pamphlet from the Montana Taxpayers Association based in Lewistown reports 1914 to 1920 saw total school expenses reach 63,001,886 dollars. It notes per capita tax levies and argues the state’s school system is well built but calls for efficiency to reduce heavy tax burden. The document highlights a rise in school age population to 141,625 and mentions a per capita levy of 60 dollars in 1821 as a baseline reference.
The Associated Press reports that Republican members endorsed a resolution directing the Ways and Means Committee to draft a soldier bonus bill and to keep it as the continuing order of business once reported. No opposition to the resolution emerged during a caucus in Washington. The discussion also covered revenue provisions and instructions to the War Department.
Virginia City report notes 24 hours after closing arguments the jury in the John Keel murder case has not reached a verdict. Keel, once a strong, quiet presence in court, smiled at Rankin after a prosecutor’s remarks, insisting the talk to the jury was the best he had heard.
Paris January 26 It was stated that George Harvey American ambassador to Great Britain will tell Premier Poincare that the United States may consider representation at the Genoa economic conference if France agrees to full participation The interview with Poincare is expected tomorrow and depends on Washington instructions regarding Genoa policy
The Butte Rotary club acclaimed District Governor Tom Davin last night renewing its pledge of community service and cooperation with civic bodies. A jubilee meeting at the chamber of commerce featured a watch presentation to Governor Davin after his address, with Rotarians and guests including wives and sweethearts.
The element of 375 marines stationed at Camaguey Cuba was ordered withdrawn today by Secretary Denby on a State Department recommendation. General Crowder, returning from the island, reportedly advised that the marines were no longer needed at Camaguey and should be withdrawn.
More than 90 percent of striking packing house workers voted to continue the strike, ongoing since December 5, per Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen's union. Votes from East St Louis, St Joseph, Oklahoma City, Kansas City, Omaha, Sioux City, Denver, Albert Lea, and parts of Chicago show broad support to continue the labor action.
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