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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1922
Page
1
Former penitentiary official makes sensational accusations against Warden Potter in a conspiracy case. The document outlines new charges and trade paroled affidavits as part of ongoing legal maneuvering.
A man charged with murder faces an extreme penalty after the jury's final ballot shows eleven to one in favor of the harsh verdict. The lone holdout did not sway the majority, leaving the outcome firmly set as the court prepares to render judgment.
An affidavit by C B Sauls, former deputy warden, accuses Warden M W Potter and Frank Conley of pressuring inmates to make affidavits against Conley in exchange for favors. Prosecutors cite inmates gaining freedom after signing, while Sauls claims his dismissal followed his protests against coercion. The report also references convicted Mar gelin’s Spokane incident and related payoffs.
At the world congress of the Irish race in Paris on January 27 Eamonn de Valera was chosen president of a new Irish league with other officers named and a central executive council to be in Dublin. The gathering adjourned after approving details and endorsing an American pledge of 20000 dollars from delegate Castellini.
Warrrant issued for A C Townley Fargo Cass county court accuses Townley of involvement in a $3000 embezzlement from Scandinavian American Bank. Hastings alleged to have taken funds for United States Sisal Trust. Bank closed about a year ago.
Senate investigating committee calls for new statutes to regulate coal industry and require unions to incorporate. It recommends enactment of laws to compel union incorporation and oversight. The report outlines aims, potential oversight bodies, and enforcement mechanisms to ensure compliance.
The Senate Labor Committee proposed statutes to require union incorporation and a federal regulatory body for the coal industry, aiming to bind both operators and miners in West Virginia and Kentucky. Senators Phipps Warren and Sterling urged accountability, arguing contracts were broken by employees when wages rose, while operators bore liability for coal delivery terms.
Associated Press report from Washington dated January 27 says Marine sergeant Lee Henry and four police officers were killed on January 24 in Managua during a clash with deserters from the Marine detachment. Three Marine corporals Anthorm Bennett and Russell were captured. The Galveston cruiser holds 37 Marines as prisoners. The incident marks a second such disturbance in four weeks with prior police casualties.
Reports from Paris claiming war between Mexico and Guatemala are rejected by Mexican officials and press circles. President Obregon emphasizes neutrality and no interference in Guatemalan affairs while near-border tensions and Guatemalan exiles in Mexico City are noted.
In Glendale a failed attempt to wreck the southbound Shore Line Limited of the Southern Pacific was foiled after a derailing device was found. A former switchman named Lambertson was fatally shot by officers. The train carried money reported between 100000 and 150000 dollars. Police say Lambertson had ties to Seattle murder charges and syndicalism allegations.
Idaho life term inmate W. H. Niche of Salt Lake City received a pint of blood from fellow prisoner A. Anderson at the Idaho state penitentiary. After Dr. Ralph Falk explained the case, seven inmates were tested and Anderson volunteered. The transfusion boosted Niche’s condition with no immediate complications.
Federal agent in New York reports Ignatius T Lincoln a former British MP and international spy was taken into custody in Lower Manhattan. Lincoln, arrested in 1918 in Brooklyn at Britain’s request, escaped, was recaptured, then sent to England as undesirable. Power says deportation possible if presence proven and notes prior service as a German agent and spy for other nations.
A Washington dispatch reports the national agricultural conference urged return of freight rates to pre August 1920 levels, urged state rail rate powers, and supported Henry Ford's Muscle Shoals offer. It backed Mississippi River development and river navigation projects while debating wage deflation and price parity for farmers. Leaders like Samuel Gompers opposed broad wage cuts though some proposals passed.
Fred A. Henningsen jr of Butte reports the death of his father Frederick Asmus Henningsen sr in Kolding Denmark. The pioneer Butte merchant left the city to visit his daughters, had 13 children and 40 grandchildren, and was en route via New York to Denmark. He sailed January 2 aboard the Danish liner Frederick Vin. He had been in failing health.
Mrs. Laura Adams, charged with complicity in the murder of Harry Walker, was brought before Justice Franks in Bozeman and her bond was set at 2500. In default of bail she was returned to the county jail. Preliminary hearing date not yet set.
Washington January 27 delegates laid groundwork for a new international conference to revise warfare laws governing submarines and land and sea attack. United States Great Britain Japan France and Italy to be represented with timing chosen by the American government. The plan calls for a committee of international law experts to draft proposals and then broader state discussions with broader powers to follow. Aimed to secure acceptance by civilized powers and support from heads of state. The Chinese Japanese dispute over Tsingtao Tsinanfu railroad payments was noted as narrowed in scope.
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