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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1923
Page
1
Fred Greenbeck, employed to probe gambling and bootlegging, becomes victim as a Duesseldorf crowd of young men demonstrates. The protest is dispersed swiftly by French cavalrymen amid disruptions in the Ruhr district.
An avenish leader warned that all railway systems in occupied territory are completely disorganized. Berlin will pay wages of strikers to settle disruptions and maintain labor peace.
The Associated Press reports a three day quiet period ending Saturday when disorder erupted in the Aub Valley area as American forces advanced toward a contested zone. General Weigand and Chief of Staff Poch noted troop movements and cautioned about future actions while German authorities clashed with French officials over arrests and admonishments.
French authorities in the Ruhr confront German reactions as minor disorder in Duesseldorf and Ratingen triggers officer notices. Dr Gruetzner warns he will be held responsible for manifestations while urging restraint to street parades and hymns. Ruhr coal output and railway car shipments show sharp declines versus normal levels.
The jury in the Charles Paulson murder case for Ethel Vinhides in the Ansonia block on Nov 10 was locked up for the night at 10 o'clock after receiving the case yesterday afternoon. Judge Lypeh warned he would not call the jury until Monday night if no agreement was reached. The trial opened at 9:30 with arguments and instructions, defense attorney Rotering exhausted before finishing as both sides urged their cases and debated the testimony and court directions. Continued on Page 2.
Bozeman report says a suitable automobile road through West Gallatin canyon to Yellowstone will be completed before January 1 1925. The Milwaukee Road plans to use it to bring tourists to Old Faithful, with scenic canyon pictures featured in this issue.
A circular to Anaconda stockholders outlines the Chile Copper Company and summarises Ana conda operations including Ameri company acquired last year. The document appears in detail to Treasure state residents among thousands of stockholders.
A historical report notes American Brass and Falls plant as top producers in copper zinc and silver. It cites Chile Copper firm gaining world copper leadership through Chuquicamata mine and predicts total positive foreseen output exceeding 700 million tons, with the mine reaching depths and electric enablement.
In Helena 200 plus bills remain before the legislature as the fourth week closes. House members introduced 43 bills and the senate 28, with committees hearing key measures on townships, counties, and city affairs. A notable bill by Dr A T Hatton would consolidate city county governments, with strong backing from Butte citizens. Senator T J Walker backs a companion senate bill. A McLeod request for county commissioners to raise poor fund levies above 2 mills also advances with a favorable committee report.
Salt Lake City January 27 August 1. Landquist, famed in western mining, died today at age 63. From 1896 to 1900 he was known as the world’s champion rock driller, reportedly setting a record at Cripple Creek, Colorado, drilling 48 inches in 15 minutes.
Charles Fat Alien shot Fred Greenbeck, a private detective for a citizens committee, at the Rialto building doorway on Park and Main streets in Butte. Greenbeck died at the scene as a large crowd gathered and police moved to arrest Allen after a short chase. Witnesses described Allen firing multiple times and throwing his pistol at Greenbeck’s head before fleeing.
A fragmentary report shows a citizens committee involved with Greenbeck and statements attributed to Rev. Lingenfelter and PH Sarees Pred Greenbeck. It mentions a private detective and alleged months of work, with references to negotiations and warnings about starting work. The legible text hints at a person named Greenbeek and a target or motive, but many details are unclear.
Witnesses recounted a tense confrontation where shots were fired as Greene allegedly drew a revolver and Allen hurled a pistol at Beck. Allen fled after a shot misfired, while coroner reports described clothing being reddened as the scene unfolded.
The British delegation is urged to settle the debt with the United States over 62 years at 3 percent for 10 years then 9 percent. Amortization would total 0.5 percent of principal annually with part of the debt retired at 4 percent or less over the term. Treasury officials say the average rate nears 4 percent, comparable to Liberty bonds and other securities.
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