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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1923
Page
1
A Boppard burgomaster is arrested amid demonstrations. Troops fire as crowds surge. authorities vow a calm response and order restoration. A separate bill on a bank guaranty is killed by committee, with plans to pursue another measure in its place.
Elena January 29 Senate actions feature a favorable report on the administration tax commission bill with a drafting correction and a move to reintroduce the bank guaranty deposit bill in the house. The session also advances the abolition of the state parole commissioner, transferring duties to the penitentiary warden, amid committee backing and a heated political fight.
Captain Coyne of the national army was shot dead and three soldiers wounded when irregulars ambushed troops between Abbeyfeale and Brosna on the Limerick Kerry border. The body was reportedly left roadside stripped. Around the same time a light squad was ambushed at Castlemaine, Kerry, but reinforcements forced the irregulars to withdraw with one attacker killed.
Harold Teegerstrom a keeper at the Spyker plant, missing since December 2, was arrested at Spyker and brought before Judge Fred L. Odom at Bastrop. He was released on a $500 bond as the nine material witnesses in a Morehouse parish grand jury investigation into masked band activities.
Helena January 29. Standard State correspondent reports Representative Caplis of Silver Bow introduced a resolution to study the feasibility of the state leasing a coal mine to supply fuel for state institutions and potentially cities. The measure, with 26 co sponsors, was brought forward as an amendment to Caplis original resolution and action was taken when the matter was called up.
A Montana Senate committee proposes saving about 36 000 over two years by cutting 20 000 from National Guard budget requests and shifting stream measurement duties from the state engineer to the Irrigation Commission. The panel notes state adjutant costs run near 15 000 annually while the federal share weighs in at roughly 500 000 yearly. The report covers legislators Paul Dowlin and Clark and was filed in Helena on January 29.
Defense rests as last witness testifies in the Shelley 15 trial. Prosecutors prepared to wrap arguments and seek a jury verdict by the end of the day.
Helena dispatch reports in the second trial of O H L P Shelley Montana Republican official and suspended prohibition director for Montana on bribe taking charges. Witnesses describe alterations on permits and forged signatures by three individuals. Trial proceedings and expectations for jury verdicts are outlined with testimony from Milford Adamsom and Green the handwriting expert.
Three men, named in an indictment by U S District Attorney Thomas H Morrow, face charges of conspiring to ship whiskey valued at 1 000 000 without proper permits. The case claims overt acts include selling 600 gallons to Independent Drug and another 600 gallons to Newbro Drug of Frankfort from Butte Montana.
A first degree murder charge was filed late yesterday against Harry Allen who shot Fred Greenbeck on a crowded Butte street Saturday night. The court set Wednesday morning for hearing evidence on bail after defense counsel sought release. The county attorney objected and indicated plans to file the information, while Patrick Geagan for Allen urged prompt filing.
Missoula Montana January 29. President C H Clapp of the state university and the Missoula police began an extended investigation into the kidnapping of William Hughes, a university student and yell leader. Hughes was dragged from the gym Thursday by four men in red robes and hoods. He says he is frightened and has not disclosed what was said during the kidnapping near Greenough park.
Senate judiciary committee reported Sanford’s nomination favorably by unanimous vote. Feb 19 reconvenes the Supreme Court after the recess. The panel anticipates Sanford joining the bench as part of a planned expansion to nine justices.
May Holberg, described as hysterical after an extended evening of drinking and card playing, consumes a toxic dose. Police report the incident as a suicide attempt during a night of heavy social activity.
Two deaths reported yesterday in separate locations require coroner scrutiny and possible homicide charges. May Holberg, once of Helena, died in room 26 at 24 North Main Street, while Lawrence Tougas was found dead in bed at 315 ith Arizona Street. Witnesses connect Tougas to possible overdose after late night talk with Ward Wade and Vivian King, with Wade’s statement referencing a Buick and a ride that ended badly.
First Lieut Rupert Julian of Schofield barracks was killed when the army plane entered a tail spin and crashed at about 700 feet altitude near Schofield. An enlisted man accompanying him was fatally injured, and Private Charles Denson of the Eleventh Signal Corps died later of his injuries. King Neld Julian, born in Indiana in 1899, had recently arrived here.
Egho-de-Parig reports soldiers under attack amid communication interruptions with Rhineland, delaying confirmation of events. The notice notes ongoing uncertainty as authorities assess the situation and verify claims.
Paris dispatch reports General Degoutte forbids any street movements between 10 o'clock at night and 6 o'clock in the morning. The order, issued in London and echoed by the Times correspondent, imposes five years in prison or a 10000 marks fine for disobedience as French forces clash with nationalist demonstrators at Boppard near Bingen amid post office and bank disruptions.
Governor B Mont Reily of Porto Rico said after talks with President Harding and Secretary Weeks he would sail for Porto Rico Saturday unless a boat is available sooner Brigdier General Sawyer the president's physician will be consulted to judge if travel this week is wise Reily had been in the United States on a vacation and came from Kansas City where he rested he has complained of illness since arriving here
Federal Agent Ben Holter and Detective Joe Powell chased a boisterous hog crew into the foothills two miles north of Meaderville. A bizarre melee unfolded as pigs fought and lounged, while a large hog charged Holter, forcing the officers to retreat toward a snowdrift where hogs rested and slept.
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