01 Jul 1921
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1921
Page
1
Anaconda poised for a high profile role as the Convention of Montana Eagles opens in Butte today. The event features a long standing host of fraternal groups with a national reach and a growing membership.
Underscoring a hopeful mood Utte May Be Down But She 5 Never Out is celebrated at a Montana event. Attendees express unanimous sentiment, emphasizing perseverance and communal resilience amid uncertain times.
Prominent men spoke at the all Montana banquet under the Butte Chamber of Commerce in the high school gym. About 500 optimists, mostly from Butte, filled the room with confidence in Butte and Montana despite hard times. The Butte Orchestra Research Society provided musical entertainment as telegrams from outside the city arrived, and a unanimous vote favored holding a old-fashioned barbecue at a date to be announced.
The document lists officers for the Montana State Association of Elks Lodges with roles such as First Vice Second Vice Secretary Treasurer Marshal Doorkeeper and District Deputies for the Eastern and Western districts, including Henry L. Fithn of Lewistown and Ronald Higgs of Missoula.
Unclear OCR listing names including G Benitt Great OM McConnel Jelena Homer Stone Dressen Kalispe. Trustee referenced in fragmented notice. Readable elements point to a local organizational offer or appointment, but no coherent action date or location emerges.
About 400 to 400 building trades craftsmen in Great Falls plan a strike in the morning to protest a $1.4 day wage cut announced ten weeks earlier by Associated Industries, effective July 1. Thirty-six Associated Industries employers signed a $1 per day reduction agreement. Two ongoing heart of business district buildings will not halt work. other employers must accept the old wage scale or face penalties.
Washington June 30 The House approved the conference report ending the state of war with Germany and Austria by a 263 to 59 vote and sent the measure to the Senate for action. debate focused on enemy property and the peace declaration method with Senator Knox defending the Cristal peace measure and Flood praising the decision to declare peace.
W. K. Brown executor for James A Murray estate asked Superior Judge J M Troutt to move the case of James E Murray against James J Murray to Marin county California. The suit seeks 4000 shares of Monida Trust stock valued around 2.0 million to 3.2 million with a backdated endorsement dispute. Hearing set for July 1 on motion.
City reports a strong year ending performance likely to place it first among 125 municipalities. Officials note a top ranking in overall metrics with notable gains in efficiency and community programs across departments.
Anaconda reports excellent five year fire prevention progress with per capita loss at 8 cents and total fire losses $985 for the year. The department, led by Fire Chief Charles Collins, seeks the 1921 trophy at the Pacific conference in Butte, competing against 125 elites.
Senate moves quickly on a nomination with Borah Johnson La Follette and Watson voting against confirmation. Only those four senators opposed the appointment as other members supported it, reflecting swift procedural action and a polarized floor.
Montreal June 30 William Howard Taft expressed gratitude and tremor at the prospect of serving as chief justice of the United States after his nomination was confirmed by the Senate in executive session. Opposition emerged from Senators Borah Johnson La Follette and Wilson, but only four votes opposed confirmation. Taft’s close friends say the judiciary suited him best, and he hesitated at the idea of leaving the presidency to take the top judicial post. The report notes Taft’s long aspiration and the personal wish to serve effectively in the judiciary.
The record notes per capita losses from 1916 to 1919 with total losses and alarms totals. It lists enhancements in fire department protection, public cooperation, auxiliaries, publicity, and legislation all rated at 100 percent. No casualties are required and arson activities show improvement.
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