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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1921
Page
1
Climax of program at fair grounds ends in tragedy as an accident occurs during the next to last event of a day of pleasure. An official investigation or report is implied, with no further details provided in the fragment.
In Missoula, Burnell Liston is killed and Jaen Reynolds injured in a 25 mile free-for-all auto race crash at the fair grounds during the Fourth of July celebration. Reynolds, a Boulder Hot Springs hotel proprietor, suffers serious injuries and is in St Patrick's hospital. The wreck involved a Hudson Six wheel catching another car, sending debris through a barn and a 25 foot embankment. Liston, an expert local mechanic, is believed dead from barn debris. Reynolds is 62 and a Montana racing veteran with ties to Silver Bow county. he previously served as deputy sheriff and is known in Butte and wider region.
Three people drowned when a skiff capsized on the Mississippi River in Quincy Illinois late Friday night. The victims were Mr and Mrs Peter Barden and their two children, along with Mrs Balmatfee Ghideen. Barden saved his wife and one child, but two others could not be saved.
Berlin reports United States has not yet been notified of peace. German officials await the peace terms and the resolution text. Newspapers hope for a quick resumption of peace-time trade. Some expect U S action on penalties and the Upper Silesian issue. The Epworth League convention opened at Wolf Creek camp near Helena.
Crowds packed Main Street on July 4 1921 as bands played popular tunes martial music filled the air and flags draped lamps and buildings Elks Eagles soldiers in gala uniforms from Dakota Salt Lake Denver and Chicago joined visitors praising the public spirit amid industrial strain in a grand turnout worthy of past celebrations
Dan Malloy gave a patriotic address as about five thousand people gathered on courthouse steps. He recalled battles from Bunker Hill to Gettysburg, praised the Grand Army of the Republic, and urged liberty and equality as core American ideals.
In Dublin on July a three hour meeting at the Mansion House brought together Eamonn de Valera Sinn Fein founder Arthur Griffith and four Southern unionists Harl Micheton Sir Maurice Dockrell Sir Robert Henry Woods and Andrew Jameson to discuss the Irish question ahead of possible talks with Prime Minister and Ulster leader Sir James Craig. Crowds outside waved American flags and prayed for success while unionist delegates received a cordial reception. The conference participants were reticent about details but hinted at negotiating points.
Twelve persons died and a score or more were injured during the three day Fourth of July holiday. Two were accidentally shot to death a 3 year old boy died in a three story fall five persons were drowned and four were killed in automobile accidents.
Mexico City July 4 The appearance yesterday of armored vessels described by El Democrata as part of the United States arms fleet created a great sensation. The ships cast anchor just outside the three mile limit and offered no explanation for their visit while El Democrata suggests they may be maneuvering off the Gulf of Mexico and cautions against wild speculation.
Judges P J Brophy Unwin M Lamh and John V Dwyer awarded prizes after exhibitors consent led to elimination of Hen nessy Symons and Connell floats. Hansen Packing Co won first, Independent Mille and Cream Co second, Gamer Shoe Co third. Walkerville Plaat City Nevin Frank Columbia Floral and Butte tire earned complimentary mentions.
First prize goes to Dr T J B Shanley with autos. Second prize awarded to County Commissioner Joseph Fabian. A third prize is a detachment of service members led by a soldier wearing a trench hat, unnamed by the judges.
First prize honors go to Butte and Anaconda Fiks with second awarded to Ladies of the Macca bees and third to Fraternal Order Eagles. Horsemanship takes top prize to Slag or, with Dr P in second and Captain Liv in third. Drum majors prize goes to Pr Hick J Driscoll with Patrick J Driscoll Jr second. Jazzmasters named William J Me sr. Bands include Batte Mines, Montana State, Twin Cities, and others. Sy nessy Stores praised but opted out to avoid competing for the place.
Yukio Ozaki, former Japanese justice minister, ends a 10,000 mile drive for armament limitation. He says a U.S. proposal for a conference would elicit eager support in Japan and could begin solving diplomatic frictions between Japan and the United States. He warns wasteful naval race hinders wider issues between the nations.
A typhoon struck Manila early today causing heavy damage and widespread darkness as the city lost power. Homes were roofless, several small vessels were driven ashore in Manila Bay, and streetcar service was paralyzed.
Newport July 4 Rear Admiral William S Sims addressed the Rhode Island Society of the Cincinnati urging open public discussion as a safeguard to public interests noting European powers value criticism for efficiency while the American public is less free to debate. He contrasted continental practices with U S norms and warned against suppressing dissent in wartime policy.
By the Associated Press nine people were killed during Fourth of July celebrations in Milwaukee and Milwaukee county. Five victims were Milwaukee residents. two drowned and one died in an automobile crash at local events. Four others were injured in crashes as Independence Day observances continued.
Gen. Jan Smuts, premier of the Union of South Africa, will arrive in Dublin tomorrow and be met by Eamonn de Valera and other Irish leaders. Belfast notes say he has not yet visited there though a Belfast visit would not surprise. a aim may be to ease nationalist sentiment after excluding leaders from talks.
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