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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1919
Page
1
A triumphant welcome greeted the president on return to harbor as destroyers led a flotilla of escort ships and smaller craft. Crowds cheered from the waterfront while officials noted the secure escort from naval vessels.
President Wilson arrives in New York after a sea voyage. Thousands greet him as he travels to Carnegie Hall, while 10 000 school children on the New Jersey shore and city crowds cheer the president. Confetti rains from upper windows as parade proceeds.
A fragment suggests the president's fifth point or item may be found on page two, implying a continuation or hidden detail readers should seek in the next section. The readable line hints at a multi-part address or report.
The president arrives in the United States with the German peace treaty draft and several protocols for Senate consideration. The 450 page document presents French and English texts side by side and differs from the original draft. He also carries the US France mutual assistance treaty for possible presentation and debate.
In Montana coverage from Butte, voters react to Mooney trike and a Wilson rival speech. A tributes tale notes a forest ranger speeders case, Trieste trouble, and a thrift campaign prank. Bond votes and a fall election finance issue headline state news from Silver Bow.
Daniel V. Merrigan admits striking the fatal blow that killed James Ferry on November 21 1912 and claims he can mount an adequate defense. Sheriff O Rourke says Merrigan arrived at Silver Bow county jail in good spirits, tall and mustacheless, after being brought from Grass Valley California. Witnesses dispute seeing a knife. the altercation occurred near the Midget saloon at Broadway and North Main Street.
Spokane witnesses testify at J W Rittenhouse trial as 15 spectators are arrested for wearing Industrial Worker of the World buttons during a police court session. Detectives seize belts and ribbons linked to the W. W. and one man held in default of 1800 dollars bond.
Huffman, pioneer merchant and Granite county commissioner, visited County surveyor Earl Patten in Murray hospital, Butte, with a broken leg from a Philipsburg game. He spoke of a hoped for fair in the upper valley, acknowledged water issues, a safer roads program, and ongoing ore shipments while noting about 400 workers at Black Pine and Hope Hill.
Prominent American novelist John Fox Jr., famed for portraying mountain life in the South, died at his Big Stone Gap home after a brief pneumonia illness. His works included The Trail of the Lonesome Pine and The Little Shepherd.
New York report says Edward F Dunne and Frank P Walsh arrived with hopes the mission aids Irish republic cause. They were greeted by a large crowd and hosted by De Valera as they spoke of achieving their aims and awaiting support for a republican government.
Columbus Ohio July 8 distinguished guests included Lt Commander A C Read NC 1 and Sergeant Alvin C York Pall Mall Tenn as centenary events close Major General Edwin F Glenn spoke on The Army Army in France urging sane military prep and literacy gains He noted high draft era illiteracy blamed on underpaid teachers and weak schools 140 wounded soldiers from the Sherman base hospital attended Col Raymond Robins Red Cross Russia spoke on bolshevism Paris doctors to raise fees doubling rates at night tripling prewar charges
In Washington the house approved a special rule by 235 to 59 to consider prohibition enforcement legislation immediately. Debate time was limited and delay attempts were met with protests from Democratic members Sabath and Caldwell. Leaders pledged to press on until the enforcement question is resolved.
Denver faces transit disruption as 1,160 strikers abandon posts over wage and union demands. City issues 390 jitney licenses and 22 lines run during rush hour with five cent fares while strikers press for 70 cents per hour and union recognition. Also note Pershing leads 69 American troops to London for a July 13 celebration.
Skilled jewelers and those willing to enter an apprenticeship course are in high demand in jewelry centers nationwide. Training programs offer pathways to learn jewelry manufacturing within the industry.
The article recalls President Wilson returning home amid a large Washington crowd at Union Station and the White House after expressing confidence that the people support the League of Nations. He notes the immediate reassurance of broad public backing and thanks the citizens for a warm reception.
Washington July 8 The Senate prepared to receive the peace treaty from President Wilson and to vote on ratification in open session. A committee of five chaired by Lodge was named to escort the president to the chamber and rush copies to the public, with some members opposing the League of Nations covenant while others support it. Horah has criticized delivering messages in person and declined early comment on a place on the receiving line.
Reports indicate the R24 voyage faced delays of several hours due to head winds and adverse currents. The vessel, en route along the Atlantic coast toward New York, was expected to encounter a favorable south west current and reach port by Thursday or Friday based on current conditions.
Big Bill Haywood released on bond after a 20 year sentence and $9000 fine imposed by Judge Landis last October following a guilty verdict. Co defendants also released on bonds as their appeals proceed before the U.S. Court of Appeals.
Missoula reports high winds fueling multiple forest fires across the region. The White River country blaze in the Flathead forest mounts with danger to forester camps as about 100 workers battle it, while fires near Thompson Falls and Marmon Creek threaten surrounding areas.
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