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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1919
Page
1
Secretary reports to Congress the national finance status with an estimate derived from total wartime expenditures of 32 427 000 000 and receipts of 9 384 000 000 from taxes and other revenues. The rest funded by Liberty bonds Victory notes and savings stamps. The war cost is stated as 30 177 000 000.
Prince Henry of Prussia backs the dethroned emperor, telegram to King George appeals to halt extradition efforts. He pledges to help reveal the truth about the war and its consequences, recounting his close ties to the Kaiser in 1914 and mobilization.
Special to Washington from Montana indicates Senator Riddick introduces a bill to appropriate 50 million dollars under the recreation act for irrigation construction in Montana and southeast Idaho. The measure prioritizes employment for discharged soldiers and drought-stricken farmers in building the projects.
Havana reports the American motor steamer Santa Cristina sunk after an oil engine explosion on Tuesday. All 23 crew and five passengers were rescued at sea and brought to port. Davis slated for place on international court. Portugal to celebrate Victory Day on July 14 with peace signing noted.
Fragmented notes report camp activity and local events across Butte. Mentions scouts, service exams, a peace parade, and appointments with a superintendent. References to Broadway audience, a festival, and various civic items appear in sketchy inexact form.
Minneapolis reports Charles Weyerhauser of Pine Tree company offers a solid township near Romer in Northern Minnesota for Montana Sheepmen. The 36 sections cover 20 240 acres, largely in clover. Weyerhauser hands the land to H N Funston of the Soo Line, railroad administration ag committee for the Northwest. Total listings exceed 70 000 acres across the line.
Atlantic City New Jersey July 9 large number of congressmen all Elks arrived from Washington to participate in the peace victory pageant at the grand lodge reunion. Former Speaker Joseph Cannon invited to lead 3000 soldier members while Governor Frank Lowden of Illinois will deliver the peace and victory address after the parade. Officers to be installed Friday.
Mineola July 9 The British dirigible R-34 left Roosevelt Field for a return cruise to Scotland. The great ship rose slowly to 260 feet with motors silent, then whirred as it began its ascent, under the control of 1,000 American balloon men.
Elijah Bess, a mountain farmer, surrendered to police morning after tense manhunt by posses. He is accused of killing J. M. Lyons near Stillwater county. Bess claims prior knowledge of Lyons’ death and says he returned from a prospector trip when the issue arose.
Homer Cummings of the Democratic National Committee arrives in Butte Saturday morning aboard the Oregon Short Line. He will be escorted to the Finlen hotel by a reception committee chaired by State Senator Harry A. Gallwey. A luncheon at noon with Governor McDowell presiding follows, as officials attend. Tickets available Friday at the Finlen cafe.
July 9 signing notes indicate the great change in policy announced at the conviction of Eugene V Debs has not altered his stance on clemency. The department will continue to seek clemency for those convicted under the espionage act and for dangerous aliens, with recommendations soon to be sent to President Wilson. Debs and similar cases are not included.
The Missoula heat peaked as the thermometer hit 100 degrees at the state university this afternoon. Many city areas reported even higher temperatures, reflecting a blistering hot day across Missoula.
A historic drought is driving the Missouri River to record low water levels as gauges show unprecedented depths. Flood risk is reduced but navigation and water supply for nearby communities face stress amid the ongoing heat and dryness.
More than 125 delegates gather in Great Falls for the Montana jurisdiction Eagles lodge annual convention. Governor Stewart arrives by car for the welcome address. Homer Stone of the local aerie presides as sessions begin the next day with Odell McConne of Helena substituted for Weed of Helena.
Washington July 9 President W ken will present the peace treaty and the League of Nations covenant to the senate tomorrow. He will deliver a lengthy address outlining the negotiations concluded in Paris and explaining why the United States should endorse the covenant.
Rome reports the chamber of labor has proclaimed a general strike from midnight Tuesday as protest against police and military measures by the government to curb disorders.
Mrs. Lalu Burger travels from Indianapolis to California to support her son Harry New charged with the murder of Miss Lesser in a secluded Topanga canyon. New's defense seeks insanity plea. counselors and family push for attendance at funeral. body to be buried in Birmingham after temporary vaulting. Also notes a Tacoma doctor’s death and Berlin unrest with Noske urged to mobilize volunteers for transit safety.
American Federation of Labor opposes unrestricted immigration citing a union of corporations and shipping combines aiming to flood the U S with foreign workers while keeping American workers out. Samuel Gompers tells Pan American labor leaders that trusts kept immigrants in bondage, narrow newsprint reports say Mexico City will host next year’s Pan American convention with Ecuador voting against Quito.
The German Assembly approved the peace treaty after a contentious session with several members abstaining. The vote ended with broad support despite protests from a minority faction.
Fire officials report multiple blazes across the district as heat and dry conditions fuel growing dangers. New fires north of Missoula in the Rattlesnake area and above Tok Creek are under observation while existing fires burn in Lewis and Clark Belknap and surrounding ranges. The White River fire intensifies with gusty winds, threatening River and Spotted Bear regions.
Washington July forecasts from the Department of Agriculture indicate plentiful harvests this year with winter wheat and rye nearing harvest and leading production projections. A convention action authorized a brotherhood printing plant for the organization magazine and records, budget capped at $109.00.
A garbled dispatch notes a proposal submission related to city motor service and a Denver Tramway company amid a strike and fuel seizure. It mentions wool sales and a sale of sheep wool from 16,000 head at heavy industry locations, with references to Boston firms and Chinook showing scattered economic activity and transport concerns. The fragmentary text also references Wolf Point and Moned, hinting at regional trade disruptions and price details.
The Butte weather era broke records as temperatures climbed with a string of unusually warm days since May. Last Saturday reached 97 degrees while Sunday’s readings dipped around 63, and a heat wave persisted with scant relief. Crops suffer drought, farms burn out, and residents seek relief as anxiety over the drought grows.
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