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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1920
Page
1
Visitor in Butte from Hawaiian Islands states some pertinent facts regarding this staple commodity. The report notes questions about price movements, supply expectations, and possible effects on local markets. Authorities urge caution while traders assess demand and futures outlook.
Montana extension officials and County Agent Ralph Bodley mobilize arsenic and bran supplies to combat a spreading grasshopper infestation. Entomologist Cooley warns the pest could devastate wheat and crops within 30 days, with reports from Park, Gallatin, and Madison County areas.
Charlestown West Virginia July 12 Governor John J Cornwell said plans to swing support for J W Davis on the forty fifth ballot were made after a surprise landslide for Cox on the forty fourth ballot at the Democratic National Convention. He noted Cox's supporters hoped for eventual nomination but were startled by the rapid shift.
The severed right arm of a man was found in the Niagara River near the Maid of the Mist landing at Niagara Falls New York. It is believed to belong to George C Stephens of Bristol England who died in a barrel attempt to go over the Horseshoe Falls yesterday.
A July 12 report from Chicago details the trial of William Bros Lloyd and 19 others, charged under the finois sedition act with conspiring to advocate government overthrow by force. Prosecution cites acts linking communist ideas to Soviet Russia and cities like Seattle and Winnipeg.
After four trial runs, the council terminated the Montana Disposal Company contract by an 8 to 3 vote. The city resumes its prior collection method as bondsmen are released and the contractor relinquishes claims. An earlier plan offered an exclusive district monopoly for 10000 dollars yearly plus a dollar per ton for wet garbage, but faced opposition from small scavengers and restaurant owners.
Helena hosts the second annual Montana Public Health Association meeting. The new health building on capitol grounds was dedicated with Gov Vi Stewart giving an address. J Boardman spoke on accident prevention methods, Dr. T Witherspoon discussed industrial worker care, and Mrs. P H McCarthy urged a Silver Bow sanitarium to combat tuberculosis. T J Davis spoke on the role of businessmen in tuberculosis campaigns.
Detroit July 12 Friends of Debs push for a presidential pardon for Eugene V Debs socialist party nominee who is jailed on charges of violating laws. The socialist national committee plans a personal appeal to President Wilson within two weeks and to Secretary Tumulty, aiming to secure action on Debs release. The regional committee continues gathering support and will conclude the effort tomorrow.
Chicago July 12 Labor party delegates threaten to press ahead with or without the 48ers. An ultimatum gives until 10 a m Tuesday for the 48ers to show a decision to compromise.
Rutland Vermont July 12 Gov Percival W Clement issued a proclamation refusing to call Florida's legislature in special session to ratify the federal amendment for woman suffrage. The governor contended such action would be useless despite local suffrage leaders announcing plans for a special session.
Two cashier drafts were tampered with to raise amounts from 842 to 900 and 9 to 842, fooling Butte banks. The scheme involved J Manning posing as partners in a pool hall business to obtain quick payment from Charles I. The victim attorneys collected a commission, but the drafts were inflated for collection and later proved fraudulent. Police note it as a new ruse and warn other cities.
Washington July 12. Bituminous coal mine operators meeting today failed to work out any plan to bring immediate shipment of next winter's coal to the Northwest. They agreed the problem of obtaining 4,000 cars daily at take ports for moves into the territory has changed entirely.
At Spa Belgium July 12 the allied leaders served Germany a 3 pm tomorrow deadline to deliver 2 million tons of coal monthly or risk enforcement of Versailles terms. German chancellor and officials argued coal supplies are core to Germany industry while allies pressed for higher deliveries and promised food and miner materials in exchange.
Ethileford, 13, of Butte Montana and Cuthbert, 21, were jailed on theft charges after allegedly obtaining a car with a forged check. R. Ritchie, the plaintiff, said Gibford posing as Mrs Maggie Fox seized the auto from him via a Wallace Idaho bank check. The vehicle was recovered and police suspect a forgery ring used Gibford.
Senator Glass of Virginia returned from the convention and said Governor Cox is a real Democrat and opposed Mennonites. The Democratic state executive committee in Jackson Mississippi adopted a resolution opposing migration of 8 000 Mennonite farmers from Canada. Southern hemisphere noted.
Butte city council at a special meeting authorized bonds totaling 600000 to retire warrants. The issue raises total municipal bonded indebtedness to 1290000 with two prior issues of 690000 maturing in 1921. Bonds pay 8 percent interest semiannually over 20 years in denominations 100 500 and 1000.
Marion Ohio July 12 Senator Harding devoted his day to conferences with republican and progressive leaders and agricultural experts. He rejected Cox's pledge to appoint a real dirt farmer as secretary of Agriculture and said republican policies of practical usefulness built the department and would have solved many high cost of living problems.
Helena reports that 8087 signatures were withdrawn from Initiative Measure No. 1, eliminating sufficient support. State official Charles Sly Stewart says fewer than two-fifths of the 1916 gubernatorial vote remain in nine counties, and petition filing terms have expired. Supreme Court precedent confirms signatories may withdraw, leaving the measure inactive.
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