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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1920
Page
6
The notice touts four National Markets locations outside high rent districts and claims lower expenses. It urges shoppers to buy direct from producers by car, promising identical brands for less money. It lists prices on potatoes flour and other staples and mocks higher cash-market costs.
Washington July 22 The Anti Saloon League of America will not endorse any presidential candidate this year. It will compile and publish facts on each candidate’s prohibition record and current stance. A committee led by Dr P A Baker will gather official records and public utterances for league members. The group may question Harding or Cox and will actively participate in congressional elections to defend the eighteenth amendment.
Prof Kelly Miller spoke on racial progress at the high school auditorium, arguing epochs bring development for the races. He said the American Negro is coming into his own as industries rely on him, warns thrift is needed, cites prohibition as a wartime blessing, and notes attitudes toward blacks have shifted from exclusive white dominance to shared humanity.
Jefferson City Missouri July 22 Secretary of State Sullivan ruled the former labor ticket cannot appear on official ballots in Missouri for the November election P P Christensen of Utah was nominated for president in Chicago last week The ruling blocks the ticket from official ballot access in the state
James A. Whaddas alias Polis, linked to a grand larceny totaling about 386000, was arrested in Butte four days ago by Lieutenant Dwyer and Detective Chief Larkin. The alias and forgery charges implicate three banks in Utah and Colorado, with $386,000 in alleged losses and additional forgery claims.
Mr Cowen predicts France will meet its debts as it rebuilds with coal shortages easing. He notes tourism rising, housing under construction, and strong French industry aided by credits with International Harvester. He says France will manage its destiny when crops arrive and imports resume after dock strikes.
Federal indictments against Thomas Arthur and Charles MacDaniels over grazing leases on Crow reservation were nolle pressed at Helena. The trial with A. P. Barth, who has died, ended in an hung jury.
Helena July 22 Refunds of taxes collected by the federal government on storage and demurrage will be made by the treasury department. Montana shippers have asked about refunds. The refund will be paid on taxes paid covering the two year period preceding the claim.
Pope Benedict XV has named August 29 as Knights of Columbus day at the Vatican Archbishop Bonzano reports the K of C pilgrimage will sail from New York to Rome on August 7 and be received by the pope in Rome on August 29 in a Vatican ceremony during the pilgrimage planned from the United States to Rome.
King Alexander of Greece was aboard the cruiser Averoff during a morning bombardment of Rodosto on the European shore of the Sea of Marmora. Greek troops were landed by the fleet, driving out the Turks.
Interest in golf at the Butte Country club heats up with the state tournament set for Aug 5 to 7. Notable moments include the Witherspoon cup contest won by Si Crocker after Tuohy exited in an extra hole thriller. Barker remains favored despite illness, while Joe Novak, Spokane Country Club pro, again breaks 70, carding a 69 in a match, with near hole in one on No 16.
Spectators at Grand Circuit day saw favorites fall in three of four events. In the 2:08 pace Louise Grattan lost to Johnny Quirk in heat two and to Goldie Todd in heats three and four. Royal Palm driven by Charlie Valentine won the $3,000 2:15 trotters purse in straight heats. Don de Lopez, driven by Geers, failed to win a heat in the 2:05 trot. Great Britton led the Dodge entry, with Great Miss Morris taking heat two before breaking in heat three and being distanced.
Chief Murphy probes a 7 year old Emmett Thompson statement that he bought whiskey for two women during a police court hearing for his stepfather's disturbance charge. The boy said he goes to a grocery store to obtain liquor and could lead police to the store. The judge ordered the chief to verify the tale, potentially sparking multiple arrests.
Berlin July 2 The presidents of the German states met and agreed to vigorously pursue the Spa accord terms with the Allies. Economies minister Herr Scholz said the republic will strive to implement the Spa agreements to the utmost at today’s session.
Yellowstone Park reports a new daily attendance record with 1,383 visitors and 241 private cars. For the season, over 26,000 people have visited, about 20 percent more than the same period last year.
Paris July 22 The allies plan swift military and material support to Poland if needed. A French mission led by Jusserand and a British mission under Lord Abernon depart for Warsaw with authority to assure Poles aid whether military finance or supplies if Bolsheviks push into Polish lands. Allied officers already with the Polish army, with more divisions and equipment ready as circumstances require.
A Butte woman Mrs. Co. A. Stuart nearly died after mistaking poison for water. Her husband knocked the drink away, the doctor pumped her stomach, and within an hour she recovered to normal. The disinfectant in the glass was mistaken for water.
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