28 Jul 1920
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1920
Page
1
Ludendorff warns that Germany and Czechoslovakia will fall to the Bolshevik onrush as Soviet forces sweep through Poland and neighboring regions. The forecast frames a broader continental collapse in the face of the Red Army advance.
Thirteenth successive defeat meted out to challenger since 1851 as millions spent to stage a big regatta. The report notes Shamrock WV losing to the Yankee Yacht in a high profile race, underscoring the costly spectacle.
General Ludendorff contends that Soviet victory over Poland would trigger Bolshevik expansion across Europe and beyond, risking the collapse of civilization unless governments act. He urges urgent action to halt the spread of communism before it engulfs Italy France and England.
Dayton Ohio July 27 Governor today described partial drafts of his acceptance speech for the Democratic nomination. He also conferred with Senator Pomerene of Ohio about continuing the Senate investigation into raign expenditures and noted Pomerene had written Senator Kenyon, the Republican committee chairman, requesting the inquiry’s continuation.
Washington July 27. The American Federation of Labor chief urges workers to unite to defeat congressional candidates hostile to labor. He says labor must show a united front and notes labor-backed efforts have influenced over 16 contests in primaries, with hostile candidates defeated in many districts.
An earthquake lasting about two seconds shook Los Angeles at 1:35 p.m. causing rattled buildings but no damage. A second shock of similar intensity followed at 2:10 p.m. with no reported harm.
A Quartz Street fire truck skidded into a streetcar at a railroad crossing on South Montana yesterday while avoiding downed gates. Driver John Cline escaped serious injury though the centrifugal pump and brakes were torn loose. The right side of the truck and fenders suffered heavy damage, but the crew halted the vehicle without further harm.
Federal suit filed in Portland seeks 685 943 26 damages against Grand Ronde Lumber company and associates for fraudulent means of obtaining timber titles. Named conspirators include Alexander Nibley and James Mimnaugh family members among other listed defendants. Separately at Sub Termine Wyoming an explosion raises miner deaths to eight from the Kemmerer Coal Company site.
Detroit police reported little progress in identifying and catching the slayer of Mrs. Eugene Leroy whose mutilated body was shipped in a trunk to New York. The hunt expanded to the Mexican border as investigators pursued Leroy, her husband, and another trunk believed to hold vital organs.
The Anaconda Standard announces rate hikes effective August 1 with new prices for daily and Sunday editions. Six months cost 11.00, one month 1.00, one year 4.00, and Sunday only 25 cents. Existing subscriptions continue at current rates until expiration.
Cork Ireland July 27 A lance corporal attached to a regiment at Bandon was shot dead at dawn. Two constables were beaten and severely injured at Lixnaw North Kerry last night. The Borrisokane courthouse was set on fire as violence spread in the region within 24 hours.
The Standard reports discrimination complaints over beet sugar prices in Butte Helena and Dillon plus disbelief at a 20 cent per pound rate in Ovando and concerns of a three cent tax to Utah Idaho refiners. Federal probes have begun with AUSA Smead traveling to Salt Lake to examine profiteering claims.
Kansas coal mines were reported idle today as miners protest fines for not working on Saturday. Judge C B Ames, an aide to the attorney general since 1919 and leading the government’s coal strike case, has resigned, effective August 31.
C O Vowell of the Butte Rotary stockyards committee says a Butte Union Stockyards will be donated with a free site to prospective stockraisers and feeders. O M Plummer will visit to organize the stockyards venture as plans for a convention and a 3100 acre yard area advance.
Governor Coolidge in Northampton Mass accepts the Republican nomination for vice president. He urges a return to peace footing and unity to solve reconstruction problems and stresses government by separation of powers. He endorses cautious international cooperation while opposing the League of Nations in its wartime form.
July 27 Indianapolis officials of the United Mine Workers of America awaited a reply from the coal operators association to a telegram requesting an immediate joint conference of miners and operators in the central competitive field. John L. Lewis urged orderly remedies through existing industry machinery to restore normal conditions and end regional Indiana and Illinois strikes. Thomas Brewster said he had not received Lewis's commitment and noted government consent may be needed for any action. the operators' scale committee had not functioned since the wage award.
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