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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1919
Page
1
Widespread daylight clashes between Black men and whites erupt in urban streets as violence and looting spread. Police struggle to restore order amid damaged storefronts and rising tensions. Victims and witnesses describe chaotic scenes across several neighborhoods.
Chicago amid fresh outbreaks as thousands of state troops stay in armories. Night death toll reaches two blacks and two whites with another black dying from Monday wounds. Violent clashes erupt on the South and West Sides with police firing on fleeing whites and blacks in Provident hospital area.
Witnesses testified before a congressional subcommittee on disciplinary systems describing brutal treatment in French prison camps. High officers including Brig. Gen. W. Harts and Col. J. S. Maul faced charges. Col. T. Q. Donaldson presented the inspector general’s findings. Johnson pledged to pursue accountability for higherups.
Elliston Mont resident Elmer Napp was struck by an A C M Ambulance No 2 as it turned a Park street corner. The ambulance driver TJ Sullivan remained in the vehicle as Napp was crushed under the wheels. A bank book among Napp's effects showed regular deposits. his occupation could not be learned. The body was taken to Dusgun's undertaking parlor.
Extradition papers issued by Governor Stewart to return O. C. Linden from New Rockford North Dakota to Deer Lodge Montana on a charge of wife desertion. Linden is described as a deserter and is sought by Montana authorities. The July 29 report places the case in Helena.
President Wilson sent to the Senate a special treaty with France promising immediate American aid to repel any unprovoked German attack. He calls the pledge a temporary supplement to the Versailles treaty and the League covenant to protect France in emergencies. Senate debate centers on the League of Nations and the Versailles linkage with expert hearings set, including Bernard Baruch.
The Montana legislature plans a 2 pm joint session to hear President Eamon de Valera, whose Montana supporters urged the invitation. A long petition list from Helena and Butte residents accompanied the resolution urging the assembly to extend courtesy and invite the Irish leader to address the body.
The Northwest records a rare case as Theodore Heslebeck, penniless and ill, is admitted to the emergency hospital with sleeping sickness. He traveled from North Carolina on advice of his physician, seeking life outside the south. Medical men monitor the progress as the disease, spread by a fly bite, leads to drowsiness and eventual stupor or death.
Representative Washing ton J. McCormick of Issoula offered the resolution inviting President De Valera to address the Montana joint assembly.
Washington July 29 after a lengthy deliberation the house adopted a resolution ordering the sale without delay of surplus cod products valued at 120000 held by the war department a substitute proposal to market more of the surplus was rejected 160 to 114 and a later plan to use parcel post for distribution passed 162 to 130 with representative Kelly supporting the measure
Detroit July 29 attorney general Groesbeck announced a state anti trust probe into big packing houses and other food concerns to determine price control violations. If violations are found, efforts will bar offenders from operating in Michigan.
Joe Harrington of 317 Summit Street fell into a chute near Elm Orlutine shortly before midnight while working two levels below the 1200 foot mark. A car of coal dumped on him after the fall. He remained unconscious until rescuers arrived and was taken to Murray Hospital with an ash on his scalp and minor cuts and bruises. A medical exam noted a sprained back.
Both branches endorse the governor and defense council in requesting federal aid to combat forest fires as the assembly begins its actions without delay.
Members of the Joint Assembly invite President De Valera to address them this day. The message blends agrarian aid calls with a focus on farmer welfare and reform proposals amid economic hardship. The article notes women’s involvement in public civic action and domestic aid programs.
The governor declines outside election calls on Sept 2. He urges simplifying irrigation laws and creating a general administrative board. Calls for amendments to the police act and economy measures. Suffrage groups push for broader administrative reforms and tailisation concerns are noted.
Stewart's message outlines relief for farmers and fund drives, plus road law reforms and a state relief commission with county branches. The assembly invited Irish president Eamon De Valera to speak, ratified the suffrage amendment, and urged federal aid for forest fires. Governors notes include county reorganization, day labor in road work, and finance for grain grading and police laws.
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