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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1923
Page
1
Governor listens for hours as lawmakers debate repealing a booze law enforcement statute. Officials discuss implications for policing, licensing, and state control amid changing attitudes toward prohibition era rules.
Governor Smith hears four hours of speeches on the Mullan Gage act repeal with no clear gesture. A decision expected tonight or Sunday midnight. repeal could die automatically if not signed. Pro and anti repeal speakers frame the issue as double jeopardy, federal enforcement, and state rights amid orderly hearing. James P. Holland leads repeal advocates for Samuel Gompers’s AFL. Continued on Page 9.
Tientsin May 31 All foreign captives held by the Suchow train bandits in the Paotzuku stronghold will be released in a few days Maj Robert A Allen U S A medical corps said upon arrival tonight accompanied by W Smith an Englishman the two men having been released by the outlaws yesterday
One of the oldest and largest curb brokers, Jones & Baker, faced bankruptcy petitions from three creditors. The firm suspended trading as officials estimate liabilities between 5 and 10 million dollars. The company serves about 10,000 customers from New York and eight branch offices.
A. A. and W. F. Cooper, Dubuque manufacturers, were found guilty on three counts of conspiracy for filing false income tax returns for 1918 1919 and 1920. The verdict could lead to collection of about 750000 in taxes and penalties and may result in imprisonment. Judge Scott postponed motions for a new trial to June 20.
In Dublin on May 31 the action to contest the will of the late Richard Croker, former Tammany chief, opened in Dublin Castle. Prominent Irish lawyers and American spectators attended as Mrs. Bula Croker faces cross examination amid questions of bigamy and mental capacity.
Coroner's inquest returns inconclusive on skeleton found near Homestake. Hair, vanity case, perfume, and teeth match Mrs. La Casse but jury rules evidence insufficient to confirm identity beyond reasonable doubt. Husband cannot positively identify items. burial duration debated between nine months and two years.
U S mint directors stop accepting Pittman act silver offers and will resume after June 15. West coast smelting plant managers are told to halt silver purchases at one dollar an ounce and instead pursue provisional settlements at regular market quotes starting June 1.
Clara Phillips, accused of killing Mrs Alberta Meadows, tells an Associated Press reporter she is no tiger woman. She claims innocence and says Peggy Caffer bought the hammer, while traveling by Sunset Special toward the Pacific coast with an AP correspondent aboard.
Shriners of Afifi temple Tacoma arrived by special train at Milwaukee station at 9 last night causing a citywide flurry of calls about a big fire. Locals noted the electric siren and the depot arrival, cheering the unexpected spectacle.
In Durango City ten people were killed and 17 wounded when a mob attacked the Provincial palace and tried to disarm the mounted police. The Excelsior dispatches say the troops opened fire and federal forces are sent to prevent further disorder as amusements are closed and soldiers patrol the streets.
Handwriting expert testimony suggests a possible manmade motive in a murder case, while medical evidence raises questions about the accused's identity. The conflicting findings prompt continued probes into the suspect and timeline.
The jury ruled the evidence insufficient for positive identification of the young woman, estimating her age between 25 and 30. The haversack note suggested possible self-inflicted death, and the jury could not determine if the remains were those of Mrs. La Casse.
The skeleton found southeast of Butte last Monday is tied to the long-missing Mrs. Ernest La Casse. Coroner inquest notes raise murder theories, handwriting expert disputes death by own action, and questions about C. Skidmore’s involvement and where the body was placed linger as authorities probe the baffling case.
Special trains bearing Shriners arrive in Chicago en route to Washington for the national conclave. Eighteen specials will use the Pennsylvania railroad with Medinah temple among the largest delegations. Chicago delegates travel in four sections. Seattle Shriners in two. others expected from Butte Oakland Portland Tacoma Denver and Omaha.
Washington reports diplomat Joseph C. Grew American minister to Switzerland has been authorized to begin formal negotiations for a treaty of amity and commerce with Turkey. The move follows informal talks with Ismet Pasha at Lausanne and the Near East conference, aimed at outlining general principles for a new treaty and addressing the treatment of American nationals and the Turkish judicial system.
James Conlon, 83, longtime Missoula resident and Bitter Root valley pioneer, died suddenly at home after a town trip. He came to Montana by wagon train in 1864 from Des Moines Iowa and lived in Aldergulch, Portl and, and Lolo before moving to Missoula ten years ago. He aided Nez Perce defense and was Missoula’s oldest Catholic parishioner.
Congressman Claude Kitchin, former House Democratic leader, dies after long illness at his home surrounded by family. The Raleigh native served as a top party figure and guided legislation during his prominent career.
Claude Kitchin former minority leader in the House died at 6 14 AM in North Carolina. Survived by wife Mrs Kitchin, daughter Mills, son, brother Dr Thurman Kitchin. Funeral planned at Scotland Neck Baptist cemetery. He suffered a 1920 stroke after a peace resolution address and spent years in ill health. He guided Democrats for two decades and was famed for his calm temperament.
At the Kiwanis International convention closing, Arras of Columbus Ohio was elected international president. Denver Colorado chosen as the 1934 convention city. Vice presidents elected include George F. Snell of Billings Montana.
Eight thousand school children in American League park surged past Marine guards during Washington's music week to shower President Harding and Mrs. Harding with flowers. The scene turned chaotic as bouquets rained down, the couple shielding themselves from the bloom barrage amid cheers and laughter.
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