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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1920
Page
2
Chicago June opening of the Republican National Convention shows a restrained start with Senator Lodge delivering the keynote. National Chairman Hays and a large audience respond. platform talks focus on League of Nations, anti strike provisions, suffrage, and veteran benefits amid factional debates.
A fragmented report outlines Lowden backers seeking a harmonious Republican ticket with any conservative nominee. Governors and Senators express optimism while Johnson, Hitchcock, and Wood camps plan strategy, aiming to corral delegates and delay final ballots until Thursday night for a Friday contest.
Timekeeper C A Berry faced an axe attack by laborer Ralph Whitman at Timber Hutte camp near Melrose. After Whitman quit over pay, Berry resisted a fatal strike and subdued him with a punch, leading to Whitman’s arrest and confinement by local sheriffs.
Delegates and senators debate strategies to sideline Johnson, weighing a Monroe or Washington policy pledge to bury his influence. Borah hints at a broader anti Johnson platform while Wood, Lowden, Hughes, and Borah vie for support. West gains prominence as a potential ticket balance.
The Ad Club postpones today's session while a committee negotiates with the chamber of commerce on amalgamation. Senators Lodgs and Watson push to unite viewpoints on the Versailles treaty and peace theory, amid internal disagreements. Isaac M. Ullman of Connecticut becomes resolutions secretary. Women from the National American Woman Suffrage Association petition to urge immediate suffrage ratification.
The Montana delegation is seated by chance as tensions rise over president preference. Notable onlookers include Senator Joe Dixon and Helena physician Dr. Istrum, while Wellington Teankin, brother of the sole Montana congresswoman, stays close to the delegation. The group shows little active involvement, with leaders silent on a second choice.
In June 9 remarks a veteran politician urged a Republican platform plank endorsing toleration of the eighteenth amendment as interpreted by the Olstead act. He warned liquor questions could dominate the election and called out profiteering and labor issues as key themes at the mass drys meeting.
Chicago June 8 Senator Lodge denounces Wilson and his dynasty as un-American and calls for their removal from power. He urges a strong Republican victory to defeat the league of nations, curb profiteering, boost production, and restore law and order, arguing Mexico policy and railroads must be controlled to protect citizens. He warns the Russian situation and stresses constitutional government under a Republican president and Congress.
Enrico Caruso's entry home in Nassau County was robbed this afternoon with jewels valued at about 500000 stolen. Police reported the theft tonight. The collection included a diamond necklace worth 75000.
Three large shoe makers announced wholesale price reductions from 25 cents to 2 per pair in St Louis. The cuts apply to all shipments after June 4 and retroactively to autumn orders. Companies include the International Shoe, Hamilton Brown, and Brown Shoe. Officials cite tight money and retailer debt as factors. reduced labor costs also noted as contributory.
A fragmented market ad lists bulk goods and prices such as tomatoes canned per can, sugar by the pound, potatoes by the sack, and various flours. It promotes Dakota flour values and national brands like Gold Cross and Ceretana, alongside produce and meat items. The notice cites three National Market storefronts at 307 North Main, 428 East Park, and 1050 West Park.
A heavy wind and electrical storm across northern Minnesota caused one death and injuries to two others. A barn collapse near Fergus Falls killed 11 year old William Hokmer while his father and sister were injured. An elevator at French and several buildings near Sauk Center were damaged. many telegraph and telephone lines were blown down and westward wire service was cut.
A June 5 storm caused four Northern Pacific coaches to derail near Foxholm Breckenridge Minnesota injuring fifteen people including seven seriously. A. A. Carlblom of Gwinner North Dakota and his daughter were among the injured. In Fargo two Great Northern freight crew members were hurt as cars were swept from track near Gardner Cass County with few details available.
Manager W E Webber announced that Eugene Ysaye and Mischa Elman would not appear in Butte after canceling their sailing abroad. The cultured duo had been heard here before on Broadway, and the reason given was their sailing abroad. The consolation noted is they will include Butte on next season’s schedule.
Renfro claimed two places at the Douglas Wyo state meet singles shoot and doubles with Mendenhall of Billings. Bullman led in singles with 584 while Gun hing of Colorado topped amateurs at 682. Adams won the doubles with 4% to Renfro’s 45 and Mendenhall-Renfro tied for longest run with 115.
Reports from several newspapers claim public thrift during shortages of essential goods in France is contributing to falling prices. The trend is linked to buyers limiting purchases to necessities, shaping market dynamics.
In Washington in June, a request was made to subpoena Maj. Gen William S Graven former commander of the American expeditionary forces in Qeria and Raymond Robins former American Red Cross commissioner to Russia. Department of labor proceedings faced denial today as examiner Ludwig Jantens faced hearings conducted by Inspector Shell.
June 8 The international woman suffrage alliance congress debated whether to keep the organization intact. They considered broadening its scope for women and humanity and proposed removing the word suffrage from the title. Delegates led by Carrie Chapman Catt and Charlotte Despard reported broad support, with Germans as the main objection, signaling likely adoption tomorrow.
The 1920 Gold and White, Central High School's senior class publication, released yesterday to strong reception among students. Editors are Harry Tohill and Prene Riley. staff includes Eugene Connolly, among others, documenting notable events and school history.
The regular weekly school board meeting was postponed to Thursday afternoon. Preparations to move into the new administration building are under way, with occupancy expected within weeks. Architect Smith was authorized to arrange for a vault door replacement at the high school and the current door will be moved to the new vault.
Two weddings of much interest occurred in Butte with morning and last evening ceremonies. Dr. Francis Albert Rosseau married Miss Dilius Pierce at the Welsh church with Rev. Richard Thomas officiating. The couple will reside in Butte after a honeymoon.
Melin resumes regular trips through Montana for the Nickel Plate line. He has long operated in the region in the railroad’s interests. Recently based in Minneapolis, he visits Butte yesterday amid government control effects.
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