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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1921
Page
4
On June 10 1921 Rear Admiral William S Sims acknowledges he spoke openly about the Irish question and would repeat his remarks. He argues that public disparagement by officers abroad could ruin diplomacy and stain U S dignity. Critics question his taste and judgment in a confrontation over national honor.
A long discussed plan envisions a concrete bridge across San Francisco Bay linking San Francisco and Oakland, two closely connected cities. The idea resurfaced after decades of talk, with California urged to back a structure that would reshape regional transport and commerce.
The article reflects on the Pons-Winneske comet avoiding Earth by a vast distance, framing it as a sign of intelligent restraint amid human fear. It recalls medieval reactions to the 1455 comet, the pope’s bells, and prayers, contrasts Newton’s 1680 stance, and cites Mark Twain's playful chartering of a comet for a cosmic trip.
A satirical column discusses buried treasure myths on the Atlantic coast with nocturnal exhumations in Long Island revealing empty graves. It then shifts to sport seating costs, inflation, war finance, disarmament views, Haywood, construction booms, and Prohibition era cider versus beer debates.
Detectives found a boy recently injected in a room where drugs were sold to youths aged 14 to 20. Four boys are in county attorney custody while authorities say many more youths visited the building nightly. Leonard faced district court charges for narcotics distribution and is detained in the county jail as Bourquin orders a broad probe.
A U.S. consular report details a small American boy known as Dike found near Liege Belgium. He said he had lived in Trenton Texas and was sent away on a cattle ship after fighting another boy. Texas authorities and Paris guards have denied knowledge of him as the State Department appeals for a guardian or adopter.
The Arkansas Supreme Court granted a postponement of the six Blaine negroes scheduled for electrocution, delaying the execution until Monday to allow defense preparation. Chancery Court proceedings will be heard tomorrow morning.
Secretary Wallace told House committee hearings that opposition existed to the bill limiting grain futures trading but stressed a federal framework is needed to eliminate evils and abuses in exchanges. The June 9 remarks came as the bill faced consideration.
The sun and Venus dominate a benefic day with Saturn friendly. Good luck in arts, architecture, drama and gifts, especially engagement rings. A favorable omen for women seeking political appointments and high government roles, plus a potential rise to a top office. Mercury brings calm public mood despite slave problems. Younger generation sees literary and artistic gains. trade and employment improve though some may lose work. births promise fortune and useful children in Gemini subjects.
AP reports 1919 home brewers consumed over 1000 tons of raisins. W W Griffin of California Associated Raisin Co places 1918 grape crop at 167000 tons and 1919 at 183000 tons, attributing rise to home brewing demand. He supports cooperative marketing to raise farmer prices. Senator Walsh calls the firm a monopoly and opposes letting cooperatives expand into monopolies.
John H. Donlin of the AFL building trades urged delegates at the annual convention to arbitrate all industry disputes and prevent work stoppages. He warned that jurisdictional strikes harm communities, investors, and workers, and he blamed demagogues and aspirants for causing such actions.
Funeral services for Henry Williams are held in Seattle today. Williams, former head of Pacific railway ventures, served in Chicago Milwaukee St Paul lines and later became president of Chicago Milwaukee Puget Sound Railway. He leaves a son and two daughters resident in Seattle.
June 9. The state attorney general's office says when a Minnesota wife hires her husband to run her private business the wife becomes the master and assumes liability duties, including carrying workers compensation insurance for the husband. The opinion affects insurance liability in such arrangements.
Great Bend Kansas morning rising Arkansas River floods residential south side. Water reaches three feet in streets and threatens the business district. Crews work to keep water from light and water plant while further rise threatens facilities and utilities.
The Butte audience heard eloquent appeals in memory of F W Galbraith a national commander whose death prompted tributes from the Silver Bow post and Montana delegation to the Cleveland convention. Messages from Commander Troup and national headquarters praised his work for disabled veterans and the Americanization program shaping teachers nationwide. A wreath will be sent to his grave in honor of his service.
Two Butte women were cited for fishing without a 1921 license in a Montana coastal area report. The incident, noted by local authorities, references a storm forecast and a court proceeding involving public intoxication and county officials.
Butte prepares a grand four day Fourth of July celebration as Elke and Tagies unite from Montana towns for an annual reunion. Highlights include parades, carnivals, dances, street shows, a mammoth illuminated arch at Granite and Main, a full elk midway to Arizona Street, a jazz zone, and multiple bands and exhibits. A Virginia City lodge will bring the historical museum to town, with freak shows, wild animal acts, and numerous concessions. The big parade is on July 4, with plans for theater parties, sight-seeing trips, and baby shows.
Secretary Weeks announced a personal inquiry into conditions and differences between Maj. Gen. C Z Menoher and Brig. Gen. William Mitchell. The investigation follows a written request by Menoher for Mitchell’s relief, and Weeks will not detach either officer during the probe. Differences center on aviation activities and policies.
A long hotel arrivals list notes guests settling in across Montana towns including Missoula Helena Butte Dillon and Deer Lodge with names such as Swanton Wagaman Olson Searing Heth fringon Hutchings and many others. The roster also includes travelers from Twin Bridges Anaconda Philipsburg Whitehall and Great Falls among others, reflecting a broad spectrum of regional visitors.
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