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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1922
Page
1
Milwaukee official Barrettoy declares a tremendous crop of corn and small grain across the upper Mississippi to Bitter Root Mountains. Tonnage will break records as the Montana crop showing is described as the best in three decades.
Agua Nobles staged a grand opening parade featuring an excellently drilled patrol and a fine band. The spectacular Shrine procession drew praise for its precision and colorful display, marking a polished start to the event.
The Imperial Council of the Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine convened in San Francisco with a parade by Montana temples Bagdad Algeria and Al Bedro. Only contest is for grand outer guard with John Fouche and Earl Mills as leading candidates and Washington favored as the next meeting host. election of officers planned for Thursday.
An announcer states support from Republican leaders opposing the McCumber plan, arguing the veterans measure should gain right of way.
Senate Republicans oppose McCumber plan to delay tariff bill for soldiers bonus with White House backing tariff focus. Lodge returns to resume action while McCumber signals a near term bill call. Leadership split on right of way between tariff and bonus measures remains unsettled as Congress ponders timing.
Framer optimism grows as Judith Basin reports abundant wheat in fine condition. Kemp Incorses views. E H Barrett of Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railway notes the 30 year best crop showing with corn and small grain across a vast eastern Idaho to Bitterroot region. High hay yields and rye heading well suggest heavy surplus must move to eastern markets.
Doris Brunen widow of circus man Honest John Brunen is jailed without bail in Mount Holly New Jersey for his March 10 murder. Her brother Harry Mohr, a former circus worker, and Charles Powell also detained. Powell allegedly confessed to firing the fatal shot under Mohr's instructions.
Wealthy families flee Nanchang Kiangsi as Sun Yat Sen's South China army advances northward. Looting fears grow. American missionaries ready to evacuate if Wu Pei Fu's forces advance. The gunboat Isabel and Japanese and British ships are in port. Sun's forces have captured Kanchow Ki. Wu Pei Fu reportedly retreating northward as of June 10.
Charles W. Towne head of information at Anaconda and Montana Power told Rotana members that Butte enjoys industrial peace and urged everyone to maintain it. He spoke of democracy west of the Mississippi and introduced singer Sarah Bellis who entertained with several numbers.
Three more victims were added to the toll from the New York storm that hit Sunday, with two bodies recovered from the water and another dying from injuries after a Ferris wheel collapse at Clason Point. Police expect the total deaths to reach seventy five.
Judge Sydney Lanner reports that Metals Bank and Trust will extend funds to cover district expenses and protect school property during summer. The bank will honor substitute warrants for those cashed by teachers and seeks liberal interpretation of its guarantee to aid the school board despite earlier depletion of funds.
County Commissioner Coo ney makes a major announcement on Standard's radio program about opening the arding way. The remarks highlight local development and government action shaping community access.
Silver Bow county officials announced on a radio program that President Harding is invited to Butte on July 18 to visit Silver Bow county and attend the National Editorial association meeting in Missoula. He would inaugurate the new Stanton highway named in his honor, the Harding way, crossing Pipestone pass at 6800 feet with scenic views.
A five minute talk by the Eagles general organizer for Montana Idaho and Wyoming plus broadcasts from Frisco with talks to the Eagles and public. Includes butte and state news bulletins instrumental selections vocal solo by James Murphy and old age pensions mention.
In San Salvador on June 13, a two day downpour caused the Acelhuate and Arenal rivers to flood merging into one stream and inundating the Candelaria district. About 300 bodies have been recovered and many remain missing as houses are swept away. The government sends relief and a large subscription drive begins.
New Brunswick New Jersey June 18 Thomas A Edison aged seventy five was awarded an honorary degree of doctor of science by Rutgers College today in a ceremonial recognition of his scientific contributions.
Frank Gray Sr. at the Gray broadcasting station in Butte talks with his son Frank in San Francisco via government radio links. The father notes the first long distance chat during the Standard’s nightly program as observers watch his reaction triumphantly. (Continued on Page 2)
Two armed men held up the state bank of Roy 43 miles north of Lewistown along the Milwaukee line at 3 o clock. All money in sight was taken. the amount not known. About a dozen posses swept the area under Sheriff Woods as roads were blocked.
London June 13 British signatories report complete satisfaction with progress after extensive negotiations. The day featured a conference with Churchill Collins Griffith and southern unionists led by Lord Midleton as discussions concluded.
At the American Federation of Labor convention in Cincinnati on June 13 delegates denounced the ship subsidy bill as a scheme to enrich certain ship owners at taxpayers' expense and undermine sea power. They urged Congress to reject it and sent protests to Senate and House leaders. Andrew Furuseth spoke during floor debate as the measure dominated the session.
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