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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1921
Page
1
A. F. L. has in hand a resolution demanding that such power be withdrawn from Congress. The call emphasizes civilian control over war decisions and accuses lawmakers of overstepping constitutional bounds.
Denver June 15 Organized labor at the American Federation of Labor convention proposed stripping war declaration power from Congress and placing it with the people via a constitutional amendment. The plan would require majority voter approval and compel pro war backers into active prosecution. Other resolutions urged railroad support for government ownership and democratic operation of U S telephone systems.
Cheyenne Wyoming June 15. Train crews on Union Pacific and Colorado and Southern lines out of Cheyenne have been told to permit hoboes to ride unmolested until further orders. Officials say tramps are becoming so dangerous that it is best to let them ride to avoid trouble.
In Charleston West Virginia on June 15 telephone and telegraph lines through Boos Milton Fayette County were severed. United States Army engineers in charge of the Kanawha River were notified that the government had been cut.
Opposition to the Pipestone Pass road project could halt construction as the state highway commission considers a county plan for 100-foot contracts. County officials promise work for locals, lower costs, and cheaper materials, while injunctions may follow if the commission backs the county approach.
A fragmentary caption notes an event labeled Unuea appearing on page two column ee in the issue. Details are scarce, but the reference suggests a local feature or column with Irish or Pacific naming. Further context is not available from the readable text.
In Castle Rock Washington on June 15 United States Marshal Holohan reported a man resembling fugitive train robber Roy Gardner entered the Columbia Timber company dining room at noon today. He ate and left, with camp brew members certain of the resemblance to Gardner’s published photos.
Washington reports direct talks have started to settle pending questions between the United States and Japan. The discussions aim to internationalize cable privileges on Yap Island, halt Japanese immigration with safeguards for existing U.S. property interests, and expedite Shantung return to China. Initial steps include evacuating the portion of Shandong province held by Japan.
Delegates from Montana cities gather with Ladies of the Grand Army and Women's Relief corps for a three day session in Anaconda starting today. Veterans, though thinning, renew acquaintances amid chorus singing and reflections on battles, as sunlight hoped for the conference.
A terse diplomatic ultimatum issued by Great Britain demands immediate action from Turkish forces. The wording emphasizes urgent compliance and signals a readiness to pursue further measures if demands are not met. Officials declined additional comment.
Rear Admiral William Sims left London for Southampton to board the Olympic and sail to New York. A floral car carried him and his party as crowds waved from windows and cheered. He refrained from further comment amid U S debate over his critics.
The Butte city council unanimously approved a Judiciary committee plan to trim operations, aiming to save about 60000 annually. It includes shrinking garbage and ash, street and alley services, dropping idle positions, restricting Sunday work, and buying grain and lumber in bulk for discounts.
15 proceedings against a number of former army officers may follow President Harding's cancelation of war department contracts with the United States Harness Company of Ransom West Virginia for the disposal of surplus harness, announced at the Department of Justice tonight.
Deer Lodge court opens a high profile murder trial for rancher Joseph Briggeman. Ed Bond, witness, under cross examination admits his coroner's inquest story was false amid intense spectator interest. Jury of seven seated, prosecution led by County Attorney Came mings with SV. Stewart and John Brown aiding. defense by St. Wilson and Hiram Rodgers.
Mrs. Ir White and three co defendants under indictment for first degree murder offered to plead guilty to second degree murder in the Daniel F. Kaber killing. County Prosecutor Edward Stanton announced tonight that the offer was declined.
AMG were seized by police and later sent to Hoboken Station where they will be held until a hearing before the Recorder on ownership.
The Department of Justice orders agents to report to the Secretary of State. In New York, June 12, customs seized over 500 modern machine guns and spare parts aboard the East Side, suspected for Ireland. Frank Williams, Hoboken resident, alleged theft. guns shifted by Hoboken police during seizure. Officials say discoveries tied to nationwide marine strike and shifts in shipments, with the East Side heading to Norfolk.
Helena June 15 The organization of a national guard company in Helena within two weeks is probable Adjutant General Charles L Sheridan announced The required five men will be signed up in a few days Federal recognition will follow immediately upon enlistment of the company
Dr Crawford McCullough of Fort William Ontario was unanimously elected president of the International Association of Rotary clubs at their annual session in Edinburgh Scotland for the coming year.
Seven firemen were killed and nine injured when a Perth Amboy fire truck collided with the Barnegat express tender at Market street crossing, Central Railroad of New Jersey. The Eagle Hose and Chemical Company volunteers were en route to a warehouse fire. Names listed include John Porgeson Peter Larson George Larson Joseph Kutcher and James Anderson of Perth Amboy.
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