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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1921
Page
1
In a Deer Lodge trial a defendant testified in his own defense as prosecutors and defense attorneys argued over key motions. The case centers on alleged crimes tied to political or wartime actions, with the defendant recounting events from his perspective.
Dublin reports describe days of sweeping military operations in Monaghan and Cavan with hundreds arrested and most released. In Dublin center, curfews ended by gunfire and bombs, injuring soldiers near Drumcondra, while Ballingarry saw the discovery of solicitor Robert Healy shot dead after court testimony in an attempted robbery case.
Six and one quarter cent rate under ticket system with ten cents for transient travelers.
From Walkerville and Floral Park to Columbia gardens the plan offers 61 percent fare. Children under 12 to pay 30 cents anytime, ten cents for casual riders on streetcars. Butte Electric Railway asks the public utilities commission to approve the rate, to take effect 10 days after hearing. Officials argue lower rates aid workers and will not reduce profits, noting current 13-cent walks will drop to 6 percent. children’s tickets fall from 3 1/2 cents to the new plan.
The International Fur Exchange collapsed after a lengthy auction period that drew some of the largest sales in trade history. Bankers reported the exchange owed about 7 million to New York and St Louis banks with no extension on loans. The mood blamed the company’s indebtedness as auctions reached up to 25 million dollars for pelts over two weeks.
The Shipping Board and marine engineers ratified a 15 percent wage cut effective June 14 through December 31, ending the strike for parties to the agreement. Similar deals were reached with radio operators and others to be negotiated for seamen, firemen, and cooks. The order also retains replacement engineers who stayed on board and bars discharging current staff to hire former workers.
Executive Council of the American Federation of Labor moves against a parade group, repudiating Civil War veterans as conducted. The measure targets a faction described as obnoxious to unions.
The accused man describes the events before the shooting and asserts he had no part in the scrape. He repeats that the bond contained the phrase to kill them all and offers his account of what happened.
Roy Gardner, a mail robber and fugitive, was captured in Centralia, Washington, by Patrolman Louis Sonny and transported to McNeil Island to serve a 50 year term. He was handcuffed with a second officer present amid tight security. Local and railroad agents accompanied the U.S. Marshal on the transfer.
Chicago June 16. After a three year battle, attorney Miss Pearl M. Hart secured reversal of a life sentence for Milton D. Sorrel. The supreme court overturned the decree and the case against Sorrel was not pressed for new trial. An alibi showed he was elsewhere when the murder occurred.
Toney Moss, who gained wealth from an invention, received a 14 month sentence in Leavenworth for attempting fraud by filing a false 1918 income tax return. The Associated Press reports the June 16 ruling in Guthrie Oklahoma.
The thirty seventh annual state encampment in Anaconda opened under Mayor McCavitt with a campfire, parade, band concert, and bite reception at the Montana hotel. Veterans, American Legion, and Boy Scouts joined a shortened parade after a brief rain, with Lincoln portrait and American flag presentations to local schools.
Minneapolis and St Paul bankers announce a loan pool to help Montana sheep growers. A pool is formed with an amount guaranteed equal to advances on the clip by Boston buyers to stabilize farmers against market swings. Loans are ready for three or four months and issued at Montana bankers’ solicitation led by E. W. Decker of Northwestern National Bank.
Denver report notes the American Federation of Labor executive council denounces the European trade union movement and withdraws affiliation over war manifestoes and revolutionary activity. Samuel Gompers reiterates faith in democratic unity and hopes for a future cooperative world trade union movement across nations.
Washington reports postal service changes as Anaconda and Bozeman offices advance from second to first class on July 1 due to rising receipts. Baker Philipsburg and Plentywood move from second to third class while Ennis is reduced to fourth class.
Washington June 16 Senate votes 31 to 1034 reject the agriculture committee packer regulation bill adjourns The defeat follows a House passed bill and a new Sterling measure pending before the Senate Leaders move to reconsider tomorrow hoping absentees return Betting on a Senate vote swap and a possible Sterling or House alternative Chamber action awaits tense follow up.
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