This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1920
Page
3
Top The Oriole features Mr Berkin flying from Spokane. Bottom row shows R N Widford pilot John Berkin and A B Schmidt mechanician in a left to right lineup.
The Montana Metal Trades Council adopted resolutions directing the Butte Bulletin to publish only factual reports, denouncing hearsay and misrepresentation. The council cites attempts to vilify and disrupt the industrial situation in Butte, noting resolutions from Great Falls.
San Francisco June 14 Homer S Cummings chairman of the Democratic national committee declares the Democratic platform will endorse Wilson’s League of Nations policy by adopting the Virginia plank drafted by Senator Carter Glass. He says Republicans misstate the league and opposes reservations that vitiate the document. The report also covers criticisms of the Butte Bulletin by the metal trades council over labor news and wage talks with mining companies.
Anaconda was chosen as the 1921 meeting place of the Grand Army of the Republic Montana department at the state convention’s close in Livingston. State officers elected include Commander James Page of Columbia Falls and senior vice commander C. Shoe maker of Butte.
William Jennings Bryan plans a Montana visit with stops in Havre and Great Falls on his itinerary to San Francisco. He will address Havre residents at 2:30 PM after arriving from Williston, N Carolina, parade and gala events planned, then travel to Butte by rail or car before leaving for San Francisco Wednesday morning.
John Berkin and two companions flew a Curtiss plane from Spokane to Missoula and Butte in 3 hours and 2 minutes, at over 100 mph. Piloted by R N Wilford with A B Schmidt as mechanician, the maiden trip promises shorter travel times and possible nonstop routes in the near future. The journey started at 5:30 AM, stopping in Missoula for inspection and refueling before continuing to Butte.
Chicago June 19 William Randolph Hearst through the Chicago Herald and Examiner urges citizens to assemble in a new independence hall to declare political independence and consecrate human rights and liberties. He claims the national convention straddled reform and praises Senator Johnson as a progressive ally while arguing big money fears progressive ideas. A new party based on old principles is proposed as a refuge for independents.
A Butte jury found Builders' Brick, Butte Sewer Pipe and Tile and Northwest Coal not guilty of restraint of trade after an eight day trial. The verdict stood 10 to acquit, 2 for conviction. State witnesses alleged a collusive plan to limit sales to certain customers. Defense argued no unlawful conspiracy existed. (Continued on Page 5, Column 4.)
Mrs Adeline Force Astor Dick widow of John Jacob Astor and wife of John Dick will establish a home in Reno Nevada She has leased I B Gregory’s home once one of the state’s most pretentious residences The Titanic tragedy brought her a 5 000 000 trust which she relinquished on marriage three years ago expected arrival Monday
Weather predictions for the week starting Monday indicate moderate temperatures across northern Hocky mountain and plateau regions with considerable cloudiness and occasional rains.
Representative Smith of Idaho urged Senator Harding to adopt more liberal western policy. Harding supported reclaiming arid lands for cultivation and boosting agricultural production. Smith to prepare a statement detailing past reclamation progress and future irrigation opportunities for Harding before Idaho trip.
Readers note a clamor that McAdoo’s public statement is a calculated maneuver to boost his own path to the presidency. Observers, including several seasoned political analysts, see strategic timing and messaging aimed at shifting support among party factions and voters.
Four Democratic senators weigh Louis Fiebold's interview and William McAdoo's withdrawal, concluding Wilson seeks a third nomination. McAdoo, once seen as front runner with a vast network, exits as party factions align around the president and a league issue. Republicans welcome Wilson challenging tradition.
Great Falls June 19 Delegates from outside the city and a strong local turnout opened the fifth region convention of the League of Women Voters. Mrs Norris Montana chair presided Speakers included national chairwoman Mrs Maud D Perkins of Boston Mrs Solen Lacout of Alabama Mrs Emily Newell Bloomer of Missouri Mrs Emma A Kalispell and Judge K B Cheadle of the state supreme court led the sessions.
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports Senator Jones of Washington led the water power bill in the senate and helped secure its passage after an initial setback. President had laid the measure aside following objections from Secretary of the Interior Payne over the parks provision. Jones urged Payne to withdraw the objection, offering to reintroduce the bill next session with the parks clause removed to secure approval and avoid jeopardizing huge investments and potential industry gains.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.