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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1922
Page
2
The town mourns unknown dead from many nations as they lie in the morgue awaiting burial. It portrays crowds drifting to daily routines while outsiders fear the growing tension from the miners' strike and immigrant labor.
A half hour electric storm across Manitoba caused three known deaths and extensive property damage. Widespread wind up to 84 miles per hour, heavy rainfall and hail shattered buildings, toppled the Lydiart station, and destroyed three grain elevators. Portage la Prairie faces about two million dollars in losses, with other districts still tallying. An infant girl in Portage La Prairie was crushed to death as winds uprooted trees and wrecked structures.
Amoy China June 23 reports confirm the death of Wu Ting-fang former minister to Washington and Sun Yat-sen ally. Wu’s passing is linked to political strains after southern government disruption. Sun Yat-sen reportedly attacked Canton, with negotiations for his departure underway and his wife held prisoner. Canton surveillance continues until he pledges no counter revolution. Sun demands a commission seat in unification talks as he threatens resignation if not granted.
George Shade Pacific coast middleweight and Jimmy Delaney of St. Paul fought 10 rounds to a draw in Omaha. Morrie Schlaifer floored in round one but stopped Rock Smith in round six. Kid Norfolk and Jack Taylor also drew in a 10 round light heavyweight bout. Peter Kojota was arrested for moonshining after a still was seized and bonds set at 300.
The Good Provider, a Fannie Hurst tale, opens at the Rialto starring Vera Gordon and Dove Davidson with Little Mirlan Battista in Humoresque. The film blends humor and tears about humble family life and fatherhood, plus a love story. A special Rialto musical program and the comedy Spiking the Spoofs accompany International News.
A chaotic Herrin mine dispute escalates as authorities struggle to curb violence. Colonel Hunter reports local officials refused troops, urging mine officials to close the pit to avert disaster. A 600-strong indignation miners' meeting preceded fighting and a fragile truce collapsed amid gunmen guards and nonunion casualties.
A crowded gathering in Elko featured burly drummers and music directed by Sam Treloar with Pat Priscollae leading drums. Notables including Frank Witmer Mayo Irving Jerba choked up the crowd as spectators watched participants parade and a ceremonial smoker closed the session. Numerous townsfolk and local officials were mentioned among attendees and the event wrapped with performances and toasts.
London police recovered documents alleging a conspiracy to kill prominent figures after the Sir Henry Wilson assassination. Fifteen men and one woman were arrested in raids across London as politicians warn of further outrages and scramble to bolster security in Ireland and England.
Manager Pratt announces The Woman He Married at the American theater as a First National feature starring Anita Stewart and directed by Fred Niblo. The dramatic tale follows a working girl who marries a rich man's son and earns the father's respect, with other acts including Speed Em Up and daily topics.
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