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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1921
Page
1
Labor pledges immediate action to recognize the Irish Republic and protest brutal warfare in Erin. The call to administration seeks swift steps toward political acknowledgment and solidarity with Irish national aspirations amid ongoing conflict.
The American Federation of Labor authorized President Gompers to take up the Irish question with the U.S. government and Lloyd George’s cabinet, urging protest against violence in Ireland. Four de Valera cabinet members jailed, Sinn Fein circles say he may seek to consult them before any northern conference.
A night tragedy near Mayfield Kentucky leaves eleven dead as a house is found burned and oil soaked. Sheriff McCain says the killer may be Ernest Lawrence who allegedly attacked his wife, three children, and guests Otis Drew and family members amid suspicion of insanity. Farrand elected president of Cornell University succeeding Schurman as minister to China.
Fire swept the business section of Oatman Arizona destroying much of the commercial district. About six buildings remained standing amid smoldering ruins. Estimated damage ranged from 250000 to 500000 with almost no insurance. The blaze was discovered late at night in the annex of the St. local details incomplete.
Federal court rejects claim that revenue laws were repealed by the Volstead act and the Yuginovich ruling. August Bechtold Victor Nyland Mike Musich Francis Rohn and Charles Lawrence, convicted moon shiners, remain at liberty with 30 days to appeal while the court considers the writ on the merits.
In Helena on June 27 a stipulation settled a suit filed by Monida Trust Co against the city of Livingston for $10,464.42. The trust company owned the waterworks at deceased, formerly of Butte, and sought rental payments alleged due and unpaid by Livingston.
The House approved the Willis Campbell bill to ban beer sales to the sick by a 250 to 93 vote and sent it to the Senate. The debate lasted four hours with sharp exchanges over who drafted the measure and whether prohibition could be enforced amid public sentiment.
Representatives of privately owned and government operated railroads in Butte visit for an electrical inspection trip. The party includes noted engineers and aides touring local facilities and assessing infrastructure.
Four Italian electrical engineers representing both government and private roads arrive in Butte to meet railroad men and study United States hydro electric development. They praise American progress and urge power interchange between Alps and Apennines to stabilize seasonal water flow. Italy now operates 12,000 miles of government roads and 8,000 miles of private roads with 450 miles electrified. plans call for 1,000 more miles.
In London the miners and mine owners met at the Board of Trade where a virtual wage agreement was reached. The deal hinges on government subsidy to the mines and was discussed with Premier Lloyd George.
Eva Catherine Kaber faces a murder trial in Cleveland for the stabbing of her husband Daniel F Kaber in Lakewood two years ago. Jury selection dominated the eve of the trial with 45 prospective jurors ordered to report. defense urges fewer women on juries while prosecutors seek broad female representation. Ralph Dagostino and Alongino Derenzo were detained on suspicion related to the case.
In Seattle on June 27 the probate court heard a petition to remove the special administrator in the Murray estate. The widow opposes the administrator, alleging zeal for Mrs Murray harmed the estate. The hearing to determine the fate of Warmington is set for June 28.
In Minneapolis on June 27 Dennite outlines plans to unite 13 leading independent motion picture distributors into a cooperative group to oppose the so called movie trust. They aim to raise 2 million dollars for a national advertising campaign.
A community celebration featuring a baby show will be held Saturday afternoon from 2 to 5 under the auspices of the Elks and the Eagles at Connell's Store. Parents are invited to bring infants for judging and prizes. The event aims to foster local fellowship and showcase the city's youngest residents.
The prize baby show, staged by the Elks and Eagles at the Connell store, runs Saturday afternoon from 2 to 5. Over 200 mothers plan to enter, with no formal entry needed beyond attendance at opening. Prizes include 475 and 50 for top entries, and each entrant receives a prize. The event punctuates a week of merrymaking with sacred concerts and religious observances on Sunday, featuring the Butte Mines band and a program of sacred selections and overtures at Granite and Wyoming streets.
In San Francisco on June 27 the Southern Pacific System Federation of Shop Crafts reports that at least 98 percent of shop workers voted to reject a 13 percent wage reduction ordered by the United States Labor Board. Secretary Goredon announced the overwhelming vote and said results were being sent to federation offices in Chicago.
A farmer in Emmons county along the Missouri river killed his wife and then took his own life at their home last night. Their two young children were asleep and undiscovered until the morning when the boy told his grandmother that blood was everywhere. The man’s name Thorson is believed to be the husband.
Lewistown hosts the third annual Montana American Legion convention with 500 delegates. State leaders praise veterans work, discuss the soldier preference law, and a parade features veterans of three wars leading a large civic turnout. Officers to be elected tomorrow. cities like Kalispell Bozeman Great Falls and Butte seek the 1922 convention.
June 20 Quebec reports police arrest several striking municipal firemen led by Wilfrid Garieps president of the workers union. They face charges under the municipal strike fund lockout act for participating in the strike.
River threatens fields as flood risk rises rapidly with last season peak height near three tenths of a foot. Authorities urge growers to evacuate nearby farmland and secure livestock and equipment ahead of rising waters. Local agencies monitor levels and issue ongoing advisories for affected districts.
Officials warned the Imperial valley area faces heavy losses as the Colorado River nears peak, with Rockwood gate at 185 000 second feet and Ockerson and Volcano levees weakening. Authorities fear flood could devastate 10 000 acres of crops south of the boundary, endangering irrigation works and possibly livestock and buildings. Life losses deemed very improbable.
The court sentenced Yiek to hang for murder of Wyman and gave 14 years in prison to another defendant. The court also refused to grant a new trial to Albert Tick, denied in Beaverhead county, for the murder of Sheriff C K Wye.
In Chicago June, Carl Wanger was convicted of killing his wife and the ragged stranger. He amused himself during the sanity trial by making miniature shallows from strands pulled from the seating by a cane chair.
In Washington today plans to establish the new federal budget system moved toward reality as Charles G. Dawes called a cabinet and executive staff conference to convene Wednesday. President Harding will preside and a tentative budget form is to be drafted within 30 days showing minimum funds for the fiscal year starting July 1, with emphasis on economy and potential spending cuts under the new system.
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