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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1920
Page
1
Scranton Pa March 2 The public schools of the borough of Archbald near here closed today as 54 teachers failed to appear The school board refused their demands for a $324 month increase Grade school teachers now earn from 65 to 87 50 per month and high school teachers 100 per month
The Jugo-Slav government issue a January 20 note rejecting parts of the Dec 9 agreement on the Adriatic. It objects to ceding Lesa island to Italy and warns such annexation would violate nationhood principles and stir irredentist tensions, echoing Wilson's January 14 protest.
Chicago March 2 The American Farm Bureau Moderation will be organized at a meeting here tomorrow by representatives from 28 state farmers bureaus and related groups, totaling about 700,000 farmers. The executive committee said the referendum vote approved a permanent federation with $200,000 raised for membership and a publicity department planned for nationwide aims.
Helena March 2 The Carey land act board ruled that oil seekers on Carey land must abandon their claims after hearing David Hilger of Willow Creek Land Co and E H Holmboe of Fergus County Land and Irrigation Co. They described a stampede with shacks and armed guards to protect claims. Local authorities said jumpers must move off lands previously filed on. The Fergus County company had contracted to reclaim 8000 acres between Winnett and Roundup by damming Willow Creek and other works, a two year program. The Mosby discovery sparked rapid influx, with 25 to 40 wells moving toward Mosby as big operators push development for gasoline bearing oil.
Washington March 2 Senator from Missouri introduced a resolution asking the senate manufactures committee to investigate alleged dealings and operations of the United States Wheat Pool as revealed by a federal grand jury report from Spokane Washington. The measure was referred to the auditing committee for study.
Twelve Italian brides held at Ellis Island for failing the literacy test learned Washington would allow them a 60 day window to wed their soldier fiances if they sign a pledge not to vary their status. If Senator Calder’s bill to exempt them from reading is passed they could wed immediately. During the 60 days each bride must learn to read 40 words and each couple must post an 8500 bond guaranteeing the bride will not become a public charge, with bondsmen informing officials every 15 days of the bride’s location.
In Montesano Washington two defense witnesses in the Warren Grimm murder trial were arrested on perjury charges after testifying in the case. The witnesses claimed false and corrupt testimony regarding the Armistice Day parade and the first platoon in Centralia.
In a private meeting on March 28 with J D Monroe a Democratic candidate for president Gerard Genies Wilson rejected claims he was a stalking horse for any ticket. He praised the current president eight years of Democratic leadership and urged action on the peace treaty and League of Nations warnings against political obstruction and threats to free speech.
Chicago March 2 state attorney Moyne held papers listing the names and addresses of nearly all Industrial Workers of the World members in the United States. Detectives seized the lists from a man who identified himself as Alexander Galvin.
Caldwell won the Seattle mayoral race with a majority over Duncan in a campaign marked by sharp tension. Caldwell, former corporation counsel, was backed by three of the four major dailies, while a labor daily supported Duncan amid a citywide labor dispute just prior to the vote.
London dispatch reports representatives of Schleswig and Holstein organizations and political factions met at Rensburg to declare separation from Prussia and form a new state. Dr Koester stated he will fly to Berlin that evening to deliver the declaration of independence.
Police announced an investigation on Staten Island shores with officials stating activity will occur tomorrow.
Coroner's inquest found Swanson died by unknown hands after evidence challenged the theory of death by own action. Witnesses said Swanson faced trouble after becoming constable and that infirmity may have prevented him from firing a gun, with lingering questions about the funeral arrangements.
London report notes a growing consensus that Germany’s ruin would create a weak European spot. Britain and Lloyd George push policy, while France moves toward a less rigid stance under pressure from Clemenceau’s successors. Plans discuss an international loan to stabilize Germany with security guarantees, and neutral nations may be invited to fund. England also contemplates varied financial commitments postwar.
Washington reports progress toward settling the railroad dispute as most workers agree to cooperate in testing the new transportation act. A wage board will be formed with representatives chosen by rail labor and management, except for the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes and Shop Laborers which withdrew from the unions. President Wilson signaled acceptance of the law and urged Congress not to veto it, noting a move to implement the arbitration machinery and to proceed with labor’s cooperation in the process.
Texts of accession notifications by five neutral nations were received. Argentina Paraguay Persia and Spain signified admission while Chile indicated no other reservations beyond covenant amendments or modifications by non ratifying states.
In a snowstorm salvage teams recovered three of seven crew members from the Leyland liner Bohemian after she broke in two and sank on the Sambro ledge near Halifax Nova Scotia. The crew reportedly perished following an order to abandon ship.
Democrats shift stance as reservations to the peace treaty and Monroe Doctrine provisions are readopted in the Senate by larger majorities. votes 58 to 22 and 66 to 25 show renewed backing, with 14 Democrats joining the majority on one measure. Debate remains muted as leaders push toward ratification amid renewed fighting within the party.
Washington report shows net operating income of railroads under government control in January fell to 11 million dollars due to severe weather and a coal strike. The deficit compares with a 64 million dollar shortfall against average monthly rental payments, and 55 million from accruing payments. Director General Hines notes the January figures do not boost the overall excess of expenses over income for federal control, and claims an 84 million operating loss was contemplated. He also states conditions were adverse but rail operations showed some improvement over December and January.
American Legion leaders told Congress the group seeks soldier relief legislation this session and supports land settlement in a nationwide program. They oppose the $250 million reclamation loan bill that would reclaim western lands only, and view the Smith Fletcher bill as aligning with their aims on land reclamation.
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