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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1920
Page
1
London reports say German right wing leader Kapp resigns as his bid to form a new ministry fails. The upheaval follows revolts and the collapse of plans to stabilize the government, signaling continued instability in postwar Berlin and the Reichswehr’s uncertain control.
supporters expect an ordinance to be drawn for tonight's regular meeting as many city officials favor daylight saving in Butte though theater managers oppose it citing revenue loss during gay time. the debate involves business circles labor unions and households with a majority in favor yet some voices against continue.
Annapolis Md March 15 Governor Ritchie urged passage of bills to authorize manufacture and sale of beer cider and light wines in Maryland. He sent his message on the liquor question to the House endorsing a plan to legalize 3% stamps and supporting the wet program slated for the state.
Grand Marshal James E Murray and aides wrapped preparations for the St Patrick day parade. The head of the column will leave the federal building for a march through the business district as more than 14 organizations with about 5 000 members plan to participate including the Hibernians Pierce Connolly club with over 1 600. A mass meeting presided by Sheriff John K O Rourke and Dan Malley will follow the parade at the courthouse, with Hardy addressing a monster gathering last night and resolutions to be read.
Frances Woods, 18, told deputy county attorney Harry Meyer of conditions in Butte. Police arrested five suspects linked to morphine and cocaine traffic from Pekin cafe on South Main. Those jailed include Harry and Vereie Robinson, Wang Sing, Hunn Hoon, and Jack Ford, each bonded at 1000.Authorities expect further arrests as investigations continue.
Pittsburg March 16 Directors of the Crucible Steel Company of America declare a 50 percent stock dividend payable April 30 to stockholders of record April 15. A cash dividend of 8 percent is also declared on the common stock, payable the same date. The stock dividend adds about 126,000 shares of stock with a par value of 12,500,000. The company notes the steel industry prosperity tied to early hostilities in Europe.
London reports from Copenhagen quote Ekstrabladet that Kiel was bombarded by the German cruiser Eckernfoerde killing about 400 and wounding many, with quarters of workers supporting the Kapp government targeted. Dispatches note fighting across several German cities, including Hamburg and Leipzig, as troops curb unrest.
Washington March 18 All United States troops in Siberia including the expeditionary forces headquarters will be out by April 1 General Graves told the war department There were 199 officers and 1845 enlisted men still at Vladivostok March 10.
Dayton report says Tic Sallie of Cincinnati and James Nick of Dayton ask police to arrest Margaret Foster, 21, on bigamy charges claiming she has 22 husbands and remains married to all. Sallie says they wed Feb 16 at Chevell, Nick says he married her yesterday.
Washington reports Rear Admiral Sime contends Germany failed to deploy a battle cruiser to raid Allied convoys and disrupt American troop movements to France. He testifies before a senate committee about Navy Department plans deemed based on wrong premises and previously rejected by the allies. The August 1918 note indicated the enemy planned two raids, but the war effort continued with delayed action.
Reports from Weirengen Holland say crowds celebrate the former crown prince after Germany’s developments. Wile Mann reportedly views the situation joyfully but denies plans to depart Holland and has informed the Dargomaster of staying put.
On March 18, eight and twenty aliens detained here were released today by order of the Department of Justice in Washington. Seven other defendants, previously at liberty on bonds, had charges against them withdrawn.
Berlin reports say Chancellor Kapp resigned in favor of President Ebert. Hindenburg and former Finance Minister Helfferich refused to back Kapp, prompting the collapse of his ministry. The Berlin scene grows unsettled with strikes and censorship amid street fighting in Dortmund and other towns.
Alexander Leggat, mining engineer and nephew of the late Red D. Lewiat, named principal beneficiary in a will opened yesterday. He will receive mining property and interests, plus stocks, bonds, jewelry, and cash totaling about $30,000, from a safety deposit box at the Silver Bow Nation Bank. The bequest includes claims in Butte and other parts of Montana, as well as property in Idaho and Alaska.
March 16 in New York a dramatic case features Charles Eifert, a reputed wealthy fish dealer, found in Magistrate Sweetzer's court after a young woman Miss Ethel Dozens accuses him of unwelcome wooing. He admits being madly in love as the magistrate orders Bellevue hospital observation for his claim of insanity. The judge rules that love can be insanity in this unusual hearing.
London dispatch reports the Kapp rebellion in Germany, noting censorship under Jenattus T. Lincoln and overall government countermeasures. The plot spread through officers and Baltic troops, with Döberitz camp holding off disarmament, and Berlin theaters evacuated as troops with machine guns seized the city by nightfall.
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