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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1920
Page
1
The Versailles treaty failed to ratify for the fourth time as the Senate voted 49 to 3 to send it back to President Wilson. Twenty-one Democrats joined Republicans, while 20 Democrats and 12 Republicans opposed. The result signals a prolonged political fight, with leaders signaling the issue may linger into the next session.
Senator Walsh of Montana, long a president’s staunch ally, announced he would vote for ratification with revised Republican reservations because the resolution as modified is the best that can be secured. He said the treaty cannot be ratified without reservations and even if Democrats win the next election the Senate would have to compromise. He is prepared to accept what can be had rather than nothing to strengthen the system. Senator Myers, Democrat of Montana, who voted with reservations last time, said he would again support with misgivings as the League has shown signals of failure and inefficiency in operation.
State interchurch conference sessions convened in Butte with Dr G Mecklenburg directing finance speakers from Otto Mayer to Frank Riley and a long list of county directors from Missoula to Deer Lodge. Denominational leaders including Presbyterian Baptist United Brethren Congregational Episcopal Methodist and Evangelical were expected, with county director representation for each denomination. Shoe shines rose to 20 cents in Helena today from 13 cents.
Postal inspectors linked a Butte to Dubois railway mail clerk to long running thefts of state warrants and fur shipments. Shippecroft confessed to stealing thousands in furs mailed to fur houses, with about $2000 realized from sales. He was bound over to the federal grand jury after voluntary appearance.
William Jennings Bryan marked his sixtieth birthday in New York with a dinner at the Adline club where he voiced ambitions beyond honors. He pledged to devote years to serving the American people and press for direct control of sovereignty, peace, and reform, while critiquing monopolies and obstructionists in government and urging three key remedies for progress.
Members of the Purebred Sheep association were guests of Butte for their annual meeting and banquet at the ow hotel. Dr Wet Butler of Helena state veterinarian and R Quigley of Helena spoke. Dr Nash of Helena attended. Attendees included Gardiner Anaconda, Rhodes WK Harmon Boxeman, Nevin Manhattan, Pauls Deer Lodge, and Howe Deer Lodge. Four education reels showed at the high school on sheep and wool industries. Secretary George Lewis Manhattan reported 1,000 rams sold for 410,000 at the state fair. Officers elected: Peter Paully Deer Lodge president, William Rhodes Sheridan vice president, George M. Lewis Manhattan secretary.
London March 20. The lord mayor of Cork was shot dead at 1 o'clock this morning by masked assailants. They entered his residence, fired, and escaped in an automobile. Earlier Cork violence included the March 1 shooting of Constable Scully and several casualties in Glenmire with soldiers and civilians killed nearby.
De Valera announces to Arthur Griffith in New York that Ireland’s road to self-determination is fulfilled, praising American support and paying tribute to the heroic dead. In Aristin Prison, March 19, a divisional court hears serious statements about republican army plans and wartime measures, with the attorney general defending the regulation and intent to establish order.
The report indicates Golby’s nomination moves forward with favorable sentiment yet signals likely Senate debate. Pain secretary of state is noted in context, with expectations of extended discussion and possible challenges to confirmation.
Police detailed watch followed ex Kaiser William as he walked in the garden at Bentinck Castle. Officers moved with him a few paces behind in a security formation typical of royal protection today.
March 18 announced to Miss Mary Sanders of James City that Sanders has been appointed secretary of the AUS. In Helena Mrs T B Thompson of Missoula filed as a candidate for delegate to the Democratic national convention.
Reports from Berlin on March 19 describe heavy violence after Essen surrender to armed workers. About 300 killed, with communists occupying railroad stations east of Berlin and troops deployed in armored cars. Chaos spreads to the city center and suburbs with officers trampled, shootings, and widespread disorder. Military and soviet elements reportedly gain influence in several cities as transportation and mail services halt. News reflects a tense, unstable capital during the post-revolt period.
Reports from Kiel Bielefeld and other cities say 1000 dead in Kiel as strikes spread across Saxony Westphalia and Ruhr area. Communists clash with authorities while socialist leaders call for end to strikes. In Bochum Dortmund and Isen kirchen authorities seek control as clashes leave thousands marching in Solingen and Elberfeld.
Oregon figure O Corman is set to address teachers tonight as part of ongoing discussions. Public session expected to cover policies and school concerns.
Helena March 19 The executive contract commission awarded the second unit of the Butte Anaconda road paving project. Clifton Applegate & Toole of Anaconda bid 231678.10 dollars the lowest. Other bids included GW Paulson Butte 251957.91 L P Lawler state highway 263078.16 and Crown Paving Calgary. State highway commission will furnish the estimate bringing total to about 1000000 dollars. County plans to build May Prairie basin section under county supervision.
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