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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1920
Page
1
Chicago faces a general city employee strike as 1,000 city hall clerks stenographers and bookkeepers walk out. Firemen threaten mass resignations and 900 workers already picketed the city hall as garbage handlers join the walkout. Arbitration rejected for Livestock Handlers amid wage demands.
King Christian of Denmark today refused to reinstate the Zahle ministry and rejected related measures amid a government crisis. A general strike in protest against the new ministry is planned to begin at noon Wednesday, with a wider national stoppage not expected before Thursday morning.
The Standard's film A Romance of Butte wraps up with final scenes filmed on Butte streets. The wedding party exits St Patrick's church amid cheering crowds while confetti showers greet the bridal party. Hundreds watched in front of the Rialto theater and at Park and Main streets as filming continued.
Census figures reported to Washington indicate Cook County including Chicago reaching 3,232,799. Chicago proper is listed at 2,884,827 in figures released earlier, with official tabulation pending.
Princess Nadija Vasilievna Troubetskoy, famed as the most beautiful nurse, attempted to work at Garfield Memorial hospital in Washington. Her presence drew movie men reporters and a curious public, causing a siege-like atmosphere. She left Saturday after deeming the environment nerve-racking and said she would not return.
In Merced California on March 30 visit ors and attendants found monuments toppled wooden headboards pulled up and large slabs torn from foundations across six cemeteries including Druids Jewish Asphodel Oda Fellows Masons and Knights of Pythias. The Catholic cemetery escaped but nearby thefts occurred with brass bolts and facings from a family vault stolen. Authorities believe multiple perpetrators were involved given the weight of the moved stones.
A settlement plan for the Butte building trades dispute was drafted and will be reviewed by the Building Trades Council tonight. Carpenters already tentatively ratified it and plan final action Sunday with an arbitration proposal to govern grievances and a return to work on April 5.
Washington report shows World War I service increased average man weight by 3.35 pounds and height by .28 inches among 873,159 men. Inductees weighed 141.54 pounds and stood 67.49 inches tall, rising to 144.89 pounds and 67.72 inches at discharge, while Civil War height loss totaled one tenth inch.
Washington March 30 Arguments on the constitutionality of the prohibition amendment and enforcement act were concluded in the supreme court. Seven proceedings remain for decision including appeals by Christian Feigen span of Newark from decrees to enjoin prohibition officials and government appeals involving Manitowoc Products company of Wisconsin in beer manufacturing.
In London on March 30 Herbert H. Asquith described the Irish home rule bill in the House of Commons as a cumbrous duplication and multiplication of institutions and offices. He added that from an efficiency view there is nothing to be said for it.
Grover Cleveland Bergdoll of Philadelphia was court martialed for desertion and failure to report for military service. A court decision announced in New York on March 30 sentenced the wealthy young man to five years in prison.
Cork March 30 Alderman Terence MacSweeny elected lord mayor at a Cork corporation meeting. He is a Sinn Fein leader and has been deported or imprisoned several times. Santa Fe San Francisco March 30 Equipment valued at 18 500 000 ordered for immediate delivery. 150 locomotives 500 gondola freight cars and 2 500 refrigerator cars included.
Mississippi Senate approves the federal suffrage amendment after a close vote. Leaders expect the House to reconvene and vote, potentially completing state ratification and enabling women to vote in the November presidential election.
Delaware reports Mississippi legislature ratifying a proposed constitutional suffrage amendment. The fight to ratify by the Delaware assembly intensifies as supporters push forward and opponents mobilize. The revised statutes committee voted 4 to 3 to report the measure on its merits, with Democrats opposing. A house vote is expected tomorrow.
Data shows Colorado Springs rising to 29 572 residents with an increase of 494 or 1.7 percent Meadville Pennsylvania grows to 14 568 up 1 788 or 14 percent Grand Forks North Carolina reaches 13 950 with an increase of 1 472 or 11.8 percent
Theodore Finney received a suspended sentence after admitting speeding. He told the judge he rushed to view a house for rent and to "nail it" when he learned of the opportunity.
Defense rested after one witness and a physician testifying Williams received life imprisonment for murder in the first degree in the kitchen killing of Sylvester J. Prenatt. The widow described the attack as she held her dying husband, recounting the brutal events and the snowbound morning.
Albany reports the Judiciary committee found five socialist members guilty on charges of disloyalty and recommended their seats be declared vacant. Indications suggested the assembly would uphold the decision with a large majority, while Majority Leader Adler and Assemblyman Roosevelt opposed the expulsions.
City officials announced no legal move to cut Montana telephone rates in Butte. Investigations by Mayor W T Stodden and City Attorney J L Clinton found the current rates reasonable and necessary, a Montana Public Service Commission ruling from March 1920. The decision followed a wartime rate increase and a city hearing where the company projected a six month deficit near 150000.
Herbert Hoover telegraphed the Hoover Republican club of California that he would accept the Republican nomination for president if issues necessitate it and the party adopts a liberal treaty and economic platform backed by pro-business measures. He said he would serve if urged but will not seek the nomination himself.
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