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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1922
Page
1
Forces of Wu push toward Peking as Manchurian troops fall back toward the capital. The tide of battle appears to run against the Manchurian commander and his forces retreat to defend the city.
Reports from May 1 describe General Wu Pei Fu pushing south toward Peking with martial law in effect. Fighting centers 12 miles southwest near Changsintien as Wu’s forces press Chang Tso Lin’s troops toward the southern city walls.
Charles M. Powell, alleged killer of circus owner John T. Brunen, collapses nervously outside Burlington County Jail after confessing and accusing Brunen’s brother in law Harry C. Mohr of coercion. Powell said Mohr promised him 1000 dollars for the murder. Mohr moved to another jail section as grand jury action looms.
Representatives of Regular and Irregular Branches of Army propose a plan to avert conflict now, signaling an effort to prevent further fighting amid ongoing tensions. The proposal aims to establish a ceasefire and mechanisms for dialogue between the factions.
Dublin reports representatives of regular and irregular Irish republican army sign a proposal to unify forces and back elections for a government accepted by the majority. Banks in the south hit by IRA irregulars totaling over £100,000. Limerick Waterford Wexford and other towns raided. Dublin meeting at Ennis by Arthur Grimth deemed a success with majority will to determine the Anglo Irish Treaty.
The 1921 act regulating packers and stockyards is upheld as a legitimate exercise of interstate commerce power. The court, led by Chief Justice Taft, describes stockyards as national utilities facilitating commerce and not just local facilities, rejecting challenges by Chicago commission merchants.
The Illinois governor Len Small and chief counsel C C Lefarge face trial on conspiracy to defraud state funds. Treasurer Edward F Miller testifies as a key witness as the jury selection progresses two thirds complete with eight jurors chosen including a mix of married men and bachelors from varied occupations.
Testimony on the Blair Mountain killing of Deputy Sheriff John Gore and the March on Logan and Mingo counties features in a treason trial. Witnesses cite Rev John Wilburn as party leader and note miners used varying passwords such as Who are you and Amen before the violence.
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports the Senate passed a bill allowing the War Finance Corporation to continue agricultural and livestock loans until June 30 1923 to aid farmers. The corporation already made new Montana loans totaling $29 000 today.
The Deer Lodge Kiwanis club held its charter night at the city hall with hundreds of visitors. The program included America sung by all, an invocation by Rev T F Landy, and a welcome address by Joseph L Coleman. District Governor George Snell spoke on Kiwanis duties and nine local clubs plus three more planned in Montana.
Dewey Ell, 21, shot himself at the home of Gunhild Aspplund near Potlatch Idaho after the girl refused his marriage proposal. A prior shot through her window did not strike her.
The executive message to the new board recommends further reductions in firefighters wage payments.
Mayor Cocking announces wage cuts for firemen, consolidates sanitary inspector with purchasing agent, and urges fiscal restraint. The council elects Herman Blank president over Peter Holland, with nine votes to six, while John Sullivan leads the vice presidential ballot.
Three young men are held in the city jail on suspicion of strangling Mrs. Nancy M Wheelock, 68, a rooming house proprietor. Detectives report sufficient evidence for murder complaints. Wheelock’s jewels worth 18000 dollars are missing. Walter Ray alias Valentine Radecki and Adam Ward alias Adam Blaszky admit participation but claim robbery was the limit. John Shelist remains uncooperative.
The Genoa conference proposes a mixed arbitral commission to settle debts owed by the Russian government to foreign bondholders with Chief Justice Taft to name the chairman. Members will represent bondholders and Russia. the body may remit interest and decide on Russia’s ability to meet obligations. Belgium insists on restitution of property. France and Britain back compensating or restoring property through the tribunal system. Continued on page 4.
Secretary Hughes told a State Department women’s delegation that the United States will not recognize Russia until it adopts sound international reconstruction and a stable domestic policy. He avoided judgments on form of government and noted Soviet interference in others’ affairs.
In Los Angeles on May 1 Arthur C. Burch testified via cross examination that he came to help Mrs Madalynn Obencham impeach witness Summar. J M Warren said she met Burch on a train and he claimed to be en route to assist. Summar testified Burch stood on Santa Monica Canyon Road blinded by car lights and made him stop.
As floodwaters engulf Lavulia and Misalsaippl, relief efforts expand across eastern Louisiana. More than 1.4 million people face shortages as levees fail and towns like Ferriday flood. Food, shelter, clothing, and medical aid are in critical demand for about 11 500 victims.
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