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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1923
Page
1
In a hast address to the council mayor Horgan outlines 15 reforms aimed at boosting the economy. He pledges adherence to budget specifications and urges swift passage of fiscal measures.
The War Department said it would back up any plan approved by the council of ministers and the state department in response to the Shan tung bandit attack that held up an express train and abducted 19 Americans. Officials noted an international force remains in China to maintain open lines between Peking and the sea, with U S Marines stationed at the legation in Peking and units from Belgium Britain France Italy Japan and The Netherlands also present. An official list of Americans believed aboard the train included Larry Lehrbas L C Solomon Leon Friedman J A Henley Miss Lucy Aldrich and maid Miss McFadden Colonel and Mrs Pinger and two sons Mr Levy Robert Scripps J B Powell Miss Schonberg Allen Child Major and Mrs Allen and son.
Chinese brigands derail the Peking express near Suchow raiding the train and kidnapping about 20 foreigners including Americans. Women were beaten and held to keep pace with the fleeing party. English passenger Rothman killed. Captives include Robert Scripps and U.S. Majors Pinger and Allen. Bandits released some women and fled as government troops withdrew under threat.
A reform push seeks elimination of petty graft by moving offices to the courthouse and altering the fire department and transportation motorization. The agenda targets governance changes, aiming for streamlined administration and improved public services.
The mayor promotes tight economy with expenditures tied to the budget and council approval. He seeks direct city clerk purchases, removes some tire stations, expands others, abolishes a gasoline tank system, and shifts city transport to motor vehicles. He urges cooperation and a written system of honest accounting.
Mayor William D. Horgan presented his first message to the new council at 1 o’clock Tuesday morning. The address urged economy and stricter accounting, backed moving city offices to the courthouse, and called for genuine cooperation, drawing commendations from council members and spectators. The full text begins with a note to the city council of Butte and mentions a democratic direction after four years of republican rule.
In a five hour deadlock the GHTY council finally elected J K Hesler president on the 76th ballot at 12 45 this morning Callow withdrew from the race.
The city council confirms Mayor Horgan's committee assignments and announces the appointed members, noting their meetings and anticipated influence on council priorities.
The city council unanimously confirmed most mayoral appointees including assistant treasurer T. J. McCarthy, license tax collector John F. Riley, stenographer Miss Mac Murphy, city clerk C. J. Harrington, city attorney J. T. Andrew, assistant city attorney F. bb. Blodgett, city physician J. B. Freund, city electrician P. P. Dunn, stenographer to mayor Catherine Cummings, city accountant A. J. Boyle, police board members P. C. Dineen W. J. Shay A. J. Guenther, food inspector P. H. Keen, sanitary inspector J. H. O Meara, librarian Eleanore V. Horgan, electrician for the police department Clem Burkhard. Attorney and electrician posts sent to judiciary committee for review.
In a historic standstill the new Butte council deadlocked for hours over electing a president. Alderman John Callow withdrew after 76 ballots, giving victory to J. K. Hesler, who secured support from both parties and unanimous approval shortly after. The delay stalled the mayor’s appointments and committee designations.
The Butte city treasurership passed from Herman Strasburger to Joseph E. Riley with no ceremony as new assistant staff joined. The changeover featured Thomas McCarthy Mae Murphy and John F. Riley joining Riley in the treasurer’s office, with the new administration already at work and the treasurer known for his amateur dramatic pursuits.
Harry Allen claims self defense and threats from Fred Greenbeck as jurors near decision. Prosecutors counter with Greenbeck's widow testimony about January threats. The jury trials proceed after review of instructions with three attorneys for each side and state arguments pending.
Ernest Vanmerr, 19, a student at Billings Polytechnic, died after diving into two feet of water from a four foot bank. He dislocated his spine at the fifth vertebrae and collapsed at a local hospital. His father and stepmother were present. the body was to be taken to Sweetgrass for interment.
Butte and surrounding cities rush to decorate for Market Week with flags bunting and festive materials. Decorators and assistants work overtime as the city aims to greet visitors in polished fashion by Thursday. Continued on Page 9, Column 2.
A citizens committee in Bonners Ferry Idaho unloaded 25 alleged Industrial Workers of the World members across the Montana line ten miles northeast of town late tonight. The men reportedly promised never to return to Boundary county.
Tensions rise as diplomatic strains over policy and events strain dialogue. Strong representations from both sides signal efforts to avert a larger rift while calling for adherence to agreements and mutual respect in subsequent discussions.
New York May 7 The White House was added to the list of sugar boycotters today Mrs Warren G Harding wrote to Mrs Louis Reed Weltmiller deputy commissioner of markets that she is economizing on sugar to the fullest degree The letter responded to a request for the President to aid in lowering sugar prices
At ten o'clock Pacific time the raid near Suchow left 19 foreigners, mostly Americans, still in bandit hands. Among those named are Maj. Roland Pinger and Maj. Robert Allen with their sons, N I Milner of Los Angeles, and others in Shanghai, Manila, and Mexico, including Senora Ancira and Emile Gensberg, with several women reported released.
The Supreme Court ruled Minnesota iron ore tax of five percent on ore value is an occupation tax and valid. Thirty seven companies controlling most output objected, arguing the levy affected property, burdened interstate commerce, lacked uniformity, and denied equal protection.
George H. Ross president of Kiwanis International urged nearly 100 Kiwanians to commit to true service rather than monetary aid. He praised leaders with broad vision and discussed building character through unselfish service. Ross and wife were honored at a Silver Bow club luncheon in Butte with guests from Missoula Deer Lodge Anaconda Livingston. A copper smoking set bearing Kiwanis and Montana seals, mined in Butte, was given to the president. Mrs. Ross received roses from W. B. Rogers. Ross plans to visit 48 of Kiwanis International’s 54 provinces before returning to Toronto.
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