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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1921
Page
4
Amoree News on assignment to discover what was happening at the front. He encountered German officers who sought out the American general to protest the occupation in polite terms. The young corporal questioned them about foreigners running the country and their feelings.
A World War era note reports the European bison near extinction amid Bolshevik fervor. A stuffed specimen in New York's American Museum of Natural History bears a plaque about Caesar and Charlemagne. It mentions a Salt Lake City herd and a Montana preserve at the Flathead reservation race, warning that Red control may end Roosevelt edict protection.
London speculation centers on Britain’s indebtedness to the United States. British publicists argue for accommodation to avoid burdensome full recognition. Some say the US should collect on debts Britain financed for the South, while others reject plans to buy the West Indies to liquidate debts.
An American corporal serving with the occupation forces near Coblenz stood out as the sole U.S uniform among advancing units. German police followed Allied orders and mistook him for a high ranking officer, though he was only a young reporter for the ubiquitous press.
Washington report notes Congress plans duties on nearly all finished lumber leaving rough stock free. Opposition is urged to resist tariff provisions amid housing shortages. Critics call the duties iniquitous, predicting higher costs for homes and possible electorate backlash against tariff reform.
Montana and several states seek curb on organized prohibitionists wielding search warrants. A Ohio justice of the peace pleads guilty to oppression in office and embezzlement after forming a bandit constable ring that extorted fines from foreigners for liquor violations. Grand jury indictments follow as reformers rail at graft. Witty asides touch daylight saving and fashions as the piece lists satirical notes on Prohibition era excesses and public corruption.
The Rev. B H Lingenfelter spoke to Scout masters training corps last evening praising the Boy Scout movement as a key partner in parenthood. He noted training by Scoutmasters teaches religion outdoors obedience and constructive conduct. The event included remarks by P J Brophy and Benjamin Owen with hiking tips from Fay G Clark and closing test instructions from Dr J A Donovan.
County leaders discuss funding choices citing warrants debt near 500 000 a month before bond issuance would add about 75 000. Plan favors bonds to redeem warrants and raises concerns over deputy counts and court-backed salary claims while operating under classification constraints.
County officials reviewed highway improvement bonds and 385000 for courthouse construction bonds with 40000 cash on hand for July bond redemptions. More than 250000 in funds exist, county property valued around 2000000. Bankers split on benefit. bond proposal depends on preventing credit revert. Wolking may offer to redeem warrants or swap warrants for bonds at market price.
Workers drilling to locate quicksand at Pittsmont Mine tapped a 1000 gallon water flow at 45 feet. Initial reports that the flow was off proved false after review. A prior shaft reached 700 feet without quicksand, while the ensuing bore also tapped water.
The forecast notes strong planetary rulership by Jupiter and Saturn with Neptune's sinister power. It predicts a return to domestic pursuits, home buying, and irrigation projects aiding colonization, plus favorable West business but new Pacific Coast challenges. It warns of greed, racial transactions, rising female honors, and fashion changes.
Word from prison authorities reports three escaped inmates returned or captured. Charles Swartz, who fled April 28 near Deer Lodge, was recaptured at Pocatello and faces 1.5 to 3 years for obtaining money under false pretenses. Palman, escaped last February, was nabbed in Chico, California and sent back to the penitentiary. Jack Roberts alias Perry Munden, captured May 2 in Spokane after a Moonshine raid, is being returned to Deer Lodge. he previously fled a road gang last July and was once held in Canada before release on a missed boundary-arrival date.
Mrs Antonia Chenivec was granted a divorce from Anton Chenivec by Judge Carroll. She testified that he cared more for feeding horses than his wife and children, spent their money, and failed to provide a home. The couple married in Butte on August 15, 1920.
Pedestrians fled as a driverless bay and gray horse team in a light spring wagon careered down North Pxcelsion Street. An Airedale in the wagon watched the wild ride as the team struck a telegraph pole in the 300 block of South Excelsior. The wagon was damaged. owners or riders were not seen. The horses were secured at a livery stable on South Wyoming Street.
Mrs. Mary Werrams Grogan, wife of P. J. Grogan, died yesterday morning in a local hospital. Born and raised in Butte, she spent her life in the city.
City mourns the death of Mrs. Ferraris, wife of George Ferraris, with large attendance expected. She leaves a sister Mrs George McKay of Butte and brothers John Ferraris of Wallace Idaho Dominick Ferraris of Hutte and Louis Ferraris of Torrento Idaho. The body will be moved from Duggan's parlors to her sister's home at 1024 South Dakota Street this afternoon for funeral services Thursday morning at 9. Mass will be at St Patrick's Church at 9:20. Interment follows in St Patrick's Cemetery.
Rosebud county ranchers expect a bumper crop despite last season's below normal yields. L Wakefield of Forsyth, visiting Butte, says farmers are converting hay land to grain and expanding irrigation along the Yellowstone River with secured water rights and pumping stations. The community is uniting to ensure success.
Children from Little Basin to city gardens travel by automobile at 9 20 after morning arrival and return by evening. A chartered Oregon Short Line train serves country districts with stops at Apex Glen Navy Yon Brown's Flag Melrose Quinn Maiden Rock Divide Woodin Beandine Feely Buxton Silver Bow and a 20 05 a.m. arrival in Butte and 6 p.m. departure. Playground instructors will supervise games while Boy Scouts under Benjamin Owen demonstrate playground activities. Most children bring their own lunches.
The Senior Tigers failed to appear for yesterday’s game, leading to a forfeit awarded to the Dublin Gulch Juniors. The umpire set the official score at 4 to 0 in favor of the Juniors. The Juniors’ lineup included Sullivan, Dennehey, Holland, ONeill, Olson, Harrington, Lee, Kendrigan, and McMahon in the field and batting order.
Buite Briefs report a Ladies of Division No.1 A C H card party at Hibera hall with many prizes won by a large group of players. Mr and Mrs SR Campana welcomed a baby boy yesterday at 1233 West Copper street. Mr and Mrs Tony Lisa also welcomed a baby girl at Murray hospital yesterday.
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