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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1922
Page
1
Daugherty urges that any Soviet recognition be tied to fulfilled obligations and supports a grand jury probe into war fraud. He notes that examinations conducted so far show sufficient indications of crime to justify action.
In a detailed statement prepared for the president, Attorney General Daugherty says wartime fraud investigations show sufficient evidence to submit to a grand jury. Democratic Leader Ett and Republican Mondell clash as Woodruff accuses Daugherty and calls for action on a proposed inquiry and funds.
Eastern buyers offered 40 cents for Montana wools but were rejected by flockmasters in Lewist and Clark counties and elsewhere. Secretary TH H Pigott of the Montana Wool Growers association said growers expect higher prices for better grades this year and plan to hold clips while others ship to the national warehouse in Chicago for sale when milling needs demand it.
Fifteen railroad heads will meet with the president at a White House dinner on May 20 to discuss the situation regarding railroad rates.
President Harding plans a May 20 White House dinner with leading railroad executives to push for voluntary rate reductions. The Commerce Commission may lack power to mandate cuts, so the administration will press for agreement without altering the commission’s judicial role. Similar talks occurred last year as the government weighs transportation rate levels from a formal inquiry begun last November.
Flood conditions in Fort Worth eased late today though rises on the Clear and West forks of the Trinity river were expected to inundate lowlands again. No deaths were reported as warnings allowed residents to escape. Red Cross forces continued aid, providing sleeping quarters for more than 400 refugees.
Los Angeles County Sheriff William I. Traeger and Los Angeles City Police Chief Louis D. Oaks resigned from the Ku Klux Klan last year after brief membership. Records released amid a grand jury probe into an Inglewood raid show Traeger quit two weeks after joining and Oaks resigned the same night he joined. Also revealed are an attorney applicant and 18 Los Angeles men linked to Klan applications, with witnesses called in the Mosher raid case.
Seven nurses from St James hospital will graduate on National Hospital Day Friday evening May 12. The class includes Kathryn Marian Stefanatz Catherine Helen Furno Christine Agnes Spear Olive McCaffery Anna Elizabeth Kambrie Maude Kathryn MacMillan. Diplomas will be presented by Dr P H McCarthy.
Dublin May 9 The peace committee which has worked to settle the discord in Ireland concluded deliberations late tonight and will report to the Dail Eireann tomorrow The official statement gave no details but Dublin felt the settlement prospects were not optimistic May 10 dispatch from Dublin says the outlook for conference remains hopeless as both sides stay far apart Republicans show little willingness to compromise on political or military points and failure of negotiations seems likely.
After closing, district buildings will be boarded up for the summer to protect windows and reduce costs. State boiler inspectors visit May 12 and 14 to inspect boilers. Civic groups must open and maintain buildings at their expense. A special invitation was extended to former board members to assist in presenting diplomas. The county owes the district 100 in rentals and 5,500 in election expenses, with a plan to apply 3,100 in rentals toward a larger county bill. interest will accrue if unpaid.
Special Dispatch reports in Washington on May 9 that the Smith McNary reclamation bill faces a dim chance in the House this session. The steering committee's reaction remains unfriendly as Western supporters press for a special rule to bring the bill to the floor. Speaker Gilles, Mondell, and Campbell attended the morning session as Idaho's Smith argued for the measure.
In Columbia Missouri on May 9 Miss Jeanette Rankin former con man of Montana addressed Stephen's College girls about the future role of women in politics and predicted the United States will have eight women presidents within twenty years.
In Port Huron Michigan coroner’s inquest was ordered for tomorrow to examine the deaths of Joseph Lobert, 39, and his wife. Their bodies were found Monday at their farm home after a violent struggle. The 4 year old son Edward reported his mother threatened his father with a knife. Police found multiple wounds on both bodies and an axe near the husband. Authorities seek to determine if axe or knife caused the deaths and consider other angles to the tragedy. The couple’s children, Joseph Jr. and a 5 year old sister, were away at school when found.
Washington May 9 The Genoa conference principles on Russia draw close U S scrutiny with Harding and advisers in virtual accord on recognizing Soviet obligations. Cabinet debate favors continuing nonrecognition until Russia meets commitments. Administration hopes Genoa reaches a recognition program, else U S will handle Russia separately amid British French splits.
Actress Constance Talmadge filed in superior court for divorce from John T. Tialogiou a cigarette manufacturer of New York. She charges cruelty and inhuman treatment noting they wed September 26 1919 at Greenwich Conn and separated September 15 1921 according to the complaint.
Henry P. Davison banker and philanthropist was memorialized at a May funeral in Lattingtown New York. Red Cross leaders and nurses attended to honor his wartime service directing relief efforts and aiding the dying. The Red Cross wreath and flag led the bier as mourners gathered.
Lawton Oklahoma May 9 After twenty years Rev Thomas Irwin former pastor of First Presbyterian resigns his ministry and surrenders church keys as the presbytery accepts the resignation The resignation ends a long dispute over conduct in which the judicial committee was to hear charges of unbecoming a minister and the church work halted in Lawton
Acting under United States sponsorship, Chile and Peru agreed to resume negotiations on Tacna and Arica at a May 18 conference in Washington. Secretary Hughes will open talks with a formal address as envoys Hernan Velarde and Melton Perrars, and Chilean delegates arrive from earlier meetings in April. The talks, open to the public, mark a renewed bid to mend severed diplomatic ties since 1910.
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