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Anaconda Standard

Location

Anaconda, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1921

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May Proclaim Martial Law in One Region

Authorities consider martial law in Mingo County West Virginia with troops ready to be dispatched if the order is deemed necessary by officials. The report notes government readiness to deploy security forces to quell unrest and maintain order in the specified region.

Mingo County W. Va Washington Read Fifth Corps Ares Weeks West Virginia Kentucky War Department Morrow

Battle in the Mountains Firing on Tug River Sides

The tug river border area between Kentucky and West Virginia sees renewed rifle fire as the Pike County Kentucky and Mingo County West Virginia zones report ongoing clashes. Reports indicate fatalities on the West Virginia side and a broader industrial struggle over unionizing in the coal district.

Kentucky West Virginia Tug River Associated Pres Pikeville Pike County West Virgina Williamson W. Va Mingo County

Republic Iron and Steel Abolishes Eight Hour Day

The Republic Iron and Steel company, a major independent plant in Youngstown, announced the abolition of the eight hour day with overtime for the remainder of the daily time worked. Weather for the week predicts generally fair and normal temperatures for the North Rocky Mountain plateau regions and the Pacific, according to Washington forecasts.

Associated Press Youngstown Ohio Republic Iron and Steel Company Washington North Rocky Mountain Plateau Reans Pacific

Northern Lights disrupt telegraph circuits in Montana

Electrical disturbances from a major aurora borealis caused Butte to be cut off from outside communication for hours. All telegraph lines into the city failed, telephone links between Helena Butte and Missoula Butte burned out, and wireless stations were useless. The Montana Power Company station also went down. The storm, described as the worst in Mountain States Telephony and Telegraph history, affected routes from Chicago to San Francisco and even severed Alaska cables, isolating the territory. Continued on Page 16, Column

Butte Helena Missoula Montana Power Company Montana Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company Ad Vice Chicago San Franciego Pacific Ocean Alaska

First steps toward Montana auto association formed

Preliminary steps toward forming the Montana Automobile association were taken at a chamber of commerce meeting. More than 50 delegates from Montana Rotary clubs chambers and commercial clubs attended. A drafting committee including P. L. Wills A. W. Miles Scott Fred T. Lincoln and C. J. Breitenstein will prepare constitutions and by laws within 20 days for a permanent organization. Dr J. C. Seigfreidt opened the session and urged citizen support. he praised Montana as the nation’s most wonderful.

Montana Automobile Association Chamber of Commerce Montana Rotary Clubs Chambers of Commerce and Commercial Clubs P._ L. Wills Butte Chamber of Commerce A. W. Miles Livingston Quincy Montana Seigtreid

Winned on Page 4 Column AS TE ME CM

The fragment notes an item labeled Winned appears on page 4 column AS TE ME CM, indicating a brief entry or notice. No clear names, dates, or events are readable, leaving only a positional reference within the paper.

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Extradition sought in Idaho murder cases and Griffith escape attempt

May 14 reports Lt Gov Moore signed papers for extraditing Mrs Paul Southard from Honolulu over four suspected husband murders in Twin Falls and Pocatello. Navy petty officer Southard sought insurance for his wife. In Dublin, an failed Mountjoy prison raid aimed to free Sinn Fein founder Arthur Griffith. an armored car was used and attackers fled as guards fired.

Boise Idaho Charles ©. Moore Honolul Paul Southard Twin Falls Honolulu Paul Vincent Southard Edward F. Meyer Pocatello Naval Insurance Office Pearl Harbor Southard Navy Associated Prove Dublin Arthur Griffith Sinn Fein Mountjoy Griffith

Japan wary of Hughes notes as Asia policy shifts

Tokyo officials show concern over Secretary Hughes notes and Washington aims in the Pacific. A liberal peer Count Soya jima urges public discussion to prevent conflict, warning U S power could threaten Japan’s security if pressure over immigration eases.

Hughes Weeks America Japan Asia Soyejima House of Peers Ifornia United States

Carlson Family Loses Home in Butte Fire

At midnight a blaze gutted the Carlson residence at 2800 Goodwin Avenue Butte. Overheated stove caused the fire which neighbors could not stop in time. The house and contents were a total loss. The family of five, sheltering with neighbors, had $2,500 in cash and a $1,400 policy. The late hour and distant city fire system hindered early detection.

William Carlson Goodwin Avenue Butte Carlson

Methodists Pick Syracuse for 1922 Meeting

Portland May 14 The guard of bishops of the Methodist Episcopal church in session here decided to hold the next meeting at Syracuse New York November 24 to 27 instead of Washington October 26 as planned.

Portland Ore Guard of Bishops The Methodist Episcopal Church Syracuse Washington, D.C

Alleged Butte Suspect Arrested at Billings

Monte Harris described by officers as a notorious character and suspected robber of jewelry stores in Butte was arrested in Billings after a downtown chase. three officers fired shots during the pursuit. one bullet wounded a bystander.

Associated Press Billings Monte Harris Butte

Jury Takes Case of Mag McCully

Mis­soula May 14 The case against Mona May McCully went to the jury at 8:35 PM. Her husband Fred McCully was later arrested for first degree murder in connection with the death of Leon Richardson, his son in law. He pleaded over the statutory time, and his hearing is set for Monday morning. Attorney General Rankin asked the jury for a first degree murder verdict. Defense counsel waived remarks. McCully testified she confessed to shield her son Ernest.

Missoula Mona May McCully Fred’ McCully Leon Richardson McCully Ainsworth

Former Mayor Testifies At Police Trial Board Hearing

Former Mayor and Chief of Police J J Murphy offer testimony in their defense as the police trial board hears charges brought by Edith Clinch. The session includes discussion of frameup rumors, board jurisdiction, and calls for broader investigation including Dr Tom B Moore and A B Melaner.

J. J. Murphy Edith Clinch Police Trial Board Murphy Maloney Tom B. Moore A. B. Melaner

Poles Not All to Blame In Upper Silesia Crisis

Paris reports official circles warn that German troop entry would force intervention by Polish and French forces, risking war. Briand rejects German military actions and urges calm, with Britain urged to deploy troops to restore order while French authorities seek a unanimous settlement.

Paris Upper Silesia France Livya George Upper Silesian Briand Foreign Office Lloyd Georges Terday M. “Briand Tehe

Carpenters vote second wage cut to spur building

The carpenters union announces a second 50 cent daily wage reduction voted last night in Spoka. The move follows prior reductions by employers and aims to stimulate construction activity amid a slowing market.

SPOKA Carpenters’ Union Daily 37

Eversole Denies Graft and Drunkenness Charges

In Chicago on May 4 former Lieutenant C Eversole flatly denied graft incompetency and drunkenness accusations before the postal inspectors board of inquiry into the air mail service. The Associated Press reported the hearing wrapped in formal testimony.

Asociates Press Chicago C. Eversole Post Office Inspectors’ Board of Inquiry Air Mall

Food to Alaska Amid Marine Strikes Threaten Supply

Seattle maritime groups and the Chamber of Commerce met to plan keeping Alaska steamship service during the deadlock. They propose sending food north and the maritime associations offered to crew a ship free of charge to Nome and Seward Peninsula areas. Officials expect non union crews for the Queen and say port disturbances yesterday should not renew.

Associated Prews Seattle Maritime Association Seattle Chamber of Commerce Alaska Chamber of Commerce Maritime Associations Vancouver B. Cy Nome Great Seward Pensula Pacific Seamship Company S. “Alameda

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Frankfort Company Automobile Association S.J. Smithers B. C. Brooks C. R. Brazier Dr. J. ©. F. Siegfriedt Be Creek John N. Edy Fred T.lincoln W. C. Kelley C. White W. T. Kuehn O. J. Anderson Eawin West Denver Salt Lake San Francisco Spokane Winnemucca Montana Auto Association Sinn Feinerg Helo Raiders Nasury Far East Admiral Uru Tokio Foreign ‘Office Americs Uri Continuy Pag Anaconda Malonex Witenbern Wulf Jackman Holter Donovan Sit YMCA Lloyd George Exe England Carpenters Eversole Treup
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