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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1922
Page
4
The Anaconda Standard lists subscription rates and postal details for U S and foreign readers. It notes Western news coverage by AP and mentions a remark about a distinguished visitor potentially taking a ceremony item to Chicago’s mayor.
Gen Pedro Nel Ospina, newly elected leader of Colombia, visits the United States after his election and is received at the White House. The piece notes improved relations with the Benes states and U S canal plans, plus Ospina’s engineering and business background and his vision for Latin American cooperation. It also recounts Mayor Hylan and Mayor Thompson discussions in New York about transit and possible higher political careers, highlighting intercity rivalries and mutual respect.
Butte faces a crucial choice on Harrison avenue a federal grant awaits and delays risk losing funds. Citizens warn delay favors Main street project and the county would miss a vital south side link in this rough but essential artery linking upper and lower towns. Public sentiment leans toward immediate paving and improved connections.
Hillquit, New York leader of orthodox socialism, cites a U S membership of 12 710. He argues war disloyalty and the Trotzky Lenin regime in Russia cooled support, while American workers view communism as a failed system. He predicts earlier revivals depend on capitalistic oppression and reform waves. The piece ends by linking liquor fines to cases and noting fathers nights after Mother's Day discussions.
Campaigns in Pennsylvania contend for three United States Senate votes due to Knox and Penrose deaths. Pinchot and Alter camps predict large margins with Philadelphia and Pittsburgh leaning their way. Crowe declines candidacy. Reed, Pepper, and Burke emerge as central contenders amid party splits and multiple terms.
London reports on the May 1 9 1 0 discussion of a limited Russian affairs truce and a mixed commission. Seventy four delegates consider a three month decision window with a further month for ratification as the Hague conference on Russian Affairs in June unfolds. Russia reportedly rejects terms for appointing a mixed commission and informs Signor Schanzer through Ambassador Chita tom about the new arrangements.
Salt Lake City May 14 John Tenax Greek miner of Helper is dead and Deputy Sheriff Young of Huntington is hospitalized with a thigh wound after a clash in Spring Canyon. Witnesses dispute Young’s claim that Tenax fired first with a Springfield rifle. C F P McShane reported the scene to Governor Maybe and said Helpers Peerless towns are quiet with guards and pickets posted to deter rioting.
Seattle’s Chinatown erupts as Frank Loule, 47, a veteran Chinese merchant and Bing Kong member, is shot by a rival tong. The attack, injuring his right leg, sparks fears of renewed tong violence that has terrorized the Chinese colony for months. Loule had been in seclusion but ventured out today and was fired upon in the Chinatown district.
The Margaret theater hosts the University Masquers tonight presenting Booth Tarkington's Clarence a comedy about an ex soldier famed for driving mules. The touring company includes Ray Murphy Harold Reynolds and others from Helena Butte Dillon and Livingston.
The annual program of the Epworth League at the Meth dist church in Anaconda drew a large crowd. Senior and Intermediate League officers were installed, with Dorothy Griffith elected president and Olive Bartlett leading the Intermediate group. Allet T. Andrews of Billings attended and delivered the annual address.
Anaconda residents observed Mother’s Day with church services and choir programs. Out-of-town visitors joined relatives, flowers were worn for those unable to return home, and pastors dedicated sermons to mothers. Florists reported strong sales of red and white carnations and bouquets shipped to families.
College Sunday was observed in Anaconda at the Knights of Columbus clubhouse with a large audience. Services were held in Catholic churches before the program and attendees gathered for college meetings afterward. William O Leary of Mount St Charles impressed listeners along with other participants in a program featuring Mrs Joseph Tescher,Ma bel Sharp, Walter Tuchscherer, Henry Murphy, Helen Fagan, W K Dwyer, William Savage, Miss Mary Gagnier, and Miss Mollie Horan as accompanist.
Zizi and Georges clash with a web of traitors and thieves in a cliffside cabin as Ludovic schemes to possess the Saint-Cast fortune. Mile and Tine plot escape from drunken guards while Joanny and a brutal overseer join a deadly trap.
Anaconda youths were lodged in the county jail after Under Sheriff McKenvie and Deputy Sheriff Matchett investigated a car theft from the Anaconda Copper Mining company. The five mile east find led to custody. names listed include James Corrigan, Frank Corrigan, Mike Markey and Frank Healey. The case moves to the county attorney for action. Blanche Brandt, 5 day old daughter of Dr and Mrs R O Brandt, buried at Hill cemetery after services at the McIntyre home on Eighth Street.
A notice invites Boy Scouts and attendees to a Tuesday May 16 smoker and entertainment at 8 o clock. The event features a social gathering with engaged participants and organized activities.
A boy suffered serious wounds from an explosion near a rubbish pile by a tin can. Eye injury may be permanent. dynamite carried by a rat is a theory. Sheriff Beal and family are staying at the Heal home on the ranch about 19 miles from Anaconda.
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