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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1921
Page
4
Commissioner Claxton argues for a major rise in education funding, asserting the nation cannot afford to underfund schooling. He estimates per student costs and outlines a plan to reach 1200 dollars for elementary and 1500 for complete education, with a 3.25 billion yearly total.
The piece argues against flogging and harsh corporal punishment in favor of humane prisons. It cites Judge Lewis L. Fawcett describing prisons as reformative, with meals, libraries, and entertainment, while noting incarceration often yields repeat offenses.
A census bureau report shows Montana’s foreign-born white population grew from 62 373 in 1900 to 93 447 in 1920 while most far western states fell. Japanese influence is limited to railroad lines and Chinese percentages declined though Butte remains a national melting pot with diverse nationalities. The Irish birthplace claim also contributes to declines.
The article surveys looming disarmament talk led by Senator Borah and anticipated talks at a global level under President Harding. It notes growing pacifist and economic objections to naval spending, quotes General Pershing on civilization, and mentions hints of fiscal relief if defense costs fall.
Pat Conlon a noted Butte pioneer dies after a long life of mining and business. He helped establish a popular early Montana restaurant and later owned mining securities and property. A friend of Marcus Daly, he remained active despite age and health until shortly before his death leaving daughters Mrs. Robert E. Thomas and Mrs. Anna McGann.
The Associated Press reports in Washington that April wholesale prices fell 5 percent from March and 42 percent from April 1920. Farm products dropped 8 percent, food 6 percent, clothing 8 percent, fuel and lighting 3 percent, building materials 2 percent, metals 1 percent, and miscellaneous goods 7 percent with textiles and related items unevenly down.
Charles Roehl 80 of Neihart died from injuries suffered while trying to rescue his brother George Roehl from a fire at the Frisco hotel in Neihart May 2. The blaze consumed the big hotel Cas cade Mines and MN company concentrator, causing about 300000 in losses. The two elderly men were in a cottage beside the hotel when Charles tried to carry his invalid brother to safety but failed and was burned. He had lived in Neihart for 30 years and was unmarried.
Louis H. Korty former superintendent of Union Pacific telegraph system died at his Omaha home. He and J J Dickey secured telephone rights in Nebraska Wyoming Utah Montana Idaho and part of Iowa shortly after the telephone was invented.
Lord Hugh Cecil proposes Ireland become independent with its own king from the Windsor line, two parliaments in Belfast and Dublin, a house of estates, fiscal autonomy, a defense levy, and an Irish army but no navy. If favorable, a constituent assembly would decide. Some Irish readers call it preposterous.
W Olander, who confessed to the slaying of Ithold Halfpap, pioneer Fort Dodge grocer, was sentenced by Judge J D Thompson to be hanged. Hanging set for August 11, 1922, with two confederates Elmer Sweeney and Otis Globe awaiting trial.
Reports from the Kentucky West Virginia border describe renewed shooting at Rawl Sprigg Merrimac and nearby towns. Coal company HQs and homes show extensive damage as state police monitor the flare up along the line.
The column warns a difficult day with adverse Saturn Uranus Jupiter and Venus. Travel and new ventures are discouraged while labor unrest and agriculture fears loom. Real estate may dip but improvements possible. first lady of the land gains visibility.
In Thompson Falls Montana a jury found May guilty of murdering her son in law Leon Richardson near Plains last November. She faces sentencing Thursday morning while her husband Fred McCully who admitted sole responsibility will be arraigned Thursday on a first degree murder charge.
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