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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1922
Page
1
A. Y. Dollenmeyer perished in a blaze that ravaged his household at Three Forks. The fire destroyed valuables and belongings as investigators examined the scene and determined the cause of the ruin.
A. Y. Dollenmeyer, a Milwaukee railroad fireman, was found dead amid fire wreckage in his Three Forks home. The body showed head on the floor and feet in a chair, with an early indication of arson due to paper drinking cups laced with coal oil. Wood alcohol and powder traces suggest deliberate end. Fire officials arrived to investigate and sent internal organs to Bozeman lab for analysis.
A fire at the El Tajo mine near Rosario Sinaloa Mexico started at 2 p m Tuesday and was put out by afternoon. Four people died three are unaccounted for and two are badly burned. Workers searched for three trapped individuals as authorities feared lower levels would flood before pumps run.
A disjointed clipping notes edits at a paper with references to women editors, Chicago matches, the Cheyenne post event staged by the American Legion, and mentions a Jack Dempsey story being killed. The fragment references include the Mary, Jake Schoch Walker Cochran, and a Thursday dance night, with inconsistent details.
At a Kentucky courthouse a feud between Ball and Colson factions flared. John Hurst was shot in the stomach and in critical condition. Ball and Flint McDaniel were wounded but not seriously. Judge Forester adjourned court as guards and peace lines formed around the jail. About 500 spectators watched while warrants were issued for Floyd Ball James Scrause and Alva Ball for malicious shooting and weapons charges. The developments followed the trial of George Coleson on a charge of kiting Tra Ball.
Missoula May 17. John H. Fisher a 35 year old carpenter drowned in the Missoula river shortly after his wife left for a hospital operation. He entered the stream on a rope to gather driftwood but the current broke his grip and he was swept away. Only his shoes were recovered. He left four small children.
At the U S Chamber of Commerce convention executives voiced optimism for closer U S Europe economic ties after final German reparations settlement. Dwight W F Morrow J S Delfield Silas H Strawn highlighted quick gains. A C Bedford urged Russia to admit private property. F H Sisson backed U S bankers handling international credits. Harding to address tomorrow.
President Harding plans a White House dinner with about 40 leading steel manufacturers. Transportation rates eight hour day mentions and mergers loom as probable topics. The gathering follows talk of broader railroad leader conferences and potential policy discussions.
May 17 Chicago reports intensified police war on labor terrorists with 10 officials sent and guards ordered to shoot to kill at all construction sites after a bombing last night. Leaders Big Tim Murphy Fred Mader and Con Shea faced trial delays as Judge Kickham Scanland rejected assignment and immediate hearing on charges including slain patrolman threats and oath accusations.
Miss Mary Meenan of Central high school earned the national essay prize of the indies' auxiliary of the Ancient Order of Hibernians for the theme The Resources of Ireland. Her 396 entrants from 48 states boosted the honor, with $60 awarded to the Butte pupil. Her Gaelic and English skills noted by Principal Father Mo J. Leonard.
Washington May 17 Associated Press reports renewed confidence that the Chilean and Peruvian conference will resolve the Tacna Arica issue in the Ancon treaty. Delegates spoke amicably behind closed doors and indicated some progress with cablegrams to home governments and a pause until Friday.
Reported defeat of six G O B administration candidates for Congress emphasized by Hull. The article notes a rebuke of party leadership and signals a shift in political momentum with Hull declaring the outcome. Strong entities include Penn and Hull as named figures in a campaign context.
Gallup stately scene in Philadelphia shows Gif ford Pinchot extending his lead over George E Alter in the Republican governor primary. Unofficial returns from 619 districts put Alter at 488774 and Pinchot at 488520 with Pinchot carrying outside Philadelphia and Allegheny county.
A Belfast clash between police, soldiers, and Sinn Fein gunmen ends after seven hours with multiple casualties. Dispatches report five Sinn Fein deaths and several wounded, though Belfast officials cite one death and five wounded.
Nez Perce Idaho May 17 after hours and 15 minutes deliberation the jury found George H Waterman former president of the Kamiah State bank guilty of falsifying reports on the bank’s condition to the state banking department. The Kamiah bank failed in April 1921 and his trial began May 4.
A waterlogged vessel drifts with part of its crew of 17 aboard as two tugs Pearless and Stemmer Willamette approach to aid. A heavy tow collapsed, hindering rescue efforts. An earlier report denied any crew were taken off, but later telegrams indicate some had left and radio contact was lost as water rose and sending gear failed.
Anaconda supporters will travel by special train to Butte with the Provost band to boost the Anaconda nine at Clark Park. Kiwanis and Rotary clubs sponsor the team and will attend in large numbers. Butte clubs will greet the visitors with automobiles and escort the team to the ball park.
The council protests Poland's treatment of Germans, depriving many of citizenship after failing to prove six years of residence. Most affected were in the army, triggering mass statelessness. The council pledges strongest pressure to reverse ruling.
Conference adopts Lloyd George plan for dual commission at Hague with annex added.
The Hague will host the June experts meeting to study the Russian problem. Russians accepted amended proposals for an eight month truce among powers. A full political commission session is slated for tomorrow. The Lloyd George dual command plan is under sub commission review for integration with non aggression pledges.
John D. Ryan, Kelley and Benjamin J. Thayer were re elected to three year terms at the Anaconda Copper Company annual meeting held yesterday. The board remains Ryan Kelley Thayer with others listed. The annual report notes 81 752 stockholders of record and discusses copper industry conditions amid lingering postwar surplus.
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