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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1922
Page
1
President requests executives to cooperate with the Interstate Commerce Commission for voluntary rate reductions as part of a broader push to ease freight costs. The move seeks to stabilize markets and support economic recovery through cooperation with regulators.
District Attorney files complaint against a movie star for bigamy. Valentino furnishes a $10,000 bond to appear for a preliminary hearing set for June 1.
President meets with 19 leading railroad executives at the White House to discuss voluntary reductions for railroads in cooperation with the Interstate Commerce Commission. A special committee will study the matter further as Secretary Hoover attends the talks. The White House issued a brief statement noting unanimity on restoring service and potential relief for essential commodities. Separately Rodolph Valentino faces bigamy charges in Los Angeles with a $10,000 bond, claiming his Mexican marriage was noble and lawful under California law.
In Bozeman Montana on May 20 the coroner's jury found that A V Dollenmeyer died from drinking potassium cyanide during a personal crisis. Evidence included an attempted arson at his home, an alarm clock device, and kerosene soaked paper taps. The Montana State College chemistry department confirmed poisoning as the cause of death.
Palo Alto Calif May 20 R Moore a Stanford University student registered from Jerome Idaho was killed on campus at night when a car driven by Arthur Goby skidded on wet pavement trying to avoid Moore’s car. Moore’s skull was fractured.
Washington May 20 Secretary of Agriculture Wallace announced approval of the Lolo pass road project to build a first class highway from Missoula Montana to Lewiston Idaho. The plan aims to provide a short motor route from western Montana to the Pacific via the Bitterroot mountains and Clear Water valley. Senator Myers, who pressed for years, was told construction will follow funding and begin this year mostly within forest reserves. The route links Missoula to Lewiston with sections from Missoula to Lolo and Eastern Idaho beginning southeast Idaho.
State Senator Charles Hall led the Republican governor race with 17,703 votes to Gov Ren Olcott's 37,045 after 14 counties reported. Democratic hopefuls show Walter Pierce ahead with 5,224 on available returns and Harvey Starkweather at 8,408. Incumbents likely re-nominated in three congressional districts. Ralph E Williams appears elected as Republican state committeeman with 40,485 votes, while Democratic chairman results show William R King at 198 and C W Morrow at 4,790.
Delegates from several counties gathered in Helena to decide on an initiative to repeal the state primary act. A measure will be printed for petition circulation, with Judge Joseph Smith of Dillon presiding. Lester Loble of Helena named chair of the state executive committee to lead the campaign.
New York May 20 David N Mosessotin executive director of the associated dress industries of America announced plans for taller styles for fashionably dressed flappers. He said the flapper will probably continue to wear long hemlines while some manufacturers will cater to others.
Reports from Conroe describe a mob killing of a 15 year old Black boy named Winters. The victim was set on fire after a pursuit aided by bloodhounds. A second Black man was arrested and taken to Houston for safety. The town united against the alleged assault on a white girl near Leonidas, drawing participants from across the region. Officials later identified Winters, brought him to Leonidas, and executed the burning at the courthouse square. Nearby Columbus, Texas, a 60 year old man Mose Rozier died in a mob incident near Alleyton involving about 309 people after being removed from officers on a charge related to an encounter with a white individual.
SNA May 10. Brief funeral services were held for Justice Reynolds of the Monmouth court at his home at 61 North Bend. The Rev. George David Wolfe of Bitings presided at the church service, with several clergy and mourners in attendance.
Butte council hosts visiting Supreme Members and candidates from across the state for the fourth degree exemplification. Twenty eight candidates arrive and register at the hotel, with a reception committee guiding them through city tours and a musical program featuring K of C ensembles, solos, and choirs led by August Urbain.
Police found Mrs. Eliza Lewis 45, a wealthy real estate owner, slain in her Denver home. She was bound and beaten with a blunt instrument, skull crushed, feet jabbed with holes indicating torture. Authorities weigh a theory she guarded hidden wealth and was killed after refusing to reveal it. The report notes a mysterious telephone notification of an attempted murder before discovery.
Canaway shifts focus to Attorney General Daugherty, releasing letters claimed to show Morse backed Guirges. The documents allege improper influence and prompt calls for investigation.
Senate hears letters and contracts alleging improper ties between Attorney General Dougherty Senator Felder and shipbuilder Morse. Caraway urges Dougherty to resign amid claims of ongoing relations and aiding Bosch company defense in current probe. Irish election coalition agreement reached to allow June polls and treaty ratification debate.
Executives of five steel firms summoned to Kuhn, Loeb & Co. offices to decide action after Youngstown Sheet and Tube withdrew yesterday. No strong expectation of completing a five company merger. possible later consolidations among some firms.
Los Angeles May 20 The jury in Arthur C. Burch’s murder trial of J Belton Kennedy failed to reach a verdict and was ordered held until 10 am tomorrow. Eight men and four women deliberated since 4:50 pm yesterday asking for portions of testimony. Ballots reportedly varied from seven to five for conviction to nine to three. Attorneys foresaw no verdict.
Bolivia demands a voice in the Chilean Peruvian talks but Bolivia’s note insists on recognition before any settlement. Chilean and Peruvian delegations oppose the Bolivian request and plan to reject it. The Bolivian position is laid out in a long official note presented by Adolfo Ballivian and Alberto Gutierrez.
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