This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1921
Page
1
Patrons of Big Timber schools criticize the dismissal of teachers as guards admit inability to curb flames sweeping the area. The meeting at the Y M C A voices concerns that parents and pupils were not consulted and calls for accountability.
Pierce McMullin of the Silver Bow County Teachers Association led a meeting at the YMCA to discuss the release of teachers and district employees. Teachers and parents debated dismissal reasons, with Miss Cora Owsley arguing the board offered no clear justification and that economic factors were cited.
The Pontiff urges both English and Irish to lay down arms and resolve differences through peaceful means promising moral guidance and international backing for a bloodless settlement. The call emphasizes reconciliation, restraint, and dialogue to end violence and restore calm across the regions.
The Associated Press reports from Dundalk that Pope Benedict appeals for both sides in Ireland to abandon violence and seek a settlement by a body chosen by the Irish nation. He sent Cardinal Logue 200,000 lire for the Irish White Cross and urged neutrality while praying for lasting peace in a land ravaged by devastation, arson, and loss of life.
Kentucky national guardsmen hunted suspects across the Tug river border after a shooting in Merriamac West Virginia injuring two White Star Mining employees. Armed incidents were reported along the West Virginia Kentucky border as authorities worked to quell the unrest.
Washington May 21 Thousands of federal prohibition agents face furloughs until July 1 risking continued liquor-law violations. Commissioner Kramer warned many cases will be continued over 49 days worsening crowded dockets. He noted witnesses in liquor cases are often agents and subpoenas or travel costs will be needed.
In Dublin on May 21 unknown assailants dragged a wounded former soldier from Jarvis Street hospital and shot him on the grounds while his wife and children were at his bedside. Sinn Fein activists seized a motor car and raided an optical shop, stealing telescopes and sash lamps. Bombs and revolver shots erupted near Kinealy, injuring many civilians, soldiers, and sailors as yet unnamed. A weekly crime review notes 60 attacks on crown forces and 53 on police, with 25 resulting fatalities or injuries.
Salem Ore May 21 The seven Oregon Supreme Court justices telegram to President Harding urging appointment of William Howard Taft to the United States Supreme Court to fill the seat of the late Justice White Browne dead May 21 Denver word reached Great Northern officials here Browne former GN general manager and former president of the Denver and Rio Grande railroad died in Denver last night after leaving here about ten years ago
May 12 reports a battle between natural and artificial ice dealers over price. The war includes a 40 percent cut to retail levels and even larger reductions at wholesale, signaling a major shift in the ice trade.
E L Brown 58 former president of the Minneapolis and St. Louis railroad and longtime Northwest railway figure died in St Paul after months of illness. Born in Pella Iowa he began as a messenger for the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific. He held posts with the St Paul and Duluth and later Montana Central before rising to VP and president of the Minneapolis and St. Louis in 1918. Survived by a widow and daughter funeral in Pella expected.
Albany Ga May 21 The arrest of Sidney J Catts former Florida governor and minister on a federal charge of peonage was carried out by federal and Florida officers. He was released on bond provided by Albany citizens after appeals by two local ministers and planned to return to Jacksonville.
Deputies captured a large quantity of liquor on a Milton area ranch after a raid. The owner was compelled to flee the property, while rancher Von Der Ane and Jenks Taylor, brother of the late Sheriff Taylor, along with Sue Westsreewater, were reported in connection with the operation.
Grangeville May 21 P Glanville a druggist and former county superintendent of schools was drowned this afternoon when a cloudburst caused the town creek to overflow flooding the basement of his store. He had entered to remove goods and was swept away by rising water.
The will of James A Murray, Montana capitalist and business partner of F A Heinge, filed in Montana Idaho and Washington interests valued at about 10 million dollars. Widow Mary Hammon Murray and stepson Stuart Haldorn of San Francisco are principal heirs. Executor W S K Brown of San Francisco expects a contest from May Murray of Seattle and James E N F Murray of Butte. Neice nephews inherit about a quarter of the Monidah Trust stock. Haldorn receives three quarters of Monidah Trust. Murray heirs in Monterey and San Francisco regions noted.
Spokane police say a man who gave the name John Smith was booked on drunkenness charges. Officers note his real name may be Murphy. He was furloughed today as Spokane office closed due to lack of funds.
May 21 Duluth Minnesota AP reports a fierce fire in the Superior national forest has outpaced a hastily recruited guard force. About 100 guards with water tank cars and hoses pushed to form fire lines toward the Main Wales Spur. Fires also sparked near Murphy Lake, Martje Lake, and Thomas Lake as communication to remote camps was cut off.
Four women appeared in police court arraigned on various charges. Judge John F. Wass placed them on probation for a year and ordered each to attend church every Sunday morning during the probation period. They were also to assist with washing dishes and other chores for their mothers, with curfews set at 10 o clock nightly.
The invitation extended by President Harding to James A. Farrell president of United States Steel and former shipping board chairman became a partisan issue in the House during debate on a $100000 appropriation bill.
Search parties led by Police Captain O'Donnell and Detective Larkin hunted hills west of Butte for Hallie House, 23, who vanished yesterday near 209 Colorado Street. Scoutmaster Owen organized 100 Boy Scouts into three groups to comb canyons south and west, with volunteers urged to bring provisions for one day.
The body of Edward Douglas White chief justice of the United States was buried in Oak Hill cemetery in the nation’s capital with simple honors. President Harding ordered the flag half mast and a 17 gun salute as the nation mourned his passing. A Requiem Mass at the church and a solemn burial followed attended by relatives, Cabinet members, diplomats, and the eight surviving Supreme Court justices as honorary pallbearers.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.