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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1919
Page
1
Berlin officials indicate Germany will refuse to sign the Versailles terms as presented and submit a five section reply. The cabinet will argue the terms violate Wilsonian peace principles and will propose counter provisions and possible neutral arbitration to resolve territorial and economic disputes.
The World League of Red Cross Societies with Geneva headquarters was formed recently Henry P Davison, its board chairman, said on return from a European trip. Meanwhile in Kansas City business groups agreed to offer two weeks of vacation with pay to workers to encourage harvest field work.
New York May A C York of the 33rd, with seven men, killed Germans and captured a machine gun team during an early clash. He reportedly moved ahead of his unit, commanded the prisoners, and helped disrupt an enemy advance, earning the Medal of Honor and the French Croix de Guerre. His home area is cited, and he arrived today aboard a transport wearing the medals.
Opposition in Germany over the peace treaty persists while Allied and American troops stand ready to advance. German prisoners face trial for crimes. Sinn Fein in Ireland seeks recognition and rejects British-made agreements. Italian premier Orlando clashes with Venizelos over Greek participation as a council row unfolds.
May 22 report says the German reply to the allied council note calls it exaggerated and fails to acknowledge the enormity of German responsibility. It states Germany should make good the calamities to the utmost of its capacity.
The Associated Press notes that the four member council has prepared a reply to the German note on reparations. The draft will go to German plenipotentiaries at Versailles and outline changes in the terms as they appear in the peace treaty. Germany’s Saar valley protest has prompted these modifications and the plenary conference will consider them with the peace terms.
Washington sessions bring together men and women from all states to discuss women’s role in winning the 1920 election. The plan emphasizes unity, with women’s groups to remain auxiliary only temporarily as part of the Republican program chaired by Hays.
Washington May 22 Secretary Daniels likely will appear before the house naval committee Monday to urge appropriations for the 1916 building program. The program is expected to total about 1 billion dollars for naval construction.
Washington May 22 The house passed a deficiency bill authorizing about 45 044 500 for war risk allowances to soldiers sailors families and civil war pensioners with 39 615 000 payable May 1 and June 1. The measure drew no dissent after a close vote and amid bipartisan debate over delays in payments and the League of Nations.
London May 22 Allied troops on the North Russian front launched a successful turning movement against the Bolshevik position forcing a retreat southward. Several towns were captured with heavy casualties reported on the Bolshevik side.
Washington May 22 Representative Sabath Democrat of Illinois ten day introduced four bills to raise income tax exemptions to 2000 for single men and 4000 for married men. Minnesota May 22 Forest Arcs note sections some flies from here but immediate danger to settlers is not feared. The forest reserves are continually fighting the Arcs and seem to have the situation fairly well in hand.
A massive explosion and ensuing fire at the Douglas starch works caused extensive destruction and a rising death toll. About 100 injured, with 49 severely hurt and 26 missing in the debris. Officials suspect a mill dust explosion or boiler failure. Rescue efforts continued as flames raged and glass shattered across nearby streets.
New York May 22 Twenty seven thousand troops of the American expeditionary force the largest ever to debark here today from eight transports virtually all states represented Chief interest attached viathan and Imperator two largest in the world.
Postmaster General Burleson forwarded to the House Post Office Committee recommendations of a wire control board. The plan envisions returning the telephone and telegraph systems to private ownership with coordinated operation and rate fixing by the Interstate Commerce Commission. The proposal aims to unify the varied telegraph and telephone services under a single regulatory framework.
Montreal May 22 officers of steamships Minnedosa and Saturnia off the coast of Newfoundland Sunday when Harry Hawker and Lieutenant Commander Mackenzie Grieve set out from St Johns on their attempted transatlantic flight reported on arrival that they had seen nothing of the aviators and repeated calls of the Sopwiths wireless code letters failed to elicit a response.
London reports on May 22 that Bolsheviks fail to halt Petrograd advance. Finnish troops, per British staff, are within 45 miles of Petrograd and Esthonian forces within 50 miles, signaling close approach and rising threat to the city.
May 22 Winnipeg faces a demand for permanent industrial peace as a general strike prompts Mayor Charles F Gray and city council to back efforts to oust alien radicals from unions. Officials say law and order will be used to remove Dominion‑threatening elements. stores close or limit service while volunteers restore telephony and aid deliveries.
AP dispatch reports executions of suspected counterrevolutionists in Budapest by Hungarian Communists. Victims shot publicly at the Parliament building and in a school yard, with captives including officials, clergy, and military officers. Some women accused of rosettes also executed. Danube bodies and guards described as carrying out arrests and killings. White guards and counter revolutionists poised to cross the Theiss as Romanian positions withdraw.
Copper demand remains weak as European settlement is delayed and industries set for a slow normalizing period. Mr Ryan, chairman of Anaconda, notes silver market gains may sustain around current levels for years while copper exports to Europe stay sharply reduced.
In Butte the moonshine issue sparks debate over a park to park road and editorials urge action. Mayor Stodden attends memorial services marking a rex memorial day as community leaders call for unity and safety.
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