Board Refuses to Reinstate Any Teachers
Educational Committee reports that all those necessary for work in the Butte schools have been engaged. The board has refused to reinstate any teachers.
25 May 1921
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1921
Page
1
Educational Committee reports that all those necessary for work in the Butte schools have been engaged. The board has refused to reinstate any teachers.
Tension runs high in several areas as clashes erupt between individuals and police reinforced by soldiers in armored vehicles. Protests continue as authorities seek to restore order amid the unrest.
Chief Jere Murphy failed to hold target practice, resulting in a flat conclusion against the defendant. The report notes liquor being sold in Butte and references an official finding.
The police commission finds Murphy guilty of some charges but recommends no punishment beyond reprimand and supports retaining him as chief of police. The report, signed by the full board, notes the chief’s strong points outweigh deficiencies. Complainant, witnesses, and chief absent at the reading.
Reports from Riga via independent ad views indicate strikes widening in Petrograd and the Volodarsky statue blown to pieces during a May 15 Bolshevik sailors demonstration. The Bolshevik inquiry is weak with few arrests, while factories are not working and red army men join street meetings calling off the constituent Assembly.
In a San Francisco report May 24 the district attorney argued that an injustice occurred in the Mooney conviction for complicity in murder and that a motion should release Mooney under a common law plea. Milton U Ren announced no legal remedy exists. Mooney's wife pressed for relief as lawyers debated the judgment.
The Associated Press reports William Solf, 49, German ambassador in Tokyo, former colonies minister, Samoa governor, and Oriental languages authority, may join the right wing of the democratic party with long diplomatic service. The note mentions Hein avnonsparty and Dr Ronen as other figures.
Mrs Maggie Smith Hathaway, Ravalli County legislator, urged a Montana state law commission to unify laws while respecting regional needs. She highlighted equal pay for women and support for mothers and children, noting Montana’s early equal pay laws and urging broader reform. Mrs L A Jenkins of Great Falls stressed the mother and child factor and world peace, urging women voters to use their influence.
Great Northern announces closure of all but two shops from May 27 to July 5 affecting over 3,000 workers due to traffic pressures. Shops in Superior and several western cities will shut, with the Jackson Street St Paul and Havre Mont locations remaining open. Local notice cites railway traffic as the reason.
The arrival of Mrs. J F Kilduff of Malta, president of the State Federation of Women's Clubs, sparks early sessions in Butte as the Montana League of Women Voters opens. Kilduff urges sustained effort for women and children, praising club women as crusaders against wrong and vice and pledging continued, unselfish service.
The educational committee of the school board refused to reinstate 41 teachers from district No. 1 and ordered that agitation cease. In response to Silver Bow County Teachers' Association requests, the board stated it is impossible to re employ those on the waiting list or provide additional supervision. The committee noted no teacher salaries were cut and vacancies for the next year would be filled by appointment.
May 24 Ulster voters flood Belfast for parliamentary election as Sinn Fein workers clash with police and troops. Protests erupt in Ballymacarrett and North Street with stone throwing and revolver fire. soldiers in armored cars guard St Matthew's church while Sinn Fein flags appear in Protestant areas. Incidents reported across Protestant Catholic neighborhoods as voters prepare for the result.
A dramatic rescue saved a girl from drowning as a man pulled her from water. In the same incident, a rug and cushions were recovered from the scene while responders arrived. Details are unclear due to damaged text but the key actions involve a lifesaving effort and recovery of belongings.
Fragmentary dated note discusses tracing and publishing names of so called slackers. References Commander Ferguson and local posts, warning against leaving certain names unpublished while urging public listing and identification of individuals.
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