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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1920
Page
1
Body found hanging from a rafter in a deserted shack along a county road south of Butte. Authorities probe whether foul play was involved and note the remote location complicates the investigation. Names of investigators and exact dates not provided.
Mystery surrounds the death of Dennis Sullivan whose body was found yesterday suspended by a heavy wire from a rafter in a remote cabin eleven miles south of Butte. Acting Coroner John Doran and deputies doubt suicide, considering possible homicide. Sullivan appeared dead for over a week, with wagon tracks suggesting another person visited the cabin after his death, though rain partly washed them out. The body hung from the rafter with the neck stretched by the wire, while Sullivan’s feet rested on the floor and hands touched a table, fueling questions about the true cause of death.
Leonard Wood argued that direct contact with voters through primaries must be weighed against the expense. He did not comment on the senate. Col. William Cooper Procter is handling the situation as the presidential primary’s cost is cited at about five cents per letter. With 17 million male voters and future female voters, the cost to reach all could reach about 1.5 million dollars, raising questions about the efficiency of the new system.
Washington May 27 Advocates of the soldier relief bill said they would block all legislation until the measure is brought up for passage. Rep Mason Republican of Michigan led the pledge amid applause and urged action. The dispute touched on war profits alleged to be $50,000,000 tied to copper and Baruch.
W Doak vice president of the Brotherhood Trainmen testifies that living costs exceed wages, urging prompt wage increases. He cites cases from Whitefish Montana and notes small towns have higher living costs than larger cities, arguing current pay is unfair. Also mentions marriage of William Haskell Comn and painter in Church of the Heavenly Rest.
Washington report details a probe into expenditures for presidential campaigns. John T. King asserts Dan R. Hanna promised to raise 500000 for McAdoo and others. Testimony reveals 112109 spent on Senator Hard, 40550 on Mary Butler, with conferees discussing placing McAdoo’s name at conventions and prior efforts by lobbyists to influence the Democratic ticket.
United States Attorney McAvoy announced a warrant is being prepared for James E. Homig former Philadelphia magistrate. He faces charges of aiding and abetting Grover C. Bergdoll to evade the draft in 1917.
Mayor Stodden returns to Butte from Heleena and declares jitney drivers will face licenses, stiff penalties, and possible license fee hikes to oust those exploiting the public. He prioritizes a swift solution, saying the community cannot be victimized and every effort will focus on the jitney issue.
Chicago May 27. Owners seek high rents for the Republican convention period. A nine room house asks 13000 for six days, buyers scarce. Information bureau says 40000 visitors can be housed with 13000 loop rooms and 21000 outlaying hotel beds. Average rate for 250 listed apartments is 150 for the week, few rented.
Chicago May 27 Republicans decide the platform will not mention prohibition or modify the current dry rule. National committee leaders say the issue is settled with no wet or dry plank and no endorsement of changes. Contests hearings begin with reports questioning possible bolt threats from Senator Hiram Johnson and party reactions to a potential presidential race.
The Montana state public utilities commission will not consider a petition for higher fares until streetcar service is restored in Butte. Manager J R Wharton, returning from Helena, reported the commission’s request. Mayor Stodden expressed surprise upon learning the decision, and the commission indicated it would reconvene on Saturday to hear further from the company about operating status.
May 27 report notes Americans touring battle zones endure harsh conditions. The Wrench Tourists league asked the government to convert 20 French hospital trains into dormitories near fronts, allowing visitors to sleep on the same cots once used by doughboys.
Washington May 27 The tariff on beans from to 120 a bushel is provided by a bill ordered reported favorably today by the House Ways and Means Committee. Democratic committee men opposed the measure on the ground that it would increase the cost of living.
The jury in the case of Maud Bali charged with misusing funds of the J and M Parham Sheep Company, where she served as office secretary, failed to reach a verdict after over 18 hours of deliberation and was dismissed for the term.
Despite executive action, today the House is set to proceed with motions to repass the measure. Senate opposition is seen as insurmountable, leaving the outcome uncertain and the action largely symbolic.
President Wilson vetoed the peace resolution and said he could not join a program crafted by Republican leaders. He warned it would betray the nation’s honor and surrender the high aims of the Versailles treaty. The veto ends the immediate push, leaving passage unlikely in Congress.
Washington May 27 The Bergdoll case unfolds as Bergdoll the convicted draft dodger evades Combined secret services after escaping in Philadelphia last week He allegedly hid money in Maryland and claims a buried treasure The War Department fed questions and investigations rise as Judge Westcott and lawyers dispute statements and brief filings regarding Bergdoll’s case.
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