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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1921
Page
4
Anaconda Standard notes that an American observer will attend an upcoming League of Nations session and that financial committee control over Austria’s assets aims to rehabilitate the country. It stresses broad public cooperation as essential to success and warns of Austria’s difficult situation requiring united effort.
On Saturday May 28 1921 reports say the emergency tariff bill signed by President Harding takes effect today. Proponents claim rapid farmer prosperity as money circulates through retailers jobbers and manufacturers. Montana benefits cited on wool wheat and beef duties. act lasts six months to curb foreign dumping before full permanent tariffs are set.
The Montana Federation of Women's Clubs meeting in Butte showcases dedication to civic improvement and home and school betterment. The Elinor C. Walsh memorial building at Galen was dedicated, honoring a former Federation president noted for her pure life and inspiring club women to higher aims.
The League of Nations finance committee proposes a scheme to rehabilitate Austria by suspending liens on Austrian government resources held by allied nations. The freed assets would back securities credits to revive Austria's nearly extinguished industries as barriers between German Austria and former Austro Hungarian states are removed. Delegates from involved states and allied powers meet in Porto Rosa near Trieste to discuss details.
The ongoing clash over alcohol control continues with Palmer’s ruling on beer use being challenged. Treasury Secretary Mellon seeks to enforce the current law, while Commissioner Kramer and Dry advocates push for tighter bans. Blair prepares to authorize federal prohibitions as rules are approved, signaling a possible brief revival of real beer.
The Elks propose a repeat Broadway theater show to benefit the unemployed families, inviting ticket holders and potential attendees to express interest by post before Monday noon. The text also notes quips about Prohibition, Russian leaders, and public figures in a string of satirical remarks.
The London Times reports cabinet decisions to send large mobile troops to Ireland and adopt new measures against republican forces in the south and west. Northern Ireland election results show Unionists leading with 341,289 votes, Sinn Fein 103,516, Nationalists 60,782, and Independents 4,001, with university ballots to be counted. Joseph Devlin may resign a seat, likely boosting Unionist totals. Arthur Griffith posts strong gains in Tyrone and Fermanagh, while Sir James Craig defeats Eamon de Valera by a wide margin.
Senator Walsh’s amendment to appoint American representatives to the League disarmament commission failed 42 to 22. Lodge and Watson warned it would draw the United States into the League, while Underwood urged nonmembership but cooperation in disarmament talks, framing the issue as collaboration without joining the League.
Mrs Margaret C Wright aged 80 years wife of Frank Wright of Divide died early yesterday morning at her home 601 West Daly street She had lived in Walkerville over 20 years then moved to Divide She was active in the Salvation Army and known for generosity The remains are at Sherman Reed funeral Chapel with services Monday at 2 pm the Salvation Army conducts then procession to Divide for interment Surviving are husband Frank Wright two daughters Mrs Tay Fulliten and Mrs Jack Black a sister Mrs Eliza Smith and a nephew
J A Horan lay on a porch floor after a quarrel between two men who had bought moonshine earlier. Witnesses described a scuffle in a kitchen doorway before Horan collapsed. Sheriff, deputies, and Dr Dan Donohue responded. The county jail reported the other man, Konen, intoxicated and uncooperative. Horan, a long-time Butte resident and former pumpman, had a son in California. Coroner’s investigation led to an inquest planned at Duggan Undertaking.
Four men described as Mexicans were arrested near Feeley by Sheriff Duggan and deputies for robbing a cook car on the Northern Pacific railroad at Silver Bar. The incident occurred around 11 o clock yesterday morning, with two suits of clothes two hats and other small items reportedly stolen before the suspects fled and were overtaken after a pursuit in the hills.
A garbled report notes that Dan P Sullivan of the original mine faced pressure from a foreman about a wedding. The piece mentions attempt to keep matters secret and indicates wedding timing next month amid confusion and misheard details.
A former Butte man dies in Cincinnati leaving a wife and three sons and a daughter to mourn. The report recaps a juvenile court case where four boys faced charges and were adjudged not guilty after the court found they intended no harm. the youths were frightened away by a janitor and released on promise to reform.
Fragmented report outlines a civil suit involving O'Brien and multiple parties. The verdict is described with unclear terms, mentioning safety devices and railway authorities. Names and details are obscured, but the case centers on damages and responsibilities in a transport context.
Readable parts describe a high school dance program with female students participating. An instructor named Ani led physical training activities during an evening event. The text references injuries and a mention of a fatality or incident, but details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
The seven Boy Scout troops of the Laity section gathered for the court of honor examinations conducted yesterday afternoon in the district court. Clarence Norris of troop 5 led applicants for first class honors while Voin Vucosavich troop 1, Willan Taylor Rey Rosentead troop 2, William McGrath troop 3, Arnold Erickson troop 4, and Thomas Smith troop 7 sought second class honors. merit badge lists include numerous crafts, first aid, swimming, civics, public health, woodwork, carpentry, and dairying among others.
Readable road reports from Deer Lodge and adjacent counties indicate many routes remain in good condition despite a pending storm. Travelers plan extended trips Sunday and Monday with detours on the Anaconda-Butte road, while Warm Springs and Georgetown routes are recently surfaced and passable. Road crews, including 15 men on the Big Hole road and 34 near the Georgetown lime quarry, are active.
The body of Patrick J. Monahan lay in state after a high mass at St. Paul's in Anaconda. The funeral at St. Patrick's cemetery, Butte drew many mourners and floral tributes. Surviving are wife Catherine and daughter Salina. He had worked at the smelter in Anaconda and later traveled to Phoenix for health. Mrs Monahan runs the Weiss block on East Park Avenue. Also noted is news of Mrs James McPherson learning of her mother Mrs William Hunter's death in Dollar, Scotland, whom she had not seen since 1908.
Senator Junod, newly elected Montana Republican National Committee member, is in Bozeman and plans to depart for Washington next week. He will attend the Republican National Committee meeting in June and expects Montana representation to be decided fairly by the committee, asserting the national body will judge its own membership.
Billings sheriff arrives in town with prisoner Calvert wanted on counts of holdup near Northern Pacific. Detectives White and Powell accompany him as authorities seek arrest of a man accused of entering a residence a week earlier and robbing Tencomleter of about $40. Conflicting reports place Calvert with local accomplices Larkin and ODonoghue. authorities pursue a Belene Mautamenite suspect as well.
Butie briefs announce a trip to Boulder with a double hand on May 20 and 30. A big dance is scheduled Sunday and Monday evenings featuring a special five piece orchestra. Roads to Boulder are in excellent shape. Rates are four dollars per day with railroad rates from Butte at two dollars round trip.
Memorial plans describe special services at the Presbyterian Church and a public gathering on Main Street. The parade forms at 9 40 AM with units including the Honor Guard and veterans groups. Ira Gnoee Jrrong is listed for patriotic oration followed by music, prayers, and a benediction by Rev A Whittle.
Capron won the final handicap match over B. Morrow in the men’s handicap tournament at the Anaconda Country Club yesterday. Cold raw weather slowed play and deterred those without set matches, but final game interest remained high.
Eagles conduct funeral Sunday at 2 pm for Boward Knight at Mabel hall. The deceased's son is not located. Knight previously lived in Minot North Dakota and later Havre Montana before coming to Anaconda.
The B A P Ry runs special trains Saturday from Gregson at 8 p m and 12 49 a m Last train for Butte departs Gregson at midnight and for Anaconda at 1 20 a m
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