29 May 1921
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1921
Page
1
Chairman Penrose declares the enforcement regime ineffective and out of joint as it operates at present. He criticizes waste and demoralization within the system, urging reforms to address the flaws and improve outcomes for law and order.
Washington reports that Senate Finance Chair Penrose and Internal Revenue Commissioner Blair will hold next week talks on overhauling enforcement methods. They consider moving prohibition enforcement to the Justice Department, appointing state or district enforcement superintendents, and other changes. Attorney General Daugherty and Secretary Motion reportedly back the transfer. Blair favors it.
Fragmentary OCR note cites fluctuating potato prices and marketer reports. Mentions Chicwester region and 30 cent reference, unclear details on dates or parties. Further readable lines indicate price movements but lack complete context or names.
A fragmented, mangled OCR fragment describes a fatal incident involving a spade and an axe. The readable bits suggest a rapid, blunt tool mishap with a head injury. No clear names, dates, places, or completing details could be recovered from the text.
Montana heirs of a late mining magnate file a petition to have the Murray estate declared a citizen of this state and brought before local courts. The action seeks probate relief and recognition of residency status amid ongoing disputes over ownership and succession.
In Silver Bow county Montana heirs seek letters of administration for Marcus M Murray nephew as administrator for the estate of James A Murray, a Montana resident. The California will filed in Monterey county purports to dispose of about 15 million dollars mainly to Mrs Murray and Stuart Haldorn. The Montana petition values the estate at roughly 5.25 million with cash stocks bonds and real property. Several Murray relatives named as heirs include Annie Flynn Ellen Golden Elizabeth Murray John Murray William J Murray James Murray Alex Murray Marcus M Murray May Murray Ellen Murray James E Murray and Mrs Murray. The California will is contested as void. The full text begins This is my last will. I revoke all former wills.
Chicago May 28 George E Gorman assistant attorney said the annual tax imposed by corrupt union business agents on building work in Chicago stands at 1 000 000 He charged that at least 5 000 000 had been collected over the last five years and announced an immediate grand jury investigation into a 200 000 yellow dog defense fund cited by indicted labor leaders Witness Joseph Lotko a contractor testified he was driven out of business by grafting business agents
A Memorial Day observance in Butte centers on the funeral of Lester Sanger with veterans from three wars leading a solemn parade from Quartz Street fire station to St Patrick's Church. The route goes Main to Park to Washington to Mercury and Montana streets before cemetery processions with taps and a simple rite at three cemeteries. The Civil War Spanish American and World War veterans will participate in the ceremonies.
Belfast May 28 The small composition of the Ulster parliament will be known by Monday as vote counting continues. County results and national seats remain undecided while publican interests and party lines stir regional tension.
The Associated Press reports Britain plans to deploy an entire division to Upper Silesia under General Henniker, traveling with full equipment. Briand asks Britain delay plebiscite until order is restored. Allies consider a neutral zone between German and Polish forces as troops move to suppress insurgents near Kreuzburg.
Chief Murphy asks the mayor and council to provide a target range and ammunition. In his communication he notes police training with revolvers in a military formation and urges action to supply firearms for proper carry-out of duties.
Merchants join Elks and allied groups to fund a major Fourth of July celebration during a busy convention week in Butte. With 15,000 visiting guests anticipated, organizers seek 7500 to 10000 dollars to cover plans and entertainment. Advisory chair Harry Gallwey coordinates calls and payments, urging local merchants to respond quickly and mail checks if contacted.
The Associated Press reports in Chicago on May 28 that Hans Jacob Zimmerman, the first Chicagoan named on the slackers list after the draft dodger list issued by the War Department, was taken into custody and is said to have confessed to going to his father’s Kiberta farm to evade authorities at Fort Sheridan.
Delegates closing the seventeenth annual Montana Federation of Women's Clubs convention in Butte adopt resolutions on Americanization child welfare and world disarmament. They elect officers, thank Butte citizens, and announce Bozeman will host next year. Elizabeth Allen of Helena wins a scholarship to a Montana college.
Dublin reports crown forces ringed a Dublin mansion house this morning with cordons and barbed entanglements as searches began. A raid claimed to capture the I R A headquarters amid smoldering custom house ruins where safes remained undamaged. Court martial opens for auxiliary cadets amid looting charges. Delty Bourke, a political prisoner, abducted from Cork women’s jail by armed men.
Reports claim F Mohman and Ray Smart recovered after treatment. Witehenck has not published details. The scourge is hoped to be halted for next year.
Helena May 75 The Three Forks Port and Cement company plans to attack the legality of a new tax on cement arguing retroactivity after a March signing and that the entire law violates the constitution. Other firms in coal oil and cement are protesting under protest.
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