24 Nov 1920
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1920
Page
1
Isabelle Harper was sent to a grocery store at noon and returned home faint, dying in convulsions. Frances Steele, a White girl, faces murder charges for killing Mc Alena, showing strain and reduced smiles during the trial.
Resolutions by the Montana Teachers Association accuse state officers of diverting school funds. The group calls for action and adherence to the constitution, stating the issue as a breach of fiduciary duties and demand for accountability from officials.
Isabelle Harper, 14, died after eating an apple at home on Ridgeley avenue Buite. Doctors suspect strychnine poisoning as chemists test stomach contents. Mrs Fitzpatrick described her daughter’s sudden weakness and dizziness after purchasing tea at Cavanaugh grocery Mercury and Ohio streets.
In Dallas on November 23, Vice President Thomas R. Marshall declared the nation will regret the recent election. He spoke en route to Port Worth during a railway century ceremony, calling the World's greatest figures 'solemnly grave' as he passed through Dallas.
Dublin jails overflow as crowding forces use of the castle to house the latest prisoners. authorities report space running short and seek temporary measures to cope with the surge in detainees in the city.
Dublin authorities push a sweeping operation to arrest republican activists. The army tightens the cordon toward the city center, echoing Easter 1916 tactics. Publican leaders may have sought refuge in Dublin as arrests mount and prisons fill, with Peter Clancy among those shot in the castle’s old detective quarters.
Dublin Castle released a statement noting crown forces faced gunfire from pickets as they attempted to surround the grounds at Croke Park on Sunday. The crowd stampeded after an officer with a megaphone announced arrests were planned for arms.
In Wichita Kansas on November 23 James H. Blatchard an 18 year old Fairmount college student died after the revolver he dropped in the city marshal's office discharged again. The same weapon previously discharged two years earlier when it hit his foot.
Washington November 23 Senator Jones of Washington, chair of the Senate Commerce Committee, said he would oppose confirmation of all President Wilsons recent shipping board appointments. He urged a free board and indicated many Harding nominations may also be delayed.
In Butte the fourth annual Red Cross drive ends tonight with about 4000 of the 7500 dollar membership target raised. Workers push for 5000 members as Commodore W E Longfellow visits area classes to teach swimming and rescue skills while efforts continue to mobilize the public for donations to relieve misery and suffering.
Count began after noon in Judge Law's court for the race between George W. Carlson and Larry Duggan. Three precincts Nos 1 2 and 4 produced a six vote loss five for Duggan one for Carlson. Question remains if six ballots without official precinct stamps are legal or not. Ballots placed in envelopes and set aside until the count concludes for ruling if needed.
Members of the Fourth degree of the Knights of Columbus gather at the clubrooms on West Park Street for their second annual banquet. The event promises decor, a toastmaster P C Dietler, and principal address by state deputy Tere Shea, with ladies invited and the reception noted as outstanding.
Judges compare counts from Precinct 1 and 22 as Carlson and Duggan contest results. Law orders recount after bitter resistance. by 2 pm yesterday evidence admissibility debated, with officials urged to show returns were accurate or fraudulent.
Chicago, Nov 28 Helena Mont was chosen as the site for the 1921 convention of the National Association of Secretaries of States of the United States, with sessions planned. The Gates will be Aug 2 and 8, and the convention extended invitations to state auditors, treasurers and comptrollers to become associate members.
In Judge Lynch’s court Frances Steele faces further attempts to exclude state witness Goldie Davis, a negro girl, as un sound mind. The case hinges on whether Davis can testify as the key eyewitness regarding the murder of James McAlenn with drugs and moonshine.
New York Nov. 23 Will H. Hays appealed for contributions to raise about 1.5 million dollars to cover a deficit in the Republican National Committee fund. He praised the Republican spirit and noted more than 60 000 individuals gave roughly 2 million dollars. He added the presidential campaign costs about 3.4 million.
Nov 23 reports the Montana State Teachers association resolutions committee denouncing state officials for diverting school funds against constitutional rules. The panel urges investing funds in district bonds at 6 percent when uninvested, and condemns mixing teachers with political or commercial bodies. the plan names a committee to ensure constitutional compliance.
November discussions at Billings and Anaconda high schools center on a possible postseason game to decide the Montana high school football championship. Expenses and venue options are debated. Several proposals include a neutral site at the School of Mines in Butte and a Bozeman college game, with continued coverage on page 5.
New York reports prewar live hog prices spreading nationwide as large farm receipts, estimated at 182000 head, push markets to a day’s bottom not seen since 1916. Average decline about 1 per hundredweight from yesterday. top price finishes near 10 while July 1919 peak was 23.60. Minnesota and South St. Louis note further drops to 9.85, earliest 1917 lows echoed.
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