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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1921
Page
1
A brisk pitchers duel falters as McGraws stick artists produce decisive hits. Pershing visit canceled by British delay. American General will not travel to London to decorate the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Westminster Abbey.
General Pershing will not travel to London to lay the congressional medal of honor on the tomb of the unknown British soldier in Westminster Abbey. A British nonresponse and time constraints before his October 20 return flight prompted the decision. Another American officer may represent the United States if the ceremony occurs. American officials in Paris and Pershing’s party express concern over the British silence and seek a full explanation and a timely ceremony.
Attorney General signals actions to remove Missoula Sheriff W H Houston Rankin. Pro ceedings prepared to present before the Supreme Court to discharge the officer amid ongoing controversy and legal scrutiny.
Wellington Rankin announced plans to file ouster proceedings against Sheriff W H Houston for alleged failure to enforce prohibition. Rankin spoke at Missoula Presbyterian and Baptist churches after the moral cleanup raids noting forty arrests and state officials aiding the county attorney. He said similar actions would follow in other Montana counties. Gene Van Wert led the investigating squad and directed the Missoula cleanup.
The Associated Press reports ongoing wage cuts of 10 to 12 percent by Canadian railways, to be continued tentatively under a new professional agreement reached by unions and railway managements through the commission of conciliation and investigation after a 10 day conference. Further talks will decide refunds if future decisions lessen or deepen the present reduction.
The Upper Silesia dispute will keep the region as a single economic union for 15 years under League of Nations mediation. Politically split into Polish and German zones, the arrangement allows continued shared rail, monetary system, and industrial administration while two political zones form. An economic treaty would ease the split and avoid full division of the industrial area.
A cigarette tossed from a window ignited rubbish on a building used as a Chinese laundry at 15 Dakota Street, damaging the laundry and a nearby Elmore block window. Chief Martin praised early discovery and chemical extinguishing, saying rubbish piles are major fire hazards and should be removed to prevent larger loss.
In Regina on October 9 a stunt flyer Lloyd Reese of New York fell 400 feet to his death while attempting to grasp a rope ladder suspended from another airplane. Thousands watched as he slipped from the upper wing during the aerial act.
Warrant charging Mrs. Maude Yargus Barnes, 30, with murder of her husband George V. Barnes, 44, who died after a six hour marriage, was issued by Reno County County Attorney W. J. Burnett last night. The report notes poisoning as the cause and names the involved individuals.
The Rowan steamer on Glasgow to Dublin service was damaged by a foggy collision with West Camak, then sank after a second hit. Thirteen crew and three passengers are missing, with two passengers dead after rescue. The American Southern Syncopated Orchestra aboard the Rowan includes many Black musicians.
Oct. 9 dispatch reports Floyd Smith, 14, student at Red Lodge High School, was killed at his father's ranch when a bulldog under the control of Joyce Kellan dragged a shotgun into the boy as owner Professor Smith fired. The blast struck the boy and the dog remained with the body until authorities arrived.
In London on October 8 the Irish peace delegates spent a quiet Sunday as they refine talks. A third secretary, John Chartres, joined the delegation, signaling Sinn Fein engagement of expert advice. Other invited aides include Dr. George O'Brien and George Russell to address law, local government, and intricate governance issues.
The largest diamond yet mined in Arkansas was found in Pike county last week. It weighed 48 carats from 100 loads of material. The previous record stone weighed 18.3 carats and sold in rough to a New York firm for 6,800 dollars.
In Scottdale a disastrous blaze struck a Pennsylvania town early today destroying properties in the business district valued at about 400000 dollars. Twenty five hotel guests in the area were woke from bed but all escaped unharmed with no injuries reported.
NORRIS Oct 9 Authorities discount doubt of Mrs Louise Miller murder. A large purse with over 400 dollars, plus diamonds, vanished from the scene, suggesting a killing and disposal. Sheriff vows a systematic search Tuesday with many men to probe Favines and hidings, while suspect Boden faces charges.
In Billings Montana a 10 year old boy, Grant, son of a local hotel proprietor, was accidentally shot and killed Saturday afternoon by his younger brother during a hunting outing with a companion. The gun had been reloaded and the older boy picked it up, unaware it was loaded, causing the fatal shot. A special dispatch reports the tragedy.
Babe Ruth known as the King of Swat tallies a single run in the final inning, but his clutch hit cannot avert a second defeat for the Yankees as circuit clout fails to save the game.
The Giants beat the Yankees 4 to 2 to even the World Series at two games each. Babe Ruth hit a ninth inning homer into the right field bleachers with two outs, his first of the series, and despite an injured arm he played the full game. Phil Douglas allowed seven hits while Carl Mays and the Yankees, who scored in the fifth, were unable to overcome New York's late setback.
Aristide Briand, French premier, declares France must stay armed until security is guaranteed. He vows no yield on security points and says Paris will seek peace with the United States, hoping later to join disarmament with other nations. Briand aims to discuss great problems calmly with guarantees in place.
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