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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1921
Page
6
The article urges educational use of the press during armament talks, arguing propaganda corrodes minds and education opens them. It emphasizes peaceful aims, global disarmament, and a constructive press role to foster humane progress across eastern and western life amid Pacific regional tensions.
A missing woman case centers on trapper Boten near Madison where authorities, after questioning, hold him for further inquiry. Evidence at his cabin includes freshly killed grouse, provisions from the missing woman’s cabin, and cyanide caches in mud cakes, as searches resume for a body or jewelry.
The census lists 12 992 children aged 6 to 21, up 398 from last year, noting 14 7 in 1917. Infant numbers drop sharply with 4 842 under age 1 5 versus 6 702 in 1920. Counts show varied shifts by age and gender across 1921.
On behalf of Professor Anderson of the commercial department authority was sought to hire four student teachers at 15 dollars per month each. The request was granted. 28 Washington school windows were broken this year, with greater damage in other buildings. Part time schools were discussed under Montana law. Boys aged 14 to 18 employed are entitled to 14 1/2 hours of schooling per year with pay, usually four hours weekly. Payrolls totaling 253.06 for labor and 22 for teachers were approved.
Fragmentary notes describe a commission meeting involving a clerk removal. Names, dates, and clearer details are unreadable. The report lacks coherent facts to define the outcome or participants.
Testimony before a congressional probe alleges the Ku Klux Klan used mailings to boost drive payments of ten dollars per head. Williamson says funds funded a $1000 monthly salary for Col Simmons. Wright disputes claims about a Atlanta palace costing up to 75000. Norfolk police chief Borland denies Klan membership links and copies of a denials letter are cited.
Irish residents and Sinn Fein sympathizers greet Dail delegates at Downing Street with flags hymns and prayers during morning and afternoon sessions. Women from the west end sing and kneel at meal adjournments. One youth spat on a Sinn Fein flag and was beaten by Irish girls and escorted to Scotland Yard.
Twelve persons were seriously injured when an automobile stage between Spokane and Coeur d Alene plunged from the highway and overturned in an orchard east of Spokane. The crash, blamed on a blown front tire, left driver John Farmer uninjured and later jailed on reckless driving charges before posting $2,000 bail. Injured include Robert Cotton of Glasgow Montana with a wounded right arm and Harold Stensland of Glasgow Montana with a cut over the left eye.
McQueeney leaves for a conference as district deputies prepare to take part in the event called by William Mountain. Mrs Margaret Schuler, long a leading resident, dies aged, with funeral plans not yet announced. she is survived by Clayton and Harry and two daughters Mrs Cushing and Mrs Toth.
Montana officials voted to close the trout fishing season from December 1 to May 28 with exceptions for Loch Laven, Dolly Varden, and bull trout near Lake Bowdoin. Whitefish may be caught any time under the exception. Hatchery investigations were authorized for Great Falls and Lewistown.
The text outlines a revival program urging speedy tax reform, tariff clarification, and railway financial settlement to boost maintenance and employment. It calls for stabilizing exchange rates, reducing armament, and addressing wage and price disparities in transportation, coal, and construction to restore purchasing power and full employment.
The county completes surfacing of an unpaved section on the Anaconda to Deer Lodge line using decomposed granite. Ditching is nearly done and drainage will improve. Supervisor Scott Peck oversees rock spreading as officials praise low cost, durable material.
Odell W McConnell was buried today in Forest Vale cemetery beside his parents. The funeral of the distinguished lawyer and businessman of Montana drew hundreds, with many attending from other cities including Butte where he had many friends.
O H P Shelley federal prohibition director visited Anaconda praising cooperation between city officials and sheriffs while faulting lax enforcement in some cities. He met friends at the Montana hotel and left this morning, saying the visit was not an investigation. He urged removal of officials who fail to back enforcement and warned liquor permit losses for those abusing dispensing systems.
Observance of Columbus day limits activities to schools required by law to hold exercises today. Rural schools follow the same rule. Morning classes proceed in most schools, while the afternoon shifts to patriotic programs. Banks remain open. courthouse and city hall close as Columbus Day is a legal holiday in Montana. No public gatherings announced in the city.
Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Lappin were held yesterday morning at St. Peter's church with a 10 30 o clock requiem high mass. The St Peters choir sang as Father Tracey officiated with Fathers Lambertus and Schulte assisting. Miss Mary Lynn accompanied the choir on the organ. Large attendance and many flowers from valley friends marked the service. Interment followed at Mount Carmel cemetery with pallbearers Thomas Murphy Joe Hannon Andy Bickerstaff Joe Turtle Dan Walker and Thomas Ferguson.
Mr and Mrs George Furlong of 715 Maple Street report their son George has an appointment to a preparatory school at Fort Sam Houston Texas He will study there until March when competitive exams determine entry to West Point Since enlisting about two years ago he has progressed in studies at Fort Sill Oklahoma pursuing a master sergeant course in the noncommissioned officers school.
E. E. McWain Scout executive and E. B. Catlin council president lead a Butte trek to a regional Scout meeting. Walter Tuchscherer and others, plus Dr. George J. Fisher and L. L. MacDonald, are among attendees from New York and Spokane in regional enum No. 11 covering Idaho Montana Oregon and Washington.
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Helena reports rising calls to relieve unemployment by resuming unfinished government reclamation projects in Montana such as Sun River Milk River and Salhead Provects and other state industries. The piece notes dispatches to western governors congress urging action and suggests rapid work for a large number of men. It also mentions the Swedish king's long marriage.
Rotarians heard Lieut. Col. J. Boyden describe Portland Cement and concrete uses. He explained the cement’s origin, the Portland Cement Association aims, and its Chicago headquarters. Engineers and chemists asked many questions, and the talk proved clear and informative.
The Associated Press reports Leavenworth Kansas residents Joe and James Cheatwood celebrated their ninetieth birthday. Born in Lina they have raised large families and remain active in farm work, each day continuing their routines.
Regular session held at the courthouse in Anaconda October 4. Present were T. P. McGrath as chairman, commissioners L. B. Cosens and A. P. Goodwin, auditor Clara Harrity, and clerk Atty. Jensen. Minutes approved, assessor H. S. Neal granted one month leave. General Fund bills approved including salaries for health officer, deputy clerks, board of prisoners, and various vendors. transport, repairs, and services for courthouse operations are itemized with names and amounts.
A historical ledger notes exhausted nerve force and devitalising weakness alongside payments to a long list of individuals and organizations. It records copper city suppliers, poor fund disbursements, dependent children relief, rent, farm wages, road work, and contingent salaries and services with names such as Chas Branscombe, T P McGrath, and Mary Mehelie. The board adjourns at 6 p.m. with approvals by McGrath as chairman and Jensen as clerk.
An old advertisement touts Mentho Sulphur as best for clearing ugly skin and soothing itching or burning. It claims germ destroying properties and rapid healing, with a small jar available at drug stores to be used like cold cream.
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