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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1921
Page
1
Mrs. Matthew S. Hughes will represent the Columbia River Branch at the conference, held from October 25 to November 1. The Wichita meet selects ten delegates to attend and participate in the proceedings.
The seventh annual gathering of the Second District Federation of Women's Clubs in Anaconda concluded with resolutions endorsing preferred legislation and commendations for the Anaconda Women's Club for its entertainment. Over 300 delegates from 27 clubs attended, with reports from district and club chairmen, applause for organization leadership, and a luncheon at the Montana hotel.
Mrs. Matthew Simpson Hughes, president of the Columbia River branch, was chosen as a delegate to the executive conference of all branches of the Missionary Society. Alternate delegates were named from Oregon and Seattle. The second day of the meeting in Butte drew about 25 new delegates from Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Montana.
Twin Falls Idaho October 14 the prosecution in the Lyda Meyer Southard murder case presented new testimony on the deaths of three prior husbands and a brother in law. Dr James Wernham testified in Billings Mont detailing Harlan C Lewis final illness and symptoms he said aligned with poisoning as the defendant’s former husband.
In a raid on suspected box car robbers near Council Bluffs four miles northeast of the city, two officers and two suspects were killed and two others wounded. Special Officer Murray of the Northwestern railroad and a bandit were dead, while Officer Elmer Lane was fatally or seriously injured. The raid involved Prohibition Enforcement officers Sumner Knox and L. Jones. Lane, Murray, and others returned fire after a woman accomplice handed a revolver. A man named Tierney was captured but whereabouts unknown.
Associated Press report from Roseburg Oregon on October 11 details Dr RM Brumfield an alleged murderer declared insane by court psychiatrist Dr CS Mahood. The testimony followed the state resting at 9 55 and the defense calling Mahood as first witness to support insanity claim.
Four armed masked bandits robbed the Rialto branch post office in downtown San Francisco tonight, tying up three clerks and fleeing in an automobile with a pouch believed to contain unregistered parcels. The value of the loot is unknown and the post office handles significant registered mail. Police estimate the total loss may be high.
Secretary Mellon announced federal outlays for the current fiscal year will stay within the 4 084 000 000 limit. He denied reports that an additional deficiency appropriation of 370 900 000 would be sought. The program, approved by the president and the house Ways and Means Committee, is being carried out satisfactorily.
Detroit report cites Capt. C H Kells, intelligence officer at Fort Wayne, alleging U S Army aircraft were used to smuggle liquor across the Canadian border following investigation into the destruction of an Army plane on Canadian soil.
The House voted 146 to 142 to recommit the Siegel bill to enlarge the House from 435 to 0 members. A prior amendment to reapportion without adding members failed 140 to 146. Debate centered on southern states and potential shifts in seats, withRepeating blocks on increases at the close of the session.
William J. Simmons imperial wizard of the Ku Klux Klan collapses with bronchitis exhaustion and throat affection. A Washington physician attends him at a hotel delaying a House Rules Committee hearing on resolutions for a congressional investigation of the Klans activities until Monday.
Parents Rodo and Mrs Orlich of 434 Anaconda road frantically tried to reach their son Bobbie as a blast and fire ripped through the house around 1 15 pm. The 6 week old Uros was rescued from the kitchen by the mother, who was badly burned while saving the baby. The father fled and could not save Bobbie. The remains were taken to Cassidy Gosselin chapel and the family later to Murray hospital. Some siblings were elsewhere during the incident.
Lee declines to specify the exact action but says he believes workers will be ordered out. The National Labor Affairs Board issues strike orders to take effect today, with officials not confirming the precise measures.
The Associated Press reports rail roads pressed for new wage reductions while unions resisted immediate changes. Despite talk of keeping present rates, groups warned a strike could still occur as union leaders weigh district chairmen instructions and final decisions loom after tense meetings.
London October 14 The Irish conference adjourned until Monday afternoon with no political significance, Sinn Fein delegates blaming English weekend habits. Some Irish delegates plan to visit the island for what has been described as important departmental business. A sensational report of uniforms for the Irish republican army forming a company to come to London was denied by Sinn Fein leaders. They say no army is being formed and no detachment will come to London. The truce continues with no military interference and the army’s existence remains acknowledged with co operation from Irish republican forces.
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