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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1920
Page
2
The American Plan, adopted in Butte, shows union and nonunion craftsmen working together for fair wages and conditions. The reform eroded the old radical clique, restoring work and attracting investment. Employers pledge fair treatment and stability to spur new hotels and larger buildings, with contractors listed as key supporters ready to handle community projects.
Aug 81 Bozeman Prof A H Currier resigns to start fruit growing in Florida. W D Hatfield leaves for University of Iowa. Extension livestock specialist E H Riley and extension dairy specialist W E Tomson also depart. W V Graves named physical education professor and athletics director. J H Holst takes year leave. Mrs Beatrice Freeman Davis to teach English. Home economics gains new chairman Pauline Fiske. instructors include Ruby Holstrom and Lolie Smith. Miradyleen Maxwell becomes Hamilton Hall house director and institutional management instructor.
Aug 31 report questions if the Montana drug operation centers in Billings with arrests tied to nine Chinese suspects awaiting trial. Police say headquarters may be in Great Falls or Spokane as raids probe narcotics routes. Authorities vow to pursue any higher ups, while former health officer Allard noted a well organized traffickers network already a year ago.
Billings, Aug. 31. Larry Dp. Stone, among the fastest auto racers, will be at the Midland Empire fair track on Sept. 21 23 24 and 25. Other entrants include Jimmy Costa and Swede Anderson. Purses aggregating more than $5,000 have been set.
A Chicago to Duluth shipment of 100000 bushels of wheat, loaded at five Chicago elevators, marked an almost unprecedented transit. The move follows slow Chicago arrivals since July and signals a broader revival of futures dealing to stabilize prices, with implications for market protection against car shortages.
Helena reports new incorporations including The Montana State Union and American Society of Equity in Great Falls. Founders listed include W. M. Burlingame L. B K Brady H. G. Dyer P. S. Foreseth C. W. Cleveland George W. Tintinger A. W. Wankel Ole Sanvik and O. M. Gerer. The Famous Oil & Gas company of Roundup forms with M. R. Swanson Hart Reid E. L. Hendrix and a $600000 capitalization with only $30 subscribed.
Helena August 31 authorities grant Society of Montana Pioneers members a fare and one third rate for a four round trip ticket to Great Falls from all Montana stations to attend the society's annual meeting.
Billings Aug 31 plans for the third Billings Commercial Club trade tour of the season to Roundup Sept 9. Previous trips have been to Hardin and Red Lodge. The upcoming excursion is expected to be the largest.
Dr. and Mrs. Souders of Red Lodge with three children and mother travel via Yellowstone en route to Cody. Dr. and Mrs. Wolf with two children visit Chico Hot Springs and Bridger canyon, Shields river valley. plan Kansas City trip for study. Guests include Dr. George Paine of Columbus. Various locals, including Ashon and O Dell Barbour, O Delle Barbour, H E Williams, Kletzing, and Austin families, visitaries and summer recaps across Montana and neighboring states.
Billings Rotary members and families exceeding 140 people will depart Saturday for the group’s first annual three day outing at East Rosebud Lake. The site is described as one of the state’s most beautiful locations.
Helena August 31 The state board of canvassers completed the official count in 17 counties for the August 24 primary. The board will continue the canvass upon receipt of additional returns.
Washington August 31 plans of the big five meat packers for disposal of stockyards interests under the decree with the department of justice contemplate sale of such interests in 15 cities to F H Prince and Co of Boston The book value of the stock to be disposed of is placed at 30 to 40 million dollars An affidavit by Frederick H Prince outlines forming a holding company to take over the stockyards and rail connections the properties include yards and railroads in Sioux City St Paul St Joseph Fort Worth Kansas City East St Louis Omaha Oklahoma City Louisville Denver Chicago Pittsburgh New Orleans El Paso and Wichita Swift and Co is disposing of smaller yards at Jersey City Newark Milwaukee Portland and Cleveland to local interests
Seattle reports say the cannery of George W. Hume & Co. at Nakat near Ketchikan Alaska burned, destroying 43 000 cases of salmon. Loss estimated at as much as 250 000 dollars.
The horoscope assigns strong influence to Neptune and the sun for idealism and progress while malefic aspects from Saturn Uranus and Mercury warn of opposition. It forecasts upheaval in autumn with riots and labor unrest, political impact on elections, and caution against new romantic entanglements.
Brig. Gen. George Barnett former commandant of the Marine Corps has been assigned to duty in San Francisco as senior officer on the Pacific coast. Secretary Daniels announced the move following a 60 day leave of absence at the start of the fiscal year when Maj. Gen. Lajeune succeeded him. Barnett will direct all Marine Corps movements on the coast from his new post.
Census figures show Maryland with 1 449 610 residents, up 154 264 or 11.9 percent. Massachusetts totals rise to 8 851 615, an increase of 485 199 or 14.4 percent. Suffolk County including Boston grows to 835 522, up 104 134 or 14.2 percent. Bexar County including San Antonio reaches 202 096, an increase of 82 420 or 68.9 percent.
Warrants for three people accused of spreading bolshevist propaganda in Mexico were requested by a public prosecutor agent in federal district court. Named are Tabler from the United States, Mrs. Linn, and A. E. Gale linked to a print shop distributing literature in barracks and factories urging workers and soldiers to unite for a proletarian dictatorship. A similar campaign was found in Monterey.
About 250 Great Falls business men volunteer to work for two weeks in Cascade county harvest fields. Farmers respond to county agent requests for help as crops ripen and demand labor.
A Spokane business district faced flooded basements and inventory losses after a cloudburst last night. No injuries were reported, but damage runs into thousands as firms assess stock and repair needs.
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