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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1921
Page
1
Butte district schools show a small drop in total enrollment with first registration near two hundred fewer pupils than a year ago. Butte High reports 227 additional students versus the prior year, while overall attendance remains close.
Butte public schools opened with 168 fewer pupils and 31 fewer teachers than last year while Central High reports the largest enrollment in history. High schools show varied numbers with Emerson, Greeley, Lincoln and Webster up, Grant McKinley Monroe Sherman and Longfellow down. Some classes in the high school run near forty pupils, forcing crowding and a strain on the limited teaching staff.
The Rev Edwin Ri Stephenson, a Methodist minister, was indicted for murder in the second degree by the Jefferson County grand jury. He is linked to the Aug 11 killing of Father James E Coyle, a Catholic priest.
First day registration figures show enrollment activity in Butte schools with numbers 336 and 130 noted. Officials report steady interest as families seek placements and class assignments.
The Butte school board took no steps to enlarge faculty despite similar enrollment to last year at grade schools and higher high school enrollment. Mrs Julia Rogers urged clerks for Emerson and junior high principals but Trustees opposed. Superintendent Douglass urged teachers to perform clerical work and warned against parallel cases.
The Montana state board of examiners opened bids for three university construction projects in Helena. The metallurgical building section at the School of Mines in Butte drew the low bid from Thom Dillon and Hugh Johnson of Butte. Missoula library foundation went to Nelson & Peterson of Butte with a $7 bid. Box Butte state college gymnasium foundation bid by Nelson & Peterson totaled $7,891.85. Jarot & Lasker of Great Falls submitted the high bid at $8,200 for the gym. Governor Dixon’s absence delayed final action to tomorrow afternoon.
The Silver Bow Amusement company has signed a 10 year lease on the American theater in Butte set to begin October 1. The firm already operates the Rialto theater and says the American will be run to the same high standards. Frank T Bailey has managed the American for ten years.
President Harding writes a letter dated August 29 reviewing the Republican administration’s achievements and defending the congressional record. He says the nation is emerging from wasteful spending at a rapid rate and signals the note will be used in the New Mexico campaign against Democratic attacks.
The Republican state central committee faces about a $3000 deficit, announced at a meeting of state employees in the senate chamber. George Lanstrum and Jerome Locke signed the call. no contribution request was made, but donations would be welcomed.
Reported move by Soviet forces to exit Persian territory as regional unrest prompts redeployment. Officials indicate orderly withdrawal while security measures remain in place.
Attorneys for James E Mahoney seeking change of venue claim public mind in King county is inflamed by publicity over the body of his aged bride found in a Lake Union trunk. They filed 53 affidavits citing 5000 morgue spectators. Proceedings scheduled as prosecutors prepare counter affidavit.
About 69 people fled White Pine when fire engulfed a lumber mill area and spread to surrounding structures. Minnesota National Guard troops provide tents and food. refugees receive shelter and aid as authorities assess displacement and next moves.
At a Helena hotel, Steve Morin and his wife Chere were confronted by a robber who demanded the safe. Mrs Morin, in the dining room with a guest, seized two revolvers, handed one to the guest, and opened fire as they moved toward the office door. The robber escaped. The Morins had lived in the area previously.
In Lorient France on September 6 a major blaze destroyed eight houses and threatened others before firemen ran short of water. They requisitioned the elder to help douse the flames as the supply was exhausted.
Four passengers were killed in a plane crash near Paris. The Associated Press reports on the fatal incident with limited details available.
London reports a high level cabinet gathering set to discuss Ireland amid rumors of extended negotiations. Lord Birken and six ministers travel 700 miles to join Viscount Pritzalan and Gen. Macready for a crucial council on Ireland’s future. Public tempers and informal talks circulate as ministers weigh continuing talks under the premier.
Roy Gardner, a California bandit who escaped from McNeil Island, lies wounded and hidden in dense brush on a 160 acre tract. Warden Maloney orders doubled patrols as guards comb the terrain with help from rail and service agencies expected to assist soon.
In Inverness the Daily Mail cites Premier Lloyd George saying Sinn Fein must decide quickly on entering a proposed peace conference. Eamon de Valera accuses England of no right to press any demand on Ireland and warns against imposed terms as Cabinet meets to chart Irish policy.
In Gretna near New Orleans extra patrols and deputy sheriffs remained on duty after yesterday’s race clash left one black man dead and a property fire. Sheriff Dauenhauer warned no further disturbances were imminent.
The Blaine Washington dispatch reports ceremonies for a Canada United States peace portal marking 12 years of peace along the 2100 mile boundary. Samuel Hill of the Pacific Highway Association chaired and delivered an open message to the German people. Premier John Oliver of British Columbia warned that war of conquest is indefensible and urged worldwide peace while eradicating greed. The event began with a formal ceremony and featured Miss Gretchen Snow and Miss Dore Blesworth symbolically raising flags as the Stars and Stripes and Union Jack.
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