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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1920
Page
1
A fragment of a passage by George Bernard Shaw discusses government punishments and hunger strikes. It argues that when a regime seeks punishment, it risks provoking a death sentence of resistance, noting criminals’ willingness to endure imprisonment over certain death.
Helena September 7 Edward C Day of Helena has resigned as United States district attorney for Montana retiring from the office at close of business today He cites increasing private practice interfering with government work as reason He wired resignation to Attorney General Palmer last week and accepted in telegram this afternoon Patterson chief assistant will handle affairs until successor is appointed He is in Great Falls for federal court session
Personal representative of a Democratic candidate appears before the Senate Campaign Investigating Committee amid evidence tying LH Moore and COX as key aides. The hearing centers on campaign operations and possible influence.
E H Moore representing Governor Cox testifies before a senate committee on campaign expenditures in Chicago. He accuses a republican plan to raise 15 million dollars and faces sharp questioning. Walter S Dickey testifies as Missouri Ways and Means chair detailing funds flow from Upham and Boyce Thompson to Missouri and national committees.
San Francisco Sept 7 An order of deportation against Akino Ono a Japanese coal passer was upheld by the United States circuit court Ono argued he was not a laborer but the court ruled he fell under the gentlemen's agreement restricting Japanese immigration to the United States The decision solidifies enforcement of the agreement in port Galveston plus the broader immigration controls involved
The American Farm Bureau Federation plans a December request to Congress to create German and Central European credits using proceeds from alien property sales to swap U S wool for German markets. This would curb U S wool surplus and support U S growers by enabling continued wool production amid weak demand and prices.
Butte opens with higher than expected attendance as pupils return from vacation. Butte high reports 1,034 on opening day up from 1,016 last year, with 452 boys and 582 girls. Central high shows about 50 more pupils than last year, parochial schools near last year, and more quarters needed at Central.
Washington dispatch reports President Wilson walked with a cane into the White House and entered an automobile, the first motor trip starting from the front entrance since his illness. The Sept 7 bulletin notes updates from Florence Pisa earthquake damage and milder effects near Viareggio.
Hearings opened here today in the federal trade commission case against Utah-Idaho Sugar Amalgamated Sugar and Utah residents Ernest R. Wooley A H Cooper and K P Cullen. Thomas R Cutler Salt Lake vice president and former general manager testified about the beet sugar industry from 1890 to 1917 and the company’s growth after 1890.
Informal U S inquiry tracks world progress toward universal disarmament as the League of Nations sharpens machinery to enforce armament control clauses. Officials in Washington say preliminary studies and investigations cover munitions manufacture and gas warfare limits amid push for a universal agreement. The advisory committee on military naval and air questions was set up by the league council in Rome on May 17 to advise on execution of covenants armament controls.
I B Cronje a mining man arriving from Mexico City argues United States intervention would hinder a country just getting on its feet He praises Obregon as president and says Mexico needs more schools not outside aid He claims Mexico’s economy is not in despair and calls for leadership to stabilize domestic life
Governor Cox conducts a 200 mile tour of North Dakota preaching progressivism and addressing audiences on the League of Nations. He emphasizes reform and collaboration with business to advance national progress.
Governor Cox of Ohio, Democratic nominee, campaigned across 200 miles near the Canadian border delivering speeches at Grand Forks and seven other towns. He denounced big business, called for progressivism, and cited League of Nations issues to farmers, laborers, and small business people. He claimed large interests fund opposition and tied them to the senate oligarchy, framing the race as a fight against entrenched power.
Helena Sept 7 No change in steam laundry rates in Montana will occur according to Montana Launderers' Association members at their annual convention. Officers were re elected except secretary Julius Barney, with George Dabler named secretary and George P. Durham as president. A state wide advertising campaign will promote proper cleaning methods and fabric care. The 1921 convention is set for Billings August 15 15.
Lithuanian Poles lodge an official note to the League of Nations accusing Lithuania of breach and seeking action. The controversy centers on minority rights and Polish claims to protections under international oversight.
Paris notes Poland asks League mediation over Polish Lithuanian dispute. It cites Lithuanian co-operation with the Soviet army through Moscow as a neutrality breach. Polish withdrawals and reoccupations are described with Lithuanian protests and troop movements near Suwalki and Seiney.
Milwaukee early totals show Lenroot 14883 and Thompson 13075 leading in the senatorial race with McHenry at 2705. In gubernatorial results Wilcox 7328 Blaine 6435 Seaman 3847 Merlin Hall Baraboo 2767 Dithmar Omro 1053. Data drawn from 24 of 70 counties. continued on page 3.
Former Wardman Park orchestra leader Mario Armeline sues for breach of contract after being dismissed for not playing jazz. He seeks court ruling on whether jazz is real music and may appeal to the supreme court if needed.
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