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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1920
Page
6
In a week of world developments, Germany signs a disarmament protocol drafted with Allied chiefs. Mexico rejects Villa’s peace terms. Vienna and Quebec report varied incidents, while the US eyes Russian trade, Baltic ports, and labor shifts amid harvests and deportations.
Chicago report details a fractious fusion of Labor, Committee of 48 and others as they draft nine platform planks. Senator La Follette hints at leadership only if foreign relations and nationalization planks align with his views. Single tax delegates withdraw after nominating Robert MacCaulay for president and R Barnum for vice president.
The platform committee reported nine planks including recognition of Ireland and Soviet Russia, League of Nations to abolish kings and wars, a soldier bonus, steeply graduated income tax, democratic control of industry by workers, public ownership of utilities and natural resources, and measures to reduce living costs. The ninth plank promotes 100 percent Americanism.
Hundreds of men battled four major fires across the Flagstaff area. About 6000 acres have burned, with three of the fires reported under control. The remaining fire, five miles southwest near Dry Lake, has consumed three sections and spread toward the Flagstaff Williams highway.
Spa Belgium July 14 A deadlock between the allies and Germany over coal deliveries persists as Marshal Foch and Field Marshal Wilson are summoned to discuss possible enforcement actions. Germany proposes 56 000 tons daily from October and 68 000 from October 1921, while Silesian mines remain a point of contention.
Paris reports that Marshal Foch travels to Spa as the supreme council gathers after the arrival of Field Marshal Wilson. German delegates push for a food subvention while delaying specifics until coal questions are resolved. Berlin hints at occupation authority if needed.
Charles Crag received six months in county jail for violating the T. W. W. Injunction. Police found a large quantity of I. W. W. literature in a room where Crag was arrested on July 7. His attorney L B Sulgrove argued he had previously given up the room, contending the material did not belong to him.
Washington July 14 arrangements for opening former North German Lloyd trade routes to American ships were completed at a meeting of Chairman Benson of the shipping board with United States Mail Steamship Company officials. The board allocated 15 former German passenger vessels to the company for operations on the routes. Benson said every aspect of the arrangements is purely American.
In Columbus Ohio a National Women’s party deputation will meet Governor Cox Friday with Alice Paul and other officers. A similar reception is planned for Senator Harding in Marion on July 22. Cox delays on league issue talks, hints at August notification dates. Willam Green and John Hennely visited to extend congratulations and discuss Cox support.
A cloudburst struck southeastern Washington and the Snake River valley last night washing away many houses and railroad tracks. Moscow and Idaho reported possible fatalities but were cut off. Spokane connected to Moscow by telephone late at night and reports of deaths were denied.
A cloudburst struck Winona at six yesterday evening washing away four houses. Women and children were rescued from all. Telephone service is wrecked and railroad trackage is out. Damage reports are coming in from surrounding areas.
A July 14 windstorm in Pullman Washington caused extensive damage to grain, orchards, and poultry houses at Washington State College farm. Stables and farmhouses suffered losses east and west of the city. Cloudburst near Wrana wal uprooted trees and damaged orchards, with Moscow communications cut. Estimated Washington State college building damage reaches $50,000.
Charles G Stephens of Bristol England was killed yesterday when he rode a barrel over Horseshoe Falls in Niagara Falls New York. The Russian oak barrel burst on the rocks and Stephens body was not recovered though pieces were found on the Canadian bank. River men warn it may take days to surface.
Japanese in the United States and Hawaii protest new laws on military obligations. Dispatches report exemption age raised to 37 for those outside Japan China or Siberia and reduced time abroad before liable for service.
About 17 1385 registered Montana voters signed two initiative measures to aid state educational institutions. Measure 18 seeks an annual tax for four state universities and colleges, while Measure 19 would issue bonds up to 5 million dollars for additional buildings and facilities.
United States circuit court for San Francisco sustains Montana court in Dr Carl E Foss conviction for conspiracy to intimidate rights. Foss of Chinook and Havre to serve one year and one month plus $5,000 fines on appeal bond to stay custody until mandate issued. Postmaster murder at Hydro tied to case, Foss acquitted on that charge. Widow Nearly Loses Home: Enoch Kari case, lost registered letter delaying lump settlement of $2,915 for mortgage foreclosure relief. Federal audit found duplicate draft issued after mail loss. State Hall Insurance expands with 300000 acres under protection. spring wheat heading out, winter wheat strong in Big Horn Yellowstone counties.
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