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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1923
Page
1
A vivid field portrait of a Butte Anaconda baseball game with Angdes facing a Metropolis team. Janey pitches for the champions as thousands of cheerful fans create a lively, union of spectators and resolute protests. The piece closes with observations on fan passion and umpire authority.
Governor J M Davis said he is "in the ring" for the Democratic nomination after Chicago talks. He noted Kansas supporters announced his candidacy before him, but he will back a united effort and hopes Kansas Democrats back a solid delegation.
London reports a government plan to present simultaneous statements in Parliament as talks with France remain secret. Premier Baldwin and Lord Curzon face a constrained debate due to French and Belgian demands for secrecy, with prospects for an accord appearing unlikely amid cautious diplomacy.
Pueblo Colo Aug 1 The Denver Rio Grande Western railroad west of Pueblo is blocked by a washed out bridge near Florence Colo The joint double track of Rio Grande and Colorado and Southern between Pueblo and Walsenburg is blocked by a washout 30 miles south of Pueblo Several highway bridges in the area are out and both Fountain and Arkansas rivers are carrying high water through the city
Ambassador Crowder’s abrupt Havana return is viewed in Washington as a protest against recent Cuban legislation. Washington officials refuse to detail the outcome, citing a conference with Crowder on various matters while signaling concern over the Cuban lottery bill and anti-American resolutions.
Nearly two thousand immigrants entered the United States at New York today as 12,000 to 18,000 more waited offshore for Ellis Island processing amid crowding and a reportedly inadequate inspector force. Immigrants hailed from 22 countries in Europe Asia and Africa. Syrian and Armenian brides aboard the Madonna drew attention as suitors cruised nearby seeking glimpses and gifts. Families aboard ship America included Morris Goluchick, a U.S. citizen of Russian origin, seeking reunion as delays mounted.
Corvallis Aug 1 A despondent 58 year old pioneer woman Mrs Josephine Chaffin of Bitter Root valley hanged herself at her son's home five miles east of Corvallis. She had been despondent over failing health and the death of her husband Newton Chaffin three years ago. Her relatives in Missoula and Deer Lodge are notified as the family is highly respected in the valley.
Helena Mont August 1 Judge George M Bourquin ruled in U S district court that federal laws for collecting customs and taxes on intoxicating liquor pre Volstead enforcement act were not repealed by the Volstead act The decision involved libeled cars alleged used to transport intoxicants with defendants including Charles Volk Mrs Christ Volk Eugene Quick and Harry Woodworth
The AP reports the 1926 US wool clip at 228 031 000 pounds, up from 220 155 000 last year. States list Montana at 18 295 000 pounds, with Texas 19 700 000 and Wyoming 18 800 000 among top totals. no other state exceeds 106 000 000 pounds.
Only two oil refineries in Oklahoma halted work following the mid continent refiners agreement of July 27. Cosden & Co in Tulsa reported a morning fire and shut down, while Marland Refining at Ponca City has been closed since yesterday afternoon. Other plants indicated plans to stay open with limited operation as details unfold.
Washington reports indicate Turkish and American negotiators may sign the Turkish American treaty of amity within days. Washington pursues a conciliatory stance despite Lausanne delays and discusses issues over naturalized Americans of Turkish origin and American claims.
In Lausanne on August 1, American delegates reject Turkey’s claim that only prewar American citizens’ claims be entertained under the Turco-American claims treaty. The Ottoman proposal would bar Greeks and Armenians who became American citizens after 1914.
Missoula Montana August 1 three more logging camps of Rutledge and Milwaukee Lumber burned by a Marble creek fire in the Coeur d Alene and St Joe forests west of Avery Idaho. The blaze has grown from 1000 to 4000 acres and is still burning. Two camps had burned yesterday. Fires on Independence creek and in the Nez Perce forest threaten large areas as high winds hamper efforts and no relief is seen. Two lives have been reported lost locally as reports arrive.
Brig. Gen. Sawyer, Harding's physician, said the president's temperature is normal and breathing better, but cautioned recovery will be slow with ups and downs. He noted the pulse around 118, denied any business in the sick room, and warned of possible complications while stressing no organ impairment.
Morris Frieburgh and Rosa Frieburgh, ages 80 and 79, were sentenced to five years apiece on a state prison farm after conviction for arson. The aging couple, recent Russian immigrants, attempted to burn their store and dwelling to collect insurance, and could not understand the judge’s words.
Edwin A. Brown called Denver's millioniare tramp, author and social observer, married Eva Thompson of Lincoln Nebraska at a First Methodist church in Denver. Both spouses are 68. The couple plans a mountain honeymoon starting tomorrow after a long courtship that began thirty five years ago in Lincoln.
New York Aug 1 Robert Tremain a wealthy Ithaca manufacturer returned aboard theMajestic with his attorney and refused to affirm or deny Paris courts had divorced him and Irene Castle He said he would rather not talk about the affair and would not discuss remarrying the dancer The divorce was recorded in Paris July 12 but Castle denied any decree had been used She said they were good friends and she is now in the United States
Mrs Walburga Oesterreich was held for murder in the fatal 1922 shooting of her wealthy husband Fred Oesterreich after a preliminary hearing in Los Angeles. Prosecution says she fired or aided. defense cites burglary and a locked closet with a key outside. Two men later claimed they removed pistols from the home at her request.
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