This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1923
Page
1
A Montana proposal urges memorializing President Harding by adding an artistic sign or statue at Harding Way’s summit. The piece argues the pass deserves a notable marker, aiding travelers and boosting recognition of the route as a landmark. It suggests a bold legend detailing local mining history and regional grandeur.
Six hundred Danes Norwegians and Swedes arrived on the Frederick VIII en route to farms in the West Northwest and Canada. Many carried large sums to buy lands while three stowaways from Copenhagen revealed plans for a trolley trip from New York to Minneapolis to California and Alaska.
Dispatches from Tsitsihar report 750 bandits were killed by provincial troops under the governor in a barracks fight. The outlaws, part of 1,200 surrendered for Chang Tso-lin’s army, were executed after a mutinous look. Fifty regulars died and many were wounded.
Ten oil operators including six Texans and four Angelenos plus one LA corporation were indicted by a federal grand jury for using the mails to defraud. Accused misrepresented vast oil land holdings in Texas Borrego grant, claimed rich fertility and high values, and touted quick profits to extort investor funds. Bonds ranged from 2,500 to 10,000 dollars.
Lisbon August 6 Telheira Gomez former minister to Great Britain was elected president of the republic today by 121 votes in the assembly.
Helena banks refuse to cash general fund warrants pending Supreme Court ruling on Governor Dixon's percentage-based appropriation reductions. Treasurer Junod notes salaries may be delayed, banks cite legal technicalities, court to reconvene mid September. State finances deemed sound, warrant purchases paused amid uncertainty.
A murdered man was found shot in the back in an old creek bed on the Cooper ranch near Buxton as scores of people visited undertakers to aid identification. Mrs Fay Lemick Dubois held for investigation after a crash in which she escaped death. her husband Arthur Dubois was also arrested as details emerged of alibis and a possible link to moonshining. Detectives found .38 caliber bullets at the Dubois home matching the gun used in the killing.
Gov. Thomas G. McLeod ordered two national guard companies mobilized in Columbus Ohio to assist Charleston during the mayoral primary. Adjt. Gen. Robert K E Craig left for direct command as riot risk loomed with Mayor John P. Grace facing challenger Thomas P. Stoney. Local armories were kept in readiness.
A city proclamation from Mayor William D. Horgan declares Friday, August 10, 1923, a day of mourning and prayer for Warren G. Harding. Butte residents are urged to abstain from nonessential work as city hall closes, with official seal and attestation by City Clerk C. J. Harrington.
In Butte a meeting of Associated Industries will decide on closing stores on President Harding burial day August 10. Large stores may close, five minute citywide pause at 10:30, banks and mining offices to follow. Salvation Army and Boy Scouts plan services. city officials urge holiday observance per Coolidge and Dixon proclamations.
An 82 year old Chicago woman named Jane White stood on Kedzie avenue platform since 7 a.m. refusing police order to move as the Lincoln funeral train approached. Albert Bergman and B Forbes helped with telegrams aboard the train for Mrs Harding and party.
Anna Burgess, who shot and killed Gordon Burgess at her farm home near Lewistown after he, a jail escapee charged with assault, returned from Canada, was exonerated by a jury in the inquest. Witnesses and officers corroborated her account that she warned him and fired as he forced entry, the verdict deeming the killing not felonious.
President Coolidge received a steady flow of visitors in Washington on August 6. Key discussions covered funeral preparations for President Harding, coal issues with Chairman Hammond and AFL President Gompers, and farm relief plans presented by War Finance Corp director Fred Starck. Senators Cummins and others called, with no political talks reported.
Unofficial returns from Saturday's primary indicate J Campbell Cantrell of Georgetown secured the Democratic nomination for governor. Congressman A W Barkley of Paducah congratulated Cantrell and pledged support, assuming the official count remains unchanged.
Secret service estimated over a million people lined the route of President Harding’s funeral train to Washington with Chicago seeing more than 500000 watchers. Mrs Harding showed interest in today’s papers reading dispatches from Washington and the homeward journey details.
In Chicago crowds line streets as the funeral train bearing Warren G. Harding moves slowly through miles of mourners. Bareheaded citizens press toward the tracks in a vast city showing solemn devotion and sorrow at the nation’s leader’s passing.
Five people were killed when an interurban car struck an automobile at Girard. The deceased include John and George Walcopp of Chicago, two women believed to be their wives, and a child.
Washington honors President Hiding with state funeral ceremonies planned for tomorrow and Wednesday. Coolidge leads preparations as the funeral train arrives, with a guard of honor, marine band, and caisson procession to the White House after a military escort forms on the plaza.
New York reports cotton price increases driven by expected Texas crop shortfall. William Mitchell of Gwathmey and Co. estimates farmers will gain about $80 million from cotton sales. Brokers warn buyers who held short positions were forced to cover as prices jumped more than six dollars per bale, aided by bleak Texas crop reports.
In Lausanne the United States and Turkey ratified two conventions, one on general cooperation and the other on extradition. The treaties abolish capitulations, establish most favored nation treatment, and allow American citizens to travel and work in Turkey under local laws with protections under international norms. Farmers and merchants may engage in business under treaty provisions governing commerce and import restrictions.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.