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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1924
Page
4
Two Arkansans avoid provoking a fight while joking about a senate championship under Queensberry rules. The scene hints at Wheeler and La Follette urging each other toward national office as patriotism tempers personal inclinations.
In Burgess style a Peter Rabbit tale finds him encountering two eggs on a bare rock in the Old Pasture. He weighs who might have left them, suspects Farmer Brown, and reflects on patience over a possible fight with Old Jed Thumper. Tone shifts to manners and civility in a later commentary from The New York Tribune Service.
The Michigan Republican machine reportedly backs Henry Ford over incumbent Senator Couzens for the state primaries. Ford has endorsed Coolidge, while Couzens opposes policies he dislikes. Ford and Couzens are unfriendly, with Ford a dry Republican and Couzens a staunch wet. Ford once ran as a Democrat against Newberry, showing shifting party loyalty.
A Washington country club dispute between Senator Robinson and a fellow member led to expulsion from the club amid a publicized clash at Chevy Chase. In New York area events a collision between Senator Caraway and G F Clarke escalated to police review and a magistrate case. The court dismissed both sides with admonition to avoid further bumps and confrontations.
Philadelphia launches a free night court where plaintiffs and defendants state their cases directly to Judge MacNeille. The process requires arbitration consent and waives appeals, aiming for quick, plainspoken justice and to ease regular court caseloads. The first night saw 27 cases resolved with notable dress dispute settlement.
A movement led by New York Police Commissioner Enright seeks a federal crime clearing house in Washington to coordinate state and municipal efforts. It would not patrol locally but would broadcast crime news and tips, aiding national emergencies and potential threats. The piece references various figures at a trial and notes Japan’s past restraint in war with the U.S. The discussion mentions Hiram Johnson and Jim Reed as obstinate jurors.
As a general proposition Clarence Darrow’s attempts to disentangle his youthful clients from conflict appear cleverer than successful. The text notes broad peacemaking aims but deep disagreements on methods and enforcement after victory. Babe and Dickie are described as safe and sane amid claims of charity for some and malice toward others.
An essay on Saint Francis of Assisi and poverty, contrasting harsh vows with the luxury of manners and attainable amenities. It defines amenities as friendship, beauty, kindness, music, art, books, and simple pleasures accessible to all, noting wealth should multiply them while poverty limits them.
The horoscope predicts an auspicious day for accounting and finance, advertising and personal publicity, theater contracts, and upcoming projects. It cautions heavy strain for the older, notes potential for reforms and unions, and signs a lucky wedding day for Leos with active social leadership ahead.
An American made automobile used in the Syrian desert transport between Beirut and Bagdad completed the 614 mile journey in 1614 hours at an average speed of 37.2 miles per hour. In Greece straight side tires replace fabric tires as a trend.
In a dramatic scene, Doctor Dolittle appeals to animals amid a mob calling for a world without humans. He argues humans are needed to farm and yield food, swaying deer and antelopes to defend the door and resist the attackers.
Hamburg Germany The first German floating fair left Hamburg July 30 on a ten month voyage aboard the fair ship Industria I to Yokohama. It will showcase Made in Germany and carry a printing shop banking facilities stenographic rooms post and telegraph film and magic lantern service and a news bureau. The boat will stop 3 to 8 days in each harbor on a route including Helsingfors Stockholm Copenhagen Southampton Lisbon Man Barcelona Palermo Naples Piraeus Constantinople Smyrna Jaffa Alexandria Port Said Aden Karachi Bombay Colombo Madras Calcutta Rangoon Penang Delhi Singapore Batavia Soerabaya Macassar Bangkok Manila Canton Shanghai Wingsman Kobe Vladivostok Osaka Yokohama.
Labor unrest at Santos Brazil disrupts port operations triggering a major backlog with 137000 tons of merchandise awaiting shipment. Port officials warn delays affect exports and imports and raise costs for shippers.
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