Population distribution by immigrant groups in 1920
The Anaconda Standard reports 1920 U S population by ethnicity across states. Germans, Poles, Russians and Italians show major concentrations in New York, Illinois, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, with New York housing large fractions of each group. Other states such as Minnesota, Iowa, and the Dakotas hold smaller shares.
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Minnesota
Dakotas
Wisconsin
Illinois
Iowa
New York
Pennsylvania
Ilinois
United States
Michigan
New England
New Jersey
Massachusetts
Butte and Anaconda Office Business Department Contacts
The note lists office and department phone numbers: Butte Office 82 West Park, Editorial Department, and Anaconda Office Business Department with numbers 422 423 47 48 for contact.
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Butte
West Park Sweet
Prestige of Massachusetts Dominates National Politics in 1923
In 1923 Massachusetts claims influence with three top federal offices held by Bay State leaders. Frederick Gillett is likely to retain House speakership, Henry Cabot Lodge eyed for Senate majority leader and foreign relations chair, while John Weeks may stay as secretary of war. Samuel Winslow chairs the House commerce panel, shaping transportation legislation amid possible GOP insurgent coalitions.
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Star of
Massachusetts
Ohio
Old Bay State
House of Representatives
Frederick H. Gillett
Henry Cabot Lodge
Senate
Committee On Foreign Relations
John W. Weeks
Pene
Coolidge
Gillett
Lodge
Samuel E. Winslow
House Committee On Foreign and Interstate Commerce
House
National City Bank figures on foreign birth distribution
The National City bank of New York reports that fourteen million foreign born residents live in the United States with four million in the Upper Mississippi valley five million in the Middle Atlantic states two million in New England about one million in the South and about five hundred thousand on the Pacific coast. The arrivals in the last fiscal year show a broad dispersal, especially into the Central West and Upper Mississippi valley. The latest census notes over thirty million foreign born have come through ports since 1530 and over one million Scandinavians are mentioned.
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National City Bank of New York
United States
Upper
Mississippi Valley
Middle Atlantic States
New England
South
Pacific Coast
Central West
The Art of Tipping in Travel and Etiquette
A perceptive critique of tipping habits among Americans abroad and at home. It argues against universal 10 percent expectations, notes European service charges, warns of hotel tipping dynamics, and urges travelers to use discretion and self restraint rather than reflexively over tipping.
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Europe
Atlantic
France Rehabilitates Vast War-Wracked Nation Five Years On
An American correspondent notes France has rebuilt over 75 percent of the 700000 destroyed homes in five years while trenches and remnants of war persist. Verdun looms in memory as scarlet poppies bloom, and hopes for peace grow amid labor, politics, and international caution.
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France
No Man’s Land
Verdun
Mean Witch’s Pie Sparks Nose Theft Tale in Gnomic Fable
In a grim fairy tale, a mean Witch bakes a magic pie with three blackbirds. After Ned Gnome slices a piece, a blackbird snips his nose. The Witch gloats and vows to capture the Raggedys and seize the Wishing Pebbie and Stick, while the Raggedys pity Ned Gnome’s missing nose.
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Ned Gnome
Raggedys
Pebbie
Raggedy Andy Outsmarts Witch To Free Ned Gnome Nose
Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy trail the mean Witch to her house after Ned Gnome offers a red nose deal. Andy secretly wishes the nose hot and hot it becomes burning the Witch’s apron. The Witch flees, Andy retrieves the nose from the brook, and the Raggedies escape with Ned Gnome.
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Blackbirds
Ned Gnome
Raggedys
Raggedy Ann
Raggedy Andy
Gnome Ned Gets Ice Cream After Red Nose Incident
Gedy Ann jokes about hurrying to a soda fountain to treat little Ned Gnome’s red nose with an ice cream soda. The playful line shows a quaint childlike scene in a small town setting.
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Gedy Ann
Ned Gnome
Auspicious Day Forecast for Careers and Marriages
Astrologers predict a favorable period for employment in reporting, finance, and clerical work, with good prospects for authors and high-status individuals. The forecast warns of crime in autumn and urges protection for women and children while noting generous, gifted children and dramatic episodes for girls born on the day.
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McClure
Gilbert Rickers Civil War Veteran Dies at 84 in Butte
Gilbert B. Rickers known as Pap Rix, Civil War veteran and longtime Butte resident, died Thursday night at age 84. He enlisted in 1861, served as corporal in Company H of the Second California volunteers, and later worked as blacksmith foreman on the Summit Valley railroad. Funeral at Richard's chapel at 10 this morning under the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Surviving granddaughter Winifred Rickers Paquin of Bozeman.
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Gilbert B. Rickers
Butte
Parrot Mine
Parrot
Melrose
Winifred Rickers Paquin
Bozeman
Jewelry Recovered and Youth in Jail
Jewelry taken in a burglary at Bam Smith’s home 2920 Amherst Street Thursday night was recovered last night with the arrest of Raymond Scott a youth known to officers. Scott was nabbed as he came out of the Stevens block by Chief Murphy and Assistant Chief O Donnell. Officers found three watches and several rings in his room. Later O Donnell and Detective Rodda found a suitcase belonging to Hart’s relatives containing three revolvers new clothes and other articles. Scott had been arrested months ago with a man named Walsh in a holdup near Hamilton Street.
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Bam Smith
Amherst Street
Thurssday
Raymond Scott
Scott
Stevens Block
Murphy
O'Donnell
Rodda
Heatt
Walsh
Hamilton Street
Ink Purge Aids Fountain Pen Reform Market
A small vial containing acid is claimed to erase ink mistakes in a recently marketed fountain pen. The innovation aims to simplify error correction and improve writing flow for users seeking neater manuscripts.
Butte remembers Warren G Harding with a townwide pause
A July tribute in Butte pauses as a bugle signals the nation’s loss of Warren G Harding. Citizens, officials, and clergy halt traffic, close offices, and gather in mourning service to honor the late president. The scene includes a bugler from the American Legion, civic officials’ reactions, and widespread expressions of grief across church and city.
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Marion
Associated Press
Fire Department
Metals Bank
Church of Christ Scientist
Butte
Warren G. Harding
Peter Auno Dies After Lingering Illness in Butte
Peter Auno aged 45 died Thursday evening after a lingering illness. He lived in Butte for 11 years and worked as a miner. Surviving relatives include two sisters Mrs John Isomesta of Butte and Mrs M Steurat of Finland, two brothers William Auno of Finland and Carl of Michigan. The remains are at the Sherman Reed chapel.
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Peter Auno
Auno
Butte
John Isomesta
M. Steurat
Finland
William Auno
Carl
Michigan
Sherman & Reed Chapel
Salt water freezes near 32 degrees year round
The sentence notes that fresh water freezes at 32 degrees and asserts ocean seawater at great depths remains at that freezing point throughout the year. It presents a general statement about deep ocean salinity and temperature stability.
Cobbler James Lucey Ties to Calvin Coolidge in Personal Letter
In Northampton Massachusetts on August 10 Associated Press reports James Lucey a Northampton cobbler and longtime confidant of Calvin Coolidge produced a letter said to be in the president's own hand. The note praises Lucey warns against overwork and urges leisure. The tale recalls Lucey’s role from Amherst days as Coolidge’s adviser and supporter both personally and politically.
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Associated Press
Northampton
Mass
James Lucey
Calvin Coolidge
Washington
Mr. Lucey
Washington, D. C
Jim Lucey
Amherst College
Lacey
Probation Officer Declares War on Street Car Hopers
Probation Officer David OConnor warns that juvenile car hopping on Meaderville Centerville and Walkerville lines endangers youths and drivers. He vows to pursue both boys and parents, citing injuries and fatalities as precedent in Oakland and Butte, with court action to stop the practice.
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David O’connor
America
Harrison Avenue
Meaderville
Centerville
Walkerville
Destructive criticism blamed for Presidents death pledge urged
In Iola Kansas on August 10 Frank R Forrest a prominent lawyer urged national effort against destructive criticism he blamed for the death of Warren G Harding and others He proposed a pledge of heart support to President Coolidge and a nationwide response from the public. He cited Lincoln Garfield and McKinley as victims of harsh critique and urged restraint in public judgment.
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Associated Press
Iola
Kan
Frank R. Forrest
Harding
Warren G. Harding
Coolidge
Kansas Oil and Gas Belt
Forrest
Lincoln
Garfield
McKinley
Passengers and Crew Hold Harding Memorial on Santa Fe Train
Passengers and crew of the Santa Fe train traveling from Los Angeles to Chicago held a memorial service near Medill Missouri at 2 o clock. A quartet sang Nearer My God to Thee and Rock of Ages as a Presbyterian minister delivered a prayer. The train then continued eastward with guards raised in a sign of respect.
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Port Madison
Iowa
Los Angeles
Chicago
Harding
Medill
Thomas
Deerfield
Queer Election Methods of Ancient Pompeiians Paris
Excavations at Pompeii reveal a buried Roman road that served as an election ground where campaign appeals echoed ancient politics. Inscriptions promise gladiator entertainments and urge votes for Caius Augustus signed by "Two women of ill repute" highlighting a vivid, scandalous past.
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Paris
Pompeii
Vesuvius
Caius Augustus
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