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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1923
Page
4
Sir Brodrick Hartwell proposes large freighters to stockbootlegger ships outside U S waters while his own vessels stay beyond territorial limits. The British government disapproves, yet cannot bar the plan while ships remain on the high seas, aiming to undermine American Prohibition.
President Coolidge is not expected to alter the American representation in Europe. Ambassador Harvey plans to return to London early in September to continue as chief representative at the Court of St James. He met the president and praised his grasp of affairs but would not discuss their talk on the world court. Woolidge, likely to take a measured approach with Europe, will listen to factions before deciding.
Article sketches Sir Brodrick Hartwell planning a large scale rum running enterprise in England to supply liquor on the high seas off the American coast. He frames it as a philanthropic yet profitable venture promising 20 percent return, aiming to organize and standardize supply for thirsty Americans.
The piece notes a surge of applicants to U S colleges with Penn State receiving far more hopefuls than planned. Institutions lack capacity despite expanded quarters and staff, forcing widespread denials even as the demand signals a healthy push for education.
The article reflects on Waterloo as a historical battlefield eclipsed by World War I and notes its enduring fame in literature and military study. It contrasts past glory with modern tourism to Ypres, Rheims, and related sites, and asserts Waterloo’s lasting synonymy with defeat amid evolving wartime memory.
The column mocks European statesmen and their efforts to pull Europe from its crisis. It quips about Coolidge's unseen plans, Germany's slow disentanglement, and doubts a better congressional session would emerge without Bob La Follette’s approval.
Raggedy Ann Raggedy Andy and little Ned Gnome flee two witches, Wanda and Wanda Witch, after a chaotic scene with hot weenies and bushes. They discover a square tunnel that leads to a paddling machine as the witches give chase and begin to howl.
The mean witches Wanda and Wanda Witch force the Raggedys and Ned Gnome to crawl through a paddling machine. They escape, vow revenge, and head toward the soda water spring while the Raggedys and Ned Gnome journey ahead.
The Trinity Finnish Lutheran church has filed articles of incorporation. The incorporators are M. and Aili Sahmed and Emil A. Young. Joined by M. Saarili and Emil I. Lundahl, they form the church board of trustees.
Anaconda Rotary names F W Peckover as business manager to negotiate with the Kiwanis over a challenge game. The annual Rotary Kiwanis baseball clash is a highlight for sport and merriment. Whyte urged active cooperation and explained Rotary aims in practical terms. Gee received a birthday bouquet. Fuller spoke of a long automobile trip across western states. Visitors included Dr Soper Frank Venable and Frank Dean. Col Frank Tucker chaired.
Preparations wrapped up for a Commercial Day picnic at Washoe park hosted by the Anaconda Butchers' union. Austin McGinty Jack Hartwig Milton Stafford Adolph Still and Jacob Lutz led planning for over four months as the day features an exhibition game between the Ahgdes and the Black Specs at 1 pm. Proceeds go to players, with dancing at the pavilion and hourly streetcar service to the park. A special train departs at midnight to deliver crowds from Butte, and stores close for the holiday.
Horoscope notes an extremely doubtful day with many malefics, warnings on foolish love affairs for all ages, caution for men in their forties, not a lucky wedding day, Neptune’s weak sea voyage guidance, and threatening rulership impacts from malefic culminations. Foresees disturbed foreign affairs and possible early autumn war, with unusual star aspects limiting guidance.
President Coolidge faced a critical public relations moment in Washington as he met with about 150 newspaper men after a cabinet meeting. He noted his policy of not quoting the president in reports and answered written and verbal questions with clear, complete statements, ending with the remark I have given you a stickful.
R B Abbott chairs a guarantors meeting on the Chautauqua's business end and reports high quality this year. Members urge expanding guarantors to 100 and a canvassing committee will survey the city Thursday and Friday to recruit more backers.
Seers predict a year of strong contest between tradition and progress with reactionary forces gaining ground in many regions. Women should tread carefully as they learn from past overreaches for freedom. Fashion may retreat to modest standards. Leos born now face a possibly eventful life and beauty potential.
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