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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1924
Page
4
The board reports 125 prohibition violators in the Ohio penitentiary, contrasts with none two years ago, and notes a rising population. It praises parole, with fewer than 4 percent returned as violators, citing thorough pre release inquiries and interviews as key to the low recidivism.
Senator Walsh came home to a hearty welcome after twelve years in the United States Senate. The article lauds his rise from humble beginnings to national prominence and praises his intellect, force of character, and leadership. It notes his Helena speech launching the Montana campaign, criticizing Coolidge on misconduct, Mellon tax plan, and foreign policy, and outlines four key campaign issues: honesty in government, the revenue law, the tariff, and isolationism. The piece elevates him as Montana’s most distinguished public figure and emphasizes his persuasive, broad survey of the political battleground.
The Ohio board of clemency reports crime study across multiple fields to explain a decade of rising crime. It cites the automobile as causing a surge in theft and other offenses, labeling it a major modern temptation and noting broader social impacts on life value and property rights.
The week saw 29 camps nationwide with about 32,000 young men in training. The War Department notes the average four pound gain, higher army test scores, and a large share of college or high school students among recruits. Boy Scouts boost participation as camps expand toward 50,000 next year.
Ambassador Kellogg wore full length black trousers at a royal reception for visiting lawyers in Westminster Hall. Diplomats dazzled in white and colored knickers with gold trims, while Kellogg kept to conservative attire. The piece reflects on European fashion, political talk, and the era’s gossip as it touches on La Follette, Leopold and Loeb, and ongoing European conferences amid a busy political summer.
Peter Rabbit observes politeness among forest residents in the Old Pasture tale. Jimmy Skunk crosses a path despite Buzztail the rattlesnake's presence, sparking a near miss and a lesson on fear and respect guiding manners.
A fragment from a 1924 Burgess tale shows Peter reflecting on quirks of polite conduct as he interacts with Jimmy Skunk and Buzztail. The narrator notes the funny old world and the familiar patterns of courtesy and disturbance.
Readings advise caution with new contracts and leases as a joyful wedding day appears unlikely. The star for the upcoming year emphasizes farming cycles and legal matters, with notable guidance on partnerships and court appearances.
Florence Davies recalls Palmer Cox and the beloved Brownies and other childhood figures. The piece laments Coxs death at age and hopes publishers issue a memorial edition to let today’s children share the wholesome fun of the Brownie world and similar characters.
County clerks report an absentee voting setup with more than 30 voters casting ballots in the clerk’s office. About 200 ballots will be mailed to Silver Bow County residents abroad for return before election day, to be sealed and delivered to precinct judges for verification against registration lists.
Los Angeles businessman H J Mallen caught a 128 pound swordfish off Santa Catalina Island. The fish measured 12 feet 6 inches in length and 4 feet 10 inches in girth with a 48 inch sword. The catch was described as among the largest of its kind ever landed.
In a floated voyage the narrator and Belinda push onward as water swallows land. They discuss whether the expanse is a lake or sea, while the raven joins to report on the changed world after a great deluge and a toppled Elephant Empire.
A fragment from a 1923 story describes a lake scene with a bent and twisted thing protruding near a prison, as the narrator and John Dolit observe the shore and imagine what lies ahead. The passage hints at mystery and impending events in a damp, foggy setting.
Chairman John Payne ordered a $100,000 aid sum after a state department report at the Red Cross request. Minister Schurman said ten million people are affected and $10 per person is needed. Emergency relief is underway through Chinese philanthropic groups as famine relief plans prepare for further distress. Estimated funds from surtaxes and flood relief may total $7.5 million, leaving $2.5 million to raise if needs are to be fully met. The situation is very serious, Schurman stated.
The Associated Press reports Frau Meria Hanika of Brunn, then-Austria Hungary region, is to be executed soon for killing her husband after giving birth. Authorities note 20,000 Czech crowns were sent to the prison to fund the infant’s future. Hanika argued lifelong fidelity but sought freedom from marriage vows.
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