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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1926
Page
4
The Anaconda Standard issue header presents the publication name, publisher and imprint details, and post office entry information. It lists the volume number, publishers and proprietors, and notes the edition as second class mail matter with standard rates.
California politics run hot as Republicans fight to defeat Senator Short and Democrats back Bernard Dockweiler and John Elliott amid McAdoo tensions. Dockweiler’s nomination could leave California delegates unpledged, shaking future presidential support and highlighting intra party rifts in a state famed for its political intensity.
Princess Cantacuzene of Romania, vice president of the Inter Council of Women, plans an international vacation colony program to bring European children together during long summer breaks. She envisions colonies across Europe to foster better understanding among youth amid global tensions.
A compact portrait honors Charles W. Eliot as Harvard president whose reforms and gifts shaped U.S. higher education. The piece blends archival praise with scattered contemporary notes on politics, crime, and social issues, reflecting a broad historical tapestry.
The Great White Elephant argues elephants are the king’s true beasts while Peter insists on horses. The Elephant laments horses cannot bear burdens, endure heat, or travel far without water, preferring camels for the long journey.
Report from Helena describes preparations for two murderers facing execution. Scaffold erection begins as carpenters work above the jail hall while officials discuss legal hurdles and potential commutations. Visitors are limited and invitations are not issued. only a controlled number of witnesses, doctors, and reporters will attend.
The Montana board of pardons heard Tony Veterre and Louis Won appeals for clemency in two Silver Bow murder cases. Veterre's lawyer sought a stay by claiming insanity. Won's defense argued the shooting of Pavicle in 1926 was not proven beyond doubt. A large petition backed clemency, with Bar Association members and local citizens signing.
Contained report recounts Senator Bert M Fernald of Maine rising from farm management to governor and U.S. senator. It notes his death date, a pending primary in Maine, and wider political implications while touching on his business ventures in canneries and his earlier leadership roles.
The mayor finds Commissioners Janson and Burris guilty of neglect of duty and removes them. Jorge Melhorne and Charles Flory are named to replace them. Until a new assistant chief is appointed, Earl W. Hexamer remains acting director, as the investigation continues.
Newark Aug 23 Willie Stevens and Henry de la Bruyere Carpender held in Somerset county Jail Someraville on charges they murdered Rev Edward W Hall and Mrs Eleanor Mills lost their first move for bail The motion should be made before Justice Charles W Parker Somerset county scene of the murders and where the prisoners were held that week Special prosecutor State Senator Alexander Simpson supervised the investigation into witches and tracing crews A diary from Washington seemed faked
London August 23 The four month coal mining suspension in England ended as coal was lifted from Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire pits. About 6000 miners defied official leaders and returned to work on the big shift day while A J Cook and allies press to curb the breakaway not reaching the hoped scale.
The article notes simple tailored lines dominate fall frocks with a one piece straight cut. It highlights printed silk and cotton fabrics, crepe, and heavy canton crepe as favored materials. Belts sit low, varying between bloused and straight styles, with color blending and contrast as decorative fabric treatments.
A reader notes a newspaper obsession with sensational sports scandals and trivial drama while praising a courageous girl who rescued a child adrift. The piece contrasts polished heroism with superficial public spectacle and laments the era's focus on shock value over substantial events. It concludes with a quirky remark about a Peruvian man amassing insect and natural history specimens.
Maj Gen John J Clem famed as The Drummer Boy of Chickamauga is mentioned as a potential next commander of the Grand Army of the Republic. Clem rose from drummer boy to brigadier general and major general through a long Army career, serving in the Philippines and various departments before retiring in 1916.
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