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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1921
Page
6
The Anaconda Standard notes that Congress shows a trend toward liberalizing the Volstead act. While no return to saloons is urged, there is growing sentiment to allow individuals to make and possess liquor at home. The prohibition law remains enforced but is not treated as unchangeable.
With Congress on a four week break, President Harding plans rest and recreation. He hoped to visit Alaska this summer but will postpone. next summer may see a leisurely trip. Doctors urged walking and horseback riding, but he prefers golf and slow, deliberate movement. He is described as strong, big boned, and about 200 pounds, with hands suited to manual tasks. Friends expect him to take needed time off before upcoming work.
The piece surveys foreign press amid the disarmament conference with Max Harden as a noted German reporter, contrasts librarian trends favoring modern fiction over classics, notes wartime personalities, and laments political and economic shifts from Washington to Berlin and West Virginia. It references Wilson, Volstead, Reed, and contemporary media dynamics.
The house backed the conference report rejecting the Stanley amendment to the anti beer bill. Volstead and Wheeler resisted extending searches to property including automobiles, while homes could be exempted without warrants. Senate ratified the amendment. revenue bureau to set rules for medicinal beer. Brew houses prepare for licenses, doctors to prescribe limited gallons, home brewing and winemaking fear future limits.
Reporters describe salvage efforts after a dirigible disaster as divers search the river wreckage. Officer Charles Broom recounts recovering a log book and a body, while crews fear many crew members were lost to the explosion. Officials plan crane lifts at low tide to recover remaining wreckage.
Norman Walker sole American survivor of the ZR-2 disaster recounts the fatal crash near Hull after a fogbound Atlantic flight. He describes the break of girders, the plunge toward the Humber, and efforts to reach parachutes as flames swept the ship.
The American airship disaster at Howden England claimed six officers and ten Navy men as victims. Notables listed include Commander Louis Hoffman Field of St Paul, Lieut Commander Valentine N Reig of Haverford, and other officers with ties to war service and airship duties.
The Aug 2 1931 horoscope notes malefic planetary aspects with sun Mars Mercury and Uranus causing concentration issues and heightened nerves. It warns against seeking favors, predicts military dissatisfaction, potential strikes, and riots. It forecasts disarmament slow progress toward a civilized world and urges hard work in school reforms. Victorian Virgins born that day may travel and show talent with disciplined habits.
Associated Press reports from Evland and Oak Club note Bobby Jones of Atlanta dominating the Western Golf Association open at Oak Club. Perfect weather aided low scores as Jones neared 283 for 72 holes, five strokes ahead of the event record. nearly 200 starters, many pros, contended while several leaders faltered.
Mrs. Harry Cochrane won the first division prize in the ladies workly golf tournament. Mrs. J. St. Keane took the second division honor. Despite wind and dust, scores were strong and many set new season records. Barker holds the men’s title and Mrs. Reno Sales the women’s, with eclectic play mounting interest.
The Montana board of equalization held a second hearing on Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company without reaching a conclusion on its value. Marion County assessor urged a $15000000 valuation, while the company sought a higher amount. Governor Dixon adjourned the session to next week to allow more time for evidence.
Associated Press report from Spokane describes Frank Depratto, an escapee from a Utah life sentence for murder, arrested on downtown streets after police identified him from a photograph. He is held for Utah authorities.
Warsaw Ind Aug 25 Associated Press reports L P Merrill former lieutenant in the United States aviation service and 18 year old Jack Rodehaver of Winona Take Ind were instantly killed when the airplane used for a pleasure ride at Winona Lake crashed to the ground. Rodehaver's brother is choir leader for Billy Sund.
Treasury officials warned beer and medicine policies depend on Congress after recess. Mellon and IRS chief Blair paused prescribing rules allowing unlimited beer prescriptions until medical beer question is resolved. Fugitive arrest reported in New York as Griffin, 21, tied to $30,000 bonds theft in San Francisco.
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