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Newspaper

Anaconda Standard

Location

Anaconda, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1922

Page

4

Prohibition and Crime: Sobriety Fails to Cut Felonies

The Russell Sage Foundation reports sobriety lowers petty offenses but does not reduce serious felonies like murder burglary and highway robbery. It notes prohibition has diminished petty criminals in wet states while failing to curb high crimes, arguing a drunk criminal can still be dangerous when sober or drunk.

Foundation Russell Sage Foundation Philip

Jimmie and Dad Radio Stories Amplifier Project Notes

The dialogue shows a vintage home radio project with notes on finishing an amplifier, wiring, and transformer connections. It also mentions broad winter topics, astrology predictions, and horoscopic forecasts about crime, weather, and prosperity.

Third Party Air Castles Involving Chicago and New York Mayors

The piece describes an alliance between Chicago Mayor Thompson and New York Mayor Hylan to form a third party that would nominate William R Hearst for president. It notes meetings in Chicago and Indiana with Murphy and Taggart, and mentions La Follette's insurgent bloc. The plan faces internal and strategic hurdles.

Chicago Thompson Hylan New York William R. Hearst United States French Lick Ind Murphy Taggart Indiana Hearst Hylan-Thompson la Follette Tail Dog Senate White House

Prohibition Debate Over Prison Populations

The Census Bureau reports 163 889 inmates in federal state and local prisons on July 1 1922 up from 140 186 in 1917 fueling arguments by the Association Against the Prohibition Amendment that crime rose under Prohibition. Charles W Slayton cites municipal records while the Russell Sage Foundation cautions against hasty wets or drys conclusions.

Census Bureau Charles W. Slayton The Wet Association United States Anti-Saloon League Stayton Europe America Russell Sage Foundation

Harnessing the Colorado river project gains momentum

The Colorado River compact unites seven states for vast development of the river basin, aiming to store water, curb floods, and fuel a century of growth with power generation rivaling a third of US capacity. The Boulder Dam plan seeks $70 million initial funding and broader federal action.

Colorado Colorado River United States League of the Southwest Colorado River Basin Arnold Kruckman Kruckman League Panama Canal Congress Boulder River

Radio hobbyist chat on high frequency work and grid leaks

A 1922 Bell Syndicate dialogue explains high frequency operation for amplifiers and transformers, why iron cores are used with air gaps, and the purpose of grid leaks. The talk touches on negative electricity, safety, and curiosity about future radio possibilities.

Mr. Harris Jimmie Harry Alden The Bell Syndicate, Inc

Horoscope predicts risks for leaders and commerce under Jupiter

Jupiter threatens clashes for heads of large enterprises and government finance while Uranus offers some friendliness later. The forecast urges reducing financial burdens and warns of scrutiny of college presidents and public school leaders amid a trend toward lighter duties and cautious selling rather than buying.

Jupiter Uranus

W. G. Rockefeller Dies in New York

The longtime Republican leader and shipping bill advocate W G Rockefeller dies in New York and will likely be buried in Chicago beside his son who died four years ago. He remained active in Congress despite illness and directed his vote while ill. He recently said he would not seek Speaker in the next Congress, having led the Republican minority from the 62nd to the 65th Congress.

Chicago Mann House Sabath Ilinois

Harvey cites improved trade as contrast to Napoleonic era

He argues current industrial conditions are better than the 15 years after the Napoleonic wars and notes trade and exchange rate improvements. He says 20000 pounds buys more US food now than 25000 pounds did a year ago, and discusses the pound’s path toward parity. He praises US creditor status while urging self-help and responsible earning.

United States Atlantic Sam Great Britain George Paish

Lincoln Busts and Tiger: Humphrey Burial and Field of Lincoln

Tigers star visit to Lincoln landmarks accompanies burial of Otis Scott Humphrey at Oakridge cemetery. Thousands greet the train from Chicago while Clemenceau tours the Lincoln relic room with Mary Edwardes Brown and Herbert W. Fay guiding him through the old home, sofa, and hotel history.

Otis Scott Humphrey J. Otis Humphrey Humphrey Oakridge Springfield Chicago Lincoln Mary Edwardes Brown Clemenceau

Ausgiang Supports Turks on Straits

Venizelos argues Greece cannot shoulder Western Thrace debt. He says Asia Minor campaign left Greece bankrupt. A long talk with Lord Curzon at Curzon’s hotel in Ouchy covered Grecian executions, the British minister’s withdrawal, and England Greece relations at the conference.

Venizelos Greece Western Thrace Serres Asia Minor Athens England M. Venizelos Lord Curzon Ouchy

Vatican to protest Greek executions urge mercy for officials

The Vatican plans a direct protest to Greece over the execution of former ministers. Pope Pius orders the nuncio in Berne to seek appeals from Eliptherios Venizelos at Lausanne against further executions. Solemn funeral services are planned for the executed men, and it is reported King Constantine may attend. Madame Coromilas offers to receive the widow and children of Stratos and a Hadjanestis orphan.

Associated Press Rome Vatican Pope Pius Berne Eliptherios Venizelos Lausanne Greece Constantine Madame Coromilas M. Coromila

Publisher M J Lawrence Dies In Washington

M J Lawrence prominent farm paper publisher died at his Washington home after health decline. He founded the Ohio Farmer about fifty years ago and later created the Michigan Farmer and the Pennsylvania Farmer, all three sold about a year ago to Senator Arthur Capper of Kansas. Bar silver and London metal prices listed accompany the notice.

Associated Press Washington M. J. Lawrence Ohio Farmer Michigan Farmer Pennsylvania Arthur Capper Kansas

Diagram of Standard Amplifying Circuit

The diagram shows a standard amplifying circuit discussed by Jimmie in a conversation with Mr. Harris about amplifiers today.

Jimmie and Mr. Harris Converse Jimmie Harris

Schilling Slain and Convicts Sentenced in Bank Robbery Case

The trial ended with Monte Harris and William Harris each sentenced to death and George Beach to life imprisonment. Jack Graham was jailed, then turned over to the state parole officer. The ex‑convicts planned to rob a bank, then a roadhouse, where Schilling was killed during a robbery.

Monte Harris George Beach Jack Graham State Penitentiary Wall Street Whitehall Milwaukee Holland Rink Harrison Avenue Cyril Schilling Schilling Monte Harrie Deer Lodge Monte Havine Sheriff's Tin Roadhouse Cone William Harris Earl McCoy Monte McCoy Beach Graham Supreme Court Lynch William Missouri Ludwig Rose State Board of Prison Control Rose

Three Butte Homes Burglarized While Families Away

Three Butte residences were entered yesterday afternoon while families were away. At R. J. Wilcox’s home a .22 automatic pistol a gold ring and bar-pin were stolen through a window. At the Erford residence burglars entered via a pass key and escaped with two small gold watches after being interrupted by the returning family. The Reed home at 2714 Edwards avenue was burglarized but nothing of value was missing.

Butte R. J. Wilcox Erford Harvard Avenue Mrs. Erford Reed Edwards Avenue Bia

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