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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1922
Page
4
At a Washington conference the General Federation of Women’s Clubs urged a nationwide push for a larger system of good roads. They highlighted 1 520 rural towns and 1 280 mid sized cities needing better highway connections to boost food buying, farm women welfare, and wage earner families.
Anaconda office lists contact options for the editorial department with a dedicated phone line. The notice directs readers to reach staff for inquiries and submissions during regular hours.
The budget bureau estimated 1924 receipts and expenditures to exceed a billion dollars in debt interest and fixed charges, with federal aid and administration costs adding another billion. President Harding warns reductions may not be sharp enough, noting rising state and local indebtedness and lower income tax receipts.
A Washington highway education conference drew 400 attendees from across the nation. Educators from over 30 colleges and technical schools heard reports and addresses promising forthcoming book reports. J Galpin noted one third of Americans live on farms, with highways linking farms to cities. The 287 large communities house about 37.7 million people and strain existing space and livability.
The New Brunswick NJ double murder case draws intense nationwide interest. Investigators pursued many leads, a grand jury failed to solve it, and an innocent man was once jailed on perjured testimony, shaking confidence in Jersey justice.
In a Brooklyn chamber of commerce address Arthur Brisbane predicts Brooklyn will surpass New York, stretching across Long Island to accommodate future growth. He portrays Brooklyn as the gateway to America and a future aviation hub, with New York becoming a smaller part of a greater whole.
The new Congress opens as a Dyer anti lynching bill tie ends and about 1700 delayed nominations await final confirmation while Pierce Butler fails approval. President Harding expected to address in joint session Wednesday on shipping farm credit and annual supply bills aiming to clear business by March 3 avoiding an extra session. Shipping bill faces delay as Republicans resist annual appropriations out of merchant marine funds prompting possible obstruction.
D J Ryan Democratic candidate for Cascade County attorney files in district court to contest the election of Republican Fred Ewald. He alleges malconduct by election officials in 29 precincts, claiming 20 of his votes were uncounted and 10 votes per precinct counted for Ewald. Official totals: Ewald 5068, Ryan 4894. petitioner seeks 5414 for Ryan and 4808 for Ewald.
Four Colby College students died in an early morning fire that destroyed the north half of North College where Lambda Chi Alpha lived. Victims were Norman Ward, Alton Andrews, Charles Trewery, and Warren Fry. Fry’s body remained missing. The south wing housing Delta Upsilon was saved with heavy smoke and water damage. Repairs estimated at $50,000.
People of Butte attend a luncheon featuring vegetable soup roast beef and pie. The Ladies Club lists loans from Montana Power Y M C A and many merchants. Staff includes Mrs Theresa Bartlett as in charge with captains and assistants named. donations from several residents are noted.
The piece notes that ancient dog days were marked by the Dog star’s rising with the sun. It states dogs were the only animals tamed by North American Indians before Europeans arrived. It also mentions 200 steamship lines sailing from New York Harbor to destinations worldwide.
Soviet delegate urges full Turkish control while others bar outside influence. Turkish spokesmen accuse Lord Curzon of provocation as talks on straits move in circles. Ankara asserts Turkey controls the straits and demands to hear European demands first.
N J Ortego is charged with possessing unlawful drugs in a complaint filed in Justice O Neill's court by the county attorney. Ortega had recently called on his brother in the county jail when a sheriff's search of a visitor revealed drugs concealed in a pencil.
Philadelphia December 4 distinct improvement in the condition of John Wanamaker who had been ill at his home was reported tonight by the attending physicians.
The article discusses selecting a titled appointee for the Irish governor generalship. It argues Mr Healy would be suitable due to his anti British stance and prominence in the Parnell movement, noting his links to T D Sullivan author of God Save Ireland. In Dublin preparations for inaugurating the government and appointing an Irish senate proceed, likely by week’s end.
An airplane engaged irregulars entrenched in ambush near Crimo league. The aircraft bombed the irregulars, then strafed them as they fled toward a nearby wood. It is believed most were killed or wounded. One national soldier was killed.
A claim identifies the Colombian blackberry as the world’s largest edible berry, growing to about two and a half inches in length. This fact highlights Colombia’s unique fruit production and horticultural potential.
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