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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1926
Page
4
Architects defend tall buildings saying allowing many businesses inside skyscrapers reduces street congestion. They argue crowds using elevators lessen strain on sidewalks and roads, citing London’s height limits and New York’s heavier automobile volume as proof.
The Daily and Sunday Standard lists editorial and business phone numbers and carrier areas including Mutts Anaconds Neer Ledge Dillon Bozeman and Philipsburg. Foreign country options show Sunday only and one month pricing at $2.00. other details appear unclear in the text.
A congress of American women gathers in Washington to discuss war prevention. Leaders from the General Federation of Women’s Clubs and other major groups lead round tables with forty lectures by professors and officials. Topics include foreign debts Mexico China Japan and Latin America with emphasis on arbitration disarmament and practical peace efforts.
In the sudden death of Harry S Ware assistant general superintendent of the Anaconda Reduction Works the community suffers a keen loss. He served the smelter for over 20 years with acute intelligence quick judgment and sound professional qualifications. He was universally respected beloved and remembered for his kindly heart genial temperament and cheerful humor.
The article discusses urban opposition to tall buildings arguing they worsen traffic by concentrating crowds. It notes that 1000 to 2000 people in a single structure can cause street congestion during peak hours. The piece comments on broader city planning concerns and pedestrian flow.
Dietitians praise apples as a staple winter fruit rich in sugar and minerals while noting limits to daily intake. They highlight vegetables like carrots cabbages spinach cauliflower kale turnips beets squash and sweet potatoes for vitamins and minerals. Eggs cheese nuts and beans offer protein as meat substitutes and apples remain the versatile all-round choice.
New York's highest court hears arguments by the Freethinkers' Association and the Greater New York Federation of Churches on dismissing pupils for one hour weekly to attend church classes. The case centers on church state separation and compulsory attendance law as both sides cite constitutional guarantees and parental rights. A separate note discusses the 1928 Democratic platform, with expectations that either Governor Smith or Mr. McAdoo will object.
The Coolidge administration grants Ogden Mills a treasury berth after his New York troubles. The move aims to provide a soft landing for the ex Kaiser as fears of reception in Germany persist. Republican senators Brookhart Frazier La Follette and Norris ignore Coolidge views as a growing habit.
Charles Jackson, a Black man, faces trial in Judge J J Lynch's district court for the October 7 home invasion of Leo Scheff at 11 Fast Iron Street. Scheff testified identifying Jackson. Officer Larkin recounted the arrest and a bloodstained knife. The jury will hear closing arguments after a morning of testimony and cross examination.
A listing of programs across WCCO WEAF WGN WOAW and WOC detailing evening and late night showtimes. Highlights include concerts lectures musical comedies and soap opera style fiction with artists such as Drake concert ensemble Blackstone string quintet Sam n Henry and the Izaak Walton League involved in the broadcast lineup.
Denver station KOA broadcasts a Bridge lessons segment on Mountain Time stations. Program details are limited to the listed call letters and time slot with no further schedule information available.
KFI Los Angeles lists Howard's Quality serenaders 7 to 8 p m and a grand program 8 to 9 p m with other hours from 9 to 11 including Agure Music club. KFWB Hollywood airs Pontiac dinner hour 6 to 7 p m news and studio block 8 to 9 p m and musical 9 to 10 p m Warner Brothers frolic 10 to 11 p m. KOO Oakland presents Stanislas Bem's Little symphony 6 to 6 55 p m Pilgrims 8 to 9 p m and a Surprise broadcast at 9 p m.
In police court yesterday Tom Barry and Charles Murray had bonds forfeited on a disturbance charge. Hal Conway and Joe Felke were fined ten dollars each for a similar offense.
Eli Trbovich of 800 East Park Avenue appeared before Police Magistrate T F Murphy after a late Sunday collision damaged Tor McCarvel s Chevrolet parked near Durstos block Park Street. Trbovich said a distraction caused him to steer into the parked car and he would pay all damages.
Frank Goodman 70, born in Ireland, died after a four day illness from pneumonia at St Ann's hospital. A longtime Anaconda B A P railway section hand, he lived in Montana for 20 years. Survived by a sister in Boston and a brother in Ireland. Funeral arrangements pending word from the East.
Wallace Harrity drove a Nash west on Sixth Street while James Corrigan operated a Ford south on Chestnut. The collision occurred at Sixth and Chestnut yesterday afternoon. Harrity claimed right of way as his car was in the intersection. One Nash back fender bent with other minor damage reported to police.
Two girls, aged 14 and 17, were arrested by Officer Osborne in a rooming house and booked as juvenile delinquents. They were turned over to county authorities after a complaint filed by Ira Stagg. They are to be tried before Judge Winston later this week. The elder girl previously resided at Good Shepherd's Home in Helena.
Mike Gordon was arraigned before Justice James Pringle on a charge of receiving stolen property and entered a not guilty plea. He posted a $1000 bond and his case was set for hearing Thursday. Gordon is accused of buying 75 pounds of lead pipe from youths alleged to have stolen it from an arsenic plant. Officers Osborne and Matchett made the arrest.
The first showings of William Fox giant Three Bad Men drew full houses at the Bluebird theater. Olive Borden George OBrien and others star in a pioneer era epic said to be historically accurate with a dramatic land rush scene. Special after school matinee today precedes tonight’s final showings.
Richard Platt, 14, died early today at St. Ann's hospital after a four day illness. He was stricken with rheumatism that reached his heart. Survived by parents Mr. and Mrs. David Platt of 1209 East Fifth street, two brothers Robert and Philip, and two sisters Margaret and Mildred.
B S Morrow explained flotation of ores using a laboratory model in the Montana hotel dining room. C P Donahue assisted, as audience at the luncheon gave close attention. President Jackson noted Senator Wheeler’s letter endorsing Anaconda's government building bid. Guests included Tom Nelson, Harry Beasler, and William F Evans.
Funeral services for the late Christina Solmonson venerable matron who died in this city Sunday will be held Wednesday afternoon from the home of her son Charles Solmonson 1005 East Park Avenue. The cortege leaves at 1 30 PM for the Swedish Lutheran church where Rev H Collander will conduct services at 2 PM. Interment follows at Hill Cemetery.
A complaint charging Matt Percin with disturbing the peace was filed in Justice Henricd's court yesterday by County Attorney Ira Stage. Officers Osborne and Schwartz arrested Percin after a disturbance at 316 Birch Street where he attempted to enter a quarantined home and began an altercation with the residents.
At Mill and Smeltermen's hall last evening the union organized and elected officers. Ed Norris is president Marion Jessen vice president W B McVay secretary Dan Lucier treasurer Joe Fenright sergeant at arms James Burgess business agent trustees Hanson Walter Lucier and W M Murphy.
Saulte Ste Marie Mich Dec 6 Ten boats imprisoned at the head of the upper channel of the St Marys river were freed tonight as the government cutter Sabin and tugs pulled the freighters Herbert W Smith and Rand through the neck. With full steam up the remaining eight vessels strained at their shackles and then broke free one by one.
In a coroner’s inquest the jury found Erdman Olson killed Clara Dorothy Olson with a left head blow causing skull fracture and violent hemorrhages. Clara’s sister Alice testified Clara burned all letters except two found on her dress. a vanished note, dictated by Erdman, guided her escape. Fifteen witnesses testified before a verdict after five.
Raw Cuban and Puerto Rican sugar rose to 6.15 cents a pound delivered after cable reports that President Machado would push to cut the crop to 4.5 million tons. Refiners lifted granulated sugar to about 6.40 cents, with futures up 6 to 10 points.
The excerpt highlights Arthur O Shaughnessy born 1844 died 1881 and his poem We are the music makers quoted here. It notes its prominence in Palgrave s Golden Treasury and in major anthologies, and recalls lines about dreamers movers and makers of the world.
The article argues that instinct fails in a modern scientific age and urges using reason and modern food science. It contrasts natural living with refined foods and cautions against eating by appetite, promoting a scientific diet aligned with technological advances. It warns against returning to nature and emphasizes rational choice and informed dietary habits.
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