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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1923
Page
1
R R E discusses the vogue and history of veils from San Francisco's Powell Street to European fashion. He compares eye brow, face, and bridal veils, notes regional popularity, and cites Moroccan, Turkish, Spanish, and Brussels veils, finishing with a London anecdote about veils and humor.
Mrs Nonie Boren Mahoney of Dallas was elected the national Democratic committee woman from Texas by the Texas state Democratic executive committee in Dallas on December 15.
Ottawa notes the Dominion Bureau of Statistics estimates total value of Canada's principal field crops at 892,672,300 in 1923, down from 962,293,200 in 1922 and 941,863,570 in 1921, reflecting a general decline in crop value.
President Coolidge commuted the sentences of all remaining war law violators, promising Christmas release for 31 inmates in Leavenworth. The move follows a petition from a special clemency committee led by Newton D. Baker, James G. Harbord, and Bishop Charles. The reforms affect men convicted under the espionage act, including members of the IWW and associates tied to 1919 Kansas City Chicago and Sacramento trials.
New Orleans Ta December 15 Surgeon General Hugh Cumming offered a glass cage to incarcerate George Beaurepaire a negro inmate of the Carville Louisiana leprosarium during his murder trial in New Orleans He reportedly confessed to choking his wife eighteen months ago and warned her against telling anyone His presence at Carville distrubs inmates and officials seek to bring him to trial and may use a radio or voice link to connect with the court and jurors
Two large projects set for early 1924 completion in Butte include the Finlen hotel and the Masonic temple annex with an auditorium and social halls, plus the Christian Brothers' high school for boys. The Finlen opens February 1, the temple annex by March, and the high school by September, all by contractor A Broadland.
The Coolidge campaign assigns Hoke Denithan to lead Ohio operations as part of broader strategy organized by the Coolidge board. Officials discuss Indiana Oklahoma organization and a South Dakota primary filing, with meetings involving James B. Reynolds James A. Harris and others at the White House.
With Christmas shopping in full swing, Butte residents purchased 30000 dollars in treasury savings certificates in the first two weeks of December. The initial 20000 dollars of certificates sold in just over a week, and half of the second allotment has been sold. Certificates range from 25 to 5000 dollars and carry 4 percent interest, compounded semi annually.
General remarks note weights and mailing costs for a magazine issue. The Standard lists section weights at 17 ounces and a five cent mailing fee.
Investors throughout Montana seek what happened to the Vigilante Motion Picture Corporation tied to Harold J. Binney. The Helena based venture with prospectus 3 7 77 skull imagery vanished from offices previously listed on the Power Block in Helena and in Virginia City where Binney operated before leaving in June. Rumors place him in Denver as stock prospects dim and callers report a ruined Virginia City hotel and unpaid subscriptions.
News reports from Savannah and Norfolk detail the foundering of the Norwegian steamer Runa at 4 a.m. on December 15, leaving 27 crew members lost. The American steamer W. W. Mills sent survivors and is sailing toward Sabine while a search for bodies is organized near Frying Pan Shoals by the coast guard cutter Modoc.
A strong earthquake struck near Ipiales Colombia destroying Cumbal and Chile with 85 dead reported at Cumbal. Roads are blocked by landslides and many villages are damaged as government officials survey the region amid ongoing tremors and volcanic activity at Cumbal and Chile.
House insurgents secured a place for Nelson Wisconsin on the rules committee by a 198 to 2 vote, replacing Tilson Connecticut and dampening Democratic hopes for extra seats. Senate insurgents also moved to block Cummins Iowa for chair of interstate commerce, amid talk of a possible insurgent Democratic alliance in the House.
Arthur G. Davis was identified as the fugitive known as George Long wanted for robbing the Homestead State Bank in Homestead Montana and the Sheridan State Bank in Sheridan, Montana. A companion named Elmer Stevens, held on a nine year criminal record, is linked to the same gang based in Havre.
Border reports indicate Sonora and Sinaloa remain under federal control with General Angel Flores pledging loyalty to President Obregon. Tampicoaleo is guarded by loyal troops, Casas Grandes revolt rumor denied, and insurgent General Enriquez Estrada loses ground as federal forces advance.
Revolutionary forces, per El Dictamen, claim Puebla is in their hands and trains are running between Puebla City and Vera Cruz. The capture of Puebla is attributed to General Antonio Villareal's troops.
New Orleans attracts many men seeking to join the Mexican conflict. On December 15 they arrive from across the country aiming to fight in Mexico on favorable terms. Varying factions show interest, with Mexicali consulate and Teodoro Freziera’s headquarters involved, yet recruitment remains scarce as men seek combat roles.
Dispatches show rebels retreating as federals pursue near Zacatecas where Regaining of the city was reported without bloodshed. General Alfredo Garcia led federal forces in the action.
A fire last night in a Leipsig suburb shelter burned thirteen homeless people to death. Survivors accuse a 15 year old denied entry of starting the blaze. the bodies were burned beyond recognition.
In Atlanta the defense rests on an insanity claim for Philip E. B. Fox, ex-Klan editor, on murder charges. Dr R C Swint, expert alienist and Georgia state sanitarium superintendent, testified Fox suffers paranoia and hears voices urging killing. He said Fox heard voices for six months with belief that God commanded Coburn’s death. The state counters Fox could lack motive while sane. Trial recessed until Monday.
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