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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1923
Page
4
The Anaconda Standard notes President Coolidge released 31 war prisoners by commutation rather than pardoning them. Critics will weigh free speech against wartime gravest offenses, while supporters call it a civil liberties triumph and a prudent punishment. The piece contrasts clemency debates with France birth policy and broader political commentary.
A humorous movement to honor mothers-in-law faces a counterview from New York Legal Aid Society. The society's annual report says mothers-in-law disrupt more homes and that the old mother-in-law joke has substantial truth. The attorney notes domestic difficulties stemming from this dynamic.
Raggedy Andy returns to the Cookie people’s house and recounts his climb to Hookle the goblin’s top window. He failed to rescue Weeky and Snitzwoodie but remains hopeful. The trio, with Mrs Cookie, plans their next move while sharing cream puffs and ice cream.
Raggedy Ann and friends plot to rescue Snitzwoodie from a gob using a cream balloon crafted by the group. They prepare balloons, bake them in an oven, and load them for Weeky to travel to the goblin’s house, aiming to lift Snitzwoodie to safety. A disparate closing note references Russian women workers and a New York traffic capacity figure.
The Associated Press reports census data showing tuberculosis deaths per 100 000 in the registration area declining from 150 in 1918 to 97.4 in 1922 with 100 462 deaths in 1922 versus 88 136 in 1921 and 93 170 in 1920. States show mixed changes. Colorado and several others register declines while California Kansas Kentucky and a number of others rise. The report attributes declines more to climate not curative progress and notes regional variations across states and new additions to the registration area.
In San Francisco four armed bandits tried to rob three bank messengers of 10000 dollars after a Crystal Palace Market drop. George O Keefe, alleged bandit, was shot in the leg and captured, while William Hull was wounded in the hand by a stray bullet. The other three fled in an automobile. The bag with 85 dollars remained with Bills.
Authorities say the staged crime at Lake Nebagammon near here over three years ago was a hoax by Sailstad and a girl to avoid marital obligations. Officials assert the pair distanced themselves from the Eau Claire factory man as part of the plan.
John Randall Dunn C S B from Boston spoke at the high school about Christian Science as the world's solution. He cited healing, Jesus as Wayshower, Mary Baker Eddy, and the Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, detailing healings and the church's lecturing role.
The December 17, 1923 horoscope forecasts government changes guided by wise action from the U S President, secret diplomacy ahead, visits from abroad, and major travel in coming months. It warns of a serious ocean wear accident linked to a dock strike, and predicts favorable financial outcomes for some born under Sagittarius while railways benefit from Jupiter.
The ashes of Osugi and his family were stolen from a funeral room just before burial. A captain of the Kendarmerie admitted killing, receiving a 10 year sentence. Thieves, aided by supporters, entered amid police presence, replacing Osugi’s photo with a shot. The motive tied to political foes seeking to dishonor the dead comrade.
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