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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1923
Page
1
Peripatetic forecaster Bill Smith imagines a grand revival for Butte. He envisions explorers discovering vast ore, a capital coalition funding smelters and power plants, and a plan to build a city of around 60 000 with auxiliary settlements and related industries.
Associated Press reports a derailed Toledo streetcar disaster left two men dead and a 15 year old boy hospitalized with a broken leg and other injuries. Names mentioned include Rosenfeld, 70, of Chicago, and Schwartz connected with the United States Shipping Board during the Wilson era. The wreck occurred as a trolley pole fell onto the crowded business car, injuring the boy, Robert Zahl, 15, of Toledo.
Associated Press report from Washington says charges of revolutionary Soviet propaganda stun diplomats and trigger a foreign affairs debate. Senator Borah and Norris question proof, while Senator Lodge pledges a broad inquiry into Russia. Secretary Hughes is said to have evidence linking Moscow to a campaign to undermine the U S government.
Los Angeles dec 20 Fielen La Male told federal authorities in divorce cases that her husband Elster La Male motion picture director tried to sell her to a Negro for 100000 Letters purporting to be from the Negro to La Male were shown Officials said possible violations of federal law were involved La Male was said to be in Long Beach with whereabouts still unknown Mrs La Male 100 has moved from her beach city home and is staying with friends
The War Finance Corporation reports improved agricultural and banking conditions nationwide, with continued strong repayment of advances signaling sound economics. Directors note some areas still differ in benefits from higher prices and credit strains, while successful efforts by Catton and others boost confidence across agricultural sectors and related industries.
Butte receives Christmas greetings from John D. Ryan C F Kelley and W A Clark chief figures in Anaconda Copper Mining Clark interests and others praising Butte’s mining payroll prospects and urging economy cooperation of labor and citizens to extend operations through improving business conditions. Messages stress Butte as a premier mining camp and copper producer with hopes for a prosperous year ahead.
Butte post office records an unprecedented day as Postmaster Phil Goodwin notes several thousand unusual letters, 4200 pouches diverted to outside points, and widespread mail influx from Montana and neighboring states. Clerks work overtime up to twelve hours as holiday mail rush continues.
The Senate Commerce Committee voted unanimously to renominate Ward P. Farley of Chicago as a Shipping Board commissioner. The panel also withdrew nominations for Frederick I. Thompson of Mobile and Bert I. Har Portland, Ore, leaving the chairman vacancy to be filled anew by the president’s choice.
The Associated Press reports a public debate in New York where Modernist Francis Potter defeated Rev. John Roach Straton by two to one on the resolution The Bible is the infallible word Both speakers offered scientific and fact based approaches yet differed on interpretation Judge remarks noted limited cooperation between debaters and varied arguments as presented.
Washington notes suggest Charles Pray as a compromise choice for a Montana judgeship before today’s end. No appointment will be made until after a holiday recess. former Congress names have been mentioned for possible consideration. The president also nominated Rose Spanitier for Superior postmaster and James Jiger for Sheridan postmaster.
Unanimous endorsement of agricultural export corporation plan urged by Secretary Wallace is turned into a local campaign in Gallatin County. A. H. Bradford and civic leaders push a state-wide drive to gain support from farmers and businesses, while Congress debates relief bills.
New York dispatch reports President and Mrs. Coolidge sent Christmas greetings to U S children via the Santa Claus Association. The message reads, Through the Santa Claus association, Mrs. Coolidge and I wish the children of the United States a very merry Christmas.
Revolutionary forces under General Guadalupe Sanchez claim capture of Apizaco and four towns in a march toward Mexico City. Reported 60 kilometers from the capital, with Obregon forces retreating to Vera Cruz. Clash near Apizaco leaves many dead and 3000 prisoners, according to De la Huerta representatives.
New York report quotes J A H Hopkins chairman of the committee of 48 denouncing Ford as a reactionary of the first water. Hopkins says Ford’s Coolidge endorsement makes Coolidge’s nomination certain but Ford will not bring his followers into the Republican camp. He calls Ford’s Coolidge pledge fundamentalist and notes a potential shift to a candidate with a proven progressive record.
The case of Philip E. Fox editor of the Ku Klux Klan charged with murdering Coburn was given to the jury at 10 24 tonight in Atlanta Georgia. Fox shot Coburn in Coburns office on Nov 5. The defense contends Fox was insane at the time. The judge instructed the jury on insanity and murder laws as the case neared its end. Fox appeared unconcerned as speeches concluded and a strong guard escorted him from the courtroom. Mrs Fox supported him during the trial while prosecutors ridiculed defense claims and Coburns family reacted emotionally.
Anna Jetersom sixteen known as the girl taxi bandit was sentenced to the House of the Hole Family by Judge Gibbs in Bronx county court Edward W McCabe seventeen an accomplice was sent to Elmira Reformatory Both testified they always left victims five cents for Sartare
Athens reports Admiral Coun douriotis as regent in a tense political shift. Colonel Plastiras and a republican movement gain support while liberal leaders push for stability and a January constituent assembly. The Democratic party leader Vaponastassios urges moderation amid calls for a republic.
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