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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1923
Page
2
S Whalen, a well known Anaconda electrician, died yesterday afternoon at the Lime quarry four miles west of Anaconda while connecting wings on a platform near an electric pole. The crew failed to revive him despite efforts after the fatal electric shock.
Coroner's jury exonerates the Northern Pacific crew after an 8:45 a.m. Warm Springs crash that killed William Davis, with witnesses detailing the wagon incident and train warnings. Jurors found Davis died from being struck by the NP passenger train. Davis’s body sent to Deer Lodge for burial.
Justice Henried fined Suput eight dollars plus costs after a complaint by John Krizon for cruelty to a dog. The case arose from a dog fight when Suput intervened and allegedly drew a knife, inflicting deep wounds on Krizon's dog. The judge called the offense serious and imposed a heavy penalty.
Funeral services for Mrs. Minnie Eisenhaus Day who died in Alameda California from burns will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from her sister Mrs. Ernest F Jaeckel's home at 212 East Fourth Street and proceed to the Presbyterian church where Rev J G Knotter will conduct services. Mrs Day's body arrived in Anaconda yesterday morning and was taken to the Jaeckel home.
Senators debate U.S. policy toward the Soviet Union citing alleged revolutionary activity in the United States and Soviet propaganda. Borah asserts the Russian government directs propaganda via the Comintern, complicating diplomatic recognition as Washington weighs its stance. The discussion centers on the extent of Soviet influence and official response.
A dramatic scene describes Bill Smith at Butte, with a wandering hermit challenging his grand mining dream. A young woman envisions a city of destiny with railways water and urban amenities rising where the hills stand. Local quotes highlight Butte’s booming copper zinc production payroll and importance amid broader national worries.
Report notes a heated exchange on biblical accuracy with Potter asserting the Bible as the infallible word of God while opponents challenged specific inaccuracies. The discussion highlights tensions between modernist views and traditional doctrine amid quotes and arguments.
The speaker argued that isolated biblical verses do not prove the Bible is the inerrant word of God. Taken together with many other cited passages, the text builds evidence within the Bible itself that challenges the opponent's claim.
J J Reed James Wilson and John Mason were jailed in Helena and headed to Chateau Montana on robbery charges for the Fairfield bank theft last October. They were seized near Seattle with the Lae mansion on the south bank.
A government confiscation blocked papers while reports from the battle zone describe 30 000 federal troops advancing toward Guanajuato Puebla Esperanza and Oriental as the war department claims Oriental may fall within hours. GeneralsMartinez Arrojo and others move from Vera Cruz toward the front as lines shift and supplies tighten.
Justice dismisses charges against Frenchy Ambrose after a lack of sufficient evidence. The case ties into a wider sweep in which five men were arrested over alleged abuse of two young girls. Other defendants include Christman on failure to provide, Leonard McNabb on failure to support, Osterman on assault, Holmes on disturbing the peace, Hurley on non support, Brin on assault, and a hunter named Qualare killed Bastor with stones and dogs.
Postmaster Goodwin appeals to Butte residents to mail Christm envelopes in sturdy forms to prevent jams at the flap and necking machine. He warns that larger envelopes travel safer and reduce post office delays during the busy season. Panama Canal tolls rise as December traffic hits 245,000 workers and a $1,140,819 toll is recorded.
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