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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1924
Page
2
Dispatch from Buenos Aires reports strained Vatican Argentina relations over church appointments. Vatican nominate Monsignor Boneo as apostolic governor without consults, while Argentina had its own governor. Argentine constitution requires the president to be Catholic and the government reviews ecclesiastical appointments.
The incident left Theo dore Tantals dead and two others in critical condition as a demented man named Joseph Caruso fired a single barreled shotgun while pedestrians walked on the street. Caruso was arrested and jailed pending alienist examination.
The storm toll in the St Louis region rose to six with foreman William Simon of East St Louis dying from injuries after a motorcycle crash on an icy embankment. Two bodies were found in a box car, and three earlier deaths were linked to freezing and a fire from an overheated stove.
Dr William Kumier aged 65 retired physician marked the end of a 21 day fast by walking 12 miles. He had undertaken the fast as a health measure and said cravings faded after the initial days and returned only when the body had completed cleansing.
Another poison liquor victim died today bringing the total deaths from alcoholic poisoning in the metropolitan district since December 1 to 34. More than 100 patients fill the Bellevue alcoholic ward with 26 in serious condition. George Miller, a laborer, is named as the most recent liquor victim.
The Christian church sermon argues Christ’s influence in shaping democracy, education, women’s status, childhood reverence, and selfless service. It highlights self-respect, medical heroism, and Christian roots of Gothic architecture, painting, poetry, and even American music as expressions of faith’s impact.
The author states music in the West is a gift of Christianity to mankind and asserts its expanding role in international relations. He claims progress in spreading the faith and envisions a future where the world recognizes Him as Friend and Savior.
Gilant and Cesaro report that a resolution condemns Mussolini’s electoral bill as a government distraction. It asserts the fascist majority cannot legitimize elections and notes the opposition will not participate in parliamentary work or heed amnesty rumors.
Nearly 300 men and women from capital and labor gathered at the Elks temple in Spokane to honor Samuel Gompers late AFL president. Mayor Flemming presided with speakers including Arthur W Davis Father W J Mets Rabbi J K Levin BE O Connor and Rev W A Stevenson all calling him the emancipator of labor.
The Taibei society in a public meeting adopted a resolution of protest against the 1925 American naval maneuvers in the Pacific. It called for their abandonment in the interests of international morality and world peace.
A cold weather derailment on the Soo Line caused a cafe car to plunge into a river after a switch bolt broke in 15 degree below zero. Mrs Spencer and Miss Lawson survived with porter John Lewis aiding them as two bystanders salvaged coats and mittens to aid the victims.
San Francisco dispatch reports the Pacific coast states cooling trend easing after days of frigid air, as conditions moderated today and the cold grip loosened across the region.
The atmosphere formed snow in the north and rain in the south. Washington and Oregon saw slightly higher temperatures with snow in some areas. Tehama county to the Oregon line in Northern California lay under 6 to 18 inches of snow. San Francisco reported heavy rain totaling 2.25 inches in 24 hours. Southern California remained cold but unsettled. Ice clogged the Columbia River, and the Willamette was coated in ice. Forecasters expected continued cold and fair weather in the north, noting communication disruptions from the conditions.
Snow fell briefly this afternoon and again tonight in New Orleans, unregistered by the weather bureau. Observers report a few scattered flakes, marking the first snow in 10 years. Temperatures hovered near freezing, with rising temps forecast for tomorrow. The only damages were broken water pipes and radiator issues.
Boston reports a deepening cold wave sweeping New England with 12 to 30 below readings in Rutland Manchester Cole Brook Waterville and Boston at 1 below. Shore shipping stalls as a gale shuts off shore lanes and Providence Town endures a severe vapor storm over Cape Cod.
The American Red Cross will distribute thousands of home like gift packages to disabled service members in government hospitals and overseas crews. The American Junior Red Cross plans 100,000 gift bags for destitute children worldwide funded by five million schoolchildren. Military bags include pipes razors playing cards stationery pens key rings and cross word puzzles and are en route to destinations in China Guam Hawaii Alaska Canal Zone Haiti Santo Domingo and the Virgin Islands.
Frisco Railroad Meteor and No 7 trains reached Tulsa 32 hours late after traveling through a severe sleet storm in Missouri. Wires down and tracks blocked, crews battled frozen signals and dangerous conditions. Other Frisco trains remained behind schedule as extra units hunted for the remaining delayed coaches.
Julius Kahn congressman from California’s fourth district and House Military Affairs Committee chair was buried after funeral services at Temple Emanuel. A large crowd attended despite rain, with a 50 officer US Army escort from the Ninth Corps Area led by Major General Charles G. Morton and the casket draped with a flag.
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