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Newspaper

Anaconda Standard

Location

Anaconda, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1923

Page

2

Needy Families Praise Joshers Band Christmas Aid

A Western spirit group named Joshere continues charity work for the poor at Christmas. The Broadway storehouse was emptied for new stock. about 280 more families will be remembered with food and essentials. The Butte Mines band performed Yuletide songs with dancers, and gratitude was extended to volunteers, Musicians Union, and Fisher Thompson for the orchestra.

Wesern Eupplien Bert Nh Odid Prospector Boney Josh Bing Gemmell Billy Broadway Butte Mines Yuletide Sybil_ Brown Betty Sue Manley Ann Hilary Eva Mac Edwards Genes Hinkley Rose Mary Burns Baby Barnard Lucille Patey Datus Rodgers Florence Pullmer Praia Giroux Montana Mary JoTaggart Helen Spencer Kathleen Holland Janet Robinson Jorhers Musicians’ Union Fisher Thompson

Suspected forger ring exploited city merchants

A group of men posed as payers with counterfeit checks imitating Anselmo Mining co. victims cashed 8470 dollars on average weekly wages. They bought small items and dined at various firms while police investigated, finding one man cashed a check to buy cigarettes for a card game. Firemen aided in the surrounding cleanup as the case unsettled banks.

Peos Pie Anselmo Mining Corporation Vail Boothegers

Leviathan Center Brisk Controversy

New York December 22 A heated dispute swirled over who bears responsibility for the Leviathan accident. Investigations may be opened by United States Shipping Board officials and a naval board is expected to consider the case after the holidays. The Leviathan, largest ship in the U S naval reserve, ran aground in a mut bank for seven hours yesterday.

Associated Prec New York William J. Love United States Incs United States Shipping Board The Shipping Board Naval Board of Inquiry Leviathan United States Naval Reserve

Five hundred thousand fire damages at Roserwater shop

The Associated Press reports a blaze at the Roserwater Brothers shop factory in Long Island City caused an estimated $500000 in damage. The plant was occupied by Black and white workers. all staff escaped unharmed as flames broke out and no injuries were recorded.

Associated Press New York Roserwater Brothers Long Island City Black

Wool and silk textiles on sale at discounted prices

Merchandised listing details unlined silk, wool gloves, and French kid items with price ranges from 600 to 1 and ties at 3.60. It notes new silk patterns and ribbed fabric offerings with broad price variety.

2000 Soldiers Desert Obregon War Dispatch

Descriptions of ongoing actions in Mexico report 2000 soldiers deserting Obregon. General Chao and 24 followers allegedly halted and looted a Parral Durango railway train at Sierra Del Astillero, pursued by federal cavalry. Rifles shipped from El Paso were seized during the hold up. Ignacio Enriquez, now acting Chihuahua governor, leads operations. Planes used by customs are moved for campaigns in Jalisco and Yaqui forces mobilize at Irapuate Puebla. Revolutionary and federal forces clash near Puebla as they advance toward Vera Cruz. rebels retreat toward Maitrata.

Ernales Chihuahua Juares Chihuahan Chao Durango Sierra del Astiliero Calvary el Paso Texas Obregon Ignacio Enriquez Customs Service Trapunto Jalisco Forel Revolutioniate Federa Joaquin Amaro Irapuate Puebla Mexico City Eld Eugenio Martinez Vera Cruz Maitrata

Society Involved In Booze Scandal Continues Page1

A liquor bootlegging raid exposed a large ring timing Christmas deliveries to flood police with fresh evidence. Over 2 500 names appeared on a confiscated list at the syndicate headquarters and a downtown office building was raided for identification ads. More than a dozen arrests of partners or employers have been made with more expected. Names of buyers on the list and legal questions remain unresolved as prosecutors weigh charges and precedent for prohibition enforcement nationwide.

Peties F

Eighteen Men Arrested in Pacific Coast Bandit Ring

Eighteen men are under arrest as police seize weapons and a $40,000 haul in what is called one of the largest bandit rings to operate on the Pacific coast. Eight arrests were made today in a rooming house raid and ten more yesterday in a similar raid. names and charges of the detainees follow in the report.

Ganes Pacific

Habeas Corpus Sought to Free Alleged Bank Robber Cofron

A petition for a writ of habeas corpus seeks release of William A Cofron alias Bill Cofron held in Gallatin County jail Bozeman Montana. The filing argues unlawful imprisonment without warrant or charge tied to wholesale bank robberies across Montana and the Northwest in the past three years. Judge Law set the hearing for Friday December 3 at 10. Henry Levins represents Cofron.

Associated Press Bozeman Mont Wiliam A. Coron Bill” Coftron Montana Northwest Gallatin BB. Law Priday Otlock Henry C. Levins Tutto Coffron Boe Havre W.S. Gorton W.S. Gorton. Daur Coftson Heares Hill County Boreman Jal Justice

Ford Criticisms of Coolidge and War Dept Shift in 1920s

The article recalls Henry Ford attacking Secretary Weeks over Muscle Shoals and criticizing the Coolidge administration as unsafe from private interests. It notes Ford’s shifting stance from opposition to advocacy within months, asking how his strong early denunciations transformed into support and raising questions about influence and presidential nominations.

Emma Goldman Billwood Coolidge Ford Weeks Muscle Shoals Project Secretary of War Madden Congress Ordea Mr. Wilson Wilson

Bur Whale Dead In Coast Accident

Fragmented OCR text notes a whale death in a coast accident with scattered phrases about the body being brought ashore and inquiries into the incident. Names, dates, and clear locations are unreadable, leaving a brief coastal incident record.

Democratic women organize Montana party clubs for parity

Helena special dispatch reports Mrs C B Nolan promoting fifty fifty gender parity in Democratic party affairs across Montana. Flathead County forms the first club, the Flathead County Democratic Club, with 80 attendees at a meeting hosted by Mrs James Conlon. State Chairman J B Erickson and A J King spoke urging women to join, as the national committee backs women in party leadership roles.

Standard Helena Montana B. Nolan Democratic National Committee Flathead County Nolan J.B. Erickson A. J. King

JATON WILL REVIVE BUTTE EARLY DAYS

Early Montana history note describes efforts to recount Butte and nearby communities. The event centers on a Montana gathering with focus on actual historical contact and local era reminiscences at a designated time and place.

JATON Butte Butts Orta Bute Dblie Foruin G. Hermon Taina With Montana

Suspicion Aroused By Unmistakable Odor In Cake

A young woman, amid odd circumstances, picks up a package shaped like a cake. An unmistakable odor emerges from the package, which allegedly contains liquor. Under statutes, opening the package is risky, so Joe Roberts and others decide to open it. The cake is revealed as fragrant and scented, with no explicit mention of liquor beyond the initial claim.

Joe Roberts Land Roberts

Fragments Outline Oriental Rug Department Sale

A damaged OCR fragment hints at a sale or display in an oriental rug department. The text mentions a forum and possibly a gathering or event at a department store, with uncertain references to Nassau or Neyey's. Further readable details are limited.

Daughter dies as mother, 15, remains hospitalized

In a tragic hospital incident a 15 year old daughter died while her mother aged 15 was hospitalized. Authorities are investigating the circumstances at the hospital in West AS Ba er uery. Further details from the local police and hospital officials are awaited.

Mercury

Deputies Back Premier Poincare in Confidence Vote

Paris reports the chamber of duties backed Premier Poincare with a 996 to 192 vote in a confidence motion. The session occurred early this morning as France faced political pressure and governance tests.

Associated Press Paris Chamber of Duties Mier Poincare

Arizona Starts Big Power Plant Issue On River Rights

Governor defends right to develop within state boundaries as Arizona officials push plans for a large river dam. Amos A. Betts says developers must obtain a certificate of convenience and necessity before proceeding, underscoring regulatory hurdles for Giraud and associates. Climate notes show generally fair weather, with shifting temperatures through the period.

Alates Giraud Thei Federal Power Commission Amos A. Betts Arizona Corporation Commission

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