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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1923
Page
4
A discussion on criminal ethics notes that many gang members fear informers while a few, like Farina, remain "true blue" and refuse to squeal. It contrasts past and present criminals, citing policing tactics and how war and drugs have shaped a harsher criminal mindset.
Chicago leads a six city race for the Democratic convention with New York St Louis Louisville San Francisco and Atlanta also bidding. Negotiations include hotel room theater pricing and potential compromises to break a deadlock. The Democratic National Committee meets in Washington on January 15 to select the venue and schedule.
A 1924 science program plans renewed Mars study with an expedition to Chile on August 22 to observe the planet from close distance. Camille Flammarion weighs in on Martian habitability, telepathy, and the aging world of Earth versus the older Martians, noting varied opinions among astronomers.
A historical commentary notes bankers in New York are trained in firearm use with police under pressure from rising banditry. It recalls the decline of stool pigeons with Prohibition, the old saloon networks, and how crime surged as authorities struggle to curb underworld activity amid political shifts and the 1924 Republican convention in Cleveland.
Butte grade schools held festive Christmas programs with multiple numbers. Third through eighth grades performed songs, recitations, and plays including Santa themes, carols, and pageants. Casts featured many students and teachers from Monroe and Blaine Schools, celebrating the season with varied acts and gifts.
The House territories committee approves a proposal to extend federal laws to Hawaii while attorneys for former Oklahoma Governor Walton file for Supreme Court review of his impeachment. A district attorney warns bootleggers facing prosecution, and Senator Hiram Johnson comments on Henry Ford’s Muscle Shoals offer and Coolidge support. School recitals and a Christmas program are listed.
Canada produced 944 820 tons of newsprint in the first nine months ending October 1, up 148 447 tons from the previous period. U S output exceeded Canada by 184 397 tons in the same span, while exports reached 829 222 tons valued at 63 277 966 dollars, with the United States as the primary buyer at 821 788 tons.
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