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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1923
Page
4
Major Trensley forecasts night flight improvements and says within ten years a regular passenger service should operate between America's large cities. He cites 100 percent power reserve for reliability and route beacons or lighthouses, with radio aiding navigation possibly in use.
Democratic National Committee Chairman Hull calls off the national Jackson Day banquet planned for January 8 in Washington. He cites potential clashes among about 50 candidates and numerous divisive issues. State Jackson banquets will occur with favored sons delivering speeches, notably former Governor Cox in Columbus, Ohio.
Experts predict a radar of rapid air routes, with midnight express flights from Chicago to New York for breakfast within years. By 20 years air ships may connect New York to San Francisco, and two decades later global lines could link Butte to Buenos Ayres in three days.
The American Bar association plans to reserve Berengaria cabins for members traveling to London for its July meeting, drawing criticism as unpatriotic from some senators and Labor Department official Mr. Henning. Proponents cite American liners' need to match British prestige, while questions arise over Leviathan refits and American ship marketing, including menu wording in French.
The piece argues radio will shape presidential campaigns by letting voters see candidates in person and from home, with broadcasters enabling informal front porch style yet notes risks of opposition air space. It references Raisuli Wilson Baldwin Coolidge and European affairs while predicting congressional discord and Wilson’s enduring prominence.
The Interstate Commerce Commission schedules six days of hearings beginning January 7 on a proposal to consolidate U S railroads into 18 or 19 systems. The sessions will cover disputes among the New York Central Pennsylvania system, New England and southern lines, West coast routes, and Texas Kansas commissions, with multiple rail interests presenting evidence.
A 1923 horoscope warns Neptune and the sun yield uncertain influence. It advises caution in employment and business ventures while predicting fires, possible tidal waves, strikes, and fatal accidents before spring. Capricorns may have many talents but need to focus on duties. A British air propelled glider boat claims 70 mph speed.
Athens buzzes over Eliptherios Venizelos's decision to return as war-time premier. Republicans fear a royalist shift and a push for dynastic restoration while liberals welcome the move and the chance he leads the government. Elefteros Logos hopes Venizelos will take direct control to resolve the political crisis.
The Dillon Wranglers' club staged a large Christmas celebration with a lit tree at Idaho and Bannack streets. A bugle call, songs, prayers, and a Santa Claus distribution of gifts highlighted the program. Also noted is the funeral for Oscar Black set for 2 pm at Brundage's parlors.
The note records Mr. Black burial in Mountain View cemetery after hospital confinement, with no known relatives. It lists multiple residents and visitors to Dillon from Melrose, Lima, Alder, Missoula, and Butte, plus holiday events, faculty and student movements, and several social visits. A Dillon volunteer fire department dance at City hall is noted with Lonnie's orchestra providing music.
Melbourne reports the federal government will lease 57 blocks of 1,000 acres each in perpetuity rent free. Tenants may hold for life or 21 years, marking the first organized move to promote cotton growing in the northern territory.
The House immigration committee opened hearings on pending immigration legislation. President Coolidge considered extending coastwise shipping laws to the Philippines. The Supreme Court review was sought for the California alien land law case. Navy plans shifted to Alaska for polar-flight work. Secretary Denby approved court martial sentences for Captain Edward H. Watson and Lieutenant Commander Donald T. Hunter of the Sowerer squadron.
Raggedy Ann and friends confront the Hungry Howloon who breaks into the cookie house seeking five cookie people. Raggedy Andy, made of cloth, safe from harm, as Mrs. Cookie pleads and tries to shield the others while the Howloon threatens to eat and cause panic.
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