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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1922
Page
4
The piece notes hopes that Palestine will be transformed into a living Bible for Christians worldwide. It recalls harsh conditions under Mohammedan rulers before British occupation, praises safer travel now under Allenby, and describes Zionist efforts to safeguard holy places, attract tourism, and unveil ancient ruins with explanatory tablets.
Pennsylvania politics center on Governor Sproul as a potential selection for the late Senator Penrose’s seat. George Wrepper, Philadelphia lawyer and author, is named as a leading candidate. Pepper and Crow will serve until November elections, with Pepper already announcing his bid for re election. Pepper and Hitchcock debates are noted in dispatches.
The piece notes astrologers warn 1926 will bring plagues floods famines revolutions and great upheavals due to Mars and Mercury but promises a four year intermission before a predicted 1982 showdown. It urges a Missouri mindset about prophecies and urges not to panic until the year arrives.
A collection of satirical notes on fashion collars and politics. It contrasts stiff and soft collars and the laundries’ stance, mocks Will Hays and Fatty Arbuckle, and parodies senators Newberry Borah and Debs while touching on American prosperity and Russia. It reads as a collage of opinion bits and humorous asides.
The article describes a plan to build a great hydro electric plant on the River Jordan to power electric railways across Palestine. It envisions Jerusalem Bethlehem Nazareth and Capernaum lit by electricity, boosting trade and pilgrimage, while noting skepticism about industrial growth. Nahum Sokolow is quoted on Zionist aims.
Testimony recounts a grim night burial plan as the defendant describes carrying the body to a cliff edge. The narrative follows his calm, methodical steps from murder to hiding the corpse, while court sessions draw a large crowd and defense hints at threats and motives from Mrs. Miller.
Meagher county tale of William Harrison an aged sheep herder killed by a bear last summer. State board refused relief saying no compensation under the statute. Court recounts Boden case amid claims of poisoning cabbage crops and threats, detailing violent confrontations with Mrs. Miller and Huffman, thefts, and a dramatic courtroom deposition ending with burial and confession notes.
The public service commission announced Montana Power Company seeks resale rates for wholesale power in Montana. The plan sets 3 per kilowatt monthly for the first 100, 2 for the next 400, and 1.50 for all additional, applying to lighting heating railway and miscellaneous use with a minimum charge based on 30 percent of contracted power. The company has sold power under various contracts under PSC supervision and the new rates would standardize charges if granted.
Lewistown Montana report says Leon Tonam died this morning from injuries sustained during a hold up. Authorities say two men shot him Saturday. sheriff and deputies continue investigation tonight as they seek suspects and pursue leads.
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