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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1922
Page
4
A report notes rapid Jewish development in Palestine, with population rising to about 600,000 from ancient levels above 3,000,000. It cites cereal yields increasing from about £1 to £3 per acre, advanced farming, drains for malaria, and rising industrial activity in oil works and silk and glass making, supported by wealthy Jews worldwide.
President Harding attends a farm conference aimed at easing agricultural hardship. The piece notes that the conference may raise farm prices or lower buyer costs, but skeptically argues real improvement depends on broader economic forces. It cautions farmers not to expect miracles and emphasizes hopeful patience.
The Bank of Palestine, capitalized at 1,000,000 dollars and formed by American financiers, pledges self-governing, sound operation to extend credits for agricultural, commercial, and industrial projects and to support housing. It disavows Zionist ties while contrasting its model with temple money-changing practices and loan sharks. It notes mixed Palestine reports and cites Manchester Guardian data on Zionist colonization.
Police Commissioner Enright criticizes lenient courts and sympathetic philanthropy for aiding criminals in New York. He argues bail ease and pardons hamper police, urges harsher sentencing, and questions reform rhetoric while noting reforms and political figures across Europe and America.
The obituary chronicles Viscount Bryce born Belfast May 10 1838 educated at Glasgow and Oxford. A lawyer turned scholar and diplomat he served as British ambassador to the United States where he shaped Anglo American relations. He was later elevated to Viscount Dechmont and led commissions on Belgian atrocities and Armenian crises while critiquing Versailles and warning of future wars.
Fire of undetermined origin partly destroyed the Turner building and other older structures in Muskogee Oklahoma, causing about 250000 in damages. The Melton hotel occupied a large portion of the building and the clothing stock of Max Davidson valued at 159000 was destroyed.
In Des Moines on January 22, Joe Hayes a miner was slugged and robbed Friday night. He died today from the blows. Roy Maupin the confessed robber is held pending murder charges.
The new Hungarian minister to the United States Count Szechenyi, who married Gladys Vanderbilt, is photographed at the White House after his first official visit to President Harding. His appointment was announced recently. The dialogue mentions a west fad of adopting a chicken as a pet with a joking exchange.
The article reports negotiations with the Far Eastern Republic of Chita to secure Japanese protection of lives and property, safe general traffic, and industrial safeguarding. It notes Saghalien island’s occupation due to a massacre at Nikolaievsk, calls for settlement by a responsible Russian government, and cites praise for the Anglo-Japanese alliance and the Quadruple Treaty as steps toward regional peace. It also mentions Secretary Hughes’s naval limitation proposal as a sign of sincere U.S. efforts.
The astrology column notes Saturn Neptune and Mars in beneficial aspect encouraging real estate purchases land discoveries of wealth and regional prosperity. It predicts auspicious beginnings for large construction projects new leadership and education on economics and human relations with public questions clarified. It also mentions fitness for athletes and potential year long challenges for birthday individuals and gifted, impressionable children. A funeral notice for author John Kendrick Banks is included with private services in Ventnor City and a public service planned in New York followed by burial at Greenwood Cemetery.
The Anaconda company employs about 23,000 Montana workers across mining smelting lumber camps and sawmills with additional outside purchases adding 200 to 750 jobs. It supports 2,600 railroad workers and spends $36 million on wages plus $84 million on freight fuel taxes and more, totaling roughly $70 million annually in Montana during full-capacity operations.
Police report Tierney confessed to killing Mrs Therney and baby Ralph in Chicago. He surrendered at porter headquarters and said he bought the hatchet with his last cents due to despondency, inability to support his family, and jealousy.
Spokane milk distributors under Inland Empire Dairy Producers' association raised prices by three cents per quart retail today. Bottled milk delivery previously at 10 cents per quart increases affect local customers and stores under the new agreement with the association and distributors.
Atlanta police raided a whiskey still near the city and captured two moonshiners. Lieutenant Oliver reported hidden warning wires scattered the premises and bells rang when pressure set them off, alerting officers and deterring pursuit.
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