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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1923
Page
4
The text argues Britain must boost homegrown food due to submarine threats, while Germany and Russia retain agricultural capacity. It suggests more European food could lead to greater contentment and better times, assuming economic realities align.
The Montana journey features front page coverage as President Harding and Mrs. Harding travel with a party. Reports describe relaxed play, political chatter on dry law enforcement, and observations about official figures including Secretary Work and Secretary Wallace. The train route includes Livingston and Missoula with a planned greeting at Bitter Root crossings.
Tom Taggart after Governor Smith's French Lick visit says the next presidential race cannot be won on the wet issue. He hints Indiana Democrats back Senator Ralston, not aligned with Smith, aiming to keep options open for a possible Ralston bid while avoiding a delegate campaign. The move is read as strategic, portraying Ralston as a cautious, nonmilitant contender.
Europe’s food production outpacing manufacturing promises stability for Americans if Europe also reduces unrest. France leads recovery with food imports falling from 1913 to 1921 and near prewar levels, as 5 million acres once idle recover under new farming emphasis, though 1920s poor wheat crops strained supplies.
Debate over open summer playgrounds divides figures from Mayor Hylan to Prof. E C Gibney. Supporters praise supervised play while critics fear chaos and vandalism without adult oversight, citing dangers of unrestricted freedom and the need for guidance in youth democracy.
A reflective piece on how a schoolgirl Blanche Hedeen sent twenty five date requests to notable figures from General Pershing to John Galsworthy. Many declined or offered sparse time, yet the effort yielded autographs and illustrated that experts rely on sources rather than memorizing facts. It also touches on Harding, the World Court, Ford, Dempsey and Gibbons, and ends with the aphorism about the turtle and the mosquito.
A mix of disparate statements notes population figures for Damascus, Panama canal heights, Polish acreage, Ecuadorian exports, and divorce costs in Paris, among other odds and ends. The item reads like a compendium of trivia with figures on geography, industry, and daily life, lacking a single cohesive story or事件.
The Higginbotham trial in Lake City ends its defense day as the judge sets a July 4 session. Prosecutors and defense anticipate closing arguments Tuesday and Wednesday before a jury trial verdict is expected next Thursday. Higginbotham, once a convict whipping boss for Putnam Lumber, is charged with murdering Martin Tabert of North Dakota after allegedly whipping him severely on January 27, 1922, with Tabert dying four days later. The defense plans to impeach state witnesses as it contends its evidence is incomplete.
Three United States senators Lynn G. Frazier Henrik Shipstead and Burton K. Wheeler will campaign in Minnesota for Magnus Johnson in the July 16 U S senate election. Indorsed by the non partisan league the group plans more than 500 meetings in two weeks to try to win Nelsons former seat.
The French occupation of the Ruhr is hurting Denmark’s economy with no iron steel coke or dyes arriving from the Ruhr. Danish shipbuilding suffers as work on 12 new Copenhagen ships has stopped and widespread building programs are curtailed increasing unemployment.
A scientific note states that crucibles of gold or silver melt at about 1,000 degrees lower than platinum, indicating distinct melting points for these metals and their crucibles in high temperature processes.
Edward Bok of Philadelphia announces a $100,000 American peace award to the best practicable plan for U S cooperation with other nations to achieve and preserve world peace. Open to all Americans, plans due by mid November. Jury announced by Sept 1. Prize paid in two installments after selection and Senate approval or broad popular support.
Albany Ore July 1 George Parker and Rulle Johnson escaped from the Linn county jail where held for the murder of ex Sheriff W J Dunlap Parker captured minutes later Johnson at large Parker and Johnson dug a rear wall hole ten feet from the ground Dunlap shot May 21 in Albany Lillard pursued after a running gun battle in which about twenty shots were fired Parker allegedly fired the fatal shot Dunlap died the next day
State universities have been found dead in all states west of New York.
The text reports Mr Boyden’s resignation from Tegeaver’s post, noting department emphasis on official opinions only with state instructions. Secretary Hughes rejects Boyden’s memo as personal, warns against unapproved proposals, and confirms no department action or change in observers. Hughes says the commission’s work requires Washington’s direct knowledge.
Special Dispatch reports Bozeman and Belgrade business figure Thomas B. Quaw died at Deaconess hospital after a brief illness. Born in New York state in 1857, he helped found Belgrade, returned to Bozeman 27 years ago to run grain and produce ventures, wife died in 1904, and he is survived by three daughters, two sons, and a granddaughter including Lucille Quaw Gallatin county superintendent and other Quaw family members across Bozeman Belgrade State college Pennsylvania Youngstown Arizona.
Crown Prince Gustav of Sweden becomes engaged to Lady Louise Mount Batten in London. Her brother Lord Louis Mount Batten recently wed Miss Edwin A. Ashley. the couple are visiting the United States on their honeymoon.
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