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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1923
Page
4
Military experts describe the new Garand rifle as a portable machine gun capable of 60 shots per minute, triple the rate of the old 1903 Springfield. While still bolt-action for reloading, automatic breech ejection accelerates firing, suggesting radical shifts in tactics and infantry mobility when issued.
A reverent ode to American independence declares pride in the nation’s birth and ideals. It extols liberty, justice, and democracy, urging unity in celebration through sport, festival, and public devotion to the flag. The piece links Revolution memories, wartime victories, and global hopes for liberty to patriotic observance.
The article reviews advances in ordnance expanding rifle capabilities to slaughter larger numbers, noting a shift from infantry dominance to enhanced weapons. It contrasts past infantry focus with artillery and cavalry roles and recalls the Springfield rifle’s once supreme effectiveness before the rise of the machine gun.
The New York Sun lauds University of Washington sailors and California runners for victory and notes a broader West versus East tradition. It highlights Western athletes as giants of strength, endurance, and hard training, surpassing others in global sports.
New Jersey prosecutors cite ancient English common law permitting the crown to sell instruments of death in fatal car incidents. Though repealed in England in 1848, the statute remains unused in New Jersey where cars implicated in homicides could be seized and sold with proceeds benefiting the poor.
The piece credits Shelby for a lively showcase of what old Tom Lawson called Frenzied Finance and suggests the United States could find a successor to W. G. Harding in 1925 without needing Henry Ford.
A lively column notes fighters and crowd expectations in Mr. Gibbons corner before combat while reporting Governor Smith action affecting Mr. Anderson who remains under care. It cites fears he may not recover his former look and mentions France fearing Ruhr liabilities amid Bolshevik unrest. The piece muses on oratory decline and a run of seven beers boosting speech.
The issue details Anaconda Fourth of July celebrations with a hundred volunteers and floats. The parade forms on Main and West Commercial, with 40 floats from local merchants, honors for best float and auto turnout, then speeches by Senator Wheeler and J B Knight, followed by a dance at Washoe Park and a Shelby championship fight recap.
Anaconda events unfold with a 3 PM showing of Ninety-First division at Margaret theater for area veterans, 4:30 PM prize events on the city common, 6:30 PM baseball between Anaconda Independents and the Colored Giants of Butte, 7 PM film Flashes of Action, Washoe park dancing, and a nighttime fireworks display at midnight marking a rare allowed celebration in the city.
A film adaptation of the Broadway hit Success opens at the Ansonia with Brandon Tynan in his stage role as Barry Carleton. The drama traces a renowned actor’s decline through dissipation, his drift from family and friends, and a late twined reconciliation aided by Mary Astor Naomi Childers and Dove Davidson. The supporting cast includes Lionel Adams Stanley Ridges Robert Lee Kipling Billy Quirk Helen Macks and Gay Pendleton. Art silk means artificial silk first word being a contraction of taser.
A Yale College branch operating in Changsha Fu China reports an enrollment exceeding six hundred men. The presence marks a notable expansion of Yale affiliated studies in Asia.
Obituary recounts Hugh McQueeney a pioneer resident of Butte born in Ireland who arrived in Idaho then Montana with his family. He served as alderman in the Eighth ward and county commissioner chair from 1889 to 1893. He helped plant Butte’s first trees, was an honorary Montana Pioneer, married Isabel Davey in 1873, and leaves a daughter, a son, and two grandchildren. Funeral set at St Joseph's Church.
The reading warns of dissension and misunderstanding across organizations as Uranus Mercury Venus and Saturn form malefic aspects. Deception and intrigue may emerge in politics and religion with schisms and controversies. Lovers face betrayal risks as Mercury risks message delays. Public writings and love letters advised caution.
Albert Ray Walsh a former overseas veteran of the Thirty fourth engineers died at his home 904 North Excelsior street He was 34 son of Mr and Mrs Walsh His father an old-time Butte resident and former president of the Miners union and state mine inspector He is survived by his parents a sister Mrs Paul OGorman and three brothers William Jr Frank and Vincent Walsh Funeral arrangements are being made
Representative Martin B Madden of Illinois, chair of the house appropriation committee, announced on the eve of departing aboard the Leviathan that he would introduce a bill to reduce army appropriations. He proposed shrinking army posts from 249 to 60, selling the Presidio on the Pacific coast for 20 million dollars, and backing adequate air service and anti aircraft guns for the Panama Canal zone.
The United States Shipping Board reconditioned Leviathan will sail tomorrow on its maiden voyage after a reception aboard. The liner will carry more than 1,000 passengers to Cherbourg and Southampton, moving under the Stars and Stripes with escort by planes and harbor craft. A Fulton’s Clermont replica will fly beside the side as the ship departs. The vessel’s history includes service as a German liner seized in 1917 and rebuilt into a vast troop transport.
The funeral for the late R. E. Thomas will be held from St Patrick's church at 9:30 Thursday morning with solemn high mass. Interment follows at St Patrick's cemetery. Last evening arrangements were not yet complete. Mr and Mrs JP Sullivan and family of Butte are visiting relatives in Anaconda for the Fourth. Bleyele tires comprise one tenth of U S rubber tire exports each year.
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