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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1928
Page
4
The Anaconda Standard reports many companies and municipalities will redeem bonds at this time. At least 55 issuers have called interest bearing issues for redemption, partially or wholly, totaling about 150 million dollars. Reinvestments are expected across the board as Wall Street shows solid gains this year.
Butte concluded its Fourth of July celebration with a mammoth patriotic parade featuring floats, marching units, and decorated cars, followed by the pageant The Beginning of Time and a fireworks display. Over 20 000 spectators watched the parade, with thousands more attending the evening pageant. Hotels and restaurants were busy, and local businesses reported brisk trade from out of town visitors. The celebration showcased civic spirit and community cooperation, said to propel future growth and investment in Butte.
The piece lauds J. Bruce Kremer for his loyalty, knowledge of the West, and persuasive speaking. It argues Montana and national Democrats should appoint him to lead campaign efforts, praising his oratorical power, judgment, and potential as campaign manager in chief.
Wall Street estimates midyear settlements at 700 million dollars, the highest on record, up from 550 million in 1927. July 1 marks the halfway point in the yearly cycle with more than 700 corporations distributing about 1,000 issues. Total dividends around 235 million dollars, led by General Motors at 34.8 million and United States Steel at 12.453 million.
Litigation over a Floranda Florida realty collapse reveals former King George II served as a living publicity figure. Promoters pledged a palatial home for him to front the project, with proceeds from a later sale to pay land costs. The scheme failed as the house was never built, drawing northern investors and a swirl of speculation about the king’s current fortunes and activities.
The listing outlines 6:30 segments on Senti mental Melodies and The Old Colonel's crony across multiple stations led by Senti mental Melodies, Maxwell Hour, and Dance Music. 7:30 features Pennsylvanians and Dance Music with WEAP KSD WHO WOW WDAF KYOO KOA and other outlets.
A dense schedule lists stations and programs across multiple cities. Entries include Kansas City Milwaukee Minneapolis Denver Los Angeles Oakland Portland San Francisco Seattle Spokane with programs such as School of the Air Ensemble Hoover Sentinels Maxwell Hour Old Counselor Feature Nighthawks Organ Vocal Dance Music Dinner Concert and various theater and rounder programs with times from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM. The lineup features choir, orchestral, talks, and contest segments across stations KHQ KOA KFI KGO KJR KWG and others.
Associated Press reports in Madison that Col Charles Lindbergh was made a Doctor of Laws by the University of Wisconsin as Madison air mail volume doubled from any prior day.
Herbert Hoover, amid violence in Tientsin and a Boxer-era collapse, helps halt executions and reorganize a vast Chinese coal and cement enterprise at Tong Shan. He negotiates with foreign troops, faces hostile officials, and oversees upgrades to harbor, mines, canals, and rail. After turmoil and Belgian takeover, Hoover resigns in disgust, then later is sought again for relief work.
Long excerpting opinion piece by Maryland governor Albert C. Ritchie critiques federalism and state home rule, argues music as a universal language, and warns against excessive regulation. He links jazz culture to political life, warns prohibition as a moral issue complicating politics, and calls for awakening political meaning beyond who is elected.
A surprise assault for Independence Day gives Australian forces control of Hamel east of Amiens. They occupy Waire and Hamel woods and seize more than 1,500 prisoners, signaling a sharp Allied success. Alexander Leggat returns from St. Louis and eastern points. W B Rodgers and family head to Missoula stampede by auto. E E Riddle returns from Deer Lodge visit. Joe Dan Peters and Gerald Keily attend Missoula stampede.
Missoula on July 4 reports Homel Hayes foreman at the St. Paul tunnel was killed amid a feud traced to an October Taft killing of a Montenegrin. Five men are being hunted in the hills by a deputy sheriff and large posse. Other notes mention visits and travels of locals during the Fourth.
The Spanish squadron including Cristobal Colon Almirante Oquendo Infanta Maria Teresa and Vizcaya with two torpedo boat destroyers lies at the Caribbean seabed off southern Cuba. The American victory is complete. M J Roach departed for Chicago to spend the summer. The fire bell rang loudly for Sampson’s victory and the city hall clock stopped at 10 05. Lewis Davis visited Deer Lodge yesterday. Dr J F Spelman returned from Butte this morning.
A brief quoted passage presents Proverbs XX:1 3 noting wine mockery strong drink raging and wisdom versus deception. It asserts fear of a king as a lion roar and cautions that a man who provokes anger harms his soul while a wise person avoids strife.
A dated astrology forecast predicts a lucky day with benefic planetary aspects for prominent individuals and public figures. Travel and industry are seen to flourish, aviation faces growth, and a 1928 graduate banner is issued. Canada and Western states show trade prosperity despite earthquakes feared in Mexico.
Paris showcases houses featuring rotating platforms that bring sunlit rooms at any time. A four horsepower motor powers the mechanism with a press of a button, demonstrating adjustable daylight for interiors.
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