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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1924
Page
4
The article notes La Follette cannot nominate a vice president running mate and lacks party organization. In Michigan supporters may need a state convention to name electors, as no state provides an easy path to an official ballot for a president without a full party structure.
M Herriot struggles to stay cool at the inter allied conference as an electric fan hums at the British foreign office. Hoover statistics show double the fan shipments abroad, suggesting a global push to stay calm and temperate during tense negotiations. The piece notes Dawes plan work and quips that the fan may be mightier than the big stick.
The piece notes a new third party challenge in the presidential race, comparing it with 1912. It observes most old Bull Moose back in the Republican fold, a Democratic minority forming, and limited appeal of Roosevelt to La Follette supporters. Wisconsin Senator La Follette draws Republican and independent rural vote, hurting the GOP.
Supporters face obstacles in listing La Follette electors on ballots as petition requirements vary by state. California voters write names in, Illinois Nebraska and Iowa require 1000 signatures, Missouri similar, Kansas may hold a convention with 2500 signatures, North Dakota needs 300, Ohio caps at 1 percent, Minnesota demands additional petitions by party supporters.
The report covers John Hays Hammond Jr. claiming a ray based secure method to shield transmissions from eavesdroppers and Marconi's announced radio beam promising reduced static and cost. A writer notes radio’s rapid, sweeping breakthroughs that may make transoceanic talks as simple as a desk conversation.
Report notes gunmen avoided Madison Square Garden due to 1000 police. During the fort night of the convention thieves operated more openly in nearby areas, totaling about 250000 dollars in loot. One gang even robbed 10000 dollars inside Madison Square area. The article comments on persistent crime and opportunistic thieves.
The piece mocks McAdoo Bryan and Dawes as vice presidential hopefuls while noting La Follette’s unwanted bid. It opines Admiral Fiske would push war plans into routine, and says Coolidge is more popular than Congress, though not by much.
Farmer Brown's Boy watches Redtail the Hawk as he hides near the henhouse. The hawk delays action but finally flies off with a prize, proving Redtail was the thief in the chicken yard. Mrs Brown suspects Redtail while Bowser the hound barks nearby.
In this story Farmer Brown's Boy declares Redtail the thief after suspicion. He resolves to frighten the bird with his gun tomorrow, acknowledging his mother's prior warning as truth. The tale follows a boy and a feathered character in a cautionary domestic setting.
The stars favor planning business ventures as Jupiter improves while Mercury remains adverse. Leaders may gain popularity and political managers feel confident, though international tensions and war clouds loom. Fraud revelations threaten budgets and forgeries rise. waterborne illness cautions arise amid a generally prosperous year for Cancer-born individuals.
The article notes the queen's preferred automobile is enameled white and frequently used for shopping outings.
In the tale, the Doctor and companions sail through mangrove swamps toward a vast inland sea. As dusk nears they approach Lake Junganyika and encounter a twelve foot turtle guardian who welcomes John Dolittle. The voyage signals nearing their next camp in the Land of Mud.
Mortimer J. Donoghue executive editor of the San Francisco Daily Herald arrived in Butte to spend about ten days with his parents Mr and Mrs M M Donoghue. His recent promotion honors his service to the new picture newspapers on the Pacific coast.
Maurice O Connell longtime Butte plumber died at his home 1103 West Mercury street after a yearlong illness He was born in Washington D C 63 years ago and came West from St Paul Survived by wife Hannah two children Francis and Marie a sister Nellie OBrien of Washington two sisters in law Kate Johnson and Catherine Toomey and two brothers in law Fred Dempsey of St Paul and James Dempsey of Alaska He belonged to the Brotherhood of Yeomen The body rests at the Daly Shea chapel
C Jinarajadasa of Madras spoke to a large audience at Theosophical Society rooms on The Coming Christ and His Message He will address the Woman's club at 633 West Park Street on The Spiritual Factor in National Life tonight.
Butte post will hold its annual election of officers at Patriotic hall in the county courthouse this evening. Commander Emmet O'Brien urges all members to attend.
Column argues American schools waste time. Colorado state superintendent Mrs C C Bradford urges longer days and supervised study. Teachers cite oversized classes, too many subjects, and parental neglect of homework as obstacles. Calls for longer year-round schooling to boost nationwide literacy and education.
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports that on July 16 four class postmasters were appointed in Montana. Gertrude S. Ellis becomes Dupuyer postmaster replacing J G Schwarder. Charles P. Hehnkamp named Turner postmaster. Mrs Juna Sisson Beebe takes over Beebe. Charles J. Anderson appointed Willard postmaster with others resigning.
Dublin reports say Eamonn de Valera and Austin Stack, Irish republican leaders, were released from prison today by the Free State government. The news was disputed by a Dublin news agency.
In Portsmouth England authorities move to boost prisoner morale by removing the broad arrow insignia from prison clothing and supplying inmates with ordinary lounge suits. This step follows a broader push for humane treatment and reform in the penal system.
Yesterday in Butte three couples received marriage licenses. Peter Maciron wedded Minnie Ferns, LeRoy M. Mathews tied with Margaret H. Davis, and Charlies Reed joined Anna West.
The Butte Exchange club will meet today at noon at the Thornton hotel with James Kitto serving as chairman.
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