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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1927
Page
4
The article recalls the 1927 rematch where Gene Tunney defeated Jack Dempsey in 10 rounds at Sesqui stadium and notes Dempsey's 10 month inactivity. It discusses public interest, expected profits, and the financial edge of a victory or loss for Dempsey despite prestige concerns.
The monarch of Roumania died yesterday after months of anticipation. Ferdinand's passing prompts no immediate succession crisis as his young grandson Michael remains heir apparent, and Prince Carol's past faults are noted amid a Parliament with an overwhelming royal majority.
The article notes Jack Dempsey's extraordinary earnings and swift rise, comparing his hours of actual fighting to high earning professionals. It cites key 1919 to 1923 bouts with Willard, Miske, Brennan, Carpentier, Wills, Gibbons, Firpo, and a fallow 1922 period, highlighting early career speed and fame.
The article reports a $500 prize for a bona fide photograph of Ogopogo the Lake Okanagan monster in British Columbia. It notes Indian sightings and a white witness affidavit of a sea creature with a sheeplike head moving the lake, while scientists remain skeptical about sea serpent reports and suggest optical illusions from sea life or grog. The appeal invites Ogopogo to pose, hoping to vindicate local lore.
A Washington dispatch notes May power plant data from the Geological Survey showing 82.4 billion kilowatt hours produced in the first five months of 1927, about 915 percent above 1926. Projection suggests around 80 billion kilowatt hours for the year, with 73.8 billion in 1926.
The item lists answers to page three questions including Senator Thomas J. Walsh of Montana, Richard Loeb and Nathan Leopold, James Madison, The Great Commoner, A mirage, and Ecclesiastes vii 1.
A mother named Mrs. King was fined $15 in police court for allowing her 15 year old daughter to drive without a city driving permit at the time of a collision last month with Mrs. Bentley. Judge Shea noted jurisdiction limits over minors but held the guarantor responsible for city permits. the girl received a permit a week after the accident.
A list of stations with frequencies and scheduled programs across Central and Mountain Time zones. Entries include WCCO WEAF Nighthawk Victor ians and Orange Network segments, with details for stations in Minneapolis St Paul Kansas City Davenport Calgary Los Angeles Seattle Portland Oakland San Francisco and more.
The planetary alignment favors oil profits and ocean voyages while warning against early financial deals. Engineers and builders gain this month with public interest in military matters rising. Weddings after sundown may be lucky, while employment prospects face harsh scrutiny. births imply studious children and successful professions for surgeons and dentists.
Members of the Butte and Anaconda Norwegian societies plan a joint picnic next Sunday at Washoe park in Anaconda. The gathering includes Polheim lodge No. 135 and Solheim lodge No. 20 of Butte, Daughters of Norway, and Ryvingen lodge No. 136 of Anaconda.
A notice invites American participants to join the international fair scheduled this year in Posen Poland. The event aims to showcase diverse goods and cultural exchange, inviting businesses and individuals to participate and represent the United States.
Judge W E Carroll postponed five cases yesterday due to Fenwick Wilson versus Thurston Automobile and W M Thurston. Other matters shifted include Gergurich versus Ware moved to July 26 and Regan versus Pissett set for same date. Crumrine suit delayed to morning, Walsh suit to July 27, Aguettaz suit continued pending witness absence, alimony order issued, and Gow estate bond reduction approved by Judge Winston.
A senior championship for players 60 and over will be held at the Montana state golf tournament in Great Falls next month. Butte golfers were informed by association officials. The group also urges sending younger players under 17 to a separate event and plans entertainment during the tourney.
The Floral Park Men’s Club announces a community picnic at Basin Creek Reservoir this Saturday afternoon. Floral Park residents and nearby neighbors are invited. those with spare seats or needing rides will meet at the Floral Park Community Church at 2 p.m. Attendees bring lunches, while coffee is supplied by the club.
Twenty five women charged with vagrancy pleaded guilty and were fined ten dollars each in police court after raids ordered by Chief Murphy and associates. Several others faced bootlegging and disturbance charges with fines or suspended penalties, while reports note a sucking moth pest causing damage in Queensland.
Facial paralysis requires prompt treatment. The condition may result from brain vessel rupture, spinal subluxation, or mental distress and can take weeks to months to cure without appropriate care. A case shows rapid improvement after a one day fast and electrical therapy, with faster recovery if started sooner.
A 23 year old blonde check forger, alleged to have left a trail of faked payments in Utah, is sought by Mormon state officials. Police warn she poses as a young mother, forging small checks for clothing purchases and issuing larger amounts. last seen wearing a tan dress and a green Lindy lid, blue eyes, height five feet four inches.
Members of the Pythian Sisters Clanthe Temple number 3 will host a lawn party at Mrs Phil Kents home 1817 Warren Avenue at 1 30 this afternoon. Preparations are made for a large social affair and entertainment for guests is planned.
G A Semitzer, a well known Butte restaurant man, left last night on the Milwaukee for Chicago en route to Cosmos Greece his native land. He will sail on the President Wilson Aug 5 for Pireaus and plans a brief Chicago stop before returning at Christmas.
Spiritual Science services at the K of P hall will be discontinued for the remainder of the summer. They will resume in the fall at a date to be announced later.
Floyd E. Stoner of Manhattan received a certificate to operate irregular freight service between Manhattan and tributary points excluding the direct route from Bozeman Three Forks and Trident. More Australians visited the country in the past year than any previous 12 months.
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