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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1923
Page
4
Boxers faded as pedestrians ignored the soap box, yet socialist speakers persist. Even with varying police rules, soap box oratory survives wherever people gather enough to hear bold statements and lively debate in cities across America.
A tribute to Claude Kitchin portrays him as a courageous and frank Southern statesman. The piece highlights his North Carolina roots, family political legacy, and career as a lawyer and majority leader who supported war effort when needed, earning national respect.
The socialist party convention turned against the soap box as a means to spread Marxist ideas. They adopt a policy pushing personal solicitation and printed propaganda instead. The piece notes soap boxes have ancient roots from Socrates to St. Paul and warns against overuse diminishing impact.
The New York governor approved a law allowing Ann to declare being over 21 to register to vote, with age not required to be stated by the clerk. Proponents say it prevents fraud, but critics call it foolish and sentimental. The piece argues women should face equal obligations and that age checks are prudent at the polls.
An editorial notes that mule drivers suffer as oil discoveries in Arkansas speed heavy loads through woods on rough roads. Governor Pope orders an inquiry into mule welfare, arguing the industry prioritizes oil over mule life while workers remain underpaid yet essential to field operations. The piece funnily highlights the gendered angle of “conservation of male life” amid harsh work.
A reflective piece contrasts Russian literacy with dissatisfaction toward rulers and notes Western debates on Darwinism. It cites 68 percent illiteracy among Russians and comments on wartime attitudes, Bryanism, and a grudging French stance on German diction while Russians endure stress and scarcity yet appear contented.
A new site at Gold and Nevada will be the first of three city playgrounds for youngsters. The playgrounds, about 100 by 300 feet, will be built this summer with $10,000. Other sites will be in eastern and western Butte. Alderman A E Wilkinson heads the park and playground committee. Use will be free to all children.
Victor issues feature Zez Confrey on Liza and New Hampshire Fox Trot. Great White Way and Benson orchestras offer Down Among the Sleepy Hills of Ten-Ten-Tennessee and Loose Feet blues. Paul Whiteman debuts By the Shalimar with oriental scoring. Collegians and Pennsylvanian Serenaders debut Fox Trot sets. Two waltzes by Troubadours April Smiles and Zenda. I Want a Pretty Girl and Don’t Cry Swanee give vocal refrains with distinct rhythms.
The Pan Pacific Science Congress will convene in Melbourne and Sydney next August with eminent scientists from around the world. Noted participants include Dr Merriam of the Carnegie Institute Dr Vaughan a geologist Dr Evermann a fisheries expert Professor Stakman a wheat breeding authority and other experts.
Gregory, president of the first Pan Pacific Congress, will be present. The Australian National Research Council at its last meeting regretted that tropical medicine and hygiene would have only a small representation at such a distinguished gathering.
Friday, June 1, 1923 horoscope predicts strong prospects for women and creative gains in drama and education, with Venus Mercury Uranus favorable and Saturn challenging industry. Writing and publicity benefit. occult studies rise, while slang and jazz seen as decadent. Travel and ventures urged, but beware false friends and powerful opponents.
Elmer Binder of Butte reports a recent four foot vein strike in Camp Caroline tied to a road project from Pipe Stone Springs toward Butte. The Flint Mountain tunnel shows copper 9 percent, silver 14 ounces, lead 27 percent, and $3 in gold. The plan, by Silver Bow and Jefferson county commissioners, would boost mining access, timber resources, and local recreation.
Unemployment in Berlin rises at an alarming rate with April estimates ranging from 90,000 to 100,000. Labor leaders press for city action to restore pavements improve public buildings and extend subways to ease the crisis.
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