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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1924
Page
4
Mrs. Robin becomes entangled by a string looped around twigs and her leg, hanging head down while Welcome Robin and other birds watch in alarm. Despite efforts, none can free her. Welcome Robin remains loyal, bringing a worm but unable to aid. The scene ends with Mrs. Robin in distress as the next tale is teased.
County Commissioner Cooney pressed for a concrete bridge on Elizabeth Warren avenue near the industrial school, arguing it should replace the old wooden span. The board favored completing the wooden bridge, with estimates around 500 to 600 dollars for the wood option and about 1800 dollars for concrete.
At Cleveland the convention shows strong unity for President Coolidge with praise from all sides. Yet fractures appear as Old Guard leaders resist change, Mondell shifts stance, and fears grow of a third party splitting the Republican vote. The president aims for economy and tax cuts and appears ready to let members face re election.
The cold snap that damaged fruits and flowers in the Northwest has extended to New England. Government weather bureau chief attributes it to a large Atlantic spot off Newfoundland.
A warm land at seven degrees above normal drives a persistent low pressure over the air above. Northwest cools sweep eastern regions while Arctic icebergs temper the North Atlantic. Alaska winds descend as New Foundland cools, restoring seasonal balance.
Butte and Montana residents are invited to a five day Fourth of July celebration July 1 to 5. The event, organized with the American Legion, features free attractions, fireworks, wild West shows, a civic parade and speeches. Funding of 5000 dollars is being raised by subscription to cover the festivities.
The piece recalls a four year arc from Ohio’s peak at the 1920 Chicago convention to a diminished role at the 1924 Republican gathering in Cleveland. It notes Senators Willis and Fess fading influence and signs of insurgent tensions within the party, contrasting past triumphs with present constraints.
The piece ridicules Republican fears, notes comparisons to La Follette and a shift in political tactics. It jests about J Hamilton Lewis pink whiskers Col George Harvey velvet knickerbockers and Lodge’s fading public influence. It also comments wryly on June weather and Japan’s restrained temper amid global tension.
Florence Davies argues that “contrary” behavior in children stems from a need for self expression rather than obstinacy. Parents should allow independence and gently guide decisions to reduce battles, as harsh control harms self respect and delays cooperation.
Tom Jenkins a well known Butte resident now living in Perth Amboy New Jersey has arrived home for a vacation with relatives and friends He plans to return to the East next week.
Mr and Mrs William Willis welcome a son Thomas George born Saturday. Welsh Presbyterian church hosts a June 12 program by Sunday school with songs readings and solos to raise church funds. Triple L Club meets next Tuesday at Miss Frances Gillings home. St Johns school graduates receive diplomas at St Johns church after 8 am mass and attend breakfast at St Aloysius hall. Card party June 18 at St Aloysius hall hosted by Ladies Aid. Mrs A T Kennedy and children to spend the summer in Seattle. Jack McKenna marks fifth birthday with games luncheon blue and white decorations and gifts. Other families plan two week trips to Wise River summer home.
In a Fantippo setting the Doctor and Jip celebrate a functioning post office after a week of operation. Speedy reports delivery issues for city houses. Dolittle plans to summon Cheapside the London sparrow to handle urban mail routes and wire a note to the Cats Meat Man.
Local social items include a Basin fishing party from Butte visiting Bozeman and Portland trips by Mrs. J. K. Trengrove, Collage graduates at St Joseph's school with mass and banquet, and a full commencement program with diplomas to named graduates from St Joseph's class of 1924.
Ida Wink sues for divorce from John Wink citing idleness and dissipation. May Hut ton files for divorce from Henry O. Hutton with extreme cruelty alleged. couple married in Billings in 1947 and have no children. Two divorces granted: MadelPhe Janasko from John Janasko and Frank O Farrell from Nellie O Farrell. O Farrell defaulted. Sanborn case against Frederick Sanborn sees demurrer challenged by both sides. hearing set for Saturday.
In the case of A. H. Schall against the school board the county attorney reports the board's answer claiming Schall accepted settlement of all claims when discharged. Schall, a head mechanic, was paid 225 monthly from July 1920 to April 1 1921 then 187 to April 26 1921. An account stated of 37.50 was drawn and accepted in full.
Six Butte men had outfits stolen from tailor George Sebena at 29 East Park Street when a burglar climbed in through a back window at dawn and took nine suits from racks. A passerby spotted the thief and alerted police, who found additional suits abandoned in the back yard as the burglar fled.
Coroner John Co. Murphy announced that an inquest will be held this afternoon at 2 oclock into the death of Ludrick Nelson. The planned inquiry will determine the cause and circumstances of the demise.
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