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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1923
Page
1
The mayor outlined plans across administration policies aimed at saving taxpayers a large sum. He highlighted ongoing efforts and progress, noting targeted reforms and fiscal measures underway to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
Early morning returns show Paeus nominated by Republicans for the U. S. Senate seat in Minnesota. The victory signals strong support within the party as final tallies come in.
In the first weeks of his administration Mayor Will Horgan implements an accurate city accounting system, cuts gasoline storage, abolishes the blacksmith and horseshoer jobs, ends unaffiliate team work, and plans moving city quarters. These steps plug city treasury leaks and aim to establish a pure business system for city government.
A San Francisco collection agency representative claims Leighton Mount, a former Northwestern student, was dead or unconscious when about 15 male students moved his body to Evanston pier during Northwestern’s class rush in September 1921. An investigation by Chicago authorities is pending.
More than 60 delegates were in Anaconda with 450 more expected as the Montana State Federation of Women's Clubs prepares for its annual meeting. The conference opens at the Margaret theater tonight at 8. Delegates arriving by train and stage are accompanied by families, with headquarters set at the Montana hotel.
President Harding spent today finishing official business and drafting addresses for his western tour. Final plans set a 10 car special train carrying about 70 on the presidential party, with 25 core members and over twenty press members joining the voyage to the Pacific coast Alaska Panama canal zone and Porto Rico.
Boston June 18 Former Senator Albert Beveridge warned at a Bunker Hill day banquet that if the disputes with Britain had gone to an international court the United States would likely have been deemed in the wrong. He argued peace schemes preserve the status quo and could bind America to support existing European and Asian boundaries.
Delegates from 12 western states representing 185000 club women opened a two day Anaconda conference to consider by law changes. Key topics include renaming the federation to Western Federation and introducing a six dollar life membership with charter status for pre Salt Lake convention contributors.
Chicagoans flocked to beaches as a heat wave pushed the June 18 temperature to 91 degrees, the hottest June 18 in 52 years. Three deaths were attributed to the heat wave: D. A. Kitch collapsed in a downtown office, Charles Carlson died at his home, and William R. Ryan also died at home.
Old Doe Stork circled city hall yesterday and nearly landed on the city jail. Dr. J.B. Freund city physician Chief Jere Murphy and Jailer Mike Murphy aided in the bird’s removal after two gypsy women were jailed, prompting a rare moment of unease from the normally stern police chief.
Reports from Catania say Mount Etna eruptions intensify, lava stream subdivides, linguaglossa residents panic and seek safety. As locals pray to St Egidio, legend recalls the saint halting lava in 1864 at the town gates, though evacuation continues.
The Leviathan, largest liner, lay at anchor off Finn's Ledge Boston harbor awaiting a voyage to southern waters on a trial trip. A first detachment of 600 guests was taken to the ship by harbor steamer tonight with others to board tomorrow. The giant ship was floated from the navy dry dock in South Boston after an $8,000,000 refit and furnishings.
A rumor of Doc Stork visiting the city jail sparks consternation as Chief Murphy orders the release of two gypsy women. The stork departs as jailers hurry the pair away, while Dr Freund and Dr Stork’s callers discuss the flap. Continuous note promises continuation on page 2.
A Chicago funeral was briefly stopped when the hearse driver, a member of Teamsters Local 727, was ordered from the vehicle by the union business agent amid a wage dispute. The local seeks 42 to 45 dollars a week for car washing. drivers earn 35. An independent chauffeur later took over after over an hour delay.
Gov. J A O Preus led the Republican field for U S senator with Oscar Hallam in close pursuit as returns from Minnesota's statewide primary showed early totals. Magnus Johnson led the Farmer-Labor contest with J Lindbergh trailing, while James A Carley won the Democratic nomination by a wide margin over Franci Carey. Final results to decide the unexpired Nelson term set for July 18 with a six year seat to follow in 1924.
Los Angeles June 18 Two persons were fatally injured and more than a score hurt today when a two car train of the Pacific Electric railway struck an automobile at a grade crossing at Sherman Junction a suburb. Lucy Page McAfee 32 wife of Harry McAfee architect Hollywood and Lake Arrowhead Cal driver of the automobile was hurled against a pole and was dead when picked up. Vernon Grey 27 leader of the orchestra of a hotel at Beverly Hills attempted to jump from the platform and was pinned beneath this car. He died on the operating table at a hospital. Most of the passengers lived in Santa Monica or nearby towns.
President Harding asserts the government will end the 12 month period ending June 30 with a 200 million dollar surplus and vows greater economies next year. He warns officials against pressuring Congress for larger appropriations and threatens dismissal for those who exceed budget recommendations. General Lord notes a 256 million dollar reduction in federal expenses from the prior year.
James T. Darwin a 65 year old farmer and businessman of Evensville near Chattanooga lies in dying condition after the family cook, angered by being discharged, struck him with an axe at breakfast. The assailant a Black woman was arrested and held as the victim's condition remained critical.
Will K Quarles a well known Butte figure dies in Kansas City at age 67. A Democrat and longtime abstractor, he served as city clerk under Mayor Davey, helped run county primaries, and was a trusted A C M employee for 15 years. He was a Mason, Elk, and Northwestern Baseball treasurer, known for friendliness and integrity. Continued on Page 2 Column 38.
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