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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1923
Page
4
The piece notes that many feel life is smooth without the ballot and will push for enfranchisement with Senator Copeland as a champion. It questions whether real progress will follow amid scrutiny of Congress laissez faire policy as a public issue in the District of Columbia.
The article notes a summer lull as President Harding departs for the Far West and Congress and the Supreme Court shut down for the season. Secretary Hughes and Postmaster General New stay on in Washington to handle essential duties while other cabinet members vanish. The diplomatic corps disperses and the capital anticipates a quiet, possibly coolest summer since 1914.
Senator Copeland of New York spoke in Washington urging immediate DC suffrage and equal citizen rights. The piece notes the District of Columbia repeatedly fights for voting rights, faces congressional inaction, and many locals debate whether Washington should remain under federal control or gain full self governance.
A policy shift urged by Indian welfare experts urges respecting native culture and psychology. Dr Moorhead, Indian commissioner, advocates fostering pride and communal responsibilities, encouraging land tenure within families, tailored sanitation, and broad liberty for religious ceremonies and dances.
Marconi reports hitherto unknown waves enabling wireless over unimagined ranges with lower energy costs. He calls it a revolution in wireless and predicts continued research bringing further capabilities beyond today. The wireless era may be superseded by a younger, stronger successor in a few days or years.
A stream of satirical musings touches on China’s leaders, Amherst students, proxy fights, a Great Falls golf match, and distant nations. The piece lightly parodies affairs and leaders, noting Bulgaria, Austria, Turkey, and Lennne with tongue in cheek.
J G B Warne of Chicago, president of the National Spiritualist association with auxiliaries in 28 states and about three million members, addressed a large Empress theater audience on Spiritualistic Phenomena of the Bible. He is editor of the National Spiritualist. Otto von Bourg, Swiss-born lecturer, accompanies him and will demonstrate answering questions sealed in an envelope. Miss Harriet Moulthen sang with Mme Leiphemer. The trio heads to Great Falls and Bil ling next.
New York endures a severe heat wave with 14 deaths and numerous prostrations as temperatures climb and relief remains distant. Storms and cooler air arrive only temporarily, while Chicago faces ongoing high heat through the week.
More than 2,000 people gathered before the courthouse for the Butte Mines band's summer debut led by Sam Treloar. Thirty six musicians performed a smooth program until the rain caused the final number to be omitted. next concert set for Thursday at Wyoming and Granite streets.
On River Head New York coast rum runners reportedly forced bathers from a beach as liquor was landed from a yacht said to be Canadian registered. The vessel anchored about 700 feet offshore.
The badge and ladies committees are named with J K Hesler and Mrs Julia Rodgers leading. A 50 foot square temporary stand will host the president at the ball park with Governor Dixon present. Scouts Owen Bradford Weal and Murray receive high honors for bravery from the National Court of Honor.
Anxious to see the outside world after 12 months in Columbia Gardens zoo pen, the small black bear Blackie fell from a high bar while entertaining Keeper Bill Tracey and was killed. He had been moved recently across the park and came from Idaho forests with his brother Brownie.
Frank M Rochester a native of Butte and son of Nesbit Rochester arrives from Carthage Missouri to visit friends and relatives. He will stay with his uncle and aunt Keith Pillsbury at 656 South Idaho Street and later travel to the Tom Stephens ranch at Waterloo for the remainder of the summer.
The ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic John F Reynolds circle No 14 will meet at the court house Saturday evening at eight o clock.
President Harding argues for U S involvement in a permanent world court, contending it upholds Washington's arbitration principles. He rejects a league court, urges equal status for the U S, and proposes ways to adapt the Hague and League framework to ensure fairness, independence, and justice. He pledges further exposition while inviting patriotism and humanity in the pursuit of peace.
Horoscope notes a Taurus? Venus and Saturn clash in early activity while the sun enters Cancer boosting summer prospects. Prosperity in many fields, good weather overall with storms in some regions, rising drowning hazard, wealthier marriages, rising crime notes, aggressive reform by women, labor tensions, real estate fluctuations, motion pictures boost, and a busy yet health-vigilant year for Cancer births.
Emory Johnson's railroad drama Westbound Limited comes to the Rialto tomorrow with Ralph Lewis in the starring role, featuring thrills love and suspense. Paramount's The Tier's Claw with Jack Holt and Iva Novak shows today for the last time, plus a comedy News Weekly and Pearl White serial Plunder.
The American theater presents The Sonny Road a First National film described as entertaining and thought provoking. The bill also includes the Fighting Tilood sixth round a scenic reel and News Weekly. Starting tomorrow the theater will feature The Hero an Al Lichtman production praised by critics as one of the year’s best.
Mohammed VI once sultan of Turkey seeks escape from Egypt's heat. With British bans on Palestine and Cyprus, he weighs Switzerland. Turkish government may allow his wives to join, but he plans to go alone except for his 12-year-old son, doctor, and attendants.
West Side A C players from Butte meet Tescher Juniors of Anaconda at Columbia Gardens tonight at 6 for game two of the state junior championship. The Teschers lead the series after winning the opener.
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