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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1923
Page
4
The Massachusetts Senator argues a century of medical and social gains justify optimism about longevity and prosperity. He cites life expectancy rising from 42 to 53 years in New York and notes many Americans over 100, urging balance of energy, health, and ethics for peace of mind and material success.
The speaker argues states and cities should enforce prohibitions locally while federal powers handle international commerce revenue and smuggling. He warns against overburdening federal authorities and urges public support for enforcing the law through all levels of government to avoid a national decline into hypocrisy.
In an editorial tone the San Francisco Chronicle argues for the city to host the 1924 Republican convention. It praises San Francisco climate and hotel hospitality, notes previous Democratic guests enjoyed fair treatment, and counters East Coast distance as a con to holding the event there. It concludes the national committee must decide if cool breezes and reasonable rates outweigh long rail travel and discomfort.
A century ago Washington Irving warned that busy urban life in New York and rapid American living exhausts life itself. Foreign observers note dangers from fevered schedules, luxury, and reckless travel as the nation’s vitality faces erosion and moral strain amid accelerating modern life.
The passage notes that nearly 35 000 Americans received passports to travel in Europe from May to June 16 as the sailing season peaks. It remarks humorously on the vast travel mileage and experiences, while highlighting benefits to both travelers and European hosts, including economic impact and better international understanding.
A shipment of German domestic workers arrived at Ellis Island and passed health and intelligence checks. The women, from Harthausen, were offered $10 weekly in America, compared with about $2 there, sparking calls to bring more sisters and relatives to the United States as demand outpaces supply.
A satirical bobsled of lines mocks President Harding the Hearst Ford friendship and the Ruhr crisis while noting the League of Nations advancing peace yet angering many. The verse also jests at the Volstead Act and its flood of commentary.
A historical address argues that partial indulgence in law defiance erodes the republic. It warns that lawless conduct by the few sets a dangerous example for the many and calls for awakened consciousness among leaders and citizens to preserve the supremacy of law and social order.
Michael F. Sweeney 48, a former chief engineer aboard the freighter William Schiller, leaped into Lake Erie near Willow Beach to save three girls, Dorothy Friedmann 17 Frances Gottlob 16 and Florence Schwartz 16, who sank while swimming. He struggled ashore exhausted with the last girl as rescuers aided nearby.
Thomas W. Higginbotham the whipping boss charged with the murder of Martin Tabert of North Dakota will stand trial in Lake City Florida. Indicted last April by a Madison county grand jury he has had delays including venue changes and judge disqualifications before a June trial date with Judge McMullin overseeing and a 20 day continuance granted for witness production.
Copenhagen reports King Christian stands six feet six inches, the tallest ruler. The Roskilde Cathedral records his height with a line eight feet above the pavement marking Demark's king. Only Pat Murphy, an Irish giant, once surpassed this measure. The Danish royal line is noted for height and mixed German ancestry rather than pure Danish blood.
The Montana Supreme Court ruled that stocks held outside the state by a Montana resident cannot be taxed in Montana. The decision sides with non taxation of Thornton stock, noting double taxation policy and the business situs of New York operations. The ruling affects similar cases and could have raised state tax revenues if reversed.
P H Regan 42 superintendent at Connell's in Butte dies at St James hospital after injuries from June 16 garage explosion at 712 West Park. Fire from gasoline fumes burned his back and limbs. family rescued him. Survived by wife, six children, and a Spokane brother. Body at Daly-Shea funeral parlors.
A Butte woman died after ingesting carbolic acid, found unconscious by her husband who returned to a home on East Broadway. A physician declared no hope, police were summoned, and Chief Murphy with Detective Powell rushed her to Columbia hospital where she died about three hours later.
Funeral services for James Cassidy 40 held from Dugan's parlors to St Marys church for high mass at 9 30 Burial in Holy Cross cemetery reported with solemn ceremony and interment details
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