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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1920
Page
4
The article argues music has potent therapeutic effects, noting marches heighten pulse and imagination, while sad airs induce reflection. It discusses hospital use, favors violin and soprano for healing, warns against harsh tones and jazz, and cites Roosevelt’s reaction to a Massenet piece as evidence of individual response to music.
The Wood and Lowden campaigns wage a daily battle as strategists tout huge delegate counts for Chicago. Backers claim 984 delegates, with projected ballots of 300 first, 400 second, 500 third, and a unanimous result after fringe support. London forces mock the projections.
Nebraska political dispute erupts as William Jennings Bryan rejects Stephen Hitchcock for Nebraska's favorite son role. Bryan, backing a world renowned orator aligned with anti prohibition views, vows to vote for another candidate if his delegate position requires. He notes past influence over Hitchcock and claims shifts in political power.
The article notes a daily London Paris air service and a British cabinet interest in a Channel tunnel. It argues the tunnel is logical, inevitable, and a major engineering feat, driven by financial rather than scientific hurdles, offering travelers air sea or subway routes in the future.
The County Medical Society of New York City seeks physicians and surgeons to submit observations on music as a factor in treatment. Reports will be sifted and analyzed to deduce conclusions and aid coordinated medical and surgical work.
Franklin D. Lane leads a push to turn Flag Day into Neighbors Day with greetings hello neighbor and city block and rural village parties. National discussions, state governors on the committee, and a Washington conference on March 20 focus on promoting real Americanism and reducing class bitterness.
Washington sees a quiet shift as the new secretary of agriculture, Meredith, persuades Congress to drop the 224000 seed distribution line from the annual appropriation. The move follows a long joke about free seeds, with farmers left to rely on private supply. The piece notes broader political commentary and satirical quips about Prohibition, the 18th Amendment, and figures like Jim Reed, Hi Johnson, and others.
A complex bank robbery saga ends with Oswald Watkins confessing after a search of the Watkins ranch uncovers $40,000 hidden in an old can. Frank Smith, an apprentice painter, aided in the haul, while investigators tracked the money through the town and witnesses.
Representatives of railroad labor unions and the Association of Railway Executives meet in Washington to plan preliminaries for a joint board to settle wage controversies. The board will first address the wage increase demand presented to President Wilson and earlier negotiations with Director General Hines before federal control ended.
In Manchester area nine delegates show Wood pledged support to Chicago Republican delegation as long as he is a candidate. Wood pledged ticket for delegates at large defeats unpledged group. only Dover favors unpledged. Democrats elect three district delegates for Hoover. others unpledged. James of University of Illinois resigns after 19 years as president.
Rear Admiral Sims told the senate committee examining naval cooperation with the Allies that he would continue to present contentions and support each point after today’s opening remarks. He denied seeking to defame the navy and said his criticisms target early war policies, not the efforts of sailors. He warned the department failed to mobilize properly at the war’s start, prolonging hostilities and wasting lives and money.
A collection of quotes shows mixed opinions on daylight saving in Butte a mining town with farmers and workers weighing in. Advocates cite benefits for miners and recreation while opponents warn against personal inconvenience and question economic gains amid calls to support working people. Doubling down, several local figures voice positions from strong support to firm opposition.
Strongarm methods used by an unidentified man to rob Martin Kiser of his money at 10:80 last night were thwarted by Kid Treacy a former Butte fighter who heard the victim cry and rushed to aid. Treacy and Kizer provided police with a good description of the robber. Kizer was jailed for drunkenness with $13.95 found on him.
County commissioners report no sealed bids were received for the 50 000 bond issue to fund hard surface county roads. The unsuccessful sale leaves the county seeking options to finance the project.
Members of the Liberal Culture Club will meet at Gamers tomorrow. The program includes readings by FW Bacorn and J. B. Caldwell, with Guy F. Sheridan on the erition. History topics and positions to be discussed.
Five men were arrested after a raid on a basement parlor at the corner of Went Broadway and Hamilton Street. Detectives Larkin Gerry and Rodda booked the suspects at the city jail on gambling related vagrancy charges. The men taken were Ed Jones Ted Thomas W A Warner Stewart and Des Welch. The raid followed a tip and the case remains under investigation.
Mis soula manager D E Swinehart of Western Lumbers renewed acquaintances in Butte yesterday. George P Porter state auditor and pioneer resident came from Helena to attend the funeral of Edward A Law and will return today. Ladies Aid of Gold Falls Norwegian Lutheran church hosts tonight at 8 with Lena Ring J Larson E A Storevik and B Jonnas. W E Splan and M Martinick deputy sheriffs from Great Falls were in Butte returning from Warm Springs with a patient to the state hospital. L A W Aiken E D Nash and Dr W J Butler arrived from Helena. Dr Butler serves on the state live stock sanitary board.
Anaconda residents and visitors are noted in a city visit roundup. Victor Hendrickson and Mildred Hoffman of Deer Lodge call on friends. W A Coggeshall of Portland, C F Makibbin from Georgetown Forest ranger station, and John N O'Brien of Helena attend to business. Roving locals include Ed Cowens returning from Waterloo and Dan Thomas from Butte. A notice mentions Margaret vaudeville program headliners and acts at the Pantages show tonight.
New York March 9 Hoover in a letter to Ralph Arnold Los Angeles California makes clear he is not seeking public office and wishes to remain a common citizen yet ready for service when called. He rejects campaigning and any machine driven candidate selection while affirming independence and progressive views.
The board unanimously adopted a motion condemning price increases on student clothing by unnamed merchants. It notified the carpenters' union it will not handle admin building work since it is a separate contract. Building trades council prefers emergency repairs in shops under the 1920 wage scale if a wage agreement is made. no action taken. A request to establish a polling place near Longfellow School was deemed too late. accessibility issues at Madison and Longfellow stations were noted.
Josephine Leary, 21, shot to death on February 24, 1916, near her East Summit Street home. Three close range shots left no sign of robbery or struggle. A nearby resident saw a man flee the scene. cold ground hindered tracking. Four companions were detained and released after police ruled out evidence linking them, suspecting jealousy as motive.
Albany March 9 Assemblyman El A Cavillier author of the resolution urging an investigation of the anti saloon league announced he would subpena J D Rockefeller Jr as a witness in the inquiry in Albany Cavillier said the move aims to uncover activities within the state by the league and related groups.
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