Spargo Renounces Socialism and Urges Capitalist Strength
The Anaconda Standard notes John Spargo’s shift from socialist critique toward endorsing a strengthened capitalist system. It cites his rejection of nationalization and government operation, praising private enterprise and investment to stabilize and recover economies, while disputing communism as impractical in a diverse modern world.
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Russia
Spargo
United Mine Workers of America
United States
John Spargo
England
Oxford
Cambridge
America
Spirit of reform warms Butte and Anaconda towns
The essay notes Butte and Anaconda inaugurate new administrations with nonpartisan, careful plans to cut expenses and manage funds. Mayor Horgan pledges budget-bound vigilance while Mayor McCavitt begins a third term amid praise for Anaconda’s crime-free, civic‑minded environment. John Spargo's prominence in socialist literature is highlighted.
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Butte
Anaconda
Horgan
McCavitt
America
Army aviators plan dawn to dark cross country flight
Plans for a June dawn departure from New York to reach San Francisco by nightfall in 14 hours involve a fast fighter plane with stopovers for fuel and quick overhauls. A world circumnavigation survey will precede choosing the best plane for an around the world voyage. Army air service brag of records while noting France and Britain outpace them in development.
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Macready
Kelly
Army Air Service
New York
San Francisco
American Army Air Service
France
Great Britain
Butte Officials Take Charge After City Hall Shakeup
Mayor William D. Horgan and aides began full duties as new officials assumed posts across city offices. Peter Grogan becomes street foreman while Wiegenstein continues as commissioner of public works. Kathy details include John Andrews as city attorney and J. Harrington as city clerk while health staff shift to Dr. J B Friend and inspectors Keen and O Meara.
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Butte
William D. Horgan
Tate
Wiegenstein
Cocking
Horgan
Peter Grogan
Richard Born
Frank MacPherson
Joseph Riley
Con J. Harrington
New City
Beryl Wilton
Richaad Brimacombe
Albert Boyle
John Andrews
Karl Blodgett
J. B. Friend
P. H. Keen
J. J. O'Meara
Morgan
Queen Mary Purnell Subpoenaed in Taraelite Case
Queen Mary Purnell wife of missing Taraelite leader Benjamin Purnell was served a grand jury subpoena in St Joseph Michigan. The panel questions include whereabouts of Purnell and alleged religious rites plus testimony from several schoolgirls and former members about improprieties within the House of David.
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Pro
Purnell
Shilo
Wuehrt
Shesk
Homer Quay
Mary
Benjamin
Dingeman
Portsmouth
Detroit
House of David
Hazel Boykin
Bessie Boruff
Carrie Edmunds
Isabelle Pritchard
Theosophists to Hear A J Baker in Butte
Alwyn J. Baker, UC Berkeley graduate and new Theosophical lecturer, will present two talks in Butte on May 11 and May 12. He will discuss "Carnation" on Friday evening at 8 o clock and "Christ's Return" on Sunday at 2 p.m. The lectures are free to the public at 301 West Granite, corner of Idaho.
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Alwyn J. Baker
Univer F
California
Butte
West
Granite
Corner
Idaho
Westward pull strengthens California dairy industry
Robert B. Jones of the California Dairy Council says eastern cattle breeders are flocking to California, drawn by its dairy wealth and a stabilizing agricultural role. He notes substantial revenue from dairy in 1928, around $100 million, and that eastern investors seek to balance Wheat, potato, fruit sectors with dairy patronage.
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San Francisco
Robert _&. Jones
California
Couneil
Raveritas
MGR
Horoscope predicts fame, danger and change this May
On May 9 1928 Jupiter dominates the day with forecasts of newspaper notoriety for a man in high place and possible scandals among prominent figures. Ambition rises yet selfishness grows, editors may be pilloried for truth, and droughts plus political shifts stain the summer outlook.
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Jupiter
Barly
Morning Mercury
Citi
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