Law Reform Debate on Press and Bar Relations
In a discussion on law reforms, speakers argued that laws are often drafted in private for private ends and that judges endure long, costly trials to refine them. They noted newspapers frequently faced libel fears when opposing public interests, but praised recent improvements in press bar relations. A lawyer and newspaper representative, Mr. Sackett, remained optimistic about future collaboration between press and law, citing progress from past eras.
La Follette Possibilities Nod From Washington in 1924 Race
Report from Washington says Senator La Follette has recovered enough to mount a third party bid, drawing Democrats into hope and Republicans into concern. His backers target a June 17 convention in St Paul led by W Z Foster, with a Cleveland conference to follow, and discuss a strategy based on Democratic nominating choices. The aim is to influence the election by positioning La Follette to lead an independent movement if needed, while balancing gains in Congress and electoral votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Z. Foster
Farmer-Labor Party
la Follette
Wisconsin
Conference For Progressive
Cleveland
Railroad Brotherhoods
New York
la Pollette
House of Representatives
Congress
Press and Courts Spar Over Reporting Grand Jury News
At a New York Bar association meeting Henry W. Taft, president, accused press outlets of obstructing justice by publishing grand jury proceedings and sensational court reports with unethical legal help. He argued newspapers under libel restraints keep the public misinformed. Respondents from the Herald Tribune and World contested lawyers could not fairly report cases, noting widespread disagreement among lawyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Bar Association
Henry W. Taft
Press
New York
Taft
Henry W. Sackett
New York Heraldy Tribune
Don C. Seitz
New York World
Mr. Seitz
National Hospital Day Honors Florence Nightingale’s Birth
May 12 marks National Hospital Day to promote public understanding of modern hospitals. Hospitals, equipped and run by modern methods, are described as temples of science aiding recovery and community welfare. Open houses will allow visitors to learn from physicians surgeons and nurses about hospital work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Nightingale
Angels of Mercy
The Heresy Issue in Major Church Assemblies
The piece surveys the 136th general assembly of the Presbyterian church in Grand Rapids May 22 and notes debates over liberal and conservative theology, Dr Fosdick’s charges, and the New York Philadelphia divisions. It also mentions Methodist openness, possible third party politics, and other contemporary political quirks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
Springfield
Mass
General Assembly
Presbyterian Church
Grand Rapids
Mich
John Wesley
Church
Christ
General Assembly of the Presbyterians
New York
Fosdick
Philadelphia
First Presbyterian Church of
George Alexander
Alexander
Macartney
Burgess Bedtime Stories Warms Up a Flood Tale
A tale from Burgess bedtime lore unfolds amid Great Meadows floods. A frightened young Chuck drifts on a log near Smiling Pool as Farmer Brown’s Boy hauls in a boat, while two men watch from another craft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Meadows
Chuck
Smiling Pool
Farmer Brown
The Young Chuck and the Hunter at Sea
An unnamed scene shows Farmer Brown's Boy towing a log with a woodchuck aboard, while a hunter with a terrible gun demands a shot. The boy defends the creature, insisting the chase would end badly for the chuck if left adrift, and hints at a future tale about faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chuck
Farmer Brown
Hunter
T. W. Burgess
When the Whistles Blow by Florence Davies
Column argues for recognizing housework as a real occupation and endorses a university backed system to finish household labor by noon. Dr Agnes Fay Morgan, UC head of household science, promotes rest for wives and earlier evenings with labor-saving devices and a union hour concept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Fay Morgan
Agnes
University of California
Marist Beecher Stowe
New England
No-title fragment on women's work and happiness
A fragment notes that girls should be taught home planning and union hours. Dr Morgan is quoted asserting that a tranquil mind fosters happiness, suggesting happy workers influence families, and remarks on anti-divorce themes aimed at Western girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asia
Dr. Morgan
Horoscopes for Monday May twelve nineteen twenty four
The astrology forecast marks May 12 1924 as favorable for long time ambitions and prudent daily choices. It notes benefic planetary aspects for Saturn Venus and Mercury with promise of success for older adults, ambitious youths and women in industry while warning of labor tensions and potential earthquakes and storms ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saturn
Venus
Mercury
Taurus
McClure
Man Ape Laughs Amid Stampede of Chaos
Fragmentary OCR story mentions a man ape, crying, and scientists with unclear context. Readable bits reference an event in a distant locale and a strange disruption involving an ape and a crowd, but details are severely garbled and names or places cannot be confirmed.
The White Mouse Speaks A Doctor Dolittle Tale
In a Doctor Dolittle tale the white mouse from the miller’s shop recalls his youth. Born as one of seven twins, he faced peril from owls and cats, was captured by a butcher’s boy, and befriended by a kindly child. A clever escape leads him to roam and seek freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jip
Alon
Thriller
Ian
ITHODISTS AGAINST 2.75 BEER MEASURES ME May 11
Fragmentary report notes a May 11 event where ecclesiastical groups oppose a 2.75 beer measure. The text references the United Kingdom political scene, Senates and a ceremonial organ depiction, with scattered phrases about Liverpool and a 33 foot pipe organ weighing over a ton.
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the Anaconda Standard
Unending Daily _Newsp
Standard Publishing
Compant Publishers and Proprietors
Anaconda
Mai Matter
Butte Office
West Park Street
Partment
Editorial Department
Butte
Deer Lodge
Ditton
Boreman
Aca
Philipeburs
Postott
Nada
All Geners
Standard Publishing Company
Butte, Mont
Associated Press
Asociated Press
Focal News
National Representatives
Pradde, Inc
Fifth Avenue
Globe But
the Press
Hiram
Republican Party
Russia
Tammany Tiger
Charles ¥. Murphy
Brown
Florence Davies
Jen
Trayu Weve
Evry
Man-Ape
Vie
Corthauy Ayere Rowithn
Doctor Dolittle
Eante
Ratu
Ching ‘Bil
Pres Aamble
Liverpool
Gathearal
England
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