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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1923
Page
1
London reports the British government publicized Curzon’s reply to Germany’s reparations offer. The note brands the German proposal as disappointing and incompatible with the Paris framework, arguing it undercuts the agreed basis and relies on speculative loans, signaling a firm, principled stance.
The Associated Press reports at the unfinished Methodist Episcopal Church South in Edgewood Texas on May 13 an audience of about 100 fell as the floor gave way. Nineteen people were injured, many seriously, with over twenty bruised as they tumbled into the basement amid the disrupted service.
The Associated Press reports Florida legislators will condemn the lash convict system. A committee led by P. Stokes will present recommendations and a testimony transcript to the assembly. The report also notes the Tabert case and mentions camps tied to State Senator T. J. Knabb and the Putnam Lumber company.
Remains of two men found on Cuyamaca mountain near aircraft wreckage are identified as Army officers Colonel Francis J. Marshall and Lieutenant Charles Webber. They disappeared December 7 during a flight to Tucson, and their crash site shows instant death from impact at about 6000 feet amid dense fog. A revolver, sabre, burned clothing, and three charred dollars were found with the remains.
A crowdpleasing flying machine piloted by Earl Gray of Seattle with passenger Phillip Davis of Bellingham fell about 200 feet in Bellingham on May 13. It landed on a residence, wrecked a chimney, then hit the ground. Gray and Davis were not seriously hurt. the boy, Davis, suffered facial scratches.
Los Angeles police report nine arrests after demonstrations linked to longshoremen tied to the I W W strike call at the Los Angeles harbor. The riot began when crowds defied an police ultimatum against public meetings, with McLaughlin and eight others charged with criminal syndicalism or suspicion. Police held guards around harbor powder magazines and mobilized extra patrols.
New York Times reporter earns the prize of 1000 dollars for the best example of news writing during the year.
The 1923 Pulitzer prizes were announced by Columbia journalism advisory board. Charles Warren won the 2000 prize for best book on United States history for The Supreme Court in United States History. Walter Page biography prize went to Burton J. Hendrick. Millay won for best volume of verses. Traveling scholarships of 1600 each went to Geneva Seybold Lee Mills Merriman Roswell Britton. No journalism prize awarded for best history of the American press. Memphis Commercial Appeal received a $500 medal for courage in publishing cartoons and news handling.
The Associated Press reports Art O Brien, deported from England after the Marely raids as an Irish agitator, left Dublin under escort for England. He is expected to be handed over to British authorities at Holyhead.
Five people died and four children survived after a blaze at a Minnesota farmhouse destroyed the structure. August Sethke and his family were burned, with the grandfather badly injured, as the fire collapsed portions of the building. Relatives named include William Sethke and Leroy, Richard, and Lee. The tragedy followed a separate Toledo gas explosion that killed two, injured seven, and left eight escaping by fire department rescue.
Tom Gibbons the challenger who meets Jack Dempsey in Shelby on July 4 for the world title will appear in Butte within ten days. J R Downing, Legion matchmaker, returns from Shelby and will book Gibsons Dons tour through Montana. Advance sales already exceed 300000, with large reservations from Cal Kary, Chicago circles, and San Francisco. Shelby hosts plans for a big event with trains, tents, and a policed, promoted arena setup.
Air mail service across the continent will start between New York and San Francisco in June or August. The 2,000 mile trip aims for 28 hours, leaving New York before noon and reaching Chicago at sundown. A beacon light network and emergency fields every 23 miles will guide night flights to Cheyenne and beyond, with searchlights on each plane for safe emergency landings.
A relief expedition advances within ten miles of the camp where Chinese bandits hold foreigners. The effort targets freeing captives and ends with a reported near approach to the hostage site as troops press forward.
A liberation appeal from American officers urges swift troop withdrawal to avoid delay. The message notes rising danger, demands food aid, and highlights bandit threats near Lincheng and Shantung. It links Chinese unrest, foreign captives, and the call for action amid wartime confusion and editorial commentary.
Mrs Emma Ro Sterling, wife of Senator Sterling of South Dakota, died at their Washington home after a long illness. Funeral services will be held here, then the body will be taken to Vern, S D, for burial.
Report from Tort states authorities will permit travel only under strict control as German forces tighten measures in Arineland and Aur. French controlled trains face suspensions and fines are barred by Allied authorities. Citizens are forbidden to seek passes from occupation forces to operate passenger mobiles.
The Butte high school seniors host a five day celebration starting 4 PM with Bohunkus parade through Butte Market week visitors. A varied program includes Rohunkus costumed figures, Toonerville Trolley tours, Skipper on Main Street, Shrull carnival at Winter Garden, and Odeon dancing.
Noah Ler ner, arrested on charges tied to a dynamite plot that allegedly boasted of driving the wagon that exploded in Wall Street in 1920, was arraigned before Magistrate Frothingham and held without bail. His homicide court hearing was postponed to Thursday.
Authorities accuse Sennett brothers of reckless driving after a collision involving the first two cars and a kart. Day wreck report notes one kart struck by two cars, prompting custody of the two young men.
A patrol report lists Annie Gallagher age 16 of 1338 Hobe son street with burns and bruises and Tom Sennett age 21 of 1327 Harrison avenue with cuts and bruises following an incident at 1322 Yale Madison. Police are investigating the injuries and locations involved.
A crowd gathered on Harrison Avenue when a car laden with young people hurtled through spectators after a collision moments earlier. At least fifteen were injured, six sent to hospitals, with several sustaining broken bones and serious injuries. Sheriff officers investigated as witnesses described a second vehicle involved and a chaotic scene just before 10 o clock last night.
Mr. and Mrs. Christian, members of the American mission board, were held up and robbed by bandits at Amoy, Fukien Province. The Rev. Gentoral also robbed, losing clothing and belongings. Missionaries reported they were not hurt as banditry in Fukien grows worse.
The Treasury announced a $400 million refunding of Victory notes drew subscriptions and exchange offers totaling over a billion dollars. Final cash and exchange may reach $500 million, with books closed to new subscriptions though some exchanges remain possible for a few days.
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