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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1928
Page
4
The piece discusses England’s court of criminal appeal from 1908 and reasons for its handling of appeals. It explains instant decisions on appeal, potential sentence increases, and the delay before sentences begin, contrasting with American practice. The analysis notes longer experience with crime and the value of England’s system.
The Better Butte association, a few days old, has unified civic groups to improve the city. At a dinner the group pressed for action to tackle fire hazards, with 100 condemned buildings cited by City Commissioner M. R. Walsh. The effort aims to attract new business and position Butte as Montana’s regional center through renewed public duty and appearance.
The text explains that in England a convicted person immediately appeals. The appeal court reviews the case carefully to determine if the claimant was treated wrongly in any aspect. It contrasts English and American approaches to handling convictions.
Editorial notes celebrate lilacs blooming in Cincinnati and compare them to hardy Montana shrubs. It quotes a Cincinnati Enquirer piece praising Eden Park lilacs and the romance and perfume of spring, then notes the contrast of local altitude delaying full display.
A satire lauds a French woodchopper M. Guillon elected to the chamber of deputies while contrasting his simple craft with educated rivals. It also mocks American politicians and comments on economic theories, Prohibition era voices, and wartime era concerns with a blend of irony and political whimsy.
Interspersed with vaudeville, the Wrigley Spearmen lead a one hour NBC Pacific Coast Network program from 9 o clock featuring a wide suite of performers and orchestras. The program includes classical pieces and popular numbers with a full list of soloists and ensembles from multiple stations.
O Henry tale features Arkansas fakirs Montague Silver and Billy Pescud who scheme to steal a painting for a supposed J Pierpont Morgan. They discover Morgan is abroad and realize they are novices beside New York grafters. National Players present the dramalogue on Retold Tales via KOMO Seattle.
Moonlight themed music airs on NBC Pacific Coast Network stations for a half hour starting at 10 30. The Maid o the Moon performs Nightingales of Lincolns Inn and The Lotus Flower while the Lad o the Moon sings Mary of Allendale and Calm as the Night. A woodwind ensemble and instrumental trio accompany.
The program lists Moonlight and Moon Magic half hour with selections including Maid o the Moon Nightingales of Lincoln Inn and Mary of Allendale plus The Lotus Flower and Schumann. Performances feature woodwind ensemble and small ensembles with Gennaro Bohm and a duet. Moonlight will be aired on KHQ Spokane KOMO Seattle and KGW Portland.
An hour of dance music will be presented tonight from 11 to 12 by the Trocaderans. The program will be broadcast through station KFT in Los Angeles from the San Francisco studios of the National Broadcasting company.
Fairly good fortune attends this day with friendly aid from the stars. Women rise as new leaders and marriages, romantic friendships, and domestic pursuits show promise. theaters may prosper, and Americans gain fame through talent. Floods are foretold year wide in Mexico India and China.
The Austrian Government Railways now operate 2 579 locomotives 331 455 freight cars and 5 641 passenger cars across 2 916 miles of track.
May 18, 1918 Helena Independent editor Will A Campbell and Bert Campbell arrived in Butte for several days of business. Marine Corporal Martin Foley visited Butte on his Seattle to St Paul trip. Ed Johnson received 14.75 dollars donated by Anaconda barbers for the Clark Griffith baseball fund. Mrs I N Eaton and children left Anaconda for a visit with Mr and Mrs Gene Sharp in Nampa Idaho.
Creighton Largey arrived back in Butte yesterday following a month long trip to New York and other eastern points. Mrs. William Peck of Idaho Falls Idaho is visiting Butte this week with her sister Dr Phoebe Ferris. H P Moore and his son Stanley from Copper City Commerce shop visited Warm Springs yesterday. R R McLeod returned to Anaconda after supervising cattle herds in the Deer Lodge valley.
May 18 1898 report lists Joe Steiger of Anaconda visiting Oregon and Washington and other coastal states. Public Administrator Brown attends probate business before district court term. Mrs Walter Towne and Mrs S Wilson guests of Mrs J A Jenkin in Livingston returned to Anaconda yesterday. J H Leyson returns to Butte after weeks in Salt Lake City on business.
The item lists five Q A pairs with names and terms: Lawrence Tibett a Metropolitan Opera singer, Haakon VII, Nicholas Longworth, Mecca, and Isaiah iii 15. It presents identities and a biblical reference as part of a quiz key.
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