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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1923
Page
4
The Anaconda Standard reports a STs. announcement promoting Greater New York as the first and best city to live in. A prophetic exhibit New York of Tomorrow, aided by the American Institute of Architects, will be part of a jubilee celebration aiming to bond New York with the nation and abroad as hundreds of thousands visit.
The article notes President Harding accepting Vancouver’s invitation for a guest visit while in Canada either en route to or from Alaska. It marks a break with old US norms about no travel off American soil during a term. It highlights Vancouver as the choice over Victoria for its race lead and informal aim.
New York launches a city wide jubilee marking 25 years of consolidation with a civic parade of municipal employees and events through June 23. Officials led by Grover A. Whalen tout Greater New York as a thriving, modern metropolis and unveil exhibits detailing a $350 million annual city budget and improvements in education police and fire services.
A Washington note claims Roosevelt hunting trophies including buffalo and moose heads were removed from the White House and sent to the National Museum for overhaul and display. The piece contrasts Theodore Roosevelt’s passion for big game with President Harding’s reputed reluctance to kill, noting Harding’s sentiment toward the trophies as an ethical concern rather than a sporting zeal.
Crime news notes a Philadelphia robbery of eight thousand eight hundred dollars from payroll carriers and argues for paying wages by check. It cites checks as safer, time saving, thrift promoting, and easier to manage than cash payrolls.
A city committee proposes a 20 mph limit near schools and shared rules for drivers. Taxi drivers favored 13 mph in some areas while arm signaling and careful stopping are required when cars let off passengers. Proposals include banning sirens except on emergency vehicles and limiting underage driving with supervision.
The star guide warns Neptune brings a mixed day with clear perception improving profits in merchandise and mental study. South Africa and South America face unrest and gains, while Mt Etna eruption is forecast for winter. Real estate and speculative ventures look unfavorable. workers and parents face caution.
The May 25 report outlines Stanley Baldwin leading a reconstituted government. Lord Robert Cecil joins as chancellor and Bonar Law departs as prime minister. The cabinet includes Curzon, Devonshire, Peel, Hoare, Amery, Chamberlain, Sanders, Wood, Barlow, Davison, Baird, and others.
Police rounded up vagrants in a Thursday operation. Thirty three were arrested. thirty three defendants pleaded guilty in Police Court, with most fined ten dollars. Two forfeited twenty five dollar bonds. Total court fines reached four hundred twenty five dollars.
Public invited to hear the Scotch organist at First Baptist Church as part of a local music program featuring skilled performers.
A decoration day hike for the Fires Baptist Church youth is set for Wednesday May 30 starting from 1959 Florence Avenue at 8 am. The group will ride a No. car to Lake Avoca and hike to the Thompson summer home in the mountains. A luncheon will be arranged at the senior BPU meeting Sunday at 7 in the church parlors.
Special Dispatch to the Stand from Dillon reports rancher May Bate Kajan was killed by lightning while working at an irrigation ditch in a valley north of Dillon. The 50-year-old victim, struck on the head, lay beside his body with his shoes torn and his clothes battered. He is survived by his wife and children. Also noted, Mr William Chapman and wife leave Dillon for Los Angeles where he will work as city engineer. he previously served Beaverhead County as county engineer and was a Stan Gard correspondent.
Deer Lodge reports visitors from Anaconda and Dillon and notes local social visits. A 5K run event is mentioned along with a twilight game where Machi high school team lost by eight to Hertin. listed are players and positions from the teams.
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