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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1923
Page
4
The Perce Standard recalls how electric traction expanded rapidly in 1884 with miles of line and gilt edged securities. Costs rose and auto competition eroded profits, cutting interurban ridership even as population grew. Yet trolleys persist while electricity shifts power from steam in railroading nationwide.
The New York repeal of the prohibition law triggers a high profile hearing next Thursday in the large assembly chamber as wets and drys mobilize crowds. Governor Smith, elected on a wets platform, has not confirmed his stance though supporters expect approval while critics read mixed signals from a Coney Island dinner discourse.
Ex veterans face hardship after war with unemployment driving many to crime says Dr. W F Lorenz of the Wisconsin Psychiatric Institute. He cites 1922 figures showing 20 000 ex service men in American prisons, with 26 percent disabilities from service origin and 55 percent mentally abnormal. The piece urges the American Legion to identify affected veterans and push rehabilitation efforts.
The Jersey Central Traction company asks the Jersey public utility commission for permission to abandon its whole trolley system and wind up its affairs, citing automobile crowds as the main reason. A New York Sun writer notes electric traction history after its early era.
Nelson A. Miles at age 84 stands as a top example of America's grand old men. The famed Indian fighter recalls battles with Sitting Bull and Geronimo while enjoying good health and broad esteem in Washington. He warns that the new red peril poses a greater threat than the old.
Preparations for the cornerstone blessing at St Pauls church begin at 1 30 pm with a solemn high mass for the fortieth anniversary of the Catholic Foresters. Bishop Carroll of Helena will bless the stone donated by J J Egan of Butt Mate. The new school foundation and first floor framing are progressing, with completion hoped before the next school year.
Fishermen prepare for opening day as Isaak Walton followers mobilize to fish Georgetown lake Silver lake W Springs creek Mill creek and the Big Hole river for grayling whitfish and trout. Upper Flint creek remains closed as dealers report steady license sales and new state game and fish law changes prompt careful reading of license instructions.
Anaconda council members and visitors attended a three degree initiations as Powell county dates were observed at Deer Lodge. The gathering included Kelly and Joe Milfer plus Pierre Sanders and others between events at Dest Lodge yesterday afternoon.
Pauline Frederick stars in Two Kinds of Women at the Imperial theater, with David Winter in a key role. The film, based on Jackson Gregory’s Judith of Blue Lake Ranch, showcases rugged California Sierra scenery as Judith assumes control of her father’s ranch. Cast includes Charles Clary and Tack Curtis among others.
A fragmentary review notes The Bright Shawl performed at the Bluebird theater. The plot features a vivid Andalusian dancer, a spy, a dying garment, and a tragic romance with danger, betrayal, and a shipboard twist amid dramatic tension.
The Empress theater showcases Never Say Die, a early Rencles comedy that helped Willie Collier rise to fame. The performance promises rapid laughs and a fast moving plot as it trots toward a lighthearted climax.
Honolulu May marlene Wehselas broke the 100 yard open tank world relay mark at the annual Hawaii distance meet. Her 1:03.4 beat the former 1:03.4 set by Hethelda Billetrey in 1921. Outrigger Club girls relay squad also shattered the American 200 yard record with 1:39.4, led by Tuth Scudder Lillie Howater Helen Moses and Marichen Wochselny. Former 200 yard time was 2:1.2 set in 1931.
Anaconda Mayor James B McCavnt was asked to aid in preparing a roll call of local ex marines who served in the United States Marine Corps. Merle MacAlister of the Veterans of Belleau Wood urged the city to provide a 100 percent ex marine roster and supply names and addresses for inclusion in the national register.
Secretary of War Weeks concludes his Pacific coast tour with plans to return to Washington. The accompanying delegation of senators and congressmen will split. one group heads to Alaska aboard the Army transport Cambria, the other to Hawaii aboard the transport Gran. Weeks urged Americans to focus more on government affairs and discussed Hawaii's defensive value.
Rudolph Valentino, film star and tango artist, will appear at Columbia Gardens in Butte for a one night transcontinental dancing tour. He will judge the beauty and dancing contests with local preliminaries, select winners for New York finals, and be accompanied by his Argentine partner. Manager Forsythe arranged details for the reception and performance, highlighting Valentino's famed stage presence and philosophical nature.
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