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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1923
Page
4
Debates over police efficiency and burglary insurance spark a public exchange between police, insurers, and newspapers. Insurers claim state oversight protects against falsified data while police critics warn of misleading crime figures.
The piece warns that Italy's desertion of the League of Nations unsettles Europe and threatens a shift in power between France and England as German industry braces for impact. It argues Europe is deeply in debt, fears war, and notes the League’s prestige hinges on averting conflict between Italy and Greece.
Lieutenants Bertrandais and Garrett map and test air lanes between Detroit and Spokane. They will fly via Minneapolis Fargo Bismarck Miles City Billings Butte Spokane Seattle and mark landing fields near the lines of flight. The project envisions permanent transcontinental air lanes and stations with terrain records and maps.
A debate over New York morals pits those who call the city the safest and most moral in the world against burglary insurers who claim crime is rising. Police Commissioner Enright praised his department for safety and sanity, while experts argue crime in the metropolis is not decreasing.
Paris hosts report bitter disappointment as American visitors, though numerous and rich, are frugal shoppers and wary of spending. Merchants say Europeans hoped for costly purchases but find Americans cautious, opting for moderate meals and thrift. Paris remains unimpressed yet welcomes any visitors over none.
The article notes the Panama Canal has operated on a paying basis with $76,549,346 in tolls collected over 34,234,474 tons and 20,474 vessels in nine years. July tolls reached a record $2,124,399 and early August totals topped $1,000,000, offset by $600,000 monthly operating costs.
The two mean witches become stuck in tar after trying to seize Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy. Freddy Fox, Grampy Woodchuck, Wallie and Winnie Woodpecker refuse to help the unkind pair, and the witches vow revenge as the wood creatures watch from a safe distance.
Astrologers deem the day unimpressive overall yet mildly favorable for constructive work and engineering pursuits. Officials may receive promotion soon while authorities act cautiously as autumn brings caustic commentary and propaganda concerns.
Trilby O Ferrall and Little Billee feature in a photoplay adaptation of George du Maurier’s novel to be shown at the Rialto theater beginning September 22. Characters Trilby and Little Billee face romantic and social upheaval amid Parisian scenes and a Christmas party.
A complaint charges James Ali fas with passing a worthless check filed yesterday in Justice Buck ley's court by A. J. Bilderkin of 976 North Main Street.
Gloria Swanson headlines the Paramount feature Bluebeard's Eighth Wife at the Rialto. Mona de Briac plots to secure a divorce from John Brandon while he pursues her, with spectacular action and Swanson charming in the role. Supporting cast includes Huntley Gordon and others as the layered, modern tale unfolds. The program also features Plunder, news features, Rialto melody men, and the mammoth organ on the final bill.
The Hennessy company filed a district court suit yesterday seeking $427,886 for merchandise claimed as due from Mr. and Mrs. N. W. Pearson. A second note mentions the hamadryad, a giant cobra, found in India, Southern China and the Philippines, feeding on other snakes.
Jerome Locke, head of Montana’s state industrial accident commission, announced Cascade County Medical Society’s refusal to follow the recent medical fee schedule. He noted the schedule affects about 70,000 workers and over 1,500 employers, with higher physician pay than neighboring states. He argued Montana’s past pricing outpaced others and warned the court may uphold the board’s action.
Nita Naldi is hailed as the Scarab Queen in Lawful Larceny, Allan Dwan directed Paramount feature at the American. Her Egyptian beetle motif appears in hair, dresses, bracelets and footwear with rare scarabs borrowed from New York collections. The film also stars Hope Hampton Lew Cody and Conrad Nagel, followed by Leather Pushers finale and a Wurlitzer interlude.
South oil news covers visits among Helena families including the Rowe Myhre and McFadden gatherings, mobility to Spokane and Portland, and a Gonzaga College transfer. Also reports church Ladies' Aid activities at Grace M. E. and St John the Evangelist, plus a new birth at 2706 Aberdeen.
An amended complaint was filed yesterday in district court in the case of Joseph Currer against Warrington Richards as administrator of the estate of Mary Phelps.
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