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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1924
Page
4
Divers face danger and dogfish as they work the wreck of the Laurentic seeking gold and silver from a WWI treasure. The crew has suffered one broken leg with many gold and silver riches rumored in old hulks across the ocean bed. The tale suggests treasure hunting may rise again amid historic wrecks.
The article reports Senator Couzens of Michigan shelving a planned Sept 21 probe into the Internal Revenue Bureau amid his renomination bid. It notes his shift from fierce critic to supporter of Coolidge, and questions whether the inquiry into bootlegging and Mellon finances will ever occur, implying political maneuvering.
Ocean salvage reveals more gold from the Laurentic wreck off Ireland, with $1.25 million in additional bullion recovered from the 1917 liner carrying $30 million in gold and $5 million in silver. Private backers gamble on treasure recovery, divers earn shares, and a dialed diving spear aids the hunt.
Ohio considers a new state program to study crime scientifically and prevent it through observation diagnosis and early treatment of defective youths. Two state institutions and 15 district centers would focus on abnormal or subnormal juveniles to curb criminal tendencies and reduce societal losses.
A column of sharp, satirical notes on hanging laws in England, foreign reactions, and various snippets. It recalls the three days’ notice before execution, the home secretary’s scaffold desk, and the jurial ritual. Jokes touch on Vacquier, Leoboard Leopold and Loeb, Jack Frost, Giff Pinchot, Coolidge, liquor laws, Herrin Illinois.
Peter Rabbit approaches Grandfather Frog at the pool to greet him and avoid the impression of neglect. Grandfather Frog, perched near the water, scolds Peter for flattering and failing to see what lies under his nose, claiming he is the largest and most handsome frog in the smiling pool.
A whimsical excerpt centers on Peter Rabbit and Grandfather Frog as they react to praise and appearance. The scene blends playful dialogue about being handsome and wise, hinting at personality contrasts between youth and age in a lighthearted tone.
The Monday horoscope notes benefic alignments with Neptune and the sun, predicting favorable days for voyages and employment. It cautions potential political shifts and mentions possible profits for bankers and merchants, while warning of misleading signs and unsettling government-related events.
A fragment reads that travel may benefit some and children born today may see prosperity amid unusual experiences. It notes Virgo subjects may be misunderstood and criticized yet are rarely killed, citing a 1924 McClure Newspaper Syndicate copyright.
Florence Davies cautions that childish pranks can become tragedies. She cites two daily paper stories of youths causing fires and rail damage for fun and urges mothers to teach children the true meaning of fun and to act now.
In Paris the French poodle waning as german sheepdogs rise in popularity. A breeder notes losses as demand shifts toward the German breed. a locally bred dog defeats a terrier purchase for £1,000, then the winner sells for 100,000 francs.
Mark Sullivan reports that La Follette’s strength in the West remains formidable with Wisconsin showing about 60 percent support and other states 20 percent or more. Democrats hope for Davis gains but acknowledge La Follette’s rising influence may benefit him as the campaign progresses. Milwaukee, Chicago, Detroit, Seattle and California cities are noted as key distribution sites for papers and campaigns.
Berlin residents react as beer gardens and jazz venues flood the Grune District. Granewald mansions boast pipe organs electric pianos and radio receivers amid rising cultural tension. Foreign capital eyeing Austrian hydroelectric projects spurs electrical industry activity.
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