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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1925
Page
2
In Butte a statewide consolidation measure was defeated after a close election. Officials reported orderly voting with some precinct delays and a strong anti consolidation showing in early results. The measure failed in many precincts despite strong support from listed merger precincts and active opposition organizing.
A brief note discusses opposition to the managerial form of government. It mentions the overall objection and references a concept called The Complete Vote as part of the debate. The fragment implies a political discourse on governance structure without detailing specific actors or dates.
Martin Byrne aged 60, a longtime miner, died yesterday after years of illness in a secluded cabin at 748 Evans Avenue. Neighbors found his body near the house at 3:30 PM. Coroner Holland ordered the body removed. no inquest will be held. Byrne, an Ireland native, came to Butte 25 years ago and last worked at Anaconda. He left behind a brother and several nephews and nieces in Julian, Nebraska.
Butte residents note a benefit card party at 533 Franklin street Friday night. Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Grewen of 2424 South Dakota street recently returned from a two week trip through Yellowstone park via the Gallatin route.
The Washington arms conference achieves ratification of two nine power treaties on China with deposits at the state department. One treaty raises customs levies to stabilize the Peking government while the other creates a code of principles guiding signatories toward China. Dr Alfred Sze calls the second an adaptation of the Monroe doctrine to China and hails the ratification as a diplomatic triumph for American policy.
Alla Nazimova, prominent stage and screen actress, obtained a divorce from Charlies Bryant in Paris. Announcement came from her manager Mrs. Jean Adams. No details on the decree date or grounds were provided. Bryant was formerly a film actor.
Inquiries into a Bariin based typewriter maker prompt renewed questions about export potential. Officials report ongoing discussions with European distributors and local partners to assess production capacity and market demand.
Lieutenant Commander McDonald, Zenith Radio president, describes 1000 watt transmitters and reception reach from New Zealand to London. He notes missionary use in Labrador and London, two way plane radio challenges, and Eskimo reception of radio concerts as just another phonograph-like advancement.
Bob Askins of Miles City captured the bronco riding title at the seventh annual Bozeman roundup. Howard Teglund of Salt Creek placed second, Paddy area Miles City finished third, with other division results led by Nowatah Slim, Lee Robinson, Homer Ward, and Mabel Strickland in the rodeo events.
Kiowa Colorado reports the town inundated as Kiowa creek rose after a rare cloudburst. About sixty of seventy buildings damaged with four feet of water. Population around 2560 faced rapid flooding. Initial damage estimated at ten thousand dollars. no loss of life reported. Bridges destroyed and streets washed by rising waters.
Lieut.-Col. Bernard Freyberg, veteran of the world war and noted swimmer, failed to cross the English channel. Reaching 600 yards from the French coast he was pushed back by a strong tide and, in four hours of cold water, could not advance and gave up.
The James J. Hill mansion in St. Paul sold at auction for 90300 dollars to four daughters of the late empire builder. It will be transferred to the Catholic archdiocese of St. Paul for use as a charitable institution. The sale was reported by Associated Press.
London hosted its inaugural Port Jasz concert drawing about 30 000 attendees many arriving an hour and a half before the start time. The crowd filled the venue as organizers urged peaceful enjoyment.
In Nova Scotia a 1,133 to votes plebiscite by British Empire Steel miners approves returning to work under provincial government terms. With 6,693 votes cast, many miners abstained. Directors in Montreal will reconvene to consider the final proposals, while an interim six month contract may govern a quick resumption pending industry investigation.
Defense urges the jury to see the alleged plot as a publicity scheme by detectives Harry Raymond and George Home. Charles Z Stephens testifies he never intended to join any kidnapping and was taken to the Pickford studio where he was arrested by Louis Geck.
A federal plan proposes a network of markers along major routes guiding motorists from cities to resorts. The board will not build or maintain roads, but will fund signs while subcommittees route highways with input from state officials.
The New York World reports Bethlehem Steel plans resignations of three top officials to cut costs and spare 10,000 workers from wage reductions. Archibald Johnston H. B. Snyder and William E. Tobias resign, amid alleged industry financial strain and management sacrifices.
Judge William L Ford of the 14th district visiting Butte to sit for Judge Bourquin in the Gravelin case which is continued due to Mrs Gravelin’s funeral. Ford, a Montana native from Diamond City, is a Republican former county attorney and now a second term district judge.
A prominent Montana jurist, a native and longtime eastern bar figure, judge of the Fourteenth district, was called to hear a case in Silver Bow county district court. He enjoys many friends in Butte and has served as county attorney in Meagher county. He was once a noted local sheep man but has sold those interests and is now in his second term on the district bench.
Classmates recall a Montanan student who inspired freshmen with pep and energy. The brave, learned judge later joined the bench and raised two daughters. He carried the spirit of the wide west into his career and life.
Bozeman hosts the annual meeting of the Montana Pioneers and Sons and Daughters of Montana Pioneers August 13 to 15. members may travel at half fare on all Montana roads with certificates. The program includes joint meetings, a parade, flower show visit, and a Bozeman hot springs picnic with dancing and a social close.
New York August 5 witnesses before a joint congressional committee criticized second class rates and the zoning system as discriminatory and uneconomical. They argued the rates burden education and divert profitable mail traffic to other channels. Louis Wiley of the New York Times urged permanent legislation based on careful facts and statistics. Howard Davis of the Herald Tribune supported revenue preservation concerns.
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