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Newspaper

Anaconda Standard

Location

Anaconda, Montana, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1926

Page

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Salonen Held In Lakota In Madison Valley Swindle Case

Aarne J Salonen, tied to a six Finn ring active in several big cities, is jailed in Lakota South Dakota after a found Buick linked to him and personal belongings were recovered along the Madison banks. Police seek reward details and questioned motives as more Finn suspects are sought.

Aarne J. Salonen Butte Madison Valley Lakota S. D Salonen South Dakota Madison Portland

Aged Indian Woman Captures Elephants in Cranesbrook

An aged Indian woman in Cranbrook fed three escaped elephants with apples to calm them. One elephant broke away but the others followed as they were loaded onto freight cars. Reports indicate waning tourist traffic due to the jungle beasts' presence, alarming travelers.

Cranbrook Sue Tiwan

Lightning destroys Montana flock in German Gulch tragedy

Dryden led 125 head of sheep into German Gulch before a fierce electrical storm. A bolt struck, killing all 135 sheep as they huddled. Owner and herder found every animal dead with some injuries, an unprecedented loss in this Montana region.

Montana Dryden German Gulch Torm

Fire crews gain ground in two forests

Aug 12 Missoula reports favorable weather helps Kanikeu and Pend d Oreille fires. About 150 men deployed to Blackfeet Flathead and Clearwater forests with pay raised to 40 cents per hour. Several large conflagrations now under control while Pend Oreille and Quartz Creek areas show quiet progress. Continuous efforts and smoke chasers urged as crews push toward stabilization.

Presa Missoula Kanikeu Pend d'Oreille Helais Missoula Blackfeet Flathead Clearwater Kantheu Quartz Creek Big Creek Pend a’Oremie Flathead Tohm

Directors rehearse Revels of 26 at Butte Legion venue

Three directors work with Lacey and Carl Sommer to rehearse the Revels of 26 at the American Legion hall near the public library in Butte Montana. Igor Loyd M Bulls arrives from Toledo to assist as rehearsals push toward August 25 and 26 with local youth cast and possible standout voices for the opening night.

American Legion Dutte Butts Chiesgovo Ty Teak Aston Butte Mr. Lacey Montana Buite

Murder Report 15 Denied By Anse Pre Menico City

The United States embassy pressed Mexico City over J. H. Grande of Los Angeles held in jail on a technical banana sales fraud charge. Ambassador Sheffield and Vice Consul Lewin sought access and release, with Grande to be formally indicted tomorrow. Kellogg's state department note followed broader Mexico relations developments.

Anse Pre Menico City United States J. H. Grande Los Angeles Arthur Bliss Lane Pete Jonaily Grande Lawia Mra. Grande Four Lewin Jane Ent Batt Granda Mexico City Sheffield Paia Foreign Office Sheffield State Department Mexico Kellogg

Evangelist's Case Is Again Reopened

Los Angeles Aug 12 A special committee was appointed by the county land jury to pursue further investigation into the mysterious disappearance of Aimee Serapio McPherson pastor of Angelus Temple. The appointment came on the eve of a two week vacation and jurors would not discuss the committee's personnel.

Aasoctucon Sven Los Angeles Aimee Serapio McPherson Angelus Temple Eich

Tornado in Wyoming Causes Little Damage

The Associated Press reports a tornado traveled near the ground in the western territory late this afternoon, breaking up without extensive damage. Telephones and telegraphs were slowed in some locations and outbuildings were toppled, but property damage was limited overall.

Wyoming Associated Press USA Wye Grund Here Lita

Spring Wheat Growers of Montana in Favorable Position

Epecias Diapaten to the Suandar A Mont Aug 12 reports W T Giese chief of the grain grading department says Montana spring wheat growers are in a better position than winter wheat growers due to smaller domestic spring wheat output and expected curtailment in Canada. Canadian crop outlook is significant as Canada is a key hard spring wheat competitor in world markets. Forecasts show a sizeable drop from last year. details continue on page 9.

Giese

Montana Goods In Los Angeles Growth Tour By Platt

H V Platt general manager of Oregon Short Line arrived in Butte for a four state inspection tour. He said Southern California markets for Montana products are not yet developed though population and freight growth promise expansion. Platt noted crop conditions and forthcoming shipments while accompanied by T E Trooke superintendent of the Short Line at Pocatello.

California Treasure State H. V. Platt Oregon Short Line Butte Montana Los Angeles Saga H. V. Platt Platt Wyoming Idlaho Oregon South Low An- Mt Platt Ald Intermountain Metropolia Natin Fea McPratt Barrett's Dilton Batween Apex Melrose Utah Idaho TE. Trooke Pocatello

Miners Found Alive After Harrowing Encasement Near Hud

Five miners trapped for 163 hours in the Hudson mine near Salem Ky recount prayers and faith amid food and water scarcity. They describe a vow of salvation as a warning message appeared on their caps after rescue. The collapse trapped seven workers on a night shift last Thursday. outlet blocked, escape uncertain.

Balem Hudson Zine Collapan Wall

Colorado Democrats Put Four On Slate

A garbled 1920s era report notes Colorado Democrats listing four candidates on a slate. It mentions former governor Paul Promer Denver attorney and various percentages and names, including William Adams and Harry Lubere, with unclear vote totals and repeated phrases.

Colorado Democrats Denv Nate Vetemien Povernon Paul Promer Denver Streme Walle Harry Lubere Workers of Americay Will'am Adame Iver Haorvament

Tong War Victim Dies In Hospital In San Mateo

San Francisco August 12 Chinese tong victim Chin Pook Bing aged 60 died in a hospital at San Mateo. Sing a Bing Kong tong member was shot last night by two Chinese youths in the kitchen of a Menlo Park hotel where he worked.

San Francisco Pacific Caunt Chin Pook Bing Ban Mateo Sing Bing Kong Tong Menlo Park

Iron Nerve Holds 70 End Fourteen Minutes After Trap Is Sprung

Richard Reese Whittemore, the man behind a notorious Maryland penitentiary murder case, was hanged at Maryland Penitentiary in Baltimore after the fatal beating of guard Robert H. Holtman. The condemned man entered the death chamber unaided, his words brief as Chaplain Biggs spoke with him beforehand.

Associated Press Maryland Penitentiary Baltimore Richard Reese Whittemore Robert H. Holtman Maryland Whittemore Vaiity Withenson Charles Shannon Biggs

Arkansas Governor Falls Short in Early Primary

In an unofficial tabulation across 200 of 281 precincts in the third congressional district, Gov Tom J Terrall trailed challenger Karl Greenshaw of Harrison by a margin of about 2,009 to 1,143 votes. Jo N Tillman trailed by 290 votes. Ferrall speculation of victory proved unfounded as results remained unsettled.

Tom J. Terrall Atby JE. Marin Ferrall Jo N. Tillman Karl Greenshaw Harrison

Confessed thief Johnson seeks mercy after brutal crime spree

Thomas Johnson confessed to a long career of burglary and robbery spanning over twenty years ending with a violent home invasion. He fled to a Seattle police station and offered to face the extreme penalty after a vision of a child and mother haunted him. He recalled past time in Butte and was questioned about work.

Thomas Johnson Seattle Johnson Bui Princs Fuire Minneapolis T. J. Brown Staten

Alleged Attacker Not To Enter Plea In Murder Charge

An alleged attacker accused of murdering Mrs. Ollie B. Russell in a California rooming house faces a jury trial after announcing he will not plead guilty when brought into court. Brown, brought from San Bernardino, is described as mentally unsettled, challenging officers and raising questions about his capacity for consecutive thought. The case centers on the June 24 strangling and involves women in California cities and the city jail where Brown was held.

California Ollie B. Russell Brown San’ Ber- Bardin

The Story of Elizabeth Opens in The Standard

Elizabeth Benson age 12 will enter Barnard College next fall. Her mother Anne Austin, writer and editor, authors The Story of Elizabeth a mother and daughter tale about facing the world. Elizabeth is portrayed as normal healthy and ready for college after a high intelligence test. The serial begins in next Sunday's Standard.

Elizabeth Elizabeth Benson Barnard College Anne Austin Andard

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