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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1924
Page
2
McCoy faced murder charges after a boulevard shooting spree as attorneys argued his sanity. Three physicians to examine him with reports pending after days under observation. A district attorney stated the case remains based on police and medical findings linking alcohol to his behavior.
Thirty third annual Me State Firemen convention drew many Great Falls residents and visitors. The Great Falls department showcased daily routines including tower scaling, net jumps, hose handling and apparatus use. A tour of local sights and a banquet at Hotel Rainbow followed, with B H Cooney giving a toast.
Betty Rose aged six and her mother began a long hike from Pittsburg on July 13 along the Yellowstone Trail. They relied on rides offered by passing motorists, making frequent lifts, and plan to sleep in hotels and farm houses as they travel. Mrs. Rose intends to record the journey and her experiences.
Under the auspices of St. Ann's Church a field day and lawn social are set for Saturday August 21 at the home of Charles Bes ete. A galaxy of visitors will attend with card parties each afternoon and evening and refreshments served on the grounds throughout the event.
The court heard haunting defense and prosecution arguments over responsibility and insanity as the judge weighed the men's culpability. Prosecutors pressed for the death penalty, while the defense pointed to moral turpitude and childlike delusions. The proceedings featured references to numerous state supreme court decisions and a focus on distinguishing right from wrong as the key standard. Leopold and Loeb sat passively, while a young woman sat nearby during the extended session.
Precinct polling booths for the upcoming primaries, under contract to 101, are nearly finished with completion expected by Saturday. Absent voters must have ballots marked and delivered to the clerk before 7 o clock next Tuesday. Ballots received will be deposited in the precincts where voters are registered. The article also mentions unrelated notices about a Vienna porcelain factory reopening and cemetery arrangements at Mount Moriah, with various dates and names.
The Montan tax payers group critiques schools yet praises their work while detailing per capita state debt. The 1922 to 1932 figures show 110.20 personal debt share in 1932, with optimism for relief. The piece envisions prosperity from 1924 crops and rising farm income driving revenue and easing future debt.
In late August 1924 Butte experienced a heavy rainfall that brought autumn like weather to the city. Overcast skies dimmed evening lights and wet pavements reflected yellow street lamps as temperatures ranged from 47 to 71 degrees. The weather forecast called for possible showers today.
HM Horton of Providence Rhode Island and his son A Morston Morton arrived in Butte Montana to visit mines as two men are held as robbery suspects after an incident near the Holland Pini Nat Fs. Sullivan is reported hospitalized.
Paris reports Prime Minister MacDonalds urges France and Belgium to evacuate the Ruhr within the year as the press reacts with unprecedented urgency. The Temps and Figaro frame the move as coercive while British networks face scrutiny. Berlin expects Reichstag to decide on reparations and Dawes Plan next week as German premiers weigh the pact amid nationalist caution.
A bandit named Malone fired on Sheriff Matt Starwich during a Snoqualmie State Bank robbery attempt in Washington. Lawshe betrayed his criminal peers and kept his role as the bandit as deputies moved from behind the counter.
Walter Walker of 2200 Spruce street suffered a severe head wound needing eight stitches after an auto crash on Tramway Mine Road at 1 this morning. His foreman passenger James Lightfoot was badly shaken as their vehicle plunged down a 15 foot embankment. Donald McLeod of 611 Cedar street and Otto Dill of 313 Oak street Anaconda were taken into custody by the sheriff.
Senator Carter Glass of Virginia is resting at his Lynchburg home and plans to join the Democratic presidential campaign, a family member said tonight. Nearby notes his recuperation and anticipated participation in party efforts.
British warships reach Port Sudan to aid troops and uphold order as martial law takes effect after further disturbances. The report notes the presence of colonial forces and ongoing security operations in the port city.
Dawes was nominated at the Cleveland convention by A W Jefferis of Nebraska with wide Republican support from the Middle West. Thousands gathered despite rain at Dawes home near Lake Michigan as radio broadcasts connected 16 major stations. Many party leaders attended including William M. Butler, Frank W. Stearns, Edward Clark, Governor Hyde, and numerous lawmakers. The ceremony was brief with benediction by Rev. Hugh Patrick Smyth and Dawes set to campaign, starting with an Augusta address after Maine.
The lake front lit with red as Mr. Jefferis praised Robert M. La Follette and lauded a plan by Mr. Dawes. His fiery remarks drew applause and unexpected smiles as he announced his nomination, rhetoric echoing common sense and national direction.
The Associated Press reports fighter Jim Gibbons and his manager Eddie Kane stated the European tour was a financial failure. Gibbons earned about 12000 dollars from a bout with Jack Bromley Found, while he had been guaranteed 50 000, indicating poor promoter payment and tour outcomes aboard the Olympic.
Reports identify Marcus Daly II as a rising figure in local social circles with mentions of associates Obrien Petsi Wal bara Drew Sultan O Alice Preitman Mike Gray Billie Morgan Preston and other prominent names shaping evenings and gatherings in the community.
An inmate previously released from the county jail faces new charges as prosecutors announce upcoming appearances. Details remain limited as the case moves to court, with officials confirming the involvement of the identified individual and the expected schedule.
Townspeople note that operation of beach chairs and large umbrellas by the Eastern Star unit on Coney Island this summer brought in $40,000 for rolling chairs and related equipment plus $42,200 from the concession rights. The combined proceeds total $82,200 for the group.
Betty Rose six years old is described as the youngest real hiker in the United States by her mother Mrs Blanche Rose while the pair journey from Pittsburg to the Pacific coast. They average about 42 miles daily carrying small packs and accepting rides from generous motorists. They have toured Yellowstone and stopped in Anaconda before heading to Missoula, praising American hospitality throughout their cross country trek.
Miss Anne Devigh wed David Spath of Anaconda at noon with Justice Buckley officiating. The ceremony featured Canton crepe attire and a tan crepe bridesmaid dress. The couple, soon to honeymoon along coast points, are rooted in Anaconda where Mrs. Spath is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Devich and the groom runs the Public Market.
A youth named Buster Lawler fractured his ankle during a slide at home plate while playing for the Goodfriends team. He was attempting to score for his baseball squad and is expected to miss about three to four weeks.
G. K. White Motor Co garage on East Commercial avenue reported a Ford coupe stolen late Monday or early yesterday. Chief Jerry Murphy located the car in Butte, and Mr. Minor learned of the theft after police notified him. The garage could not explain the disappearance and reported no signs of entry. The car was found in front of the St. Jean apartments with lights burning.
A brief weather bulletin notes very low level readings. It mentions down levels and indicates possible impacts on the area. No precise location or figures are provided in the readable text.
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