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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1926
Page
1
Billings woman succeeds to the office of Grand Matron and John E. Lewis is elected Grand Patron of the Order at the Helena session. The event honors leaders in the organization and marks a transition of top officers.
Delegates at the final cere mony of the Masonic temple grand chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star praised the organization and praised the committee for excellent convention planning. Mrs Vern Faxon of Billings was elevated to grand matron replacing Mrs Mary Brown of Bozeman with Mrs Faxon previously associated with Lewis Columbia Falls.
Bowman reports a bumper wheat crop for the Triangle country after returning from the Montana triangulation congress held near Valier. He notes large attendance and interest as the congress discusses projections of widespread high yields across the region.
Police in Pueblo report mixed public reaction to the fatal shooting of a 14 year old boy nicknamed baby bandit by peace officers. A guard protected Deputy Sheriff Charles Fisens at his home while the other suspect Forrest Gowen, 21, and the captive youth were moved toward a state penitentiary.
The American Silver Producers Association plans a Denver meeting to publish a worldwide survey on mining industry welfare. Key members from Salt Lake, Butte, Tombstone, and other cities will discuss adopting standards amid gold currency shifts and European monetary instability.
A first round of talks between the president and two prelates continues in a cordial atmosphere as part of a series aimed at settling the state church dispute. The meeting signals progress toward a possible settlement and outlines groundwork for further discussions.
State association opens convention for the coming season as officers are elected on Sunday. War heroes of Mgintanaorder are honored in the memorial observance and local officials note the broad participation across teams and communities.
President Calles met for over an hour with Archbishop Leopoldo Ruiz y Torres and Bishop Diaz of Tabasco to discuss religious affairs. No agreement reached, conference to continue as calls grow for constitutional changes to alter church regulations. The episcopate seeks a two thirds Congress vote and eventual majority state approval to resume services under revised rules.
Miles City August night report says Caray of Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad was killed west of Glendive when his car struck an automobile parked on the road. Details scant. both vehicles wrecked, no occupant in the other car. He left a wife and two children. he had worked at Mildred since 1913 and was well known in the region.
Anaconda prepares to host the annual Rainbow for Girls state assembly with about 100 attendees. Delegates from several academies will join local Elks in welcoming the visitors as decorations and arrangements are finalized for the convention and related events.
Hur Cundy and Mrs Cundy competed in a lively balloting at the Rocky Mountain Garden show. The event closed yesterday at noon with Cundy winning the pansy queen title amid strong morning support and local comment on the results.
A 16 year old Spokane boy was accidentally shot by a HIwin Harlan in Missoula while hunting. The bullet hit Melvin Hansen who was hidden in brush. The boy’s condition was described as very serious but later listed as uncertain for recovery. Investigators are reviewing the incident.
A receiver’s sale sold the Yegen Building for 90500 after bids. The deal followed the property’s purchase price of 79500 previously, indicating a premium over the earlier cost. The buyer appears to be Dreibelbis, with the deal naming the Yegens in relation to the building.
Louis Dreibelbis bought the Yegen Brothers bank building at a receiver’s sale for a sum near one million dollars. The seller’s price marks likely the largest single realty purchase in Butte this decade, reflecting strong belief in the city’s future. Dreibelbis praised Butte’s potential and framed it as a gateway between Montana towns and larger western cities.
Rudolph Valentino remains very weak after pleurisy and relapse. Doctors consider a blood transfusion as preparations were made and George Ullman volunteers as donor if operation proceeds. Hospital officials say the condition is serious with no immediate danger.
President Coolidge hosts a briefing with A J Jardine of the Agriculture Dept as he reports farmer views from the West. Farmers back tax cuts and tariff revaluation but not a broad crop price stabilization plan. They favor cooperative marketing and continued government aid to marketing efforts while noting farm debt remains a concern.
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