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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1923
Page
1
A columnist recounts encounters with two women in distant worlds. Madame X seeks a police job in disguise as a motor-cop and a Cree woman traps prairie dogs for sustenance, each pursuing a livelihood with pride, risk, and resilience.
The Hearst estate of Phoebe Hearst, mother of William Randolph Hearst, was appraised by California inheritance tax authorities at 11,012,850.07 dollars. State Controller Ray L. Riley announced the tax due, totaling 1,056,845 dollars, with Hearst as principal heir paying 949,101 dollars.
Governor Pinchot arranged a Monday open meeting at the state capitol to avert a Sept 1 coal shut down. He invited United Mine Workers of America and anthracite operators and said he would mediate with assistance from the U S coal commission and wage expert H G Tryon while awaiting full information from talks.
Atlantic City officials report that miners union leaders and mine operators’ reps accepted Governor Pennsylvanias request for a conference in Harrisburg Monday to prevent a possible anthracite mining suspension next week. John L Lewis leads the union effort as shutdown plans proceed.
A telegram from Imbros reports a naphtha launch with the American flag carrying 10 refugees was fired upon by Turkish troops at Gallipoli. One man was killed and a woman badly wounded. The incident occurred as the vessel attempted to reach safety.
A half coyote half collie named Mickey, pet of the Suttle family, may help solve the brutal murder of Elsie Suttle. Jack Fernandez, accused in Denver, will be brought to Colorado Springs as Mickey is watched near Fernandez. Neighbors recall the dog’s warnings and pursuit of a prowler, while police seek a small hammer used in the attack.
Bozeman Mont August 25 The divorce case of Mrs Iva Danner against her husband Seth Orrin Danner is heard in district court. The case ties to the November 14 1920 double murder of John Sprouse and Florence Sprouse at Central Park. The judge will rule later after testimonies detailing the family’s destitute condition.
AP dispatch from Simla reports serious riots ending Muharram celebrations in Saharanpur and Gonda with numerous casualties and property damage. Police used firearms to quell crowds. smaller disturbances occurred in Calcutta Ahmedabad Amritsar and Nellore between Sunnites and Shiites over temple tree branches and processional flags.
The Montana State Press association closed its Silver Bow club gathering with officers elected and fire of business concluded. O. S. Worden was nominated for president and elected by acclamation, while Henry Weare Martin Hutchens and Joseph Gehrett were chosen as vice presidents. The convention praised C F Kelley and George Forsythe for hospitality and entertainment and accepted eight new memberships. The next meeting site was discussed.
Berlin Aug 25 Dr Rudolph Havenstein told the Reichstag committee the Reichsbank bears little blame for rising inflation. He cited unchecked floating debt totaling 194 billion marks on Aug 1 with 177 billion in the bank, renewing notes to fuel the expansion. He outlined a new policy aligned with government economic aims, while resignation rumors persist about Havenstein despite government support for retirement.
The Montana State Press Association announces officers: President O S Warden Great Falls First Vice Henry Weare Chester Second Vice Martin J Hutchens Missoula Third Vice Joseph Gehrett Laurel Secretary treasurer S E Peterson Great Falls Committees to be appointed by the president Meeting place for next convention to be set by the executive committee The group adopts resolutions on Hardings death postal rates opposition to free publicity abuses and county printing and pledges to pursue a Montana first platform through unity A conference plan endorses a local citizens' draft program to protect state interests
Chicago news reports a record aviation test as mail planes completed a twelve flight across the country in under five days. Eastbound and westbound teams crossed from Chicago to Cheyenne and to New York and San Francisco with schedules of about 24 hours per leg. Officials say the transcontinental mail service feasibility is proven and plan a future conference to decide next steps. The eastbound flight reached New York in 26 hours 17 minutes, while the westbound finished in 29 hours 40 minutes.
In El Paso Texas Aug 25 two persons were killed seven seriously injured and many others slightly hurt as flood waters from heavy rains across the Rio Grande and canals caused 200000 dollars damage to a dozen houses. Juarez officials estimate over 1000 homeless after adobe huts collapsed and streets flooded. The dead are Mrs Maria Velenzue and eight year old Francisca Acosta. Water backed up two feet in several Juarez business houses on Juarez Avenue.
Denver bank imposes 60 days notice for savings withdrawals after a run spurred by rumors. Commercial accounts paid promptly. officials say rule protects both bank and depositors. Bank deposits totaled about $4.55 million as of June. president Frank L. Bishop noted large noncustomer deposits later.
Representative Aswell of Louisiana predicted a restoration of a monarchy in Germany within a year. He presented to President Coolidge observations from a recent European trip.
At midnight a clash between Carnegie residents and robed Ku Klux Klan members on Glendale bridge over Chartiers creek resulted in one man killed and several injured. Police and detectives patrolled streets into morning. a motorcycle squad guarded the borough edge to prevent further entry. An estimated 10,000 Klansmen gathered above Carnegie for a state meeting before the altercation. The dead Klansman died at Dr F B Jones’s office after a bullet to the head.
Denver cobbler Jack Fernandez, 20, arrested after letters found under bride Elsie Jorgenson Suttle's pillow linked to case. Police say handwriting resembles notes found with the Colorado Springs victim, as investigators question Fernandez about her death and alleged acquaintance.
The Earl of Birkenhead faced protest from Henry Breckinridge for remarks about Wilson after an address in Will iamstown. Breckinridge warned such opinions taint American audiences while Birkenhead, in Saratoga for the races, stood by his critique of Wilson and the peace conference amid ongoing debate over American leadership.
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