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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1924
Page
2
Byron E. Cooney wins a strong vote in 33 precincts, reportedly about double opponent J. Evans. The tally shows Cooney 1831 to Evans 974, with other Democratic state ticket names and candidatos listed in the tabulation.
A fragmented political listing appears with names and titles including County Clerk W J Thomas DH, County Treasurer F C Johnson, County Auditor B Wagner, and District Judge W KE Carroll. Various voters or candidates are named such as Olmstead Peck Young and Joseph Vik, with scattered numbers like 130.
Returns from 99 precincts in 18 counties show party results for attorney and educational posts. Republican candidates lead in several districts while Democratic and third party tallies appear in others as counties continue counting ballots late into Wednesday night.
In Great Falls and nearby towns the latest results show Dennis leading Granite County with 483 votes to Allison 218 and Kemp 34. Precinct data across Billings Custer Miles City and other counties reflect Dennis and Rankin figures, with incomplete counts still coming in and updates expected.
From the navy he entered the employ of the Butte Electric company and later worked for the Montana Power company as an electrician. Two and a half years ago he was transferred to the Hauser Lake power plant at the position of operator.
Charles Dutcher disappeared Aug 18 after his car stalled and he walked toward Hauser Lake to reach his power plant job. He slipped at the bridge entrance and drowned, despite being an expert swimmer. His wife Julia and son Arthur survive. funeral plans pending. Probing searchers and volunteers aided the recovery near Helena.
Fragmented lines discuss Pacific problems and proposed treaties. Mentions secretary of the treasury and Hamilton era, with references to investigations and public disclosures. Names such as Mead and Winfield Nienola appear amid disjointed notes on governance and history.
Dennis wins a recorded landslide across the county with 1 200 votes for Judge Erickson and large margins for other Democratic and Republican tickets. Voters backed gubernatorial candidate Dixon less than their county nominees, while precincts tallied extensive tallies for state offices and local figures. Continuous counting extended past midnight as officials worked through a high volume ballot, with notable results for Byron E. Cooney and incumbents in various divisions.
The district judge race had incumbent Winston without opposition and T P Stewart also unopposed on the republican ticket. Sheriff results show C I Real leading with 548 votes, L C Hart second, Cesena third with 212, Fleming last with 100. Harvey Season 627, W M Hayes 274 for county treasurer. Clerk and recorder Clara Harrity led 568 to 426. Several candidates were unopposed including Fred W. Peckover county commissioner Jam B. Gallagher sheriff Margaret Calan clerk and recorder Ruth Reardon county superintendent Barney McGreevey coroner and William Flynn county surveyor. County attorney results show Charles P Flood 152 and Andra J Stage 1. In two precincts Charles Flood polled 152 for county attorney while Andra Stage had 1.
President Craven reports from the School of Mines that Professor Theodore Simons has undergone a minor operation at Colonial hospital and shows satisfactory progress. Simons, long associated with Rochester hospital care, hopes to return to faculty duties when the college opens for the fall term.
The school board debated merits of different typewriters in a semi monthly meeting about purchasing 14 machines for Butteleigh School. Proposals were opened and read but deemed too involved, with time needed for study. Claims totaling $10,969.79 were allowed, including office payroll of $3,681.56 and labor payroll of $1,200.
The League of Nations invited the United States to send an official representative to join deliberations of its disarmament commission to be appointed by the League assembly. This unique move stems from American participation in an international study to elaborate a convention for traffic in armaments. Also reported, a Montana family suffered injuries in Seattle when Mrs William Scott of Great Falls and her daughter Boot were hurt and Mrs Beout sustained a fractured neck after a caper accident nearby.
Mrs. Tom Casey, cook for the Deer Lodge county road crew, risked injury to rescue trunks and baggage from a large frame dwelling at French Crossing that burned Saturday night. She suffered a burned hand and nervous shock, is hospitalized at St. Ann's, and stated the blaze likely started in a bed area after all crew left for Anaconda.
Swedish Lutheran Church announces a forthcoming musical program featuring a chorus performing Hail to the Dawn, a song titled I Fear No Foe by Pinguti, and a girls quintet chorus singing Safe in the Harbor. The program lists participants Thomas and James McGill Latter and includes a chorus and soloists.
In a remarkable Bluebird production Vita fraph presents a cast led by Tellegen Norman Kerry Stuart Holmes Allee Cab and Anne Nilsson in a mind reading ante finale that keeps spectators guessing to the end. Australia now counts nearly 2000 factories as industry expands.
The ladies at the church parlors honored Mrs W I Trippett who leaves tomorrow for Fargo North Dakota to make her home with her sister Sir Trippet. Mrs James G Knotter gave a presentation address and Mrs Trippett received a gold pin and pencil from church members in a time honored farewell.
On opening registration at Anaconda High School only a small number of freshmen enrolled for the first semester, according to Principal 8. D. Rice. He expected more before school opens Tuesday. Sophomores register today, juniors Thursday, and seniors Friday between 9 AM and 5 PM.
The Rev J S Spears of the Christian church with members of his Sunday school class leaves for Beho Lake for a week long outing. The program includes Scout activities swimming fishing and athletics. Participants include Wimin Lally Fred Jenkins Robert Mor George Bardon Carl Nelson Jack McGreevey Bill Gardner C Lindran Hans Hansen Mrs Spears Mrs Blarence Bardon and Miss Violet Mofis.
A flood of travelers filled the region with many registered at the tourist park. A small rear house fire at 415 Washington Street drew the fire department last night. origin unknown, but the back door burned, estimated loss around 25 dollars.
Hugh McGlynn, switchman for the B A P, sustained slight injuries when two engines on the high line at the amelters collided. He was rushed to St. Ann's hospital for treatment. The report notes the accident followed by unclear text about opposition to disarmament.
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