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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1926
Page
1
A laborer at a Chicago depot went berserk in a heat or liquor fueled frenzy. He killed a waiter and wounded several others before a barber shot him dead, ending the rampage.
At Illinois Central station in Chicago a crazed man fired at travelers injuring several before being killed by a barber outside the station. The assailant, identified as Joseph Mazza, a track laborer for the Timnderal railroad, died at the scene. Police investigate motive amid a chaotic scene with hundreds seeking cover.
Royalties paid to the state from oil companies operating on state leases in July show a rise over June. Rice Oil Company received 21 637.22 dollars for July versus 18 090.75 dollars in June, Homestake Exploration Corporation totals 313 442.07 for July versus 47.00 in June, while other firms contributed only a few thousand dollars.
Bruyere Carpender and his associate were denied bail and remanded to county jail by Supreme Court Justice Charles W. Parker on murder charges. State Senator Alexander Simpson, special prosecutor, considers steps to convene a grand jury. Frances Stevens Hall, widow of the murdered minister, remains free on $15,000 bail on related charges.
Gordon Campbell Montana oil operator petitions the Supreme Court to set aside a Leavenworth verdict convicting him of using airs to defraud in oil operations. He argues the federal district court misstated the evidence misapplied the law and erred in directing the jury. The case appeals a circuit court of appeals ruling upholding the district court judgment.
A Montana meeting of the American Railway Express Company and rail executives near Butte discussed economy and efficiency improvements. W. F Haynie spoke as a special representative. attendees included G. H. Jacobus and E. L. Cleveland, among others from Northern Pacific, Great Northern, and St. Paul railways.
The California Petroleum Company confirms the largest deal in state history, acquiring the International Refining plant at Sunburst and related assets. The Sunburst and Gat Creek properties along with the O Neill acreage in Northern Montana are included. No price details released as Vin Mont remains in Salt Lake City negotiations.
Theosophist followers greet Jadu Krishnamurti in New York as he criticizes U S materialism at a Princess Theater private meeting. Annie Besant, Terant, and a reception crowd hear his call for a spiritual revival before a private Chicago trip with entourage and vegetarian meals aboard.
Ossining April 26 two 19 year old youths were electrocuted in Sing Sing prison. John Garguila convicted of killing a Manhattan grocer during a holdup died with a remark on his nerves. Brescia sentenced in Brooklyn for killing his cousin faced death laughing and died seated up in the chair.
Jean Callizo reports from Paris that his Monday altitude test reached 12 443 meters, surpassing the previous record by 476 meters. He says atmospheric conditions were ideal and he prepared for a year, deciding to fly at the last minute fearing clouds.
A Catholic statement warns of a prolonged protest if Mexican laws are not altered. Church services would be suspended if reforms proceed, with bishops urging steadfast resistance and attributing government actions to oppression. The note cites German and Austrian references to tyrannical rule as context.
Explosive blast tears through Climer No 1 mine of the Clearfield Bituminous Coal Corp trapping about 30 miners. Twelve bodies recovered, four earlier, at least five escaped. Officials say core of 20 may have escaped via main opening or ventilator shaft. Crowds flock to the mine as state troops restore order amid rescue attempts.
Crowds gathered at the Broadway funeral parlor to view Rudolph Valentino’s body despite barred entry. About 50 000 people reportedly viewed the body yesterday before doors closed with George Ullman controlling access. Some looted wreaths and gilt ornaments were noted as souvenirs after crowds surged toward the parlor.
General Cor Ivlis announces a new cabinet in Athens described as a wasi news cabinet with no naval or army officers except himself and filled by civilian politicians. Ambitions clash threatens to destabilize the regime as elections approach.
Four deaths and two missing as tropical storm sweeps from Gulf of Mexico. Morgan City suffers near total damage with a million dollars in losses. New Orleans and Pontchiatoula report electrocution and flood devastation. Gale hits 100 miles per hour. widespread wreckage and downed lines cripple rural districts.
A teenage bandit, wounded in a sheriff shooting, resists hospital care as four bullets remain in his body missing removal. He and his brother Forrest Gonce, 21, are linked to a spree of bold holdups terrorizing the countryside while in penitentiary for highway robbery.
A young man in Albuquerque, questioned by police and immigration, claimed to be Baron George Exter Prederich von Krupp but said he was disowned four years ago and later used the name George Adtorjan Gabor. He faces a bad check complaint in Denver and may waive extradition to Wilmington, Del.
At Plattsburg Barracks 1600 citizen soldiers passed in review before President Coolidge. The second regiment from New York Delaware and New Jersey carried the new colors of the citizens military training camp. The ceremony unfolded on the parade ground beneath a canopied reviewing stand where Coolidge presided before returning to White Pine Camp in the afternoon.
Millie Lou, a ten year old with auburn hair and blue eyes, vanished briefly during a joke that led her mother to the police station. She reappeared downtown minutes later saying she had played a prank to test their search and that officers were kind, sparking mixed reactions from relatives present.
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