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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1926
Page
2
The narrator describes soaring above 12,800 meters in a Dietrich motor aircraft and breaking the record despite bitter cold and numb fingers. He details eye burning blue skies, barometer readings, and the physical strain of extreme ascent before finally hovering at 500 meters to avoid an accident.
Will Devine was chosen chairman of the Anaconda Democratic central committee at a city hall meeting last night. Fred M. Davidson was elected secretary treasurer and several precinct members were named, including Angus Bamnon and William Devine among others.
A vague report cites a bad check charge and an arrest tied to a political scene. The piece mentions hotel accommodations for a young man and a Ford factory gift, with names of precinct officials and scheduled party meetings for next Thursday and a central committee gathering a week later.
Rescue teams labored through nightfall at the Climer No. 1 coal mine after a gas blast trapped hundreds of workers. Families gathered as Salvation Army units and mine bureau teams worked in shifts with canvas barricades, gas precautions, and emergency supplies.
Associated Press report notes large cities show about 200000 to 209000 in construction activity as of August. Survey lists unemployment among 12 larger sites and pipeline work near Glendive and Cabin Creek, plus plans for a Northern Pacific line at Livingston with a $760000 estimate and new lumber company activity.
A glimpse of innovations and discoveries from Popular Mechanics features: ancient rock inscriptions hint at a lost temple and history. dairy cattle records at Bellaville Farm use a camera and grid background to track growth. an at-hand revolver holster sits on a car gear shift for quick access. radio aerial installation tips emphasize minimal wiring. ice cups and fruit-picking methods reduce contamination and tree damage.
A Gulf of Mexico storm battered Morgan City causing widespread destruction. Winds toppled buildings and ripped roofs, a fire broke out, and the ferry between Morgan City and Berwick was destroyed. Virtually every structure suffered damage, with losses estimated near a million dollars.
MISSOULA August reports showery weather across forestry districts easing several wildfires. Crews from Missoula and nearby districts were assigned to fires near Mackfeet and Hage Creek with new blazes reported in the farmer district as rain aided suppression efforts.
At Geneva the continental and European powers resumed the disarmament talks on aircraft output. A 12-5 vote approved an amended project that treats commercial and military aircraft alike in assessing national air strength. The United States and Great Britain opposed the plan as lacking distinction between war and civilian production.
In Indianapolis on August 26 the Western Open at Highland Golf Club stretched into prolonged play as MacDonald Smith seeks to defend his title amid 250 entrants. The course teemed with delays and darkness hindering many, with Smith carding six over par and Gene Sarazen shooting 64 for a 70 total to lead a crowded leaderboard.
Charley Hoff of Norway, world pole vaulting champion, turns pro after amateur ban. He will perform before the Minnesota State Fair grandstands Sept 4 to 11 using a collapsible track to try to break his record of 13 feet 11 13 16 inches. Hoff cites A A U restrictions and says he was forced into professionalism by authorities.
Marty Persson made his American debut by outpointing Johnny Risko of Cleveland in a heavyweight feature at Madison Square Garden. Persson used reach and height to build an early lead, while Risko rallied late but could not overturn the Swedish challenger. The crowd praised the decisive finish after Persson dominated the final rounds.
Reports from Lake Pleasant outline Tunney’s workouts including road work sparring and bag punching as he prepares for the heavyweight title defense. The item notes air service schedules in Europe shifting travel routes from Malmö to Dakar via Hamburg and Casablanca.
French tennis players faced a strong Japanese challenge in the Davis Cup opener. Harada defeated an opponent in four sets while Tawara edged Yaamio in five as Japan slimmed the chances of a clean sweep and surprised France's team with stubborn resistance.
Stark county grand jurors hear testimony after Detective Ora Slater on the murder of Don R. Mellett Canton publisher. An informer Kascholk claims McDermott and Newell planned the crime and implicates Rudner and Mazer. Joseph R. Roach is to testify next.
A man fired at a railroad station in Chicago before dying after his spree. He wounded a station master and an agent as passengers dodged his bullets and a safety drop saved others. A parallel item notes a decree restricting Turkish coastwise shipping to Turkish vessels.
A slim black gown described as exceptionally Parisian features a bold white touch on the large collar tang buckle at the waist. The statement piece emphasizes sleek lines and a distinctive decorative element.
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