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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1924
Page
2
The page summarizes 21 state contests with vote totals for roles including state treasurer and superintendent of public instruction. Republicans Harman and Collins lead several races while Democrats Carey and McIntyre appear in others, with varied totals reported for each candidate.
In Cape Breton the coastal steamer Spy endured towering seas as crew and military passengers were rescued near Neil's harbor on Tuesday night. A fishing schooner Dorcas ran aground near Gloucester with the captain reportedly dead. details were not available.
Press dispatches from Guadalajara report an American woman was killed and her body mutilated by robbers who attacked a tourist party near Ixtlan and San Marcos in Jalisco. The American Consul in Guadalajara had not yet reported, authorities sent troops to pursue the bandits.
An advertisement touts a new oil burner usable in any stove or furnace, claiming easy conversion from coal or wood in minutes. It highlights oil as a great money saver at current prices and offers a trial to readers who write to the manufacturer.
Marsh Nelson will play violin and Al Orton piano as Montana pioneers and descendants recall the 1860s era. Stories span Bannock and Hatfield families, Old West life, battles with Indians, and early routes to Montana. Ben, Hank Valston, and Tom Sheehy recollect journeys, camps, and survival on frontier trails.
Dorothy Burns, 22, a former burlesque actress, confesses involvement in a major gem theft. Police hold her husband James Burns, 20, plus Harry Chance, Mark Wolen, Alexander Peldenhelme, and Freda Trost. a sixth mastermind is at large. Detectives claim the tolling establishment linked to the case yielded liquor and weapons as the search for the missing daughter continues.
A Dallas reveal shows Thomas Love, national committeeman, resigning to back Miriam Ferguson for Texas governor, while James Ferguson denies a quoted statement. Austin reports note friction over Ferguson family statements and party alignment amid Democratic contests.
A Rotary led pageant at a garden fete featured children in pirate and fairy costumes, with two score cherub dancers and a finale of roses presented to Miss Pitzpatrick. Leaders stressed character building and Montana heritage, noting William A. Clark’s philanthropy.
Range sergeant in company G of the guard Bose man and first lieutenant in ROTC at Montana State College won both individual and governor's medal matches Thayer placed on Camp Perry team of ROTC in ninth corps area winning the individual match with 97 of 100 and governor's medal with 136 of 150 Lieut Phipps of company L was second in the governor's match with 198 and J Dahl of company L Kalispell third with 12% in the individual quarters Whitehall company stood second with 5 and Skt Herman of company C and Lieut pt Kalispell company F noted in standings.
A Chicago courtroom scene shows Judge Caverly chastening press criticism as defense attorney Crowe and prosecutor spar over remarks about the Leopold and Leopold case. The judge defends judicial independence while assuring no intimidation. Inmates Babe and Dickie Leopold joke of possible hanging as the trial nears a death penalty decision.
The Prince of Wales arrives in the United States for a largely unofficial holiday visit. The liner Berengaria nears New York Bay as noon events approach, with Governor Smith and Mayor Hylan set to deliver welcomes. Maj William Hensley will read the messages via radio from an airplane circling above the liner.
Canvass of the farmer labor vote shows Frank Edwards received 40 votes, well below expectations with 13 519 total ballots cast from nearly 22 000 registered. Judge Joseph R Jackson loses Democratic nomination for district judge by 199 votes amid a tight legislature ticket landscape. Official canvass to start at noon with few expected changes.
Old Butte resident Bridget Green died at 124 Capital Hill Walkerville after a brief illness at age 67. Born in Ireland she came to Pennsylvania as a child then to New Jersey and finally Butte 35 years ago. Survived by five daughters Mary Mathews Elizabeth Harrie Philip Treglown Jerry J Sullivan Ed T OBrien Ruth OBrien Chester Kelly Dorothy Kelly and John Treglown plus two sons John and Tred Green. Body lies at family home with arrangements pending.
President Calvin Coolidge and his family left Rome and boarded a train to Washington after a two week vacation with his father and relatives. He spoke with his father about work plans and prepared to resume duties at the White House, noting renewed energy from the rest.
Delegates at the International Pressmen and Assistants' union biennial convention in Rogersville Tenn August 28 defeated candidacy resolutions after a spirited address by Maj. George S. Sherry president of the international union. The resolution was deemed improper for the convention and for any commitments by its body.
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