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Anaconda Standard

Location

Anaconda, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1926

Page

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Texas bank robbery arrest shocks University of Texas graduate

Rebecca Bradley, 21, UT graduate and Moody attorney general staffer, was arrested for robbing Farmers Exchange Bank of Buda. The unmasked female suspect looted 1200 to 2400 at noon, fleeing in a car. Identified by bank victims J A Jamison and Waymon Howe, she was moved toward San Marcos to avoid habeas corpus actions, but proceedings were dismissed later.

Associated Press Austin Rebecca Bradley University of Texas Dan Moody Farmers Exchange Bank Buda Texas Cooly J. N. Taittlepage Miss Bradley S. A. Jamison Waymon Howe San Marcos Here Grace B. Bradley

Storm Sweeps Northern Montana In Severe Winter Blight

A fierce blizzard lashes Northern and Central Montana driving snow and wind across the region. Butte faces record cold with temperatures near zero in the forecast as the barometer plunges, marking historic lows for the state weather bureau.

Montana State Weather Bureau Butte Weather Bureau

Montana Justice Holloway Dies in California at 50

Montana associate justice William T. Holloway dies in a Long Beach hospital at age 50. He leaves three children and a wide kin network. A son, William L. Holloway Jr, travels from Los Angeles with the body. funeral arrangements are pending. The obituary notes survivors in Boston, Boxelder, Townsend, Sheridan, Forsyth, and other Montana towns.

Associated Press Helena William TL. Holloway Montana Supreme Court Long Beach Cal W. L. Holloway Jr Los Angeles Tinal Judge Holloway Mies Eleanor Holloway Boston William L. Holloway Jr John Holloway Hie Aister Mre KK. Earhart Carlisle Kenyon Ray and Cerrodt Holloway Boxzeman Mra. H. ©. Bowles Forsyth F. M. Seeman San Francisco

Stewart Would Allow Motor Tax by Legislation

State Secretary endorses a bill taxing service stations and restoring the state gasoline inspection system. The measure aims to fund and regulate fuel services across the state, aligning with public safety and consumer protection goals.

Stewart

Man Arrested After Two Bold Robberies

John Bartsen was arrested in a Curtis street cabin by Detectives Calpin and Reagan and jailed on robbery charges. Police credit identification by Montana Bar employee John Milanovich and bartender Charles Humber for linking Bartsen to the 5:30 am Tuesday break in, when patrons were forced under a tarpaulin and $1638 was taken.

John Bartsen Curtis Street Tom Calpin Dan Reagan Jim Larkin Bartsen John Milanovich Houseman Montana East Park Street Charles Humber

Ormiston Move Set to Return for McPherson Trial

Official machinery for extraditing Kenneth G. Ormiston, former radio operator, to California for trial with evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson began as Municipal Judge Samuel R. Blake signed exemplified copies of the documents. The papers will be sent to Chicago immediately.

Associated Press Los Angeles California Kenneth G. Ormiston Aimee Semple McPherson Samuel R. Blake Chicago

Christmas Work of the Joshers in Butte Revealed

The Butte Joshers club secures headquarters near the Grand hotel to distribute Christmas dinners to 500 needy families. Commissioner William Gemmell oversees donor lists, with meals delivered quietly by a rotating crew. Requests for worthy families should be sent to Gemmell at the courthouse.

Butte Joshers’ Club Butte Pool William Gemmell Josher Grand Hotel Joshers’ Club Butte Gemmell Checups Lst Joshers

Woman and Man Shoot It Out in Oklahoma

In Perry Oklahoma on a street, Bill Dearborn aged 50 died after a gunfight with Mrs. Ellis Hobbs aged 30 who surrendered to the sheriff after the confrontation. Neighbors say a loud argument preceded the shooting and Dearborn fired after Hobbs ignored his demand to enter the car.

Oklahoma Associated Press Perry Okla Bill Dearborn Ellis Hobbs

Premier Edict Triggers Stir In Italian Marriage Market

Rome Dec 11 The premier Musso creates a tax on bachelors ages 25 to 66 causing a surge in matchmakers and brokers. Within 24 hours hundreds of brokers launched services as millions face the new levy. Rome and other cities see a large male pool and a female shortage.

Associated Press Rome Mussolini Severa

Diaz days Mexico opus tering nem Nicaragua revolt

President Adolfo Diaz of Nicaragua issued a manifesto renewing accusations that the Mexican government actively supports the liberal revolutionary movement in Nicaragua. The item notes continuation on Page 15, column 2.

Diaz Mexico Nicaragua Prev Managua Dee 11I Adolfo Diaz

Death of Justice Molloay leaves Montana Supreme Court vacancy

Helena dispatch reports Justice Molloay has died after years of ill health following the death of his wife. A conscientious jurist, his passing creates a vacancy to be filled by Governor J. K. Mrickson, with former U S Senator Harry L. Myera of Billings tipped as the likely appointee.

Standard Helena Dee Justice Molloway Iice J. K Mrickson United States Harry L. Myera Billings Supreme Bench

Supreme Bench Veteran Judge Holloway 24 Years on Montana Court

Judge Holloway was the oldest member of the Montana Supreme Court, having served continuously as associate justice for 24 years. The article notes his long tenure and is continued on page 15.

The Montana Supreme Court Holloway Supreme Bench

Harbor Explosion Shakes New York Harbor

A series of explosions rocked the tanker Agwison anchored near Buttermois off Brooklyn. Two crew members were injured, several others hurt slightly, and the ship sank about an hour after the blasts. John Walters suffered a broken leg blocks away. Windows shattered and waterfront families fled in fear of a major explosion.

New York Agwison Brooklyn Thor Burge Oller Agwisuin John Walters

Road tax and certification plan urged by state official

Secretary of State Charles T. Stewart presented a biennial report urging a five dollar yearly tax on every service station in the state and a certificate requirement for auto mechanics. He also proposed a five cent per gallon tax on motor lubricating oil and restoration of gasoline inspection funded by a three cent gasoline tax. He highlighted prior enforcement failures and the rise in poor gasoline quality from dealers in other states, urging action to improve road funding and fuel standards.

Associated Press Melena Charles T. Stewart Erickson Qual'ty Mlewart Pointe Montana Secretary of State

Medal for man who saved Peary sought in Congress note

Representative Celler of New York introduced a bill requesting a sabbatical seat for Matthew Aldilsen a Black crew member who accompanied Admiral Peary to the North Pole Hansen who saved Peary at the peril of his life and made the polar discovery possible received no reward and now faces old age and continued exposure in a New York custom house position

Associated Press Washington Matthew A Dlensen Venegro Admiral Pury North Pole Representative Celler Democrat New York Hansen Peary Tron Custom House

Tax Cuts Blocked by House Republicans

The Republican majority on the House Ways and Means Committee defeated all revenue and tax reduction measures including President Coolidge's plan in a party line vote. The treasury surplus will be used to reduce public debt at year end June 30. Congress was asked to appropriate 175 million dollars to cover defensible government demands and refunds of illegally collected federal taxes.

Associated Press Washington House Ways and Weans Coolidge Wrawley Oregon Treasury Wastlington Congress

House committee to act on Swing-Job useon Boulder bill

Washington December 11 three and a fraction more sections of the Swing-Jobuseon Boulder cangor dat bill were read and approved today by the house navigation committee. Only one and a half of the total fourteen divisions remained to be acted upon when the committee adjourned.

En Lel Washington House

Gridiron Club Winter Dinner Draws Washington Notables

President Coolidge and Dame Dawes attended the Gridiron Club dinner with cabinet and congress members. A satirical skit featured a mammoth reproduction of the front page while quips from the host and guests entertained, continuing on page 2 column 4.

Associated Pres Washington Coolidge Queen Marie Cabinet Congress Page One Gridiron Club Dawes

Veterans keep alive G A R traditions at Lincoln Post election

Lincoln Post G A F held its annual election at Patriotic hall in the courthouse. J H Makinson was elected commander Frank Benoit senior vice commander George Dimnent junior vice commander and Simon Hauswirth adjutant. Only three attended the meeting showing the dwindling veteran ranks and the enduring customs of the Civil War era.

Lincoln Post Patriotic Hall Court Louse J. H. Makinson Frank Benoit George Dimnent Simon Hauswirth Lincoln

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I. Se SSS Moody STORM iTs William L. Holloway Juriet Lfm Justice Holloway Voters of State Man Aa Suopert Calpin Reagan Ormiston Mining City Calles N. Y Peary AY Gridiron Club Bea G. A. R. Post
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