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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1926
Page
2
Sheriff James Pritchard reported the mayor and widow Shelton describe gunmen who fled toward Du Quoin after firing into the air. Authorities, aided by available deputies, pursued meager clues in a case linked to a recent spree of concealed weapon violence across Williamson Franklin and neighboring counties.
New York December 12 reports that the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line plans to retain the St Paul name despite a recent reorganization that shortened the title to Chicago Milwaukee and Pacific. Sentiment in St Paul and Minneapolis pushed for keeping St Paul, leading to a deferral and a reversion to the St Paul designation.
A lengthy report outlines how the Mixed Claims Commission will award German private property losses from World War I. It cites $130,660,800 in awards to American nationals, with 6 percent interest, plus indemnification for death and injuries totaling $3.61 million. It notes German ships seized in American ports valued around $800 million and ongoing adjudication of patents and facilities. A Congressional appropriation of $100 million, plus $26 million in interest, and $24 million from Dawes reparations would enable rapid settlement of all awards.
Frank P Cram of Butte died recently at his home at age. Survived by his wife and mother Nora Cram. Funeral arrangements listed with Walshs chapel and local tavern notice from Butte area.
Bitter cold spread across Montana with Butte facing sub zero readings and crowds dwindling as cars froze. Helena and Lewistown reported record lows while Billings registered 12 below as Wyoming conditions worsen. Notable death of Watson Boyle, a 68 year old pioneer, reported in ENA.
Senate and house farm blocs push ahead on farm relief legislation. McNary demands floor action while Alabama coal plants bid is reviewed. Impeachment moves against Judge English depend on his resignation and Senate handling before the weekend.
Representative La Guardia of New York drafted a constitutional amendment to end federal prohibition by allowing states to choose dry or wet status while Congress sets rules for liquor manufacture sale and transport. It would protect dry states from importation by neighboring wet states and take effect with state electorate choice.
A morning blaze gutted an Anaconda home just before 8 20. Mrs and Mex Wallace were inside but escaped in their nightclothes with neighbors assistance. Wallace worked at the smelter and was away when the fire started.
In Manila on December 12 negotiations continue over the sale of Puce Island part of the Philippine archipelago to a large Japanese company. Vincent Masigan owner of Fuga Island claims the island of about 40,000 acres in area, handed down through his family, once granted by the Spanish government 200 years ago. The price mentioned is $250,000 and the Philippine government is said to be blocking the sale to prevent foreign influence.
Andrew V Corry, Montana born and Harvard educated, wins a Rhodes Scholarship after a record of scholarship and extra curricular achievement. He studied geology in preparation for a professional license and excelled in debate, drama, and the Glee Club at Harvard. His family roots trace to Montana mining, with his grandfather aiding the Butte district and his father a noted mining engineer. The Rhodes selection was announced from Swarthmore, noting candidates from 32 states and Oxford entry in 1930.
Rebecca Bradley twenty two year old stenographer faces bond on the Buda Farmers National Bank robbery charge. Attorney John Cofer announces she will waive examining trial as bond of five thousand dollars is fixed by Judge C Lattimore. Fort Worth and Amarillo lawyers rushing to assist as bail is arranged and bond terms clarified.
Tremors rattled dishes in Butte and Walkerville with reports of minor tremors citywide. Trains on the transcontinental line reported no main-track damage as crews checked tracks after the evening quake. Nearby Great Falls, Manhattan, Three Forks, and White Sulphur Springs felt quakes with no major damage reported.
Reports from Helena and Helena valley described a distinct tremor about 5 55 pm lasting 9 to 18 seconds with shaken pictures and dishes but no damage. Lewistown pronounces the quake while Bell notes pronounced shocks. Missoula reports none and no nearby town shocks were received.
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