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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1927
Page
3
Butte plans seizure and sale of about 1496 autos for delinquent personal property taxes totaling 2511.90, plus 2377.47 in other personal property taxes. Realty taxes delinquent 16424.32 with 19 percent penalty if unpaid by Dec. 1. City Treasurer McCarthy says improved records aid collection.
In a jail escape tale from Butte a woman describes joining Buster Arrowood and Watson in a bid to flee, fearing capture as police pursued after a high speed chase. Arrowood and the girl married at Fort Benton, with paths through Helena and Great Falls shaping their brief freedom before arrest.
A 13 year old girl recounted to officers a kidnapping case in Butte involving two Mexican men and a driver. She said she was accosted on South Montana street near Galena and Montana, drugged, coerced into a car, taken to a rooming house and tied to a chair while the Mexican attempted to remove her clothing and fed whisky. Authorities noted the girl was hysterical and intoxicated, urging parents to report suspicious advances immediately.
Alma Overgard, a 16 year old high school student at Oconto Nebraska, died today after a 37 day battle with infantile paralysis. Her courage and artificial respiration enabled her to live since November 20, preserving breathing until death.
Trustee Boyle urged the board to name teachers, arguing a schoolman knows qualifications better. Beadle’s motion failed. Trustee Stewart asked the city superintendent fill the vacancy, and the motion passed. The Odd Fellows requested use of the high school auditorium on Jan 14, and the request was granted.
The Los Angeles continues search operations along the Atlantic coast from Cape Cod to Sable Island. The naval craft bound west ten miles east of Block Island, returns to Lakehurst N J after failing to locate the missing plane.
Western Union reports a radio message picked up near Heart's Content Newfoundland signed WHU or WPU asking Where are we and Can you locate us The signals were strong suggesting close range The plane carrying Mrs Frances W Grayson and a crew of three was en route to Harbor Grace from Trinity Bay with radio call WMU Investigation notes possible Dawn reference
Mrs Frances Grayson and crew aboard the amphibian Dawn vanished after departing New York bound for Harbor Grace Newfoundland. Navy Los Angeles and coast guard destroyers searched the area near Sable Island but visibility hindered recovery efforts. Grayson aimed to be the first woman to fly the Atlantic, a goal shared by four other attempts this year with two deaths.
Reports from Halifax and Shelburne say a plane drone was heard near the time the Grayson plane Dawn was due. An official of a local financial institution recalls hearing a plane pass overhead at 10:30 p.m. Sunday heading northeast. Sheriff MacLean saw a similar drone over Shelburne early Saturday.
A series of history and scripture questions asks about Iowa’s capital, Louisiana’s acquisition year, the horsemad Russian people, a quoted plea about a flag, and a Bible verse location. Answers are promised on Page 4.
A good assortment of real Irish linen handkerchiefs in white and colors with embroidered corners. Some with scalloped edges. Values to 75e.
Col Charles A Lindbergh plans a nine hour flight from Guatemala City to Belize and beyond as part of his 3000 mile goodwill tour. He aims to fly the Spirit of St Louis over Central American capitals, while Mrs Lindbergh returns to Detroit by Friday.
The Knights of Columbus entertainment committee announced completion of plans for the New Year Eve festival. The lodge prepares for the annual celebration at the hall Saturday night with invitations issued to members and guests.
The Independent Order of Good Templars Juvenile group held its annual Christmas tree at 215 North Main Street with Santa arriving at 9 p.m. Candy nuts and presents were distributed. The program featured recitations dances and songs by members including Ruth Zwick Lenore Lee Jack Prater and others. F H Sarles gave a well received address. Japan faces an era of strikes.
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