One Man Found in Wreckages After Moldavia Sinking
British steamer Moldavia searched the ocean for an hour and a half but found only one man among wreckages and did not locate any others.
25 Feb 1928
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1928
Page
1
British steamer Moldavia searched the ocean for an hour and a half but found only one man among wreckages and did not locate any others.
Dense fog shrouds the Strait of Dover as the Italian steamer Alcantara sinks after a collision with the Russian cadet training ship Tovarisch. The entire Alcantara crew is believed drowned, exact numbers unknown. an American vessel of similar size would have carried over 17 men.
The Italian steamer Alcantara sank after a collision with the Russian cadet flying ship Tovarisch in dense fog off the Dover Straits. Only one man was found alive briefly by the Moldavia, with no others surviving, according to messages received by Lloyds North Foreland radio.
Dr Charles M McMillan, a physician and employer to Mrs Amelia Appleby, was convicted of first degree murder by a Superior court jury in Los Angeles. The verdict, with a leniency recommendation, requires life imprisonment. The jury of eight women and four men delivered the decision after deliberations.
Kansas City February 24 armed with two submachine guns sawed off shotguns and auto pistols a band of 10 to 15 robbers stormed the City bank firing more than a dozen shots but injuring none. They escaped in two cars with 50737 held insured against loss.
Doris McDonald sentenced to die March 23 for involvement in the murder of taxicab driver Adelard Bouchard. Representations have been made to Justice Minister Ernest La Pointe. ministers to decide on clemency after jury recommended leniency and new pleas. Illness reported. decision not expected for two weeks.
Lucian Cary analyzes quarrels in love and human nature in a compelling Standard essay. The discussion explores why disputes arise without clear right or wrong and whether passionate disagreement can resemble affectionate gestures.
Cold snap eases across Montana as Butte and others warm past zero. By 7 PM downtown reached 7 degrees above, with early morning readings as low as 10 below. A clear afternoon and sun boosted temperatures, while Adelle reported 20 above as the state high.
Gen. John J. Pershing sailed for France to head the American battle monument commission. He will supervise replacing wooden crosses on U S soldiers graves with permanent markers.
At Geneva, Canada pressed to preserve conciliation as a principle in League of Nations security committee proceedings. Delegates from Sweden Germany and Chile supported a general conciliation treaty while opposing a general arbitration treaty. The drafting committee was asked to prepare a model conciliation treaty but no position was taken on the broader issue.
Bernardsville New Jersey February 24 The torch killer of Miss Margaret Brown remained at large with conflicting statements from officials. State troopers said identity was known as a middle aged professional of high social standing but the prosecutor denied definite knowledge and vowed to act if the killer were found. Miss Brown was buried Monday at Fort Lee and clues included a blue sedan seen near the scene by a woman and a man questioned about a man who drove up in a blue car.
Detroit Free Press says Col. Charles A. Lindbergh and Maj. Thomas G. Lanphier tested a new electric magnetism powered motor at Selfridge field, representing a departure from gasoline engines.
In Omaha Nebraska on February 24 Fred Dobney 45 shot his wife Pearl 19 and his mother in law Mary Kull 47. Kull was dead on arrival. Pearl is dying. Dobney fled after writing a note blaming his mother in law. Police hunt him.
Washington February 24 opponents of the Box bill testified before the house immigration committee. They argued that excluding Mexican laborers would harm agricultural industry in the Southwest and said the measure would impose economic hardship. The hearing was the second allotted to opponents of the bill.
President Coolidge favors federal funding for protecting the lower Mississippi valley but insists local communities must share the cost. Hoover backs the administration plan and a new bill seeks 261 million dollars for flood prevention with state quotas. Discussion centers on who pays for remedial legislation as Congress heads to a flood control showdown.
San Antonio health authorities closed 21 elementary schools due to a mild measles outbreak that cut attendance by more than half. Eight additional schools have some rooms closed and many may shut down if attendance drops further, leaving only five schools fully open.
Helena Qut loses the Capital City Quint from the tithe race, ending a 17 year run. Dillon steps into the role, succeeding in the assignment.
Anaconda and Missoula reached the finals after easy wins as Deer Lodge fell 23 19 in a tense semifinal. Anaconda defeated Boulder and later crushed Mount St Charles while Missoula beat Philipsburg, earning a likely Butte Central clash for the title spot. The top three teams advance to the state series in Butte Mines gym.
Gov. W. McDowell states the country leans toward Smith for the Democrats and Hoover for the Republicans. He and Mrs. McDowell toured the nation, visiting relatives in Memphis and earlier cities. They will reopen their Butte home at No. 1 South Excelsior and stay. The trip covered many states and the roads are in good condition.
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