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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1924
Page
2
John Reed James Wilson and John Mascon, among a gang tied to 22 Montana bank and post office robberies, were moved to Choteau county jail from Seattle per word received by Police Chief Jere Murphy yesterday.
Police say three men arrested near Seattle three weeks ago formed a burglary ring with operations in Butte and other Montana towns. They planned robberies across the region and were linked to safeblowing in small banks. Reed and Mason alias Miller were identified as leaders and had resided in a upscale Butte neighborhood last autumn. Wilson was involved, authorities say.
Miss Mabel Normand, recovering from a nervous breakdown, was hospitalized after the shooting of Courtland Dines in her presence. The incident involves her chauffeur and various witnesses, with testimony about the events at the apartment and earlier plans.
Butte officers linked three men to a whiskey and narcotics operation from Canadian sources. Authorities searched an automobile tied to two suspects. Reed, active in Butte late October, ran Ross' ranch south of the city for months before abandoning it during a federal investigation. Arthur Davis, nicknamed Chicago Fred, and Reed were called masterminds. Davis was arrested in Stockton California the same night the trio was captured near Beattie. Police later located Davis in Clear Lake in custody.
Police report a bank robbery suspect, to be brought to Sheridan for charging, with his wife Rhea Davis noted as not being held in the Vir jail. The man and spouse had lived together at a Butte apartment recently as officers described.
The Thaw case draws global attention as lawyers seek his liberty and possible restoration of assets valued near one million dollars. He could travel to New York to face charges of kidnapping and second degree assault after luring and whipping Frederick Gump Jr. in a hotel room. Indicted alongside him is George C. O Byarne, a companion.
Former Judge Gay Gordon, counsel for Mrs Thaw and the Thaw committee, branded as false the report that efforts were to have Marty K Thaw legally adjudged insane to win his freedom. He said no such move was contemplated and believed relatives were satisfied with the current arrangement.
Slight shocks were recorded in Los Angeles at 7 50 pm with reports from Whittier and Pasadena. Tremors lasted about 15 seconds and caused no damage.
Enrique Seldner, consul general in New York for the provisional Mexican government, claims De la Huerta leads a stronger force with seaports and ships. He asserts De la Huerta has 34 500 troops versus 18 500 regulars, more equipment, and control of key telegraph lines.
American oil companies operating in Mexico, served with De la Huerta's decree to pay production taxes to the revolutionary government at Vera Cruz, plan an 11 30 Friday morning meeting to discuss the situation. Firms may keep paying taxes to Obregon government for now, citing Mexico City authorities' control and U.S. support.
Albany January 2 Governor Smith urges new legislature to memorialize Congress. He notes last session asked representation to press for amending the Volstead Act to permit 2.75 percent beer under strict limits, and to align state law with 1920 enactment while federal action remains required.
Berlin reports that veterans entitled to 25 marks monthly joke at the paltry sum. A medal weaver quips officials face the man who risked his life for a penny’s worth. The piece recalls Manaos electric trams and odd imperial notes amid wartime ruins.
Nina Wilcox Putnam Sanderson a nationally known writer was granted a divorce from Robert J Sanders on grounds of neglect to provide. Judge Barrows recalled the decision after Providence Journal investigation and announced a full inquiry. Depositions showed she and witnesses said her husband deserted her while she had to support herself in Rhode Island.
The Lalor estate seeks to overturn Montana's 1923 inheritance tax law arguing it is unconstitutional ex post facto retroactive and beyond state jurisdiction. Executors Williard A. Lalor and Bankers Trust Co. claim the $84 427.58 estate is allocated outside Montana and died before enactment. White and Case and Cooper Stephenson Hoover represent the executors.
J C Vint of Beattie, a veteran Alaskan miner, operates a Blagovestchensk placer in Amur province after claiming the first foreign gold mining concession from the Soviet government. The 5 percent tax goes to the Soviets. he employs about 40 men and expects rich output from his Siberian diggings.
Viscount Kiyoura failed to form a cabinet to replace Premier Yamamoto. He said he could not secure party support in the Diet and announced his inability to complete a ministry.
A playground apparatus made in this country has been installed in a new park at Arica Chile. The project reflects cultural exchange and boosts recreational facilities for local residents.
The Supreme Court convened but withheld decisions until Monday. President Coolidge discussed shipping with Matthew Brush of Al International Corp. Commerce figures showed little variation from a year ago. Henry M. Robinson of Los Angeles advised on Germany’s budget and met with Coolidge and Secretary Hughes. Officials denied arms shipments to Mexico and any sale of cruisers. Congressional committees prepared to study department reorganizations with hearings starting Monday. Italy pressed the State Department against immigration quota changes under House consideration.
The article notes President Calvin Coolidge and Congress facing early session actions. The Ways and Means Committee will study the Mellon bill provisions before acting on soldiers' bonus and revenue rate schedules. Republican veterans press for a party conference January 10 to push the bonus ahead of tax revisions.
Investigators led by Howard Carter remove the black and gold catafalque and pall from the second shrine in Tutankhamen's tomb in Luxor Egypt as they prepare to disassemble the outer shrine walls and cornices. The great canopy roof remains a challenge to remove.
In Helena Montana on January 2, P M Abbot and Sam J Crouch of the First National bank of Three Forks pleaded not guilty through their Bozeman attorney C E Carlson in U S district court to charges of misappropriating bank funds and false entries. Judge George M Bourquin set trials for January 14 with other defendants also entering not guilty pleas under violations of the national prohibition act. Peyton Randall of Bozeman forfeited his bond for absence at arraignment and a bench warrant was issued.
The pygmies of Africa mainly eat meat and wild honey with occasional sweet potatoes. This summarizes a brief note on traditional foods and diet variety among pygmy communities.
The board of trustees at a special meeting asked County Attorney George M. Bourquin to represent the board and principal Cassie Laird in the injunction suit filed by Henry E. Gibson as guardian for Leona Gibson. A temporary injunction had let Leona attend without a vaccination certificate until Jan 7, with a hearing for a permanent injunction.
In New York the government auctioned 16 smugglers and a varied fleet at Dead Man's Basin, with bids from coast towns. The Flying Dutchman alias Busio fetched 1175 dollars. overall sales totaled 5982 dollars. Buyers, including two women, inspected converted craft and speed boats as cash payments dominated.
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