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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1925
Page
1
The piece argues for courageous statesmanship as Montana’s new governor Erickson takes office to implement a program easing governmental burdens on business and industry. It critiques prior administration and calls for tax relief amid nationwide concerns over rising taxation. Continued on Page
Warren Hahne a 46 year old Omaha contractor is held without bail at the local relief station in connection with the death of his wife. Police report her body was found in the basement of their home with injuries to the head. Authorities say he is in a demented condition and no confession expected at this time.
Treasury figures reveal that US taxpayers paid 41 173 809 732 in incomes taxes in 1924, about 31 million less than federal receipts. For the first half of 1924 receipts reached 46 060 000, with the year end total 989 824 682. Customs revenues for the year stood at 504 913 412, down from 565 030 008 in 1923.
In Rome premier Mussolini addressed the chamber with a confident stance, claiming the Aventine opposition would be destroyed within 48 hours as he rallied the fascist crowd. The scene drew intense enthusiasm as deputies leaped from benches amid his dramatic speech.
In Fort Worth Texas on January 3 Mrs Helen Keller aged 19 won a divorce via long distance telephone link. The case linked Bremerton Washington and Fort Worth through a complex wire route passing St Louis Chicago Denver San Francisco and other hubs, involving a 4000 mile line and contact with the telephone company to arrange the split.
Butte’s post office has lacked sufficient space for 20 years in a single building and now faces expansion needs as holiday mail rushes reveal the capacity limits. With 25 clerks sometimes working in the same space and five tons of mail moving daily, cramped quarters hinder operations and hinder daily duties. A government building investment of 300000 was eyed but growth has outpaced space despite yearlong business rising and parcel post adding to workload.
Mount Vernon news reports judge sentences Elsie Sweetin to 35 years and Lawrence Hight to life for poisoning husband Wilford Sweetin. Mrs Sweetin rejects chance to speak with Hight. The two convicted on joint murder plot. Mrs Sweetin to Stateville, Hight to Menard.
In Inchicago January 3 a court spoke to Oscar Harmon, noting a wife’s love but not admitting it amid evidence and arguments. The proceedings referenced dubious interpretations and warnings, with uncertain conclusions about the relationship.
Florence E. Knapp becomes the first American woman elected as a state secretary and presides over Gov Alfred E. Smith oath of office. New year marks the first time since 1825 a governor began a third term in New York.
In Alpena Michigan on January 3 a divorce case unfolds as Edna James Scott testifies that gambling losses and her husband's affairs near Washington Street marred their marriage. Witnesses recount late-night card games and rumors of infidelity, with Mrs Scott detailing episodes shared with her employees and secretary Jane Kennedy.
A St Louis man had his body mummified and kept in a family vault at Mount Olive Cemetery in accordance with a request. Relatives opened the vault to the public on certain holidays for veneration. The preservation wish stemmed from horror of decomposition after death, not vanity.
Adolph Meyer prominent Omaha businessman and World War writer dictated his obituary before dying by suicide yesterday afternoon. Authorities initially blamed heart trouble. the coroner ruled the death a self-inflicted act, clarifying details today.
In Washington on January 3 officials waited for a French pay debt proposal as Secretary Hughes reported no reply from Ambassador Herrick. The State Department noted Kellows in London and Paris would influence talks, while hope for open negotiations over war claims persisted despite delays and uncertainty.
A severe snowstorm inflicted roughly 1.5 million dollars in damages on Gotham, disrupting travel and commerce. Reports indicate widespread property damage and transportation delays across key districts.
Report notes ore production resuming at the original Anaconda Company site after a short stoppage. Workers completed shaft work and cleaning tasks, with the major recovery expected within about two weeks as authorities assess progress and safety.
On the eve of caucuses four candidates contend for the speaker post while fate looms for the county senator seat. J T Lyle of Aries faces a contested notice. doubts arise whether Lyle was named senator from Lake county for four years or until the son’s term ends.
The senate appropriations committee reported two supply bills today and another yesterday. The interior bill totals 474 thousand dollars, up 126 thousand from the home total, with additions including 90 thousand for oil field development and 26 thousand for irrigation systems on the Flathead Indian Reservation in Montana.
In the state capital an opening edition sets the scene for a large gathering of clans from cow counties and mining districts. The tone is one of goodwill as lawmakers return after the 1923 special session, with inauguration ceremonies and the new executive poised to take office under Chief.
Marx outlines plans to form a non party cabinet after noting no parliamentary basis for a traditional cabinet. He argues for a government drawn from various factions, including the post of Justice, to fill vacancies with carefully chosen selections from party groups.
Rotary delegations from 16 Montana clubs will welcome Everett W Hill of Oklahoma as Rotary International president on a tour that includes Butte. The event will feature a reception and address, with district officers and Rotarians from Anaconda Helena Havre Missoula and other cities attending. A banquet is planned at Finlen Hotel with local and visiting Rotarians in attendance.
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