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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1924
Page
1
In Los Angeles Miss Mabel Normand appeals to the public to withhold judgment on her role in the New Year’s shooting incident. She says she is blameless and seeks full facts before condemnation as court cases unfold.
The Modern Churchmen's union called for a trial of Rev. Lee W. Heaton of Fort Worth Texas for heresy or removal of the stigma on his name. They cited Dallas reports that Bishop Moore decided not to try Heaton as the latest step in a nationwide doctrinal dispute within the Protestant Episcopal and other Protestant churches.
The Ohio River at Pittsburg crested at 27.4 feet and began receding to 25 by tonight. Floodwaters flooded the north side streets and B&O tracks, leaving thousands temporarily unemployed and many families in shelters with no loss of life reported.
A $650000 donation from the General Education Board founded by John D Rockefeller was announced to fund obstetrics research at St Louis maternity hospital through Washington University. Dr W M Marriott said the Rockefeller gift will create a center unsurpassed globally.
In Luxor on January 4 the colossal sarcophagus of Tutankhamen was uncovered sealed within the fourth gilded shrine of a nested set. Scholars compare the moment to earlier discoveries, with experts awaiting the removal of shrine roofs to reveal the king’s royal mummy and its sacred trappings.
A well attended meeting at the Leggat hotel formed the City and County Consolidation Club to circulate petitions and educate the public on a proposed consolidation. C R Leonard was elected president, Judge Jackson vice president, and committees named to push the measure with Dr. Hatton and a drafting team involved.
The Justice Department has been asked by the Federal Power Commission to block James B. Girand from continuing construction of a dam on the Colorado River at Diamond Creek Arizona. Girand, operating under an Arizona permit, began work after a federal denial that a federal decision on Boulder Canyon dam should come first.
Lodi California January 4 The body of Alex Kels a Lodi butcher executed at Folsom prison today for the September murder of an itinerant worker was brought home for burial beside the man he confessed killing. The killer aimed to finance his widow with more than 75000 in life insurance and straighten his affairs.
James G. Davis reported to Congress that government war time control of 99 percent of U.S. rail mileage incurred total costs of 1.696 billion dollars. Net government outlay after settlements amounted to 49.882 million, with five railroad companies remaining claims mostly in receivership.
Pierre South Dakota January 4 John Sutherland acting manager of the Hirem Johnson for president campaign left for Chicago to confer with Johnson on campaign conduct appoint a manager and establish a headquarters in the state.
Everett B. Jackson, 32, Rhodes scholar and world war hero, was found dead after a 100 foot fall in Cheyenne canyon near Colorado Springs. He disappeared Tuesday night. searchers located his frozen, broken body near Helen Hunt Jackson’s grave. He served in an American ambulance unit and was decorated by Marshal Petain, later fighting with American forces.
Congressman Evans introduces a bill in the House to appropriate 275000 to enlarge the federal building at Butte with backing from the treasury secretary and other cabinet heads. The measure is part of about 25 urgent projects but faces no chance as a standalone public buildings bill this session. No land purchase is authorized since ample land exists for an addition.
Congressman Evans introduces the fourth appropriation effort for enlarging the Butte federal building. Previous attempts in omnibus bills were vetoed. Officials say the current building is too small for post office, courtroom, justice, and other federal offices, with space rented outside and recruiting stations lacking quarters.
Chicago Jan 4 Indications are railways will invest about as much capital in permanent improvements and equipment in 1924 as in 1923 If no legislation threatens railways 1923 expenditures reached 31 076 000 000 The Railway Age reports 34 railroads with 109 415 miles already planning 350 000 000 in 1924.
Washington January 4 President Coolidge opposes any congressional attempt to alter the administration tax bill. House Ways and Means continues debate while GOP leaders push to postpone bonus action until tax revision moves. A Rainey amendment on stock dividends failed 12 to 11. he plans to refile.
Workers crawled through the Corn Products plant ruins as the death toll rose with 20 or more workers feared dead. Only two bodies reported found officially, five more believed recovered overnight. Two weeks pay due tomorrow. relief planned but many families financially prepared. First funeral for an employee set for tomorrow. coroner's inquest and additional inquiries expected.
Secretary Weeks announced a sale to Mexico of 5,000 Enfield rifles, 5,000,000 rounds of ammunition, and eight DH-4 airplanes. Half payment in cash was made with the balance due in 30 days. Rifles and ammo will be shipped from Fort Sam Houston and Fort Bliss, planes from Fairfield, Ohio.
Ten thousand Zacapoaxtla Indians from North Puebla fully armed join Eugenio Martinez at the eastern front, backing Obregon in the campaign against rebels, as announced by Luis Cabanas who toured the region.
Tunis January 4 A second gasoline tank from the French dirigible Dixmude has been found in the Mediterranean Advices say Bizerta admiralty office has no knowledge of two more victims recovered as reported in a Hizerta dispatch yesterday
In a Hudson tunnel 90 feet below the river and 1600 feet from an exit, officials and technicians tested radio transmissions from Pittsburgh and other stations. The experiment by RCA Westinghouse and the New York New Jersey bridge and tunnel commissions showed radios could reach entombed miners, with officials predicting portable sets would aid mine rescue and divers.
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