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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1927
Page
1
In Butte a wave of auto owners face seizure as hot car actions rise. A new record for bank clearings is set in Butte with a total savings increase over 1.6 million dollars and a yearly total exceeding sixty million across institutions and deposits.
Helena Jan 4 Governor Erickson told the Twentieth Montana Assembly that administrative wishes for legislation include protection for Montana refiners, fair school fund distribution, and re‑enactment of the Special University. He urged moderation and noted five bills pending in the House, including a preliminary expense measure carrying $185,000.
London June 4 Hopes that King George and President Coolidge would converse across the ocean to inaugurate the transatlantic radiophone failed as lesser dignitaries would officiate. Service set to begin January 7 with the Postmaster General saying all would be ready at 10 30 p m London time 2 30 a m New York time Friday for Londoners to talk with New York. Hundreds sought the honor of being the first to speak but no applications were accepted yet.
A financial column highlights surprising per capita savings gains in Buen with total deposits climbing to 325 plus figures. It notes a substantial rise in savings and discusses the overall banking health, with figures for 1928 and 1925 showing strong growth, and comments on Butte's top position in financial sense.
Five amphibean planes of the American army goodwill aviators prepare for a 20,000 mile Pan American flight from Guatemala City to Salvador starting at 3 20 tomorrow. The flight plans expect a two hour hop with a stay in San Salvador until Thursday. Commander Dargue and Guatemalan War Minister Larrave hosted a dinner with American Minister Gemler present.
In 1926 nearly all grammar school children in Butte gained from milk distributed daily. A milk fund report shows weight gains across grades and improved well being. About 180 bottles are served daily with costs shared by parents and the club. Rotana plans parochial school milk service and Saturday educational films at Rialto starting Jan 15.
A federal district court ruling holds that officers cannot raid private homes for liquor violations without a warrant or proof of sale. The decision, tied to the case of Thomas P. Cates, suppresses evidence and directs the jury toward not guilty verdicts. The judge noted the Cates matter, with details on ravenshine and counterfeit stamps found in the outfit.
The 224.9 million naval appropriation bill moved through the House amid sharp talks over Washington arms conference outcomes and Coolidge policy. Proponents argue for continued naval buildup while critics say the policy weakens defense by spending now. Debate grows as lawmakers weigh prior warnings against future security needs.
The American Legion moved today to influence loans to veterans on their bonus certificates. It urged bankers nationwide to adopt a liberal policy. Edith Nourse Rogers introduced a bill to authorize the Veterans Bureau to loan money on the certificates. John Thomas Taylor, Melvin A. Traylor and the American Bankers Association were involved in the actions.
Silver Bow county and Butte plan drastic measures to collect personal automobile taxes. A list of delinquent property will be prepared by Treasurer Jamon Breit and presented to Sheriff McLeod for levy if owners refuse to pay. large number of vehicles across the county are delinquent and unrecovered for years. In 1926, 88004 per cent of registered machines were county owned, taxed at 20 percent of value, with 5.24 dollars per hundred of value.
New York Jan 4 Officials of American oil interests said no developments occurred in the Mexico petroleum policy issue after a meeting of the Association of Producers of Petroleum in Mexico Other routine matters were discussed and the petroleum lands in Mexico remain being worked as usual sources in oil circles report there are no changes to policy or operations.
Reported blast aboard the French barque left thirty three missing with injuries to several crew members. Some men were known to be aboard before the incident near port, while others were missing or unaccounted for.
United States marines will be landed at Managua tomorrow for the first time since withdrawal in August. High officials in Nicaragua say the landing will protect private life and property and safeguard rights while the Wheeler resolution on naval withdrawal is discussed by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
Jane Dinpaton reports from Hankow that at seven o'clock yesterday a Chinese mob entered the British concessions, overran the municipal building, and ousted the British officials, with Chinese patrols now patrolling the concessions.
In Bozeman on January 4 a Farm and Home Week session at Montana State College presented basic facts for a spring state ideology movement aimed at a permanent Montana agriculture program. Over 100 delegates from agricultural groups, businesses, and professions attended as Prof. M. Wilson outlined the material and discussed statewide support.
Nine indictments returned by a county grand jury name George Hassell in a Texas slaying case tied to the December 24 death of his wife and eight stepchildren found in a cellar near his home. Eight indictments accuse him of killing his eight stepchildren. The other indictment alleges the murder of his wife with a gun, choking, and other weapons.
Jan 4 report says revolutionary groups and bandits operate across Mexico with many unconfirmed claims. War Department confirms 40 revolutionaries captured a garrison at Parras de la Fuente. surrounds rebel group in the Adsubsen mountains. Reports say priests and nuns arrested for revolutionary activity. police deny arrests.
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