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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1926
Page
1
Gov. J. E. Erickson told Montana county school superintendents that a free government rests on educated citizens. He warned that the republic’s future depends on overcoming ignorance and superstition, with public schools laying the foundation and statutes enforcing the work.
A church plans a dedication window to honor athletes and preserve sports memories. Project administrator seeks about 150000 dollars to fund construction titled Shay for the window, noting the effort intertwines with worship and community heritage.
New York January 6 one hundred six charwomen walked out leaving the No 81 Broadway building uncleaned. They demanded more pay after being offered a weekly raise and additional monthly envelopes valued at 28 dollars.
A prisoner tells Osage country investigators that W. K. Hale paid Bert Lawson to dynamite the home of S. W. Smith, killing Smith his wife and a servant girl. Lawson in Leavenworth penitentiary said Hale offered $5000 to plant the charges as part of the Osage murders mystery. Ernest Burkhart Hale’s nephew and M A Bloyed are among those sought or charged in the case.
Associated Press reports Evelyn Nesbit Thaw was yesterday hospitalized after swallowing poison and is now out of danger. Will Darting, Thomas Brand, and a statement outline complications. her 15 year old son is described as visiting briefly. Chicago dispatch notes no further details available.
Scout leaders start a six week training course at the Butte high gymnasium on January 16 led by Jesse G. Ragsdale with William Corbett M A Slevett and Professor Walter T Scott on the training committee. Dan Dayton announces the course under the field department auspices for registered Scouts who have attained majority. The enrollment fee is one dollar.
YATES 15 GIVEN OVATION 6-L. P. Yates of Fishtail the world's wheat king for 1925 tonight received an ovation from farmers at the State college farm and home week. He was praised by agricultural leaders and received a $150 recognition check from the Montana Development association for his world-champion wheat. The event followed the annual fun feed that drew a capacity crowd of more than 200 farmers.
A 63 year old farmer Thorkelson was killed when his wagon drawn by two horses toppled forward into a Great Northern passenger train near his home 15 miles east of Great Falls. The horses stampeded after the train whistle, dragging the wagon 39 feet before the man was fatally injured.
Paris is in a critical situation as the Seine rises toward a disaster threshold. Protective works on both riverbanks have been hurriedly erected, but flooding threatens the city and forces closures such as the Invalides railroad station.
A House committee recommends action paving the way for U.S. entry into the arms conference. Secretary Jones and Secretary Davis discuss mobilizing army and navy technical personnel to join the American delegation, aiming to finalize participation.
Associated Press reports that on January 6 the Arizona state board of pardons and paroles refused to intervene in the case of a prisoner to be hanged at Florence state prison at dawn. A petition for commutation was presented, and the mother, Mrs Lucy Lawrence, has led the advocacy effort. Her condition worsened as she prepared to travel to see her son.
A severe weather sweep hits Southern Colorado with heavy snow and strong winds. Reports detail aviation disruptions around Rockvale and nearby towns as crews work to restore power and clear fallen trees. Authorities urge caution through the Tuesday morning advisory.
Washington Jan 6 the senate refused to order an investigation into propaganda for world court adherence and foreign debt settlements by a 54 to 16 vote. Senator Reed Missouri pressed the issue after a committee setback and led a floor fight that failed to attract the two thirds needed for approval.
Reports indicate renewed activity at Mount Vesuvius with crater and surrounding summit areas showing new openings. Observers note crack lines near the northern flank and mountain side, signaling increased volcanic behavior.
New York Jan 6 coal wage conference ends at 1030 pm in deadlock. Both sides vow to resume talks to end the strike. President Lewis calls a break without agreement a public calamity while proposals from both sides are voted down.
The Dowager Queen's funeral will pass through Bordlahers to Rome on Sunday. The body will be taken to the royal church of Santa Maria Degl Angeli for lying in state and public viewing. More services and honors are planned as the nation pays its last respects.
Washington Jan 6 amid debate over the house tax reduction bill the Senate finance committee advanced provisions while Democrats plan a complete substitute program Senator Simmons of North Carolina indicated a substitute schedule would be provided by Saturday The committee accepted technical administrative changes and moved toward finalizing the bill with rate schedule publicity of income tax returns still undecided Democrats expect support from insurgent Republicans for key provisions Adjustments include exemptions for foreign firms and certain insurers while farmers and mutuals face changes. Simmons favors a higher top surtax but details remain unsettled
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