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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1925
Page
2
Governor's plans provoke debate over term dates and committee appointments as Montai legislators consider measures from bank law to primary ballot wording. Senator Schellenger, Ruff, Besancon, and Beadle figures appear amid a list of proposed bills and procedural questions on finance, publication of reports, and district duties. The Farmer-Labor presence and speaker's actions hint at party balance shaping committee assignments.
Helena January 7. The Senate race for Lake county between J. H. Gig incumbent and Ray Tower elect is awaiting committees on committees report. Several standing committees announced while key judiciary and finance and claims bodies remain unsettled. many staff and clerical appointments listed as the session proceeds. The Senate adjourned to 11 o clock tomorrow.
Britain agrees to war claims and a Belgian priority stance as talks near end. The Belgian premier arrives amid limits on Belgian percentage and potential adjustments. Negotiations cover Leviathan and suner rma, with costs and occupation figures refined. A separate report notes a dangerous trip completed near Waco after a Portland man’s adventure.
New York Jan 1 American Telephone and Telegraph announces a 135 million 35 year 5 percent gold debenture bond offering. Proceeds fund acquisitions and additions for the Bell system. Public sale set for tomorrow at about 8 percent yield. Banking group includes J P Morgan Kuhn Loeb Kept, with First National Bank of New York and others. Previous debt sales total nearly 40 million merged into a 1.3 billion combined issue, rivaling U S Steel in scale.
In Concord a bench warrant is issued as a man described as penniless reportedly declares in court. The unclear text references a Nice home and mentions Justice and numbers like 410-000 amid fragmented phrases.
Helena dispatches details of a farmer labor party backed bank bill. It proposes each bank hold an amount equal to one fifth of one percent of average guaranteed deposits, minus capital and surplus, with adjustments for new banks and daily deposit bases. Provisions authorize sale of securities to cover shortfalls and tax claims if remittance is not met.
An informal tribute featured former governor leading a toast and remarks about public service. The event drew local figures including a chairman and community leaders from Whitefish Pilot coverage.
The article reports ongoing divorce proceedings involving Mrs. Scott and her husband Judge Frank Hinerick adjourned the suit until March 10. Mrs. Scott claims her husband tried to ruin her career and refused a $15,000 settlement. She recalls hosting Washington friends, including the princess of Honolulu and Brig. Gen. William Michell, at her apartment.
Montana outlines agricultural potential and settlement plans, stressing the need for factual data on soils and water, labor efficiency, and suitable crops. It urges attracting new residents, cooperative seed and supply networks, and scientific farming methods to grow Montana’s dry land agriculture.
The sermon at the union service of Butte Protestant Churches titled The Salvation of Society urged attacking breeding places of crime and poverty at their sources. Rev. Hugh Darsie spoke on individual and societal salvation through Christ and public opinion, with Rev. Charles Rhodes to speak on Personal Evangelistic Responsibility this evening.
F X Bernard of Hibbing Minnesota fatally wounds Lora Palmer a Romance languages teacher at the University of Wisconsin and then shoots himself. Bernard, divorced from his wife, had pledged to end his pursuit after she refused reconciliation. He warned his former wife that he might kill himself and left no clear plan to target Miss Palmer though threats had been frequent.
A boy was struck by a car at Main Street and Broadway yesterday afternoon. He sustained a bruised leg and was taken to Murray Rowttai Lampoon after the incident. He slipped away before his name could be taken as physicians examined him.
A report by Professor Douglass of the American Child Health Association surveyed 268 public and 288 parochial Butte students, finding local children average in health and habits compared with 86 other cities. It notes lower smallpox vaccination rates, similar mill intake, and tepid differences in dental visits and breakfast skipping, all supporting that Butte children are neither better nor worse overall.
Butte High School announces multiple plays with cast lists for Philanthropy It Isn’t Done The Land of Heart's Desire and other works. Pupils/dates listed include Rudolph Fadian Janet Tobe Nicoleon’s Barber Percy Temple and and committee details for Mask and Dagger Carnival and upcoming lyceum and art exhibit deadlines.
The council advanced the ordinance, noting about 18 000 feet of piling driven and total estimates at 18 670 with 10 380 already paid. Alderman Woods questioned the Williamsburg Road crossing. the mayor said the city owned some property and a final decision would be made today.
Mrannon of Montana announced the arrival of Chancellor Brankon 1 in the city from Boteman. The event was scheduled by local officials and attended by community members amid ceremonial activities.
Police in the 100 block Booth Main street yesterday failed to locate dope during a rooming house search. They arrested J. Ryan on a liquor charge after he rolled a bottle of whiskey from a room while Detective Powell and Chi Murphy were on the scene.
City election information posted in Butte notes registration closes February 17. Officials urge eligible residents to verify eligibility, register, and prepare for upcoming polling.
Mrs. A Campana a long time Butte resident and grocer at 523 West Park street died last evening after more than five years of illness. She was 64 born in Genoa Italy survived by three daughters R C McNeel Mrs Robert Hayes Leona Campana and four sons R Rocco Frank C and Phillip Campana all residents of Butte. The family home at 623 West Park street hosts funeral arrangements.
Obituaries note J P Ledwidge of Los Angeles formerly of Butte dies. survivors include wife, daughter Mee Hicks, son Bert. Margaret Franetich, 32, widow of Tony Franetich, dies. three daughters and two sons among survivors. Mrs Alfred Lampard dies after brief illness at 50. survivors include husband Alfred, Jr, mother Mrs Davidson, and others in Butte.
Coroner's report confirms Marne W ls' mother died after her foot struck a gas heater in her opened bed. Authorities note the incident occurred last night with no signs of foul play.
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