Chinese Begin Looting at Kiukang Rampage Spreads
A chaotic riot at Kiukang escalates as Chinese mobs loot shops and threaten foreigners. Authorities lose control while 280 women and children are moved to a safety zone amid fear and confusion.
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1927
Page
1
Rioting in Kinkang British concession spurs exodus
Shanghai dispatch reports Chinese rioters looted the British concession at Kinkang 450 miles west of Shanghai. Foreigners face intolerable conditions as local authorities fail to control the unrest. In Shanghai gunboats move to carry out civilians including 280 women and children. American departures from Hankow follow anti foreign speeches and protests, as foreign nationals flee for safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Shanghai
Kinkang
Hankow
Dan
Shanihal
Wome
Aispatchen
Coolidge Narrowly Sustained Delay on Navy Cruisers
In Washington the House narrowly sustained President Coolidge by defeating a Tilson amendment to fund 450 000 for three new light cruisers while delaying construction pending an arms conference. The chamber also passed a 324 million naval bill after a day of debate and vote reversals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
the House Today
Coolidge
Navy
Longworth
House
Tilson
Tellers
Britten
Patriotism and Citizenship Measure Proposed in Montana
Helena Jan Patriotic instruction in all Montana schools is proposed in a measure by Hugh Adair of Lewis and Clark county. The proposal would require patriotism, citizenship civics and American history in all public and private elementary schools with a weekly half hour on the U.S. Constitution in each public higher education institution. Continued on
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Montana
Hugh Adair
Lewis and Clark County
Adair
United States
Maine Solon Strikes Back At Accusers Over Bribe Claims
Senator Gould of Maine testified before a Senate elections subcommittee that he took no part in paying 100000 dollars to New Brunswick officials and refused 80000 to a premier. He claimed Canadian premiers sought funds for railroad projects and alleged misappropriation by Premier Felmming, while his associates backed the campaign with 190000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Solon
Associated Press
Washington
Gould
Senate
New Brunswick
Canada
Ww York
Consetive Party of the
Felmming
Antil
Transatlantic radio telephone opens with brisk trade chatter
The first transatlantic radio telephone service for commercial use goes live between New York and London. Within an hour more than $600,000 in deals are transacted as banners advertise and a first dispatch is sent from London. Officials and businessmen monitor weather, times, and occasional static as the line opens at 8:44 p.m. with AT&T president Walter S. Gibbsard taking the call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Express
New York Evening World
England
Gothem
Associated Press
New York
Mgnt
New Dispatch
London
Buess
Wal
Bury
Walter 5. Gitfard
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Summer hotel blaze at Nantasket causes $250,900 in damage
Fire destroyed the Nantasket summer hotel and quickly spread to adjoining cottages before midnight. Two dozen towns' fire departments fought the blaze but suspected the fire was under control after the high wind, with damage estimated at $250,900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nantasket
Eozen
Convictions in Federal Court Sessions Prompt Rapid Docket
The federal court criminal session ended after a Tuesday term marked by swift dispositions. Of 147 defendants brought before the bar since December 27, 144 pleaded guilty or were convicted. only one case required a trial, as jurors were discharged after a busy day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aedona
Sithar
Hare
Death of Leo Martin prompts auto crash inquiry
Leo Martin a resident of 422 Anaconda road aged 87 died at his home after an automobile collision early New Year day. Joseph Perko of 433 Anaconda road was injured as were Peter Ward and others waiting on the south pavement near Three Mile and Pico Mile houses. Driver Stanley by Fawn of 1511 California avenue was taken into custody. Coroner Pat Holland was summoned to the Martin home. Continued in next column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Martin
Anaconda Road
Tad Nicht
Omicern
Martin
Joseph Perko
Ty Stantey
Fawn
California Avenue
Peter Ward
Mite
Pico Mile
Pollen
Kugawa
Lato
Pat Holland
Martin Home
Prohibition official in Montana and region replaced
Washington dispatch reports that KBlias Marsters, Montana Wyoming Idaho prohibition administrator, was relieved of duty. Alonzo Davis named temporary successor, with Aviatant Secretary Andrews overseeing enforcement. Charles Sheridan and Moise Toahoo named in related reshuffles amid enforcement tensions and claims of head-office support issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Kblias Marsters
Montana
Wyoming
Idaho
Alonzo ©. Davis
Aviatant
Andrews
Marsters
Itc
Charles Sheridan
Ile "Mounty
Barto
Mediately
Moise
Toahoo
Jan Mian Marneters
Cor
Ing
Taho
Gay
Associated Prem
Tdahe
Mansters
South Dakota Seeks Coolidge Vacation in State
A formal invitation from South Dakota lawmakers requests President Coolidge spend his 1927 vacation in the Black Hills. The joint resolution proposes offering a lodge at Custer State Park for a White House residence and another permanent home within the park, with an estimated cost of 260,000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anmociates II Ira
Coolidge T
Blae Hills
South Dakota
Cumter ‘State Park
White
Highway board clears routine statewide projects
Helena Montana January reports routine action by the state highway board. The Seay commission designated several projects and prepared for operation under the three cent gasoline tax measure which took effect at the start of the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
At & Deel Sens
Seay Commission
Minoutn
Binder
Ato
Dispute Over US Nicaragua Policy Between Coolidge and Borah
The Coolidge administration and Senator Borah clash over Nicaragua policy. White House and Kellogg statements describe US landings as protective, while Borah says intervention not warranted. Reports cite arms shipments to Nicaragua and Mexico's stance, with scant detail on naval authorization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Borah
Amoemtea
Washington
Coolidge
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
United States
Nicaragua
Kellogs
Horab
T United Etca
Friend of Blond Disappears and Cash Short Case
Chicago report on a high profile disappearance linked to a $1,000,000 investment firm. Investigators say $636,000 was earned from stock sales, with under $1,100 left in bank, while president Glenn Martin Meeker, linked to a blond woman and known as a man-about-town, has not been heard from in 10 days. Mrs Meeker, mother of two, faces mortgage worries as investigations proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Commonwealth Recive Family
Glenn Martin Meekfor
Vancom
A Meeker
Meeker
Ennate
Northwest rail bankruptcy blamed on low rates in the region
A brief filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission argues that low Northwestern rates caused the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul railroad to fail after receivership. Led by Charley Osborn, the Northwestern Security Holders Fair Return Committee contends that unequal rate structures and mandated wage and freight cuts harmed earnings, urging action before January 10. The filing lists W. Emin Roosevelt and Lewis B. Gantry among committee members.
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New York
Janes
Nortwest
Chicago, Milwaukeer Pal
Behal
Northwestern Security
Fair Return
Charley Osborn
Ite
Teton
St Patt
Phe
Interstate Commerce Commission
W. Emin Roosevelt
Roosevelt & Son
Lewis B. Gantry
Hank For Savings
City of
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Summer Hotel
Njury
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UAW
Montana Force
Andrew
Elias Marsters
Shelena TS
Kian Maretora Ee
State
Highway Board
Ril
Sacasa
Mexico
Jean
Kellogg
Managua
Blond
Northwest
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