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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1925
Page
2
Montana legislators race through session introducing seven bills and two committee appointments. Budget bills target counties cities towns and schools while narcotics bills from several members aim to curb drug sales and update reporting and licensing laws.
Helena report states Speaker Bricker appointed the committee on livestock and the committee on banks and banking. The initial roster includes Johnson of Stone, Fite, and Prairt ham of Ca. More names follow in the published list.
The report explains Americans are ready to extend payment schedules if claims are accepted. It notes negotiations between British and American representatives fix the damages sum and that the U S total operations reach about $600 million.
A damaged notice describes a June 24 trip by Montanans to Butte and Los Angeles aboard a Union Pacific excursion train. It notes past years required two full trains to haul the excursion and mentions stops at Miveraid and packing plants with emphasis on the Montana colony in California.
In a dilapidated four story house in Hoboken New Jersey a 50 year old woman and her 85 year old father lived in poverty with only a lamp for light. Police confronted the daughter during an attempted removal of the father's body and found gold jewelry deeds bonds and bank valuables amounting to more than 100000. The daughter was taken for mental examination.
The Montana Senate named leadership for key panels with T J Stewart of Deer Lodge as judiciary chair and Paul of Powell as chair of finance and claims. Members include Pomeroy Cas cade Linn Shelver Duncan Demet Walker Gree and others. Laurie C Hocking and Mrs P Riece were added to the elevator operators payroll as the session adjourned to 10 tomorrow morning.
Francis M. Goodwin cites a five year program among Montana Blackfeet near Glacier Park showing tribal organization and economic gains. He notes 90 percent harvested root crops last summer and surplus flour while urging continued schooling and property ownership to assimilate Native Americans into American society. He marks the hundredth anniversary of the Indian bureau as a period of error ending with an honorable record.
The notorious con man Koretz, who defrauded investors of about 1.5 million dollars, fled Chicago a year ago and was found in Halifax before returning to serve a prison sentence. He died in custody after 34 days, with bankruptcy authorities handling his tangled affairs and victims still owed substantial sums.
A debate excerpt argues that the government has overstepped constitutional norms in repressing civil liberties. It condemns the fascist majority for shielding power through amnesty and parliamentary votes while urging unity among opposition representatives to defend press freedom. The passage cites Giunta’s resignation as a key episode and warns against using revolution as a shield for abuse of power.
The report states the motive for the attack remains unclear. Authorities identified Bernard Minn as a chemist involved, with early statements noting confusion and lack of a clear target at a French house scene. Further investigation continues to determine motive and exact sequence of events.
The Southern Montana Poultry show crowned grand champions including a black orpington owned by William Kitto of 1305 East Second Street Butte and a white leghorn owned by Mrs. Sam Greenlee of 2411 Harrison Avenue Butte. Wyandotte and light Brahma winners led the hen pullet and coop categories. Judges announced many prizewinners across Breeds with Butte riders scoring heavily throughout.
Local notes from Polson amid a funeral trip to Missouri for Mrs. J H Cline. Irvin Johnson returns to Missoula. others attend New Year gatherings. A son born to Mr and Mrs Ed Finke. several theater and dinner events noted. Turkey depots rebuilt postwar. Norway test finds hollow-wall houses cheapest to heat.
Coe Black H Bantam and other entries take top spots in a Butte show. Hens First and Second go to Mrs Charles McLain and J H Williams. Cocks First goes to Raymond Vigus with 3H Williams and Kiely also placing. Awards on pigeons and rabbits will be made today.
Professor Scott outlined the program for a Rotary visit to Butte with delegations from cities across Montana. The schedule includes breakfasts, mine tours on the hill, a Father and Son luncheon, Anaconda visits, and a men only banquet at the New Finlen with talks by James St Hobbins and Hill on The Challenge of the Boy.
Officers found Fleming at 311 Curtin Street after a reported axe attack. The suspect torn and bleeding and claimed the incident occurred as he testified. Investigators reviewed the scene and collected evidence.
A historical note recalls California joining states that ratified a federal child labor amendment. The piece mentions a narrow Senate vote and ties to broader 1924 25 sugar crop prospects in Cuba, weighing heavy economic totals.
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