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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1927
Page
1
Montana lawmakers seek a new post office bill estimating regional needs at 31 465 000 The plan adds a Butte post office at 80000 and Anaconda building and site at 105 000 as stated before Congress
State board of equalization reports 1926 total state and local tax take 26,380,466 with property valuation 1.376 billion. State 1.946 million in taxes, counties 9.502 million, schools 10.556 million, cities 3.413 million. additional revenues from gasoline oil cement plaster coal taxes. Indebtedness totals and operating costs are noted. column references indicate continuation.
Lita Grey Chaplin wife of Charles Spencer Chaplin was awarded 4000 dollars monthly temporary alimony plus 4000 dollars in attorneys fees and 2150 dollars for receivers bond premiums in a divorce suit. The court ordered weekly publication notices for Chaplin's appearance within 96 days.
Washington plan calls for about 200 million dollars to fund new post offices and federal buildings in 225 cities. The proposal, drafted by treasury and post office officials, is endorsed by Secretary Mellon and Postmaster General New and aims to meet minimum national building needs.
A resolution by the state Anti-Saloon League passed by 300 metropolitan ministers after removing language calling the presidency sacred and naming figures such as Smith Butler Ritchie Reed Bruce and Edge. The meeting aimed to stress enforcement against wets camouflaging the issue and trapping both major parties.
Montana gains the first transcontinental line spanning the state. The Montana section totals 570 miles with 1000 workers and a cost of 2105000. The new line enhances intercity service and creates more employment for Montana residents as connections widen to coast points. Continued on Page 7 Column 2.
The American Telephone and Telegraph Co. opened a direct line from New York to Seattle and Portland, connecting through Chicago Minneapolis Fargo Bismarck Billings Helena Spokane and Seattle. President Walker S Gifford spoke with J C Answorth and C E F Wickman as the circuit was completed 2225 miles long, claiming the world’s longest direct line.
The Montana House of Representatives, in committee of the whole, recommended a prohibition against the sale of liquor to minors. The chamber also moved a repeal of the state's prohibition on minor sales via an initiative act raised last November, re enacting current law while removing the word unlawful to clarify sales. The Senate followed with a similar pace, approving an additional measure for final passage.
Detroit January 17. Defense attorneys alleged letters of scurrilous character that could not be admitted as evidence were sent to the treasury. memoranda tied to opening a tax suit against Ford stockholders, claiming a $20 million excess assessment. Joseph E Davies sought treasury memos to reveal communications before Secretary Mellon.
The Rev. Don Frank Fenn of Minneapolis condemned worldly pleasures during the bishop's crusade service at St. John's Episcopal Church. He warned that sin burdens people with disease and trouble, urging parishioners to “step on the gas” and seek closer contact with God.
The Associated Press reports Secretary Kellogg denied a newspaper claim that U S policy toward Nicaragua had changed. Congress paused the Nicaraguan question as committees prepare to review Kellogg's testimony and potential publication.
The British cabinet agreed to defend nationals and property in China with full plans in readiness. Sir Austin Chamberlain favored moderation and negotiation, while ministers from the three defense services were consulted to ensure rapid action if Shanghai incidents require it.
The Montana Wool Growers Association holds its state convention kicking off at the New Finlen Hotel with officers and directors meeting this afternoon. An association dinner is planned at 6 pm followed by committee sessions to prepare for the state event on Wednesday. National and state delegates, brokers, manufacturers, and equipment purveyors will attend, with Milwaukee officials also anticipated.
Catholic Archbishop of Guadalajara leads the dissenters while the War Department chief receives word that more soldiers are being dispatched to the trouble area.
Mexican federal forces pursue insurgents after a battle near Tepatitlan in Jalisco state. More than 100 rebels were killed, joining a prior 100 casualties reported by the war department. Reports tie Archbishop Francisco Orozco y Jimines to leading the revolutionary banner Viva Cristo Rey.
The Mexican war department ordered federal troops to entrain for Jalisco after reports of a growing insurrection led by Archbishop Jimenez who reportedly rode under the banner Viva Cristo Rey. Dispatches claimed the archbishop was leading a rebel army, though official confirmation was lacking.
Peru rejects Secretary Kellogg's proposal to cede Tacna and Arica to Bolivia. A memorandum from Ambassador Velarde to the State Department says Kellogg's plan would complicate the issue, though Peru says the rejection does not bar other solutions.
J Ross Clark sold his one third share in W A Clark and Brother bank for 43333.33 to other Clark heirs under a 250000 trust. Court approval sought. sale integrates W A Clark estate funds and bank assets across Silver Bow Jefferson and Lewis and Clark counties. Judge Lyn to hear petition January 29.
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