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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1926
Page
2
County officials report the 15 year funding program is near completion with remaining bonds and warrants totaling about $273,000 in 6 per cent debt and $525,000 funding bonds. They note future interest costs and propose retiring warrants rather than issuing new bonds to save roughly $200,000 in interest.
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports in Whitehall that the three day farmers short course drew 250 visitors by the afternoon of day two despite snow. W D Gilman spoke on farm organization and accounting, Benz discussed price raising and marketing, and a stock judging contest drew a good crowd. Marian Hawking offered morning and afternoon demonstrations on home conveniences. Floyd Ghormiey entertained with a comedy program and local acts from Anaconda. Friday will close the course with awards, the blue ribbons, and the old time dance finale.
Four seats on the New York Stock Exchange were sold today for a total of 510060. Ownerships changed hands at 3111 each and the other two at 142.90 each the previous price for 8 members. All WW members are New Yorkers, the Green Archer is coming.
A fashion write up profiles several distinctive hats by Mme Lisbeth, highlighting a felt wide brim model with woollike trimming, a ruby velvet beaded tam with a ready teen accent, a suede apple green piece, and a black Milan hat with belting ribbon. The pieces emphasize practical wear, standout trims, and modern silhouettes.
Federal Judge A L Reeves ruled against Mrs. Virginia Bridger Hahn in her one million dollar defamation suit against Famous Players Lasky for The Covered Wagon. He held ancestors cannot be defamed and individuals must stand on their own merits, ending the case.
Colorado Springs report from January 21 quotes Stanley P. Young of Denver describing how mountain lions in the Colorado-Kansas district are attracted to poisoned catnip bait. He warns that even wild lions are drawn to the lure, comparing them to domestic cats and noting the dangers of the bait used to control predators.
A St Louis jury acquitted Benny Bethel of bank robbery. Judge Wurdeman discharged the jurors for the rest of the term and struck the foreman Nathan C. Berger from county jury lists. Bethel, charged with complicity in the Pine Lawn bank robbery on March 18, shook hands with jurors after the verdict.
Secretary Jardine acknowledged a surplus issue and discussed forming a 1m board or commission per the Dickinson bill. Dean Mumford praised the plan as a strong, constructive approach for American agriculture while Alden Snyder noted ongoing Democratic resistance. Jardine reiterated that relief proposals are forthcoming, though farmers expect concrete Administration action.
A freight and express train collision near Bosler during a severe cold disrupted service, while Lewistown saw 20 below zero warming to 20 above as a light snow fell. Livingston reported intermittent snow with temperatures ranging from 18 to 33 degrees.
A Montanian report notes a 3 cent gasoline tax proposal aimed at funding the state highway fund. County votes show 22 endorsements among listed counties and 28 against with several counties absent. Officials signaled the association vote would not derail proponents plans for the initiative’s next submission.
The commerce department reports 6,370 automobile fatalities in the 79 largest cities for 1925, covering 63 weeks to Jan 2, 1926, up from 4,088 in 1924 and 6,312 in 1923. New York led with 1,001 deaths, Chicago with 698.
Basin Montana reports the formation of a new enterprise named Basin Smelting Company with capital stock and principal business lines described. The organization includes Tauit, a Boulder banker, and Wallin, a Basin merchant, as incorporators with connections to New York to back the enterprise.
The University of Washington announced a new laboratory project in Seattle in January. The facility aims to enable advanced research with millions in funding and associated equipment to support agricultural and scientific experiments at Sollee Campus.
A dated speech denounces prohibition opponents while praising a six year milestone, arguing the policy remains a vital issue. The speaker critiques Wayne B Wheeler and the Anti Saloon League as bigoted, asserting prohibition has both successes and ongoing controversy.
Lindale Texas January reports a man named B D Mallory deaf since infancy, who recently attached earphones to his head as a joke and was astonished to hear music and distinguish tones for the first time, having never heard spoken words before.
In Washington, the Senate opened a prolonged battle over the world court. Senate leaders aim to secure a vote on adhesion to the Geneva tribunal while a $352,000,000 tax cut bill stays on the calendar. Opponents consolidate forces, and administration backers must press the revenue measure next month to meet March 15 tax deadlines.
Hart Reed, a 19 year old dairy hand, killed his mother and sister with a butcher knife in January at Beaver Pennsylvania. He was ordered committed to the state hospital for the criminally insane after incoherent religious talk following his arrest. A farm hand who came to aid them was unable to stop the attack.
Peter Jankowski, 26, electrocuted at Indiana State Prison for the murder of Andy Hirtzu in Harbors, Ind. He was pronounced dead at 12:14 a.m. after the current was applied. Accomplice Jack Watson confessed complicity and received a life sentence. Hirtzu was shot during an attempted robbery.
State prosecutors outline case against Durkin as they pursue a death sentence. The narrative recounts his boasts of evading officers in Valparaiso Indiana and San Diego California, his alleged involvement in an officer shooting, and notes on his two-year acquaintance with the victim. Different timelines and locations are mentioned including Illinois.
Miss Doroth Borton, 20, was assaulted by a man in front of her Toledo home at midnight after leaving a streetcar. He followed her, struck her repeatedly as she cried out, and she lay unconscious until her father arrived. Police actions and further details were not provided in the summary.
In San Francisco a pistol duel on a downtown street left Special Policeman Fred Grant dead and Horse Patrolman Sam Ship seriously wounded. Both had served as night watchmen and reportedly bore an old grievance.
Mrs John Hall hosted Tuesday afternoon meeting of United Aid at her ranch home three miles from town. A short business session followed by wool work and a two course lunch prepared by Mrs Hall and Mrs Knaack. Guests included many local residents and visitors from Lewiston Idaho. The piece also notes visits, hospital trips, and wood gathering conditions in the area amid mild winter weather.
Lake County News reports Pablo’s cheese factory will commence operations by March. The building on Main Street in Pablo, formerly a garage, has been furnished and prepared, with extensive advertising noted. An investigation mentions terms of operation and details about the first fluid product, indicating ongoing preparations.
A late forties era note describes Polson hosting a Fox distributing station with plans to establish Sarlo Fox Farms in Alaska, operations to be centered at Winley Point and Plathead Lake area. Mentions Lampe Foss farm stocking Monte Carlo blue fox, and offices to be kept in Polson. Also includes social notes and local club meetings.
Helena Jan 21 The state board of examiners ruled that home phones will not be charged to state employees. Notices go to all state workers stating that from Feb 1 officials must cover rental of residence telephones. The decision comes amid broader scrutiny of state admin costs and recent controversies over undercover agents and large expenditures.
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