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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1927
Page
1
Cold snap grips Butte with record lows as air drops to 47 below zero in parts of the city. Officials report a minimum temperature around 6 below in other sections. Residents urged to bundle up and limit travel during the deep freeze.
J Bruce Kremer delivers an eloquent talk on Butte and Montana as Gov Erickson enjoys a light mood at the banquet. The event features humorous remarks and a celebratory atmosphere amid local civic notes.
After three days of extreme cold in Butte and surrounding areas, government observers forecast a warmup for Saturday as barometers rise and skies clear. Temperatures increased slightly in city sections, though the region endured numerous minor mishaps and a man died yesterday due to the severe cold. Plumbers labored from morning till night to address cold related issues.
Washington January 21 The Frank L Smith Illinois senate seat fight moves toward a second phase with rumors about Attorney General Carlstrom appearing before the elections committee or seeking a mandamus from the Supreme Court to seat Smith. Carlstrom travels to Washington but declines to comment as Springfield state officials say the senate has the right to decide its seating and will not force Smith upon the body. Smith remains silent while meeting with his lawyers including James M Beck and campaign aides.
The committee favors the Robinson resolution on the Eagan affair. Kel loge faces no binding restrictions as discussion moves forward.
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved the Robinson resolution by a 13 to 3 vote, proposing arbitration of the oil and land dispute with Mexico. President Coolidge says the public misapprehends the issue and stresses protecting American property rights as the key goal. Mexico City reports the Calles government endorses arbitration in principle.
Fears of a foundered steamer off Cape Cod shifted to certainty as wreckage parts and an empty lifeboat from the John Tracy were found near Georges shoal. The vessel carried 27 crew. Breaker reported the lifeboat and coast guard Burroughs relayed further wreckage by radio.
A 3 year old girl, left alone briefly indoors, ran into the 16 below zero night in only a nightgown. Found crying near the house, her feet badly frozen but saved by rapid warming and medical care at Murray hospital. doctors expect recovery without amputation.
Four lives were endangered when a fire swept the residence of Ray Ruhle at 315 West Broadway about 6 30 yesterday morning causing 49000 dollars in damage. Mrs Rust and her three children were rescued from the burning dwelling as water from hoses froze in the cold. Ray Ruble who found the blaze crawled to a hall telephone to call in the alarm after awakening from a blast of unknown origin.
The National Wool Growers Association convention relocated from the Empress theater to the New Finien hotel banquet room due to frigid weather. Delegates from Montana Arizona California Oregon and Washington attended with warmth of the crowd contrasting the chill outside. William Spry former Utah governor spoke and F J Hagenbarth announced he will not seek national presidency.
Warrants issued for 12 state troopers after a Dec. 21 siege of a Jutland farmhouse led to the death of Beatrice Meaney. The action, in defiance of a cruelty complaint, prompted involvement by Maj. Mark Kimberling and Sheriff Addison Kinney.
Attorneys for Liza Grey Chaplin 13 wife of Charlies 5 Chaplin await her next move after Washington reports the Internal Revenue Service likely will not recognize her appeal for alimony money awarded by the court.
Helena report notes up to date by Jan 21, the Twentieth Montana assembly has one bill signed by the governor, eight measures killed, nine passed by one house, and 111 introduced. Members show moderation with 18 days left for new bills and a continuation on page 2.
Washington reports a Chinese riot crisis with American interests at risk. Minister MacMurray, en route home, is ordered back to protect U S nationals and rights amid disturbances in China.
Washington reports a rising anti foreign movement in China with American minister MacMurray recalled to Peking and marines at Guam ordered to the Philippines to stay near disorder. Evacuation of Westerners from Chinese interior cities proceeds amid doubts over central Chinese government stability and protection for foreigners.
Paul Diabo, an Iroquois Indian living on a Quebec reservation, faces possible deportation hearings as a U S court explores whether an American Indian born outside the United States can be considered an alien or a ward of the United States. Judge Dickinson indicated the government must show conclusive proof of alien status or ownership of wardship. The case centers on whether native peoples share citizenship status with the United States.
The 62nd annual National Wool Growers association banquet filled the Temple ballroom on West Park Street last night. The vast crowd enjoyed a lavish dinner line, damask draperies, candles, and a stage show, with the Butte Mines band providing lively music that drew hearty applause. The event was described as one of the finest in Montana history, surpassing previous banquets.
In Austin Texas January 1 1935 the Norris murder trial heard Dr J Frank Norris recount the July 17 shooting of D Chipps in his office. The defense rested after five and a half days of self defense testimony as the state began rebuttal with Dr Wise corroborating parts of Mrs Froxy Parker's testimony. The state eyed a Monday start for closing arguments.
H G Abraham 53 a well known Butte carpenter died after a kitchen stove exploded in his home at 1848 Sampson street yesterday morning. Fire and steam caused by frozen pipes preceded the blast injuring him as he warmed a pipe beneath the sink. He died about half an hour later from shock. funeral services set for Monday at 2 pm with his wife and son Forrest surviving.
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