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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1925
Page
1
The former head of the United States Veterans Bureau was convicted of conspiracy to defraud the government in the allocation of veterans hospital contracts. The offense carries a maximum penalty of $10,000 fine and two years in prison. the defendant said he would appeal to the United States Supreme Court if necessary.
The 8 48 submarine ran aground off Portsmouth harbor entrance during a northeast gale. Coast guardsmen evacuated 46 officers and crew at 8:30 this morning after the vessel leaked badly and clothing froze. The 851 and the Chewink stood by outside the danger area while rescue efforts continued.
Manhattan island was blocked today by land and sea as New York faced its worst trade jam in 35 years. Storms churned the waters along the North and East rivers and Long Island Sound, disrupting trains and harbor traffic while the city itself enjoyed bright sunshine and mild temperatures.
The regular justices of the court had disqualified themselves because they were members of the fraternal order which was a party to the litigation.
Col Arthur J Shores, long time Montana figure and former chief counsel for Anaconda Copper Mining, died suddenly in Washington DC after angina pectoris. He was visiting en route to the South. funeral likely private from his Washington home. Survived by wife and son Robert J Shores.
Contractor Bill Applegate and crew completed most of the dredging on Silver Bow creek, creating a new channel through slag and old smelter debris. About 200 feet east of the Northern Part of Montana Street, days of work lie ahead as shifts continue, despite a cold spell and prior shutdown.
Coolidge aides report action by House Republicans to bar insurgents from party councils. The move targets factions within the political party and signals a push to tighten leadership control amid internal disputes.
In Washington on January 30, Rep Longworth led a new House debate over the Wisconsin delegation. He said La Follette followers in recent campaigns forfeited party council rights by not pledging to Republican aims. The White House stance framed exclusion as a matter of ensuring pledges align with party goals.
Standard Staff Correspondent reports in Helena on a bill by Senator O il to amend law and split gasoline tax 30 percent to the state highway commission and 10 percent to counties for roads and bridges, shifting about 100000 dollars from the general fund. The piece notes current allocations and a rival bill by Senator Dell regarding county newspaper bid procedures, blocked by Judiciary committee.
In Chicago on January 30, police say Kaward Mmiim and Bernhardt Myren, both of Milwaukee, confessed to killing Russell Dickey the express messenger aboard the Viking crack Chicago Northwestern train during an attempted holdup just outside Chicago on the night of December 39.
Mrs J KE Willis of Hebgen Dam endured a grueling 146 mile journey to Murray hospital Butte for an appendectomy. A team of sleds and wagons hauled through snowbound canyons and steep slopes with four travelers guiding the way. The voyage spanned nearly three days as helpers battled blizzards and 42 inches of snow to reach medical care.
Eight locomotives helped an eastbound Lake Shore Limited move into Syracuse amid delays caused by a mishap. One engine pulled the train while four others pushed additional cars, straining schedules and leaving trains up to 16 hours late.
Prosecution rests after three witnesses in the Anna Kacar murder trial. disputed death record transcripts were kept from the record. County Attorney Downey and Chief Deputy Rotering argued a directed verdict as testimony resumes at 9:40 AM, with an aim to conclude today.
Anchorage dispatch reports Leonard Beppals, known as an undefeated racer, leaving Kalla bound for a fight against diphtheria at 3 o clock this afternoon. Authorities say anti-toxin was sent to combat a diphtheria outbreak described as a epidemic in the area.
Washington saw President Coolidge and new French ambassador Emile Daeschner at their first meeting. Daeschner stated assurances that debts would be paid as part of a historic friendship. The exchange touched on mutual assistance and gratitude, with hints that material debts may be settled, signaling possible diplomatic shifts.
Associated Press reports workmen at Mid Empire air grounds unearthed bones described as prehistoric horse remains. Max Bauer suggests the fossil dates back five hundred thousand to a million years, with more digging planned to seek human remains at the quarry.
A federal jury in Chicago found Charles R Forbes and John W Thompson guilty of conspiracy to defraud the government in Veterans Hospital contracts. Sentencing set for February 4 with a maximum penalty of ten thousand dollars and two years in prison. The jury's 10 to 2 verdict followed five hours of deliberation and hearings on defense motions for a new trial set for February 4.
Berlin dispatch reports a reply to German burden of the Northern question with opposition to removal of our vouchanted items. The terse note outlines governmental stance and hints at ongoing negotiations without detailing outcomes.
Weather bureau warns of a sharp drop in temperature within 24 hours. Yesterday set record warmth with a high of 1 degree and a low of 44, prompting groundhog predictions of a long cold spell. Officials note unusual readings across Madison valley and Vigilante trail areas as crews report near freezing conditions.
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