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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1926
Page
1
Butte plans a noon start for its Fourth of July festivities with Bruce Krenman leading a luncheon program in the local club. The school district requests 1 265 000 dollars to fund the event as organizers finalize weather arrangements and proceed with the main celebration.
Justice Carroll grants approval enabling Valley to establish titles to extensive tracts of land. The decision permits formal recognition of ownership and sets groundwork for subsequent transfers or development under state law.
Judge William E. Carroll orders a foreclosure sale on Missoula valley lands valued at 132500 with an irrigation system begun in 1908. The decree covers multiple tracts along a 70 mile stretch from 2 miles inland to the valley bottom. Purchasers may settle with mortgage notes in lieu of cash to satisfy debts tied to Eva Ree Allen and related claims, including a $1104.55 note against Eph Bennett estate administrators.
A July dispatch from Paris reports rumors of a possible match between Princess Beatrice and the Prince of Wales. The tale cites Spanish sources suggesting a hasty marriage plan and the potential easing of religious objections.
Camp Fire national field secretary Miss Janet A Keller will visit Butte Friday with Camp Five Girls. They will tour the new camp near a lake and meet at the YMC A. The local secretary, Mise Saith Mr Kempthorne, will host and speak.
The report shows a grand total of 151700 dollars more in collections than the previous fiscal year. Rasmussen presents the gain and notes the improved revenue performance.
Internal Revenue figures report growth across taxes in Montana for the fiscal years 1925 and 1926 with total collections rising to 2.410 million on June 30 and 2.562 million the day before. Corporation taxes up 107 thousand, individual income tax up 82 thousand, miscellaneous gains cited as evidence of improved conditions despite tax cuts and exemptions changes.
A group of girls leaders will undertake an inspection tour to review local programs and facilities. The visit aims to assess performance and identify improvements for community engagement and youth development.
A cloudburst struck Sikeston in Scott County late today flooding the city. Five or six inches of water stood knee deep in the business district as streets and stores were affected and residents faced damage and disruption.
Report notes Coolidge candidate leading in North Dakota Republican primary as results trickle in from 85 counties. Early tallies show Hanna and Nye also with notable support, while Stone and Townley campaign activity draws attention. Returns from Grand Forks and nearby towns shape early statewide race dynamics.
The article outlines the first days of a Fourth of July celebration starting July 1 with a noon Rotary Club patriotic session featuring J. Bruce Kramer. Plans include jazz bands, street parades, aerial acts over Main Street, clown performances, vaudeville acts, and daily parachute stunts, concluding with a teeth display at Bernardi carnival and Mardi Gras night.
Elizabeth Livingston descendant of Robert Livingston visited Butte as financial director for the Association Against the Prohibition Amendment. She pressed Montana repeal, meeting ex-Mayor Maloney who predicted a 30,000 vote majority. She toured the state arguing prohibition harms and the need for national repeal.
The Associated Press reports the agriculture department sees this year bringing improved farm conditions with strong wheat prices into next year. Spring wheat had a slow start but benefited from rains, while overall yields look higher despite dry areas. World wheat stocks remain low compared to last year.
Aimee Semple McPherson and her mother Minnie Kennedy left Los Angeles for Douglas Arizona amid investigations into McPhersons disappearance at Ocean Park. Police report a cabin linked to her alleged captivity and a planned posse readiness for action if needed. The journey follows two quakes in California and ongoing migration service inquiries.
An enlarged photograph of William Berkin, famed Montana pioneer now residing in Butte, arrived at the Helena historical library. The image was taken June 14 to mark Berkin’s 100th birthday and reflects his long work in farming mining and freighting across Montana since arriving in 1868.
Vague state financial notes from Helena report a rise in land revenue. The brief item cites statutes and royalties with unclear figures and dates, lacking coherent details or named officials.
The Silver Bow county school board approves a levy plan totaling 1 265 million for the coming term Including 900 000 for grade schools and 190 000 for the high school fund The McKinley school erection is estimated at 150 000 to 180 000 with bonded debt for interest and sinking fund noted The plan covers general purposes and a special text book fund district No 1 involved in the motion and discussion
From San Francisco June 30 fires raged across Pacific coast states with 3 000 workers battling 65 blazes in Sequoia and Sierra forests. By tonight 40 fires were controlled and crews reduced but hundreds of acres burned and a jogging camp threatened as weather and access remained critical. The A H Warne company plants in Sierra were reported under control as of this evening.
The report notes Point 15 raised during preliminaries in the Clark case. Judge J. Eaneh presided as proceedings continued after a juror panel of 145 faced selection and 1000 remonstrated or were excused. Continuation promised on page 19.
E V Daveler of Butte Superior Mining spoke to the Kiwanis at the New Finten Motel, praising the Declaration of Independence and arguing it refutes charges against women and liberal education. He framed four great documents including the Constitution, the Declaration, and historic charters as roots of self government and freedom. He noted 180 years since the Declaration and closed with thanksgiving remarks, with continuation promised on Page 6.
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