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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1928
Page
1
Montana farmers face rising indebtedness as farm mortgages increase and demand for power machinery drives annual debt higher. Farmers, including new entrants, secure loans and chattel and crop mortgages while machinery purchases, including tractors, rise to multi‑million figures, with most debt financed through banks and outside lenders.
Fragmentary OCR note cites a faith topic connected to Capitol Montana. Readable text mentions page four and column reference, but specifics are unclear.
Partially readable OCR notes show a political bulletin about a convent figure and a democratic nomination. Fragment mentions June 30 events, street banners and a press schedule. Continued on page 15.
Duly qualified voters in Mexico will go to the polls tomorrow to elect a president for a six-year term starting December. If Alvaro Obregon is chosen, the administration will continue smoothly. The report notes the process and potential early balloting.
A high level political shakeup emerges as the secretary resigns from the cabinet amid ongoing tensions within the lodge camp. The move signals potential shifts in leadership and policy direction at the executive level.
Associated Press report from Washington on June 30 outlines Republican campaign plans after party ticket selections. Secretary Work travels to Wisconsin to submit resignation. Hoover may push prohibition in nomination acceptance speech and address enforcement and a fair trial.
A fragmented report outlines Democratic naming in New York with references to Smith, Moses, and Hoover as campaign managers. It notes Hooper and Good coordinating quasi-official speeches, details a farm question focus, and hints at Coolidge signing plans with no major campaign participation expected.
Denver report: A rancher near the city, allegedly dying, lost an appeal to the State Bureau of Child and Animal Protection to permit humane destruction of his horses. He said the animals were his only companions while homesteading and feared they would be starved after his death. Bureau head A K Whiteneac rejected the request, noting no provision to create a posthumous trust for animal care.
Albany on June 30 saw Gov Alfred E Smith's nomination parade unfold with thousands of Albany county Democrats marching to the executive mansion. Mounted police cleared a path as a rostrum mobile carried the governor, while bands and cannons boomed in a mass demonstration. The scene conveyed strong support and a festive turnout in the capital.
Air circus set for 1 30 pm at the airport southeast of the city features daring pilots from three states with speedings, stunts, and $2 000 in prizes. Jack Lynch and Bert Mooney will launch the second bombardment from the air at noon, and the giant Fokker Super Universal monoplane carrying Commander Richard Byrd is expected to return.
At Flat Top Alabama 800 black convicts completed their last work shift under the state convict lease system. The long criticized practice ends at midnight after a 20 year history and a 13 year agitation culminating in reform. Governor Bibb Graves oversaw the transition as cries of barbarism faded from the record.
A colorful old-time parade showcases autos, airplanes, 24-horse teams, and various contrivances in a lively procession. Spectators enjoy the sight as vehicles and gear from many ages roll by in a buoyant display.
A five day observance of the Fourth opens with aerial bombardment as the centerpiece. Entertainers provide amusement and crowds gather for the nation’s celebration.
Major Hoople leads the parade in Butte with his airship float and a host of old-time residents and two animals riding in a bathful scene. The event drew crowds as the quirky display was judged the top entry in the big parade.
A garbled OCR item notes that TitaT meeting in 1910 is to be held in Albany this week. It mentions an individual leaving Albany today for New York to confer with War Hor, with the passage partially unreadable.
Albany reports indications that the national chairman will come from the region including Mississippi and New York. Councils of war reportedly mine a strategy as Fred E. Smith is expected to begin tours tomorrow with possible appointments and shifts in the party floats.
Butte banks report a sharp gain in clearing house business for June 30 1928 indicating continued improving conditions. The June month shows a gain of about six hundred thousand dollars while year to date shows a substantial rise over 1927. Clearing house figures reflect interbank transactions and exclude mining payrolls. Continued on page 5 column 4.
The Associated Press reports in Pseules France that a suspect widely named as Jerome Prat, linked to a string of crimes from Marseilles to Africa, was arrested in Altre after a long manhunt. He is accused of murdering three women he promised to wed while authorities verify his true identity amid conflicting aliases.
The Associated Press reports that Captain Emilio Carranza ferried Charles A Lindbergh to Detroit after Lindbergh was forced to land at Oak Harbor Ohio for fuel. Carranza landed in Oak Harbor and flew Lindbergh to Detroit ending a dramatic cross country leg.
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