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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1926
Page
9
Five day Butte event opens with air show and daring stunts drawing large crowds. Spectators watch planes perform dangerous maneuvers, officers report tense atmosphere as performers push limits and risk death for thrills.
Weeklong Fourth of July carnival opens in Butte with music from multiple orchestras banners on display and a parade of crowds. An airplane streaks overhead as spectators fill streets under bright sky.
A man identified as Charles Hershey, about 45, died from injuries after being struck by a auto and left lying on the road around six miles from Guite. He was unconscious when placed in a wagon and was taken to Murray for aid. The incident occurred last night. details continue on Page 2.
Special correspondent Linyon Wells reports bold pair altering travel by air and train across Harbin to Pusan then Brimimoseki, Yokohana, aiming to set a world viveling record. They expect a week or more to reach Moscow after rapid progress despite rain and delays.
Washington July 3 Despite a resolutio n providing for advancement of reserve measures the pace slowed in both houses as pressing tax bills dominated. The Senate met to avoid an emergency pre adjournment while House leaders considered a night session but decided no urgent business warranted it.
A local committee is formed to draft a campaign for a memorial. Members include A. D. Davin, W. Ay Olahine te, 1 Sanders, Ta Vieane, Eugene panenti, Charla Th, Leonard amd XM. Cavananing Mermaven, and others. The panel plans to consult with legal and fraternal groups while seeking citizen support.
The second day of the Butte Fourth of July celebration features baseball at Glamit Park at 6 30 p m with aerial shows. Other street entertainments include Harding the clown act Lawson and his mammy doll and Wild Irish Haddock performing stunts. A parachute drop over Butte National Airport by Wild Dish Haddock is set for 7 30 p m.
A fragmentary OCR reads as a legal notice about an estate matter with mentions of wills, counsel, parties named such as Cherie, Nedepdes, and Tristan. It references a present center, bids, and a court context with plaintiffs and respondents. The legibility is poor.
A garbled postwar fragment urges Americans to defend liberty and true principles. It references 1776 era rights, revolution, and a call for citizens to uphold representative government amid political pressures. Names and origins are unclear due to OCR errors.
A damaged OCR text shows Intermountain financing tied to a campaign. It mentions Seanie Moniatit and Tilers Mmonhtl Calon, plus a questioned $884.00 fee and references to a trust or deed. Names and details remain unclear due to garbled wording and missing context.
The Arizona Daily Star details that evangelist Aimee Bemple McPherson was taken from Douglas in a car near Agua Prieta, returned later, with affidavits from Agua Prieta officials describing the incident. The report cites mayor Ernesto Bobion and police chief statements about the event and timing.
A major earthquake in Sumatra causes extensive destruction and a large death toll. Rescue teams search for survivors amid collapsed buildings, with authorities reporting hundreds of victims and widespread damage across multiple towns. The disaster prompts international aid and emergency alerts as civilians face aftershocks and ongoing risk.
A 12 year old boy George Kavoaceh braved a foaming gulch near the refinery north of Anaconda to rescue sisters Lucille and Kate Knez, aged 12 and 9. Nora Knez, age 8, was swept away and later rescued by Arthur Moughtin. Nora survived with minor injuries. earlier attempts by a 14 year old boy to aid failed as the torrent carried Nora downstream half a mile.
Report from July notes heightened security for Alfonso and Queen Victoria as they travel amid French threats. Royal party and police keep a tight watch with local guards, while mediating safety concerns during the visit and public appearances.
A muddled report recounts royal visitors, Crown Prince Adolphus and Princess Teuiae, granted honorary citizenship in Montana. They toured Helena and national park sites, met Governor in a ceremony, and attended a dinner with Stephen Mather and officials.
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