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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1926
Page
11
John W Weeks near death as doctors say his survival is doubtful within 24 hours. Rescue efforts continue at the arsenal amid ongoing shell bursts and dangerous conditions.
Former Secretary of War John W. Weeks lay in a coma at his Mount Prospect home in Lancaster New Hampshire. Doctors reported his condition alarming with no hope for a rally and his pulse and respiration weakening through the day.
F Trubee Davison of the National Crime Commission announced a joint committee with the Association of State Attorneys General to outline model legislation on pistol possession and use. Representatives from war department small arms manufacturers bankers and pistol groups are invited to assist. The first meeting is scheduled in New York on July 24.
A Sunday morning blaze on Walnut street near Sliver Bow Park destroyed two residences in a double building at 81 Walnut and a separate 69 Walnut frame structure. Gus Korkala and Mrs Hilma Macmoe occupied the 81 Walnut unit, Mildred Korkala and Walter Korkala, ages 14 and 17, slept in the Korkala side as flames spread from the adjacent Yager property at 69 Walnut. Lester Maempe, 17, was in the other building while the fire threatened lives before occupants escaped with a ster alert.
Captain George F. Wilkins, leader of the Detroit expedition, arrived in Seattle after last winter's unsuccessful search north of Alaska. He stated the undertaking is over and will route to Detroit, Michigan.
On the Empress of Asia voyage July 11 correspondents report race organizers arranging final leg to circle the globe. Army airplanes will meet at Seattle and Fairfield Ohio to transport racers as delays and weather challenge the record bid.
In Paris on July 11 a 12,000 strong parade led by disabled war veterans protested the Washington debt settlement. The march along the Champs Elysees and Arc de Triomphe ended with a wreath at the Alan Seeger monument and a stone plaque urging revision. Policemen kept order as the procession halted before the Washington statue.
The Associated Press reports Billings endured 101 degree heat on Sunday with a 6 am low near 60 and a 6 pm high around 96. Nights grew tempered though the region remained sultry while Missoula logged 98 degrees as forestry officials warned of tinder conditions in Western Montana.
In a Yellowstone River accident near the park, ranch worker Van Ervin van Ervin drowned after his horse slipped into the stream while driving cattle. His brother Tom Ervin aided others as the body was recovered later from an island below the ford.
Morristown reports frantic searches for missing children after a Dover arsenal explosion. A six year old girl registered as Baby Peterson remains unlocated alongside other refugees. Injured include Privates Leonard Garrier and Join Harper among the hospitalized as civic relief aids heighten.
Bozeman reports Montana mills now grind enough flour to meet half of the seven Rocky Mountain states. In 1924 Montana milled over nine million bushels, producing 2,101,000 barrels, with by products rising to 74,800 tons and feeds for 478,000 head of cattle.
A forest fire outbreak in the Coeur d Alene Kaniksu and Pend Oreille national forests in Northern Idaho is reported. Howard R. Flint, fire protection chief for district No 1, left for Spokane to assess needs as blazes burn across all three forests. Additional firefighters were sent from Spokane with more possibly joining the effort.
Helena dispatch reports Senator Walsh, in good health, travels from Washington to Montana for two months. He plans a stay at Glacier Park and will visit his summer home. He will be joined by his daughter and Mrs Nolan and her child. The article notes Montana’s achievements tied to the recent adjournment and references more detail on Page 2.
Chicago July 11 Robert Scott will appear before Judge William Gemmill for the murder of Robert Mauer a drug clerk Russell Scott his brother convicted for the same crime was recently sentenced to be hanged in October after judgment of insanity had previously saved him from the gallows William Scott Brewart Rot counsel tonight would not confirm entering a plea of guilty and asking clemency State witnesses led by Stelen Bullard who disappeared after Russell Scott's first trial will testify that Robert is equally guilty since the slaying occurred in a drug store robbery in which the brothers participated
Seven bodies were found in the Lake Denmark explosion area. Army and navy officers estimate damage to the naval and Picatinny arsenals at about $10 million, with munitions stores valued at $87 million. Dozens injured, many Marines treated in Brooklyn hospitals. ongoing shelling kept the area perilous.
Captain C. Dowling commander of the naval munition depot at Lake Denmark New Jersey was operated on at the Brooklyn naval hospital to save his eyesight after a blast damaged his vision. Reports say he was hurt during combat operations when the explosion occurred and he remained in critical condition.
The crown prince of Sweden and the prince have shown enthusiasm during a Zion National Park outing. Tomorrow the royal party will motor to Cedar Breaks and Bryce Canyon, where an overnight stay will be made at the latter location.
The Associated Press reports that ranges across the western United States are in unusually good condition. Southwest ranges show especially strong feed, with generally favorable conditions extending from the Canadian border to New Mexico east of the continental divide, and only isolated dry spots noted in Montana, Wyoming, the Dakotas, and eastern regions of some states.
About 150 visitors and families arrived in Butte for the Montana Pharmaceutical Association convention opening. The two day event starts at 9 20 a m at the Finlen Hotel with Mayor Horgan delivering the welcome and Alex Peterson replying. Bruce Kremer and Hi Cunningham are added speakers for the group addressing Montana topics.
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