New Appointments at Anaconda Mines Reported
Vice President J R Hobbins announces changes at Anaconda mines regrouping operations and appointing three assistant general superintendents. Foremen across Diamond and Tramway mines promoted to new roles, with several foremen named as replacements. The statement emphasizes closer supervision of mining operations and internal advancement by trusted long time employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darrow
Jie
Anaconda CO
Anaconda
J. R. Hobbins
Pervision
Pany
Hobbins
Kane
Ws. Ramilly
Scopes evolution trial roils court amid delays and contempt fears
In Dayton Tennessee on July 14 the third day of the Scopes evolution trial ends without jury sworn in and before Judge Raulston rules on the defense motion to quash the indictment. The court warns reporters over possible contempt while a newspaperman committee investigates premature publication. The report notes the case centers on teaching evolution versus the Biblical creation story and school prayer. Also among other items, investors anticipate faster processing of Milwaukee Road railway deposits under an insurance and banking regulatory update and an extended time for deposits in selected cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Tenn
John T. Raulston
A.tatement
Reeses
Torrid Wave Hits Midwest As Deaths Rise
Chicago and the midwest endure a blistering heat wave with temperatures from 90 to over 100. The toll climbs with seven additional deaths reported in J. Louis and surrounding areas as storms spark in North Texas and the Rocky Mountain region records break across Salt Lake City Pocatello Reno and Sheridan. Weather officials warn no relief is seen tonight and forecasts point to continued extreme heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Middle West
J. Louis
Salt Lake
Sheridan
Wyo
Dallas
Texas
Rocky Mountain District
Weather Bureau
Salt Lake City
Utah
Pocatello
Taaho
Reno
Nev
Lander
Eight annual AES Safety Day at Butte mines festival
The eighth annual Safety First Field Day at Columbia Gardens and Butte mines features field events, mucking contest, and a six team first aid race for the J. R. Hobbins cup. Winners go to Springfield Illinois for national competition. event draws 20 000 attendees in early years and invites miners and families from Butte Anaconda and Great Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte, Great Falls
Anaconda
Illinois
Butte Mines
Columbia Gardens
Butte
Great Falls
Anaconda Copper Mining Co
Springfield
Ill
United
Great Fails
Work Says He Is Too Busy to Quit
By Associated Press Denver July 14 Dr Hubert Work secretary of the interior said he is too busy to resign when rumors spread in Colorado about a cabinet quitting. He dismissed rumors as sensational speculation noting good crop conditions and high prices across the Northwest and the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Denver
Hubert Work
Interior
Northwest
Colorado
Work
Wheat export rate hearing at Helena
July 14 report from Tacoma notes Jay W. McCune of Tacoma Chamber of Commerce traffic bureau and R. D. Lytle of North Pacific Millers association left for Helena to represent Puget Sound commerce at the interstate commerce commission wheat export rate hearing. Berg rate expert and Calderhead public utilities supervisor also departed Olympia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Pross
Tacoma
Puget Sound
Interstate, Commerce Commission
Helena
Jay W. McCune
Trafic Bureau
Tacoma Chamber of Commerce
R. D. Lytle
North Pacific Millers’ Association
Montana
HO. Berg
C. 0. Calderhead
Olympia
Justice Butler Named Official Representative for Northwest Expedition
Associate Justice Butler of the United States Supreme Court is announced as the official representative of the board of trustees of the Geographical Society for the 980,000 Stemtvers expedition to the Northwest. The party departs St Paul Thursday July 18 for Fort Union Montana Meriwether Glacier Park to honor explorers. Delegates include scholars, historians and writers from across the country. The Upper Missouri special leaves St Paul via the Great Northern Railway Thursday night, with first stop Verendrye to dedicate a David Thompson monument. Governor Sorlie of North Dakota is a principal speaker at the Verendrye event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ree Butler
United States Supreme Court
Buuteat Geographic Society
Board of
Trustees
Certhat” Organisation
St Paul
Fort “Union
Montana
Meriwether Glacier Park
Thuredey
St. Paul
SistSfiene
East
Pacific Bad County
San"necome
Slave St. Pat
Upper Missouri
Great Northern Railway
Verendrye
M.D
David Thompson
A. G. Sorile
North Dakota
Hoover reports a good year in 1924 trade and jobs
Washington July 14 The 1924 department year book praises the year’s trade showing a balance of 1 042 681 497 in favor of the United States for the last fiscal year. It notes renewed employment aid and new records in production and distribution, with some unsatisfactory elements in the business situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Tittle Room
Department
Hoover
Inquiry on Western roads insufficiency under new commission
A July 1 report from Washington notes an inquiry into the insufficiency of western roads. The Associated Press says carriers are pushing for increased commissions as part of the probe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Prose
Washington
Montana pioneer killed by train near Big Horn
John R. Gier aged 76 a Montana pioneer was struck and killed by a Northern Pacific train near Big Horn Monday morning after hearing a following operation. He had moved from Pettis county Missouri to Montana in 1824 and fought as a prospector, punching cattle and enjoying early horse racing days in Montana and Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Wyoming
Bo ‘Ld
Federal Judge Atwell Heads Elks In Service Band Contest
After five hours of competition the Elks national band contest awarded the top prize in class A to the Detroit judge’s band, with 25 or more pieces. The West Palm Beach, Wis band won first prize in class B for bands under 36. Tacoma, Wash and Chicago, Ill placed third and fourth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
West Palm’ Beach
Wis
Tacoma
Wash
Chisholm
Binn
Silver men seek revaluation of mines for tax relief
Silver mining men from the West presented arguments to Treasury officials in Washington on July 14 seeking a revaluation of silver mines for tax purposes. The hearings were concluded with plans to file supplementary briefs, and details were withheld due to statutory restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
West
Treasury Department
J H MIntosh Ends Life by Leap From Office Window
John H McIntosh, manager of Federated Industries in Washington, leaped from a fourth story window after planning his death for two weeks. Two witnesses saw him climb onto the window ledge but could not stop him. He left farewell notes and a sketch he prepared for his own papers, with speculation about publicity. He was born in Georgia and had a career in newspapers before wartime service and employment with various associations including the Montana association in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. McIntonh
Federated Industries
Washington
Dean
Melitonh
Scores Injured in Klan Disturbance Report
Report describes a clash where two were seriously injured amid a white robe group and a struggle over a vehicle. Automobiles were battered and windshields shattered as the mob overran streets. police were overwhelmed and debris littered the main street.
Hero Too Rough Is Vampires Complaint
A San Francisco production faces a legal complaint alleging rough handling in a stage vampire role. The filing, dated July, names the cast and production company as responding parties, with details of the alleged misbehavior and requests for remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fdth
Ransom
Wind whipped fires threaten Libby ranches in Montana region
Forest fires in the Granite Creek area south of Libby, Montana, were driven by strong winds and spread across about 400 acres, out of control with 75 firefighters. Fifty more fighters were sent in from Spokane, as crews warned of a large, growing blaze along the Kootenai forest area and the Yak river country.
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Granite Creek
Kootenai Forest
Libby
Torreat
Spokane
Yask River
Kootenai
Distret
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Bryan
William Jennings
Bryad
Clarence
J. A. Hobbins
Ling
Daly
Ray
Chicago, Milwaukee
Rustaca
Byram
OW ‘Age
Milwaukee
Pauly
Amd Trina
St. Louis
Gardens
Age
Justice Butler
United States
Ralph Budd
Somerset Club
Mt. Paul
Lebalon
Montgomery Pike
John R. Gier
Atwell
Head Elks
J.h.mpintosh
Regia
Coeur d'Alene
Glacier Park
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