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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1927
Page
1
The report details a repeat victory by Jones at a historic golf shrine and notes a remarkable record set during the event. It traces surrounding commentary and local interest, with emphasis on the golfer’s achievement and the event’s significance in the sport’s lore.
Ernest J. Smith and Emory B. Bronte, California aviators who left Oakland, arrived at Wheeler Field near Honolulu aboard army planes after a forced landing south of Molokai. Aerial greetings included a 3:39 p.m. cannon salute and a cheers-filled reception as the pair reunited with their crew and described the landing.
Reports from Bratislava indicate 40 killed and 700 wounded in Vienna rioting and heavy street fighting. Police regained order by evening as mobs gathered outside the Italian legation shouting anti fascist slogans. Parliament adjourned while the cabinet met to discuss the crisis amid clashes and looting near a palace of justice.
New York July 19 The fourth day of extreme heat claims at least a dozen more lives and brings the toll in the East to nearly 60. Weather officials say little relief is expected before Monday though more storms may bring humidity as temperatures stay in the upper 80s to 90s. Philadelphia reaches 92 and Boston reports 9, with hospital and ambulance activity down from yesterday.
In the Birger-Newman-Hylan trial two state witnesses testified that Charles Birger threatened West City Mayor Joe Adams. Waddell True, a former barbecue stand operator, said Birger came armed with a machine gun and warned Adams he would be killed before Saturday. Gus Adams testified Birger, with armed men in two cars, shouted that they would kill the mayor at his home last fall.
Bobby Jones of Atlanta won the British Open at St Andrews with a record 285 for 72 holes, finishing six strokes ahead of Aubrey Boomer and Fred Robson. His performance tied his American Open mark and left spectators in a rapture as he pledged to depart Scotland after the trophy presentation.
Dr. Elwood Mead United States commissioner of reclamation was taken to St. Josephs hospital in Denver after a kidney trouble attack. He traveled from Washington with Secretary Hubert Work, was stricken at Fort Morgan and transported to the hospital. condition serious but not critical.
J M Maguire contractor ordered a mixing plant to Butte to begin paving from Grand to Harvard Avenues. The project aims to finish by end of August with $15 000 city funds and matching county money. Open to traffic by Sept 1 after setup in about three weeks and two weeks of paving.
A National Women's party delegation met President Coolidge in the White House at Rapid City on July 15 to press for a new constitutional amendment for women. Miss Gail Laughlin of Portland Maine led fresh resolutions urging federal support, and Coolidge said unity among women could push the amendment into the constitution once majority support forms. He welcomed the visitors cordially and noted progress hinges on women's willingness to act. The president and Mrs. Coolidge planned a trip to Admore South Dakota the next day to attend a dry farming program with farmers.
George W. Wright, Republican state chairman for South Dakota, said after a lunch at the summer White House that President Coolidge is seeking a solution to the farm problem. He believes the agricultural situation is a national issue and that government assistance through a marketing agency may be advisable.
In Okolona Mississippi on July 15 White McAlister and James Carter, claiming innocence, were executed for the murder of Randall Logan a black moneylender. State witness Joe Compton a 15 year old black boy recanted testimony saying a white planter killed Logan not the condemned pair.
In Toccoa Georgia a superior court jury found five men not guilty of assault with intent to murder in the March 11 flogging of Bart Singleton a local farmer. The jurors deliberated for under 30 minutes.
Geneva July 15. A Japanese delegate called the chances 50-50, up from prior pessimism, as talks at the tripartite naval conference showed growing hope. Private talks between Hugh Gibson and Admiral Viscount Saito reinforced belief that Japan and the United States favor strict tonnage limits and eight inch guns for cruiser sizes under 10,000 tons. Britain and Japan favor retaining older cruisers for coast defense and convoy duties, a plan questioned in American circles for possibly inflating limits.
Berlin July 15 Dr Julius Klein head of the U S commerce bureau declares the European economic outlook is better now than at any time since the war. He cites improved material progress and a spirit of comity promoted among nations as aiding recovery and cooperation.
A city meeting Monday outlines plans for a large welcome for Charles Lindbergh as part of an air tour sponsored by Henry Guggenheim. The event includes a public reception at Clark Park, a speech by Lindbergh, and a parade through town. Local officials anticipate thousands of visitors and a weekend schedule around the famed pilot’s visit.
New York announces welcome plans for aviation pioneers Commander Richard E. Byrd, Lt G O Neville and Lt Bernt Balchen with Clarence D. Chamberlin, as part of a city reception organized by Grover A. Whalen.
Springfield July 15 Gov Len Small handed the state treasurer Louis Emmerson a check for 650000 closing six years of litigation over unpaid interest on state funds due during Small's tenure as treasurer. A master in chancery set the liability at 1025434 after court actions initiated by Oscar Carlstrom attorney general in 1921.
Silver Bow county reports a major debt reduction in the past year, cutting bonded and warranted indebtedness by 287334.97 to 826072.72 on July 1. The county balances cash at 495464.00 and anticipates further reductions while reporting healthy school and poor fund figures amid heavy expenditures.
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