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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1924
Page
1
July 25 report shows French representatives led by Premier Herriot resisting any surrender of Versailles treaty rights as talks on the Dawes plan advance. British mood remains hopeful for compromise while experts, observers, and delegates push to resolve delays and set a next plenary for Monday at 4 PM.
In Gates Pennsylvania seventeen to nineteen miners are reported entombed after an early night explosion at the H. C. Frick Coke Company mine. Rescue teams from multiple units battle cave-ins and dangerous gases as 120 workers were present and one section was affected. Masks and rescue cars have been dispatched from across the district.
A London loan linked to a German bond prompts a banker to state his trip is for holiday and not tied to the Lamson or London conference. He says he will offer advice if sought but denies political aims or enforcement of ideologies. The report notes the banker’s clarification and ongoing discussions.
Wheat futures soar to season's record while hog prices climb to a new year's peak at 9.50 for both light and heavy weights, marking gains of about one to two percent for the day.
President Coolidge sends a farewell telegraph to Boy Scouts heading to Copenhagen. He emphasizes reverence for nature, law, and God as core Scout ideals, recalls boyhood absence of a formal Scouts organization, and urges boys to honor tradition while growing in virtue. Continued on Page 6.
Chicago July 25 The railroad labor board may face a constitutional test as it seeks to compel testimony in a wages and rules dispute with western carriers. Donald R Richberg counsel for employes says no court authority compels witnesses and that representatives will request further negotiation while attempting to force the board to testify on the legality of its jurisdiction. The hearing consumed most of the day as the board offered another chance for carriers to present evidence.
Atlanta July report says millionaire Candler will pay $60,000 in the divorce suit. Mrs. Candler will not contest and has waived all claims to alimony. The case, filed in superior court, is expected to go to trial.
A report from Riga states that 15 Jews were killed on a Kuselan boat on the Djeana river between Hakoshin and Novgorod. The note cites an era and location as the source of the tragedy.
Meridian authorities report that Prank Atkinson and Clyde Greer were executed after being convicted of murder. The sentence followed their involvement with Ureer and Audnsom in a crime described as a deadly prank that led to a fatal outcome.
Miss Becker of the National Scout council praised a new Girl Scout camp site near Butte Montana as a promising link between national headquarters and local troops. About 160 girls registered with expectations of 200 more in the next month as sessions run from one to four weeks at the White Basin creek camp ten miles south of Butte ending with future expansion.
An Oakland report notes a baby found or discussed in a suitcase with the mother Shys denying desire or intent, raising questions about custody or infant safety and prompting local authorities to investigate the incident and determine the child’s welfare.
The special senate committee appointed to probe the internal revenue bureau forged an agreement with Senator Cousens and Republicans to accept the nation and replace its chair. Senator Watson of Indiana signaled resignation as the panel planned hearings on September 1 and prepared to assemble evidence with the legal staff.
A federal grand jury returned indictments yesterday charging 85 individuals, including railroad officials and employees, with involvement in a liquor transport conspiracy between Jacksonville and Washington. Warrants for the women indicted were issued today as the probe expands to other possible nodes.
A group described as the Klan is said to be active against Japanese individuals, with a note that members plan actions and have sought assistance from a Consul in San Francisco. The report cites an ongoing recruitment and intent to confront Japanese residents.
The Associated Press reports Chicago and Kansas City grain firms plan to form a farmer owned company to control operations. Progress toward active functioning is expected within weeks as financing and governance details are arranged.
A Pacific and Southern road merger plan, discussed at a Los Angeles chamber gathering, would connect Paso and Southwestern routes to Arizona and expand rail service across Texas New Mexico and Southern California. Supporters say agricultural and regional growth potential would rise if approved by the Interstate Commerce Commission. Opponents call the plan monopolistic and dangerous to competition, arguing it would throttle rail traffic from El Paso to Los Angeles.
In Ogales Arta on July 24 authorities held a man named Jose HI Duran in connection with the brutal death of Sevearcold. The body was found in a field near a ranch yesterday while the father, a ranch laborer, faced questioning about the murder.
Chicago July 25 Nathan valued life for his world changing work while Richard Loeb urged that the killer be strung up. Chief Justice Caverly and police recounted the youths mental reactions to their conspiracy as Cortland and others testified about their conversations and defenses offering.
At Gardner crossing sixteen miles west of Columbus Nebraska a car was struck by a Union Pacific train killing TR B Johnston his wife and grown daughter Vera. The trio traveled on the Tangonin highway toward Minank and were en route when the crash occurred. Mrs Johnston died en route to hospital with injuries.
Local magistrate hears case of Mrs Shank admitting applying tar and feathering a girl amid mob action. Names of alleged participants include Celvin Shanks Iman Roma Shank Harry Leatherman Alvey Ries Arthur Rice Irwin Weice Paul Grosanickle Grayson Doub and others from near Myeraville Mé. Victim reported burns from the assault as defendants claim aim was to drive them from town.
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