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Newspaper

Anaconda Standard

Location

Anaconda, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1926

Page

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Fires rage in Western Montana forests as winds spread blazes

Missoula July 30. Three new fires on Flathead and Blackfeet forests spread rapidly under high winds. Lightning started a Flathead blaze on the south fork of the Flathead river covering 500 to 2000 acres. Crews increased to 75 with 78 more to follow, including allocations to Flathead Blackfeet and Clearwater forests.

Missoula Montana Idaho Flathead Forest Blackfeet Flathead Flathead River Great Northern Railway Continental Divide Blackfeet Forest Fortune Re Flathead’ Forest Clearwater

Milwaukee officials push Three Forks to Yellowstone rail link debut

Milwaukee leaders gear up for the Three Forks Montana gateway to Yellowstone with an August 3 opening of the Three Forks to Yellowstone bus line. A large delegation travels from Chicago to Three Forks for ceremonies. events include a 40 piece orchestra, a noon dance, speeches by David Silver and others, and a grand pageant to celebrate electrification and faster Chicago to coast travel.

Milwaukee Three Forks Montana Yellowstone Park HL. T. Barling Re. Midateton NA Myers J.P. Bahl T. A. J. Bouttieur Tutte Jefferson Hutte Tarrett Aasturant Murray Wogan H. “Rummel J.P. Phelan Three Yes Park Connection Barling Milwaukes Harlowton Avery Chicago Ing Sala

Fugitive Sought in Publisher Mellett Murder Case

Authorities issue nationwide appeal for Patrick Eugene McDermott, a 28 year old ex convict and alleged bootlegger and gunman believed connected to the Canton publisher Don R. Mellett killing. Investigators stress McDermott’s capture as essential to identifying the shooters.

Ora Slater Patrick Eugene McDermott Don R. Mellett Swartz Joseph Roach Chicago Bowser Bart W. Heaamer McDermott Canton

Veteran Iowa leader Albert Cummins dies of heart attack

Des Moines July 30 veteran political figure Senator Albert B Cummins died at his home at 4 30 pm from a heart attack He had been in good health recently and his death follows months of health concerns Surviving relatives include daughter a brother two grandsons and a great grandson The senator who represented Iowa Constitu ency 39 years had planned work on his autobiography and kept regular visits with friends until the end

Cummins Town Statesman Iowa United States Smith Hronkhareith Asociaten Des Moines Albert B. Cummins Thera Senator Cummins Fife Frank “Kauffman Neat Lou McHenry Theadore Grete Des Moin

Erickson to Meet Governors in Park

Governor Erickson travels to Mammoth Hot Springs Yellowstone Park for talks with state officers and executives attending a governors conference in Cheyenne. He misses the Cheyenne meeting due to business and plans to address the Order of Vaan in Anaconda after park duties.

Helena Erickson Mammoth Hot Springs Yellowstone Park Cheyenne Park Anasconda Order of Vaan

Butte Celebrates Fourth of July Despite Costs

Butte’s grand midsummer patriot celebration ran July 1–6 under ex Mayor W H Davey as chair. The event cost 19622.32 with revenue from receipts around 8,889.46 and no surplus. volunteers performed chorus and parade acts, keeping expenditures in line with income.

Butte Chamber of Commerce Chamber W.H. Davey Satcom Mort of Thes Clerk Park Paria

Five Men Buried by Rock in Moffat Tunnel Cave‑In

Five men were buried under about a hundred tons of rock inside the western side of the Moffat railroad tunnel near James Peak. One man, John Adams, was rescued, while a sixth man died tonight. The accident happened two miles into the tunnel when roofing timbers failed. Rescue crews worked to reach the trapped workers amid debris and ongoing timbering efforts.

Associated Press Denver Moffat James’ Peak Continental Divide Rocky Mountains Here John Adams Walrenbure Adama Walrenbur Vatrick Caseway W. T. Pierson West Portal Henry Ferguson John’ Prose Harteel Thompson Fort Culling

Montana wool crop of finest quality reported

Bam Phil Dreident of the Central Truay company and pioneer sheepmen of Central Montana says the Montana wool crop this year is of the finest quality due to a mild winter. He began in Fergus county in 1880 and has run sheep there for 48 years. He notes light winter cold enhances wool quality while severe cold does not.

Bam Phil Dreident Truay Coany Montana Phillips Fergus County

Fluid Lends Air of Uncertainty to Man's Death

Mike O'Brien a 66 year old resident of 315 Webster Street was found dead in the lavatory of a soft drink parlor at 915 East Park Street about 8 pm. A greenish soapy liquid remained in a half pint flask near the body. Authorities, including Coroner Pat Holland and police, planned to have the liquid analyzed by a doctor. The case has prompted caution and further investigation.

East Iark Street Mike O'Brien Webster Street Pat Holland

Castor Oil Delivers Drubbing to Sheriff Candidate

At Raymond, 60 farmers restrained Oscar Collins former Sheridan county sheriff and congressional hopeful, forcing him to drink castor oil after a writ of assistance aimed to take possession of the Mecvin ranch land. Affidavits describe the confrontation tied to foreclosures by the Bileridan county mortgage companies and eastern creditors.

Associated Press Plenty Wood Oscar Collins Sheridan Congress Raymond Prank P. Laiper Mecvin Grandrad Collin Tan Bileridan Mortemae Minneapolis Cles

Site committee visits Lewistown for normal school site survey

The Associated Brew reports a state committee surveying Lewistown as a candidate site for the new normal school. The group traveled from Roundup and is hosted by locals, attending a reception and hearing arguments supporting Lewistown. They plan to view several proposed sites tomorrow as part of the selection process.

Lewistown Normal School Lundup Lawlstown

Crowds Stone Ortega Ry Attorney General Close Church Annex

A mob in Mexico stones Oren and party near St Catherine. Officials move to seal church annexes as flames and whips frighten bystanders. Firemen redirect crowds. no injuries reported. General Daniel Anchor reportedly fatally wounded in a clash at Menger amid the unrest.

Stone Ortegary Mexico Oren St. Catherine Nogales. Aris Daniel Anchor Menger Mtextco Pte Thie

Mysterious McPherson Case Shifts to Camel Cottage

Reported sightings link Aimee Semple McPherson to a Lowell Arizona hotel visit on June 1. A new witness claimed the woman at the hotel June 18 was identified as McPherson and accompanied by another woman, with handwriting samples from the cottage to be examined.

9 O Los Angels Aimee Semple McPherson Mexico Arizona Lowell, Arizona

Floods in Nilata Prefecture Cause Hundreds of Deaths

An Associated Press report says floods on Japan’s west coast have claimed between 200 and 400 victims. The Bhinane river breached embankments, washing away 200 places and 18 bridges, with relief work progressing amid the disaster.

Nilata Japan Bhinane Hee

Mexico Catholic Churches Closed As Regulation Takes Effect

In Mexico City thousands gathered at cathedrals and shrines including Our Lady of Guadalupe as new government rules began. Government agents sealed church buildings and offices while priests moved to complete religious services before closures.

Mexico Mexico City Ourchy of Guadalupe Department of Jus Department of Jus Sce Inie Sworahly Neral Arche Bishope

Mrs Hall Freed on Bond in Somerset Murder Case

Mrs Hall regained liberty tonight in an $18,000 bail after 49 hours in Somerset county jail on murder charges. The case involves her husband the Rev Edward Mali and the rector at St John s Episcopal church in New Brunswick. Governor Moore ordered an investigation. officials would not comment on the release or bond amount.

Sommerville Brunswick Somerset County Hall Edward Mali St.’ John's Episcopal Church, In New Brunswick, and. Mrs.” Eleanor R. Bred Moore Point Pleasant Bergen Somerset County Hall

The Revels of 26 to Feature Gorgeous Local Spectacle

The Standard previews The Revels of 26, a two hour ten minute revue by local amateurs in Butte. Director Lewie Lacey promises unmatched costumes and scenery with more than three times the pieces used in prior plays. The show aims to elevate local talent and offers a premiere for the community.

Standard Lewie Lacey Hutte Aire 10 Tteek Lacey Mn. Lacey Margheta

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