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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1926
Page
4
The piece condemns former World War I veterans who joined the French Foreign Legion to fight in North Africa and the Rif, noting their bombing of civilians. It cites a young American sentenced to firing squad for mutiny and argues against U.S. citizens joining foreign militaries, referencing Druse opposition and French domination.
Editorial attacks Hal 8 White and Sidney Cox for alleged obscene writings and questionable conduct in the University of Montana English department. It urges removal, condemns ongoing tolerance, and argues the two are “birds of a feather” in a scandal blamed on university leadership.
A historical condemnation asserts that foolish Americans who join foreign powers for adventure or sport, including the French Foreign Legion, deserve universal contempt. It compares such enlistment to mercenary actions and condemns aims to maim or slay foreigners for gain or thrill.
A League of Nations survey notes falling global birth rates outside few remote regions. In the United States, Commandant Mary Sanford, MD, links high baby costs, $200-$500, to hospital births rising from home births. She suggests cheaper home births previously and cites a brighter outlook for hospital-born babies, with lower infant mortality and stronger prospects for sturdy adulthood.
The Department of Agriculture notes a shift in U S eating habits with bread consumption per capita dropping in cities while rural areas keep it. City residents use higher incomes to buy more fruit vegetables and dairy products and diversify diets, suggesting farmers should diversify crops as well.
Brookhart led the senatorial contest as late returns from 321 precincts showed Porter leading the Democratic field with 4, Murtagh 245, Files 2,279 and Finch far behind. The race featured three to four candidacies and a potential convention nomination if no candidate cleared 35 percent. Brookhart neared a majority as counts hovered near the 10,000 vote mark. Porter neared 60 percent of the Democratic total as 200,000 votes were tallied.
A dense listing of radio station schedules across Central and Mountain Time zones. It notes WDAF Kansas City programs from 6 to 9 p.m., Nighthawk on 4 WHE with dinner hour organ concert, and various hourlong shows, along with KOA Denver and KFWB Hollywood offerings. Includes timings, host names, instruments, and program titles.
Astrological forecast warns of strong opposing planetary influences on June 8 1926. Executives may proceed with difficulty while collectors gain, debtors lose. Advertising promising. Jupiter frowns on merchants and financiers, realness and uncertainty loom in business. A summer of lax discipline and reforms foreseen. legacies may trouble birthdates, voyages favorable, and foreign trade fields most likely to prosper.
John C Spreckels born August 16 1853 in Charlestown South Carolina dies leaving a vast business empire and public service legacy. He expanded from sugar and shipping into banking hotels and railways then supported the Panama California exposition and philanthropy. His ventures included the Western Sugar Refinery Pajaro Valley San Diego Railway and the San Diego Union and Tribune company. His yachts Lamine and Venetia defined his leisure and wartime contributions. He will be remembered for public works water supply and transport projects and his broad contributions to California and Pacific commerce.
Testimony from William K. Hale and John Ramsey in the Ernest Burkhart case alleges third degree methods used by U S operatives to force confessions. Hale, Ramsey and Burkhart face federal indictment linked to the murder of Osage Henry Roan and other wealthy tribal members as Oklahoma awaits a federal mandate.
Governor George H Dern will dispatch several bloodhounds to Parowan in southwestern Utah to aid in locating 17 year old Marion Robb who disappeared after a horseback trek with his brother. Robb's saturated clothing and gear were found missing in Parowan Valley hills where volunteers and Boy Scouts scoured the terrain.
Sheriff Mountjoy of Jefferson county moved to the Worley ranch and arrested the owner on a charge tied to the Neill murder. The information says Worley altered a colt brand and he was taken to Boulder jail for an inquest set by Coroner McGreevey. The Worley family, including his wife and 17 year old daughter, are involved in his operations and dependents.
Mrs Anna Carroll wife of Frank Carroll died early yesterday after a short illness at her Dillon home. She had lived in Dillon 23 years formerly of the Big Hole basin and was 65 years old. Born December 12 1855 in Ireland she came to America at age 12 with her parents. Interment will be in Dillon and she leaves a daughter Mrs Mary Carroll ofiton and several sons in Beaverhead county and Washington.
Dillon won from River Star to stay atop the Jefferson Valley Teague standings. Taylor’s mound work helped Dillon’s 9-4 victory as fans predict the locals will retain the top position after three straight big-margin wins. The Woodmen’s performance and upcoming games boost Dillon hopes.
In Philipsburg on June 1 RD Metcalf landed a big eight pound rock creeks trout from Georgetown area. A.S. Huffman president of Granite County Anglers association, along with William Bowen and Doc Treese, inspected the new hatchery at Traligulch to set up rear ing ponds while local officials attend to duties in town.
Washington June 7 President Coolidge was found to be within his rights in authorizing employment of state officers as prohibition enforcement agents. A judiciary subcommittee majority concluded the order acted within constitutional authority, with historical precedents cited from Roosevelt and Wilson on similar intergovernmental appointments.
Secretary Kellogg orders diplomatic intercession to save Bennett J Doty a young American serving with the French foreign legion in Syria He is held on desertion and rebellion charges with relatives appealing to French officials and U S diplomats in Paris Damascus and New Orleans for clemency
Los Angeles June 7 The disappearance of evangelist Aimes Semple McPherson was resolved as her body was pulled from Santa Monica Bay, Captain Herman Cline stating the case is closed. Some reports still doubt the finding, but authorities believe she is dead, with the mystery temporarily set aside.
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