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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1928
Page
4
The Anaconda Standard notes a bomb exploded at General Obregon’s presidential campaign headquarters, one week after a blast in the chamber of deputies. No casualties. author mocks violent tactics and contrasts Mexican politics with American practice, condemning the use of force.
On Friday June 8 1928 reporters from domestic and foreign papers will cover both conventions. James D Preston oversees press gallery access restricting to working journalists. European correspondents are expected, while Associated Press coverage will be thorough and prompt.
A scientific expedition sails for Bechuanaland in Africa seeking the cradle of humanity. Dr. Ernest Cadle, backed by a Chicago financier, travels with 10 ton trucks, refrigeration, tractors for deserts, large fuel and water reserves, plus scientists photographers and cooks as exploration tech advances beyond Livingstone and Stanley.
The article notes Mexico's parallel presidential campaign remains active despite limited U S publicity and the deaths of several prominent politicians. It says many contenders stay involved and describes ongoing political activity with frequent dramatic events.
The piece touts Wisconsin Brule River as a serene fishing haven for President Coolidge following Adirondacks and Black Hills trips. It notes Cedar Island Lodge, local trout and black bass, nearby Winneboujou, and plans for extensive security and press coverage during a potential summer visit.
The piece mocks political maneuvering around Hoover and Mellon while noting unpredictable June weather. It suggests Republicans hope misperceptions cool, mentions Heflin's absence in Houston, and hints at stirring campaign finance concerns without clear evidence. The tone blends satire of farm labor, politics, and weather.
The page lists five items: James E. Watson as Indiana senator and Republican presidential hopeful, Teherran, Emeritus, Midshipmen, and Jeremiah x:23. The fragment reflects brief quiz or label content from the periodical.
The report notes no setup for Allied offensives in the region northwest of Chateau Thierry, where over the past two days German forces suffered severe defeats and American marines earned strong praise for their fighting valor.
The Northern Pacific remained blocked yesterday eight miles east of Whitehall due to a washout. Travelers and locals noticed trains halted, with several people affected including residents of Clinton and Butte. The disruption comes as services on the line face ongoing delays.
The forts of Estrella and Caye lie in ruins after heavy bombardment and superb Yankee gunnery. Sampson's force is described as unrestricted and able to strike without Washington orders. Other notes mention travel of A P Henningsen and J W Passmore, and officials Beatty and Nelson in Butte. A jewel thief story from Nice reports Mme Giraud discovering a buried diamond necklace from Russia.
Despite war harming native factories, cigarette plants under foreign control in China continue operations without interruption, maintaining production and supply.
Radio listings detail 6:30 features with La France orchestra on WEAF WITMJ KSD WOC WHO WOW WDAF. At 7:00 Palmolive hour showcases vocal and chorus on WEAF WTMJ KSD WRHM WOC WHO WOW WDAF KVOO. 8:05 dance music airs on WEAF WHO and WOW.
A dense list shows stations in Kansas City Minneapolis Omaha St Louis Denver Los Angeles Portland San Francisco Seattle and Spokane with times for music orchestras dance programs city service and featured acts. The OCR outlines hourly blocks across stations including Palmolive hour Wrigley review and Hawaiian Nights with varied concert and studio offerings.
Six leaders of the Folsom prison riot were convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to death in Sacramento California. Judge Malcolm C Glenn ordered the execution to take place by hanging in the prison where George Baker, a convict, was killed during the riot. The ringleader Anthony Brown and five associates Roy E Stokes James H Gregg Eugene Crosby Walter E Burke and Albert M Stewart received the death penalty.
Forty Powell county high school graduates received diplomas at a commencement ceremony in Deer Lodge. Dr. S. E. Davis of Dillon delivered the address at the local theater, with Annie Louise Brance salutatorian and William Flynn valedictorian leading the program.
In Deer Lodge on June 7 the state Montana highway commission and Attorney E M Keeley led a condemnation hearing for the right of way through Frank Gough and Joseph Briggeman lands for a Yellowstone Trail segment. Judge Winston named a three member hearings commission and will reconvene June 11 to issue instructions. The commission will inspect the land and appraise its value.
Eighth grade pupils at Central school in Deer Lodge graduated with Judge George B. Winston as principal speaker. Principal John R. Culver urged continued high school education. Powell post American Legion medals were awarded to Clark Swanson and Lucile Poe. The program featured class music and a reception in the domestic science room.
In Deer Lodge on June 7, Fred Tenhonen and William Beard, both 18, pleaded guilty in district court to taking and using an automobile without the owner's consent. They were sentenced to six months in the county jail for taking a car belonging to Paul McDowell and driven to Bozeman where they were arrested.
Deer Lodge notes report Edward Donlan, a Missoula notable, visiting Deer Lodge for a short stay. Also mentioned are Mrs. James Gordon and daughters Connie Mae and Donna Alyce returning from Ovando to visit Gordon relatives, plus Roger P. Deeney of Butte and William F. Keeley heading to Helena on business. An advertisement notes Women’s Fashion Shop offering a 10 day sale on new color dresses at 6.95 dollars.
Benefic aspects dominate today says astrology with signs favorable for most activities. Women may gain luck in public enterprises and assist a national candidate. business with elderly women looks promising. men should push plans and engineers profit. Birthdays bring a happy new year and romance. children may have fortunate careers.
The note details a final leg crossing to Brisbane marking ten months of effort to cross the Pacific by air. The writers plan a Brisbane landing followed by a Sydney flight and a回Tour after rest, addressing Brisbane public with assurances.
The Southern Cross monoplane, with Captain Kingsford Smith and Charles Ulm aboard, roared from Naselai beach Suva at 2 52 p m local time bound for Brisbane. The trimotor journey estimates 18 to 20 hours over 1762 miles with a crew of four including Americans Lyon and Warner.
New directors for 32 of 48 states were named at the General Federation of Women's Clubs biennial convention in San Antonio. Montana's representative is Mrs. C. D. Wiggenhorn. other new appointees include Mrs. W. E. Milner of Oakland Nebraska and Mrs. Guy J. Gay of Casper Wyoming. Denver won the next year's convention.
Lockheed monoplane piloted by Lee Schoenhair and Harry Tucker left Rockwell Field San Diego at 1 15 p m and passed over Tucson at 510 p m on a planned non stop flight to New York The timing indicates smooth progress for the long distance test flight over the Pacific coast region.
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