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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1924
Page
1
Illinois Governor Lowden declines the Republican vice presidential nomination stating he would not accept if nominated. His withdrawal unsettles boosters and renews pressure on other hopefuls like Dawes and Dawes backers seek new sentiment as Slemp and Butler prepare to advise on the ticket.
Ambassador Charles B. Warren arrived in Cleveland and confirmed the Republican platform would be drafted there. He said formal hearings with state representatives would begin after meetings with advisors, with the platform possibly reported Thursday and a late session likely. The 57 member advisory committee would meet to craft suggestions before a drafting sub committee is appointed.
Kalispell reeled from a historic Flathead valley snowstorm. Nine inches fell with 2.24 inches of moisture reported, snapping telegraph and telephone lines, destroying shade trees and damaging property. Power lines supplying Kalispell and nearby towns were split in multiple places, hindering damage assessment.
A Santa Ana fishing party of thirteen including six men and two boys were killed when their launch swamped near the Newport bay jetty. Five were saved as the boat drifted broadside and capsized after a heavy wave knocked out the engine. The dead included six Santa Ana businessmen and the two boys, sons of a local merchant. The tragedy occurred near the jetty as waves drove the overturned craft against rocks.
A middle aged stranger rifled the alms box and collection plates at St John’s Episcopal during the 8 o’clock communion. Envelopes with parish subscriptions disappeared. Police seek the man who entered mid service and searched purses and coats but no losses were reported. Details continue on page 2.
Washington reports the 1925 federal aid highway apportionment to states totaling 75 million dollars, with Montana allocated 1,544,483. The plan aims to continue highway work without interruption, detailing miles surfaced and graded toward a 1934 completion.
Heavy rainfall across Northern and Central Montana boosts crop prospects. Three inch rain in the triangle area, with 24 hour totals near 0.75 inches in Great Falls, brought general moisture and minor orchard damage from accompanying snow. Western Montana recorded widespread rain and frost, while Kalispell and Billings saw sub 40 degree temperatures. Officials say crops from the Pacific to the Missouri Valley will benefit.
Viscount Takatakira Kato accepted Hirohito’s summons to form a new Japanese cabinet, asking for a few days to assemble the ministry succeeding former Premier Kiyo Kiyoura. A youth protest and anti American agitation are noted, with reports of a man’s death by his own action as a protest.
Tokyo reports a Nichi Nichi correspondent says a Japanese youth committed suicide by throwing himself before a train at Miyazaki on Kyushu. Letters claiming protest against US immigration policy were found on his body but not released.
In Tokyo on June 9 anti American demonstrations fill the day with a public memorial at the grave of the unknown Mikado subject drawing thousands. Wreaths from Viscount Kato and former Premier Takasashi highlight a broad civic response.
President and Mrs. Coolidge navigated one of the fiercest wind storms in years aboard the Mayflower on the Potomac river. Winds 70 to 80 mph lashed the yacht as a heavy rainstorm and near cloud burst lasted about 25 minutes. A woman, Elizabeth Buckley of New Orleans, 60, died when a tree fell on her car near Mount Vernon.
Special Dispatch reports D. Robert son Browne, head of the Self Determination League of Liberty in New York, asking Governor Smith for his stance on prohibition, definitions of light wines and beer, sale methods for 2.75 percent beer, and whether speak-easy cafes would remain as cafes.
Philadelphia report says Dr. T. J. Glover of Toronto has identified a cancer germ and a Koch cycle proven cause, with an anti toxic serum showing remarkable, though experimental, results in treating carcinoma. Glover conducted four years of work in New York City.
Washington leaders weigh Senator Ralston as a potential compromise if a deadlock occurs between McAdoo and Smith in the Democratic presidential race. His perceived unobjectionableness and Indiana boss Thomas Taggart's position shape plans to keep him in reserve for a split-field contest.
Nogales Sonora June 8 President Obregon accuses oil interests of forming a gravestone against Mexico's reform and social revival. He says material interests shielded in Wall Street conspire to undermine revolutionary governments and stability.
Four enlisted men of the marine corps drowned off Quantico Virginia when a small boat capsized in a severe windstorm on the Potomac. Officials could not immediately identify the victims due to many men being away from the base at the time.
Chicago June 8 Former Gov Lowden of Illinois says he will not accept the Republican nomination for vice president even if offered He notes his current work with two national farmer organizations offers greater service and fears stepping aside would cripple their efforts He also calls attention to the importance of the vice presidency but emphasizes his retirement from public office three years ago and his ongoing farmer projects.
Peking dispatch says A. G. McKay of Australia was kidnapped May 16 at Pichikow 280 miles up the Minkiang river from Foochow and released after failing to obtain a ransom. One kidnapper reportedly captured. origin of the others not disclosed.
Capt Daisy, the French aviator, completes the long Paris to Tokio leg arriving at Tokorosawa after leaving Osaka at 8 39 am. The last stretch took three hours and one minute as the Paris to Tokio flight closes.
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