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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1926
Page
4
The Anaconda Standard notes a surge in jewel store robberies in Paris, carried out by well dressed, educated youths who mimic American gunmen. M. Castellari studies U.S. police methods as he observes Parisian crime trends and the impact of harsh sentences for major criminals like Gerald Chapman and Richard Whittemore.
Montana delegates to the International Convention of Rotary depart for Denver with a strong bid to place Tom Davis in Rotary International presidency. The Montanans travel with many locally chosen Rotarians and plan to share a vivid, optimistic story of Montana’s progress and promising future with delegates from across the United States and the world.
M Cassellari head of the International Detective Agency and ex French secret service chief, visiting the United States, says five thousand American crooks are in Paris teaching French youths to hold up banks and jewelry stores. He notes American criminals lead the world in ingenuity and daring, with young men seeking to join and learn from these masters abroad. Paris police struggle to identify them as they travel back and forth spending their gains.
A Paris plan proposes two tariffs for all goods and services during the summer tourist season. Two identity cards would grant different prices for foreigners with gold standard status and for foreign poor and locals. The scheme targets British, American, and other visitors, risking alienation of tourists vital to Paris commerce.
Radio listings from WDAF WOC KOA KET KFWR KGO and Portland stations. Details include times 6 to 12:30 p m with orchestras, bands, soloists and dance music. Mariners of programs: Nighthawk frolie, Lionel Nash and his Country Boys, Florence Fow Gen and Herman Kenin.
A fragmentary poem excerpt by J.B. Lowell explores nature’s vitality and harmony. It evokes summer scenes in meadow and hill, with birds, cowslips, buttercups, and nesting life proving nature’s vivid, almost spiritual summer presence.
Astrologers forecast a fairly favorable day with strong beneficies. The moon favors prudence and avoiding financial risk. weddings and romance look propitious across ages. Theaters may gain from new plays and young actors. new clothing brings luck. Women may benefit from national events, while interest in military affairs grows.
In a Senate inquiry into primaries, Justice Department was urged to probe alleged gangster involvement for a woman candidate in Chicago Republicans. Rep Britten cited armed gunmen threatening precinct committeemen and reportedly paid $1 000 per task, urging immediate federal inquiry despite limited control over local contests.
Fire crews battled several blazes in the Lolo forest area near St. Joe. The Russell fire was hardest to contain with a new camp set up from another flank, while 120 firefighters plus patrols fought across multiple fires. State fire number one near Donlan was two thirds trenched by 32 men and expected to be fully surrounded by nightfall. State number two had 60 acres burned before trenching, with many workers on scene. another fire nearby was reported controlled.
In Des Moines on June 11 the Iowa Republican State Central Committee members arrived for a meeting to plan the party’s convention. Tensions linger over Colonel Brookhart, the senatorial candidate, who has long opposed the party organization and faces criticism for his advocacy on capital and labor policy.
In New York on June 11 crowds cheered six visiting cardinals for the eucharistic congress in Chicago. Papal legate Bonzano led with flutings of yellow and white as confetti filled the air and commerce paused. Cardinal O'Donnell arrived earlier and received ovations at Battery Park.
Miss Halonen a Butte resident died from a fractured skull and internal injuries after a motorcycle crash with a car and bus on the Anaconda highway. Mrs Hansen survived with minor injuries. Victor Woods said no lights were visible on the road. Coroner to hold an inquest next week. Three Halonen children were taken to Twin Bridges orphanage. The body was taken to Daly Shea mortuary.
Reports from Mazatlan and Los Mochis describe a deadly incident involving American residents. Dawson's death is debated with claims of suicide, possible assault, and fear of local enmity. Officials and residents discuss investigation gaps and the impact of unrest on Americans living in the area.
Captain George Hubert Wilkins and four expedition members depart Fairbanks by the Alaska railroad toward the mainland. Lieutenant Carl Eielson remains to store planes. the team contemplates August return with new engines. The report notes Major Lanphier, Sergeant Wisely, and Alexander Malcolm Smith involved in supply trek planning. A child fire drill anecdote interrupts the narrative.
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