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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1926
Page
2
Washington predicted adjournment by month’s end as farm relief measures move toward a vote. Congress likely to act this week on farm relief, with the Senate to consider the Dil Padio waterway bill next week amid harbor provisions and ongoing appropriations work.
Seattle June 18 Associated Press reports F J Durdle left to search for aviators M B Favor and W R Swinhart who began a 700 mile flight from Seattle May 16 toward Ketchikan Alaska and never reached there. Durdle suspects they are on an island off northern British Columbia coast. A fisherman saw a wrecked plane off Vancouver Island on May 26.
Senate records show Pennsylvania expenditure estimates near 79,009 with most funds traced to state liquor interests via Kenna in Pittaburx and Ware Bell groups in Philadelphia. Wayne Wheeler of the Anti-Saloon League blasts the fund as a product of a liquor-backed political system seeking to nominate William S. Vare.
Lillian Switzer, 22, brought from Buffalo by polio, confessed with Russell Van Sickle to more than 40 burglaries in Rochester over six months. Van Sickle shot himself in Buffalo after the confession. Switzer is held on grand larceny charges.
Des Moines reports an electric storm, heavy wind, rain and hail killing four in town and injuring many. Lightning struck near Maron killing Charles Green of Vinton, while others died or were injured across the state as storms swept Nebraska and South Dakota, disrupting services and crops.
Berlin reports lukewarm turnout for Sunday's referendum on a constitutional amendment to confiscate former German rulers property. Predictions say the measure will fail to reach the required votes, despite strong union support.
Thomas Jones a 34 year old public utility worker was stabbed to death late today while walking with his wife in Louisville. James Harrison 36 charged with accessory to murder. he says Foster House 36 was the slayer after Jones allegedly started a fight. Mouse, the wife, escaped unharmed.
Washington report notes Vermont senator H Dale faces GOP backlash over soldiers bonus and postal pay votes. Administration plans to back rival William H Stickney to freeze out Dale, reflecting party memory and electoral risk ahead of next primaries.
Heavy showers spread over eastern Montana with three hour rains easing crop fears. Relieved drought in Lewistown Harlowton and Judith basin. Butte cooler after thunderstorm. Great Falls reports 43 hundredths inches by 6 pm with guidance noting relief to Cascade county crops.
Rotary convention opens with President Adams and reports from secretary and treasurer. William Green of the AFL delivers The Ideal of Service in Industry. Speakers include Arthur H. Sapp Harry B. Fish and others. Sessions focus on administration and credentials with a gala president ball planned Wednesday night.
In New York on June 13 German Catholics and church leaders express gratitude for American relief to Austria after World War I. Monsignor Seipel credits US aid as bulwark against Bolshevism and notes the warmth of reception upon arrival. Cardial Pitt and Archbishop Vienna praise American support and morale. A radio broadcasting commission plan in Britain is mentioned.
In Laredo on Sunday residents feared a looming disaster as a circular cloud pattern lit by sunbeams created a sense of imminent peril. Dr. A explained the circle of clouds must align with geometric accuracy, while locals watched the shifting sky for signs during the long vigil.
Fire of unknown origin destroys artillery equipment worth $600000 in Lawton Ohio area. Firefighters battle flames as debris and smoke fill the scene. The incident report notes unclear causes and ongoing investigation by local authorities. The article also mentions a Denver meeting of the Organization of American Legislators Association planning its first annual session July 19 and 20 after the American Bar association convention, led by Henry W. Toll to inform state legislators on matters of interest.
The Collectors' club of Cincinnati will award a gold medal worth more than 100 dollars to the artist in color abroad who designs the most artistic postage stamp during the period ending July 1, 1936. The medal will be awarded at the annual convention of the Society of Philatelic Americans to be held in Cincinnati in August.
South Bend June 13 ceremonies marked the conferring of the Lactare medal for distinguished patriotic service by Edward Nash Hurley wartime President of the United States shipping board at the university commencement exercises of Notre Dame today.
In Pnom Penh the first nursery hospital for children was inaugurated under King Sisowath and Mme Baudoin. The facility aims to reduce infant mortality in the protectorate and will also serve as a canopt for newglene for mothers while expanding health services in the region. Paris reports Clemenceau’s post retirement writing on Athens and Demos.
The remains of KA Cantrell are at the Sherman and Reed funeral home. Funeral arrangements with interment to follow at a later date.
New York reports show a brighter outlook as freight loadings rise above record levels, railcar movement reaches new April highs, and steel demand expands. Distribution of merchandise persists despite warm weather, wholesale prices edge up, and textile measures spark talks of a national cooperative. Wireless stations near Grimsby and SkeeneSs prepare for new links with India and Australia.
Funeral notice lists families grace and grace many names with thanks and respect. Neighbors invited to expression of sympathy and condolences to GRACE and Family LANDERS BERMAN MCARTIN and Family. The fragment references a memorial, bouquet and public thanks to a local community.
The funeral for Patrick Murphy will be held at 9 o'clock this morning.
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