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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1927
Page
16
In June fourteen daily dispatches detail Soviet reprisals with executions surpassing one hundred and rail shipments to Siberia. The same period covers Lindbergh’s New York visit with weather delayed plans, public tributes, and social events as he tours the city.
William Berkin of Montana, the oldest living resident, marked his 101st birthday at the Orphan Girl mine home. He spoke on Prohibition, saying it’s aged him 40 years, and noted he has never smoked. Family and friends visited, sharing birthday cakes from his daughter Nellie Whetstone and son John Berkin, with messages from Montana towns and England. A quiet day followed due to health, after a lifetime of prominence as a pioneer. The article also notes the death of F. Dennison of Loonage, with details of his family and funeral plans.
Clarence Chamberlin and Charles Levine completed a Black Forest motor tour stopping for tea with local residents in Baden Baden. The city banquet honored the aviators with gifts as they plan a rail- and air-bound itinerary to Karlsruhe Friedrichshafen Stuttgart Frankfurt Hanover and Bremen to reunite with their wives arriving from New York.
Six bankers including Gu Huston of New York and Chicago and five others pleaded not guilty at arraignment in Mankato on conspiracy and fraud charges tied to the Southern Minnesota Joint Stock Land Bank of Redwood Falls. Trial set for Sept. 6. Names listed include John F Huston, William H. Gold, Donald and Glenn Gold, and William G. M. Smith, all former bank officers.
A lunar eclipse last night at 11 45 Butte time drew crowds as wisps of smoke traced the moon. The moon grew obscured with a vast black shadow, leaving the visible globe framed by a lighted edge.
In Para Brazil on June 14 Major Sar amiento Beires and the Argus seaplane crew returning from South America to Portugal via the United States arrived tonight. They reported the aircraft fell into the sea in the Maraca region near where Bernardo Duggan alighted. Beires saved only a leg of the flight. the rest are in good health.
A long Chicago to Pierre observance describes President Coolidge's parade through Whiting and the crowds waving flags on Flag Day. He praises Lindbergh’s flight and American values while warning against complacency, urging continued wartime sacrifice and civic duty. Pierre welcomes the Coolidges with formal receptions. South Dakota showcases support.
The Butte American Legion and auxiliary will attend a two day state convention in Helena starting Thursday. The Butte drum and trumpet corps and color guard will parade Friday with 32 members traveling Thursday, and 20 veterans will be hosted at Fort Harrison. Auxiliary delegates include Margaret Combo and Mrs G F Lowne among others, with Butte wearing white and navy uniforms bearing the name Butte. Dan Dayton spoke on the flag and citizenship after the meeting.
Two young sisters Esther Trueman and Betty Trueman witnessed their parents and brother carried away by the Wise River flood while they sought safety in a wrecked automobile. The auto survived the flood with wheels torn off and the body badly smashed, and rescuers found the girls hours later after they clung to the vehicle then waded ashore in dripping night clothes.
Dublin June 14 final results show Government party 45 Fianna Fail 4 Labor 22 Independents 11 Farmers 11 National League 8 Sinn Fein 5 Clann Fianna 9 total 147 with university seats pending Grass fire reported sheriffs’ depu ties investigated a grass blaze on hills south of Butte cause unknown deputies suspect youths seen nearby no structures damaged
Chris Norton and Ben Os borne Prove Heroes of Wise River Flood. Norton described racing a torrent toward Wise River town and reaching safety about 12 minutes before disaster. He escaped with his wife and baby as waters ripped past, while the old trapper fled from a cracking dam to the safety of nearby ranchers.
The 49th reunion of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Free Masonry in Butte opens with degrees from the fourth to the 32nd. Seventeen men are in the current class. The program runs through Thursday with a banquet and toasts by eminent brothers.
Louise Cable faces a murder charge after a coroner's jury ruled her shooting of 14 year old Raymond Frazzini not justifiable. The incident occurred during a trespass dispute at the Cable ranch in Lankershim following an altercation over a rabbit hunt.
Commander Francesco de Pinedo, Italian aviator and guest of Spain, said commercial U S Europe aviation is almost impossible now due to limited fuel capacity. He plans an around the world flight next year in an Italian built craft. He noted transatlantic hops face fogs, and Spain will award him the air medal.
The Butte school term will reach 196 days as the 1927 28 year closes with a June 24 graduation at the Parkway theater. Prof Walter T Scott of the Montana State School of Mines will deliver the address. The board sets Sept 6 to June 15 for 1928 29 and approves desks for 460 chairs 12 teacher desks.
A national officer of the Exchange Club visits another national officer, engaging in discussions and planned events. The meeting focuses on club expansion activities, community service goals, and upcoming initiatives across chapters.
Mrs Georgiana Smith wife of Charles L Smith of 123 North Idaho street died last night. The body was sent to White funeral chapel with interment to be announced.
The funeral for Charles Franklin Dennison aged years, who died yesterday, is set for Thursday at 2 PM at Daly-shen chapel with interment in Mount Borian cemetery. Remains of Batt 4 Riley to be forwarded from Daly Shea chapel Wednesday evening at 30, to Chicago for interment. Mrs. Oakley Bradshaw of 10 West Broadway, widow of Soreph C. Bradshaw, survives with mother-in-law Mrs. Mateeet J Bradshaw and Arthur T. all of Duties. Mrs. Bradshaw, born in Pittsburg 36 years ago, has resided in Butte for years. Remains are at Bay-Borne mortuary. funeral time and place to be announced. Cards of thanks sent to Heuite fre dea tment, city police, Helena and Anaconda friends, sisters and priests of St Patricia, and donors. Mrs Ruth Gleason, Apt James P. Gleason and family.
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