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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1926
Page
12
City council unanimously adopts a resolution directing Hexem to repair the Foud street and other arterial streets with bitulithic pavement. Work to start by July 6 under mayoral and engineer supervision. The city holds 6700 as a forfeiture bond if Hexem fails to comply.
The senate committee questioned Harry A. Mackey, Vare backers, and Pittsburg officials about sources of funds in the 42 million primary. Mackey and Mackrell denied legal expenditures or ballot stuffing. Testimony touched on the removal of Frederick C. Baird and later opened Pittsburg saloons, with a long telephone call linking Beidelman’s effort to shield supporters.
Butte Rotary club at Silver Bow club hosts a marriage and home program for its weekly meeting in June, titled in honor of the month of brides. J Leo Rice chairs. Three talks feature Mrs Grigg on The Ideal Husband, Talcott on The Ideal Wife, and Rev Lester H Bent on Marriage and the Home. Mrs Kelter will sing.
Azewracd Press reports a thwarted plot to attack the Cardinals. In New York on June 16, officials confirmed heightened security after informants flagged potential threats. Authorities, including Governor Walker, urged vigilance and intensified protective measures for the team and public events.
Special Dispatch reports in Deer Lodge Montana that Mrs. J G King of Drummond Mont, a former Deer Lodge teacher, was burned to death when a Union Pacific tourist sleeper burned at Crystal Siding Nevada. The couple had honeymooned after marrying at St Michael church Drummond on June 1. King's parents, Mr and Mrs G F King of Bearmouth, are noted Deer Lodge residents. The fire killed five and left several missing as trains were diverted to Caliente Nevada. Local veterans and Kiwanis and Hotaru clubs had seen Mrs King active before her marriage. The article also lists other victims and missing persons from the same incident in Salt Lake City.
The article recalls John M. Bozeman’s 1863 discovery of the Bozeman Trail to Montana guiding early pioneers to gold camps, the establishment of Bozeman and Fort Billings, and Bozeman’s death. It highlights W. J. Beall who plans a monument for Bozeman and profiles Mrs. Teall, a longtime Montana pioneer and leader in the Pioneers Society, active in local churches and pioneer events.
In Washington on June 16 the Senate debate over the McNary farm bill focused on the tariff as the main cause of farmers' woes. Senator Robinson led the coalition against the tariff while Senator Walsh argued the equalization fee is unconstitutional. The discussion touched on education and government plunder as factors in farmer hardship.
In a Sheridan courtroom the defense centers on doubt over Fontini’s presence at Pesanti ranch when Goretti is said to have killed Pesanti. County Attorney Jones outlines the ranch setting and steps to prove Goretti’s guilt while witnesses describe the discovery of the body and its condition. Judge Bennett ends the day with a brief session to finish deputy Maltunen’s testimony.
Davidson described alleged transactions with United States National Bank San Diego Northwestern Bank Portland Royal Bank of Canada and a California Bank Los Angeles tied to bootlegging. He claimed officials refused to act while California prohibition authorities said records were insufficient to prosecute.
A crowd watches John Henry Mears and Vilhjalmur Stefansson as they launch from Manhattan aboard the Aquitania escorted by police. A near collision with a buoy and a swift escape highlight a perilous start before their planned European to Yokohama voyage with daily dispatches for The Standard and the North American Newspaper Alliance.
By the Associates Frewe MISSOULA June 16 After three days of debates uniting business and pleasure about 600 delegates from across Montana began returning home tonight pleased to have the chance to recall the good old days. They will meet again next year in Helena. Today featured the election of department officers for the Grand Army of the Republic and the Ladies Auxiliary among other organizations represented at the gathering.
The article lists new officers for the Grand Army of the Republic and Veterans of Foreign Wars and notes a regional gathering. Clara Barrett of Butte becomes department president with Margaret Blodgett, Gertrude McVay, Florence Hunterl and others assuming roles. Auxiliary leaders include Harriet Owsley of Butte and Blanche McGuire of Missoula. The Des Moines convention is planned for September with delegates named from several Montana cities.
Butte city council introduced and adopted a resolution to spread upon the records to perpetuate the memory of Assistant Chief Michael O'Donnell. The document praises him as an efficient fearless officer who gave generously of time and courage to the city.
The state rule requiring all city, public and parochial school children to take water tests in seventh and eighth grades will burden the Silver Bow county board through summer with reports, diplomas, and exams. Catherine Harrington says testing began this June, with August makeup exams for those failing. County commissioners declined funds for graders, delaying notification of failures and prompting officials to urge early review to avoid entering high school with failing marks.
Detective Jim Larkin is named assistant police chief in Butte following a varied career stretching from patrolman to county detective. Known for memory and risk tolerance, he helped break up saloon gangs and high profile cases, including the Towers and Hastings slayings and the Shippen murder. He and his wife reside at 1021 West Woolman Street.
Auditors from the AL core completed a periodical visit to Silver Bow County yesterday. They began examining county books in the offices of the county treasurer and the clerk of court. Auditors are not bound to fixed schedules but are required to inspect county books at least annually.
A new pocket of ore reported in Basin Montana's Katy gold mine yields around 15 000 a ton. Leasers Earl Williams and W J Jackson shipped about a ton from a 14 inch lead between the 400 and 500 foot levels and expect a grade check. Williams, formerly foreman, was injured in Butte when rock struck his eye while his sister Marjorie Jackson and the Jackson children are with him.
The city council granted authority to purchase a second motorcycle after Mayor W D Horgan announced plans to pair a partner for Harry Kinney, the present Special motorcycle officer. Kinney, before the police commission, joined the reserve eligibility list and begins a six month probation. The mayor will appoint another officer when funds and a cycle are provided, with bids to be opened at the June council meeting.
Assembly convened for initial meeting to consider a special paving and lighting project spanning regions from Park to Silver Angel Mon, with members declaring sufficient signers to protest and halt the plan. Local officials warned of a potential halt or "death" of the proposal if protests persisted, signaling a heated start to the district effort.
Report notes the second session of the State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, with discussions on screenings and meetings led by Mrs. J.U.A. Gregory and others, detailing actions and members present at the event yesterday.
A brief report notes John Meglen has joined Walsh in a rail initiative. The text mentions German railways placing no orders while Germany possesses 60 rail cars, about 20 more than prior figures.
The council weighed paving requests for South Excelsior Avenue from Galena alley to Porphyry Street and for an alley between West Quarter and West Granite in the 800 block. It granted authority for grading Washington Street alley from Park to Galena and a retaining wall, despite owner protests. Reconsiderations included a Park Street exit for Bluebird Office and permits for a gin ta fon on Harrison near Grand. Other actions covered fruit stands, a hot dog stand request, tennis purchases for city courts, an arc light installation, and a payroll approval of 5 400.78 for the first half of June.
The article notes the Tutte unit of the Children’s Auxiliary continues to aid crippled children. Dr Allard received 50 dollars for one child’s services and 50 dollars covered shoes and braces. The group has funded muscle training and surgical aftercare, with ongoing cases and expenses for Butte and local children.
City council approved a seventeen day leave for Mayor W. D. Horgan to travel to the coast. The trip is announced to include Guadalajara, Mexico, and the mayor will oversee the visit as part of his duties. A stadium project is mentioned in connection with Guadalajara, Mexico, planned to seat about twenty thousand with gymnasiums and baths.
An old Ryall drug and department store advertises a freckle removal preparation with a two dollar guarantee to refund money if results are not satisfactory. The notice emphasizes ease and success in achieving a beautiful complexion.
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