30 Mar 1928
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1928
Page
1
Agricultural agent reports nearly all inquiries for Montana farms come from those who intend to locate in the state. Stinson and Haldeman work to bring honor to U. S. 6D by opening farm opportunities with G. N. Branch as inquiries proceed through the day.
More than 5,000 inquiries have been received at the Great Northern offices in St. Paul from people interested in the territory opened by the 75 mile Saco Turnier branch to be built in Phillips and Blaine counties this year. E C Leedy notes inquiries come from farmers across the country hoping to relocate in Montana this season and that construction will start soon with details on townsites and openings to follow later.
Uninstructed Maine delegates pledged to Hoover chose 15 national convention delegates at the state GOP meeting in Bangor. The biennial convention named 15 alternates and six presidential electors, with Fred N. Dow chosen as chair and Percival P. Baxter as vice chairman, both Portland residents.
More than 100 killed in combat between Mexican rebels and federal forces draws regional attention. Report notes heavy fighting and mounting casualties amid ongoing unrest.
Frances Anderson of Los Angeles, long regarded as the world's champion woman billiard player, died in Sapulpa Oklahoma revealing in a discovered letter the truth she was a man. He slashed himself at the St James hotel in a fatal act and left a aged note asking not to reveal the secret. His last public appearance was a month ago in Okmulgee Oklahoma.
The all metal monoplane carrying Commander Richard E. Byrd landed in Winnipeg with Floyd Bennett and Bernt Balchen aboard. After rest the crew will fly to The Pas where skis will be fitted and tests conducted in northern Manitoba ahead of the Antarctic expedition.
Campaign workers appeal for public help to raise ten thousand dollars for the treatment of Butte’s crippled children. They warn that without funds the children face a return to deformed conditions and lifelong hardship, noting volunteers donate labor and funds out of pocket and no salaries are taken.
Senator Robinson of Indiana renews a charge linking the Teapot Dome scandal to the Democratic Party. In a two hour plus Senate debate he argues Doheny and oil policy originated under Wilson and notes Doheny’s ties to Democratic councils. Senators Walsh and Glass counter with sharp remarks.
A massive fire in Crisfield Maryland tore through five blocks in the business district destroying the telephone company building the Pennsylvania station two theaters and several other structures. Firemen from six neighboring towns fought the blaze which by 10 20 p m remained out of control causing hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage and cutting off external communications from Snow Hill to other districts.
Special deputy U S marshals asked to aid Chicago police and authorities to ensure an honest April 10 primary election. Palmer Anderson said evidence of a conspiracy to thwart voter choices exists and requested authority to swear in deputies on primary day.
University of California students surveyed by Professor Frederick Woellner at a Hollywood convention chose sweethearts for companions when shipwrecked. Married respondents did not pick spouses. six hundred preferred soap as the toilet article and a cooking pot. most chose books on God and philosophy as top reading.
A storm in Argo and Clay Alabama killed four people and injured 15 as high winds collapsed homes. R E Nelson, 55, and sister Mrs G E Mann, 40, died when their house fell. Joe Byers and wife perished when their home was wrecked. The wind damaged over 15 houses along a half mile path.
Dis patches from Irapuato report 92 insurgents two Catholic priests the Chieftain Romingo Anaya two army officers and four soldiers killed in the bloodiest battle since insurgents began activity at San Isidro ranch near San Francisco del Rincon Tuesday and Wednesday. Gen Geno veve Rivas and six soldiers wounded. The battle, seen as a death blow to the uprising in Guanajuato, left 180 horses and 67 rifles captured from the insurgents who numbered 300.
Northampton Mass March 29 Mrs Lemira Goodhue the president’s mother is said to be in weak condition after unfavorable hospital reports from Dickinson hospital. Mrs Calvin Coolidge made a single visit today after delaying until late afternoon to avoid taxing the patient.
An orange and black monoplane has logged 40 hours of nonstop flight over Jacksonville Beach as pilots Eddie Stinson and George Haldeman aim to reach 55 hours to surpass the 52 hours 23 minutes endurance record set by German aviators in 1927. The craft held at 4,000 feet with a searchlight intermittently aiding visibility.
Eddie Stinson and George Haldeman neared 36 hours in their world endurance attempt in the Stinson-Detroiter monoplane at 7:37 p m EST. They had climbed to 4000 feet to lower fuel use as winds snarled at normal consumption rates.
A Florida beach article from Jacksonville Beach dated March 29 notes steady air cleaving over a 30 era setup with continuation referenced on page 2 column 1. The fragment implies a staged or ongoing feature with aviation or weather elements continuing beyond the current column.
Newburgh New York March 29 Harry T McHugh postmaster of Wallkill shot and fatally wounded himself as police closed in over the slaying of 19 year old Marten Terwilliger He claimed the girl forsook his younger brother Jesse but offered no statement before death Mrs Sarah Lawson said McHugh sought food and clothing and admitted resenting the friendship between Jesse and Terwilliger
Jefferson City March 29. Mayor Cecil W. Thomas of Missouri’s capital writes Senator Borah calling him a nuisance to the GOP. He accuses Borah of speaking for the party over oil bonds and urges Borah to speak only for his own state rather than the GOP nationwide.
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