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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1923
Page
1
MacReady and Kelly traverse the skies in a long flight at about 100 miles per hour heading toward the western coast. The two pilots push speed as they maneuver through clear air, keeping focused on their route and destination.
An airplane believed to be the T-2 attempting a nonstop transcontinental flight was sighted over Kansas City near midnight by a downtown patrolman. He reported low flight and engine fire, while timing suggests the craft may have passed Jefferson City and St. Louis earlier, challenging whether this was the T-2.
The T-2 army monoplane, flying at about 100 mph, departed Roosevelt field at 1 36 p m and crossed St Louis at 9 15 p m on a nonstop 32 hour flight to San Diego carrying Lieuts John A MacReady and G Kelly. The crew reported the motor running well and will alternate pilots as they press toward California.
A Greenwich Village silk worker named George Murad, 39, armed with a stiletto and two needles, stalked John D. Rockefeller Jr. for two weeks and broke into his West Fifty-fourth Street home. He threatened to kill Rockefeller, was subdued by police, and taken to Bellevue Hospital claiming he only sought a job. Murad carried an Assyrian Bible a directions notebook and a dollar given by a Rockefeller butler.
Salt Lake City Utah May 2 One man identified as Michael Rayme of Elmyra New York is dead another wounded and a third under arrest as police probe ties to an automobile theft ring that plagued the area for weeks Rayme was shot during a hold up at a filling station and found dead near a roadside Police also recovered the abandoned car three bandits confessed to a systematic car theft and disposal plan Lawrence Howard 22 R R Ege 31 and W R Campbell 50 remain in custody Ernest J Gabriel a dispatcher is jailed in connection with the case
The last council session under Mayor James Cocking closed at 10 pm with rapid transaction of business. The next meeting is set for Monday May 7 under Mayor William D. Horgan. Decisions included abolishing the office of superintendent of streets and killing three ordinances, one on dance halls.
In Livingston authorities identified R. R. Ege as Ralph Ege former local auto dealer linked to Salt Lake City arrests in a statewide car theft probe. Federal agents have been in the area focusing on an alleged conspiracy with thieves operating across the state and some recovered vehicles.
The United States government adopts a strict reading of prohibition for ships entering territorial waters. Effective June 14, the new application of the law will apply to all vessels within the three mile limit with no exemptions. The treasury urges notifying foreign governments accordingly.
In Fort Saskatchewan Alberta on May 2 Emilio Piccarillo known as the Emperor Pic and 22 year old Florence Lassandra were hanged for the murder of Steve Lawson of the Alberta provincial police last September at Coleman. Piccarillo refused to acknowledge fault and warned of innocence while Lassandra pleaded she was innocent and later forgave all. Father Fidels accompanied Piccarillo on the scaffold and the two were executed at sunrise.
Charles E F Ruthenberg of Cleveland was found guilty of violating Michigan's criminal syndicalism law. He faces up to 10 years in prison or a $5,000 fine, or both. The jury deliberated nearly five hours on three ballots with Ruthenberg remaining unmoved as the verdict was read. The court stated assembling with other communists at a county convention did not violate the law unless a crime was advocated in carrying out their proposed reforms.
French officials deem the German proposal for reopening Versailles terms as preposterous and likely to be rejected. They view it as backward and harmful, with no progress toward settlement. Premier Poincare reviews the translation and reserves comment after studying the full document.
Brussels officials deem Germany's 30 billion gold mark proposal insufficient as Belgium would gain about 2.5 billion. The government will not state a formal position until it finishes studying the plan's details received late today.
Berlin reports Berlin has submitted new reparations proposals totaling 30 billion gold marks, payable via bond issues by July 1, 1927 and subsequent dates. Germany to credit in kind payments under existing treaties, while critics doubt its clarity and sufficiency amid ongoing negotiations.
Street meetings in the harbor district by IWW marine transport workers and sympathizers, deemed a public safety risk, will be stopped with force if needed. One hundred twenty five extra police will patrol the waterfront tomorrow and two motor launches may be used to protect workers on ships. The carpenters strike begun yesterday is nearly finished and officials expect the marine workers walkout to end soon.
A total of 360 jurors have been summoned to hear the trial of the accused Greenbeck slayer. The latest panel follows prior venire calls as prosecutors seek a jury for the high profile case.
A special venire of 150 names was drawn by Judge Lynch for the Harry Allen murder trial. With 560 veniremen summoned since the term began, jurors face strict exemptions and opposition to capital punishment as officials note the narrow path to a serving jury. The courtroom saw the appearance of Mrs. Fred Greenbeck and even Shakespeare on the venire, while early prospects faltered, prompting continued calls for panels.
North Platte Neb May 2 county treasurer S M Souder and deputy Elmer Baker were arrested on arson charges after a two day probe by Deputy Fire Marshal T J Butcher. Thomas Healy a treasurer clerk provided key details about the missing records and 60 000 dollars in cash and bonds.
Local committees from Kiwanis Rotary and the chamber of commerce meet to launch a fundraising drive for paving the Montana Street Holmes avenue highway. James H. Rowe is named joint committee chairman with a small executive slate. A list of county auto owners will kick off subscriptions tied to license fees and vehicle wear, aiming to complete the road before cold weather.
Chicago May 2 Coroner Oscar Wolff halted an inquest into the disappearance of Northwestern University freshman Leighton Mount after finding a bleached skeleton. He planned to question all participants in the 1921 freshman-sophomore rush and Doris Fuchs who received Mounts farewell note. Fuchs denied knowing if she received a note written by Mount and said he may have dictated it.
Lausanne May 2 France officially warned Turkey that Turkish troop concentrations on the Syrian border threaten Lausanne peace talks and could jeopardize continued negotiations. Allied leaders held hurried conferences after the warning, while Ismet Pasha promised to consult his government. Turkish officials defend mobilization as a wartime right and deny provocation.
Alice Nuttall, 12, who had been the focus of a real versus foster mother dispute, was awarded to Mrs. Ada Morris after testifying she preferred her adoptive parents Mr. and Mrs. Nuttall. Judge Joseph B K David ruled the child's wishes outweighed prior rulings.
Moscow advices via Helsingfors report an explosion at a Tula region ammunition factory kills about 100 people including General Matinikoff and numerous military officers and three Soviet officials.
Samuel Gompers of the AFL endorses President Harding's world court proposal calling for nonpartisan unity. He says U S entry into the international court of justice could establish standards of international morality and support League of Nations aims, transcending party politics and advancing global peace and economic and political organization. He urges action as essential to civilization and progress.
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