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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1924
Page
2
Exiled dignitaries advocate ending red rule as a path to liberation. The grand duke discusses Russia’s terror, persecution, and religious revival, urging liberation by overthrowing the communist yoke and uniting a future national army. He vows to lead only if the Russian people demand decisive action.
The coast to coast air mail network announces new regular air fields in major cities and night flying with automatic lights along the Chicago to Cheyenne route. Eleven planes will be needed each way with bids open June 10 for new night landing planes. After July 1 only air mail bearing special stamps will be carried.
London zoo authorities use 208 llamas to trim lawns for economy and to employ inmates. Geese are deterred by wire fencing while llamas are tethered on long ropes to graze over 20 foot sections.
The Montana prisoner known as Walsh, linked to an escape at Boulder jail on Oct. 19, was located in Missouri and identified by fingerprints. He traveled via Nevada and California in an automobile once stolen from Melrose, and was seized after a San Diego arrest and a bill of sale held by a San Diego attorney.
Tonight the Butte aldermanic body will adjourn sine die after a year of economical administration. Three new members will take seats: William Lowney will succeed Felix Mallon in the Second Ward, Pat Boland will replace Ed Graff in the Third, and Jim Woods will assume Ernest Sylvester’s former chair in the Eighth. K Hesler retires as president and Al Pierce steps down as vice president.
A morning blaze in a three story six family apartment building in St Louis left three dead a mother and her two daughters and eight injured. Several occupants jumped to safety as the fire endangered twenty residents.
At a Washington public meeting of the Women's International League of Peace and Freedom Mrs Nobel Newport Potts of the Daughters of the War of 1812 demanded direct replies to questions. She asked if the league favored abolishing the war department but was refused as out of order and left amid murmurs.
The Rotana club hosts Music Week with the Montana State Band under new conductor Martin Cesare at Broadway theater. Miss Janetta Rich and Arthur Drynan assist as the program features Liszt Hungarian Rhapsodie No. 2, vocal and piano solos, duets, and a Mendelssohn choral item at St Patrick's hall. Rev Darsie urges community participation.
Attorney General Rankin's prohibition squad reportedly tracked the Dorris vehicle near a dairy ranch in Butte. A watchman at the Tipple place heard a blast around 2 am after the car was abandoned 100 feet from the entrance. No one seen fleeing, but the incident follows a telephone threat to dynamite the Dorris home.
In Berlin only 150 of 2000 precincts reported by midnight as 23 party tickets clutter the ballot. Officials believe incomplete returns still show the decline of reactionary factions. The German People’s Party led by Gustave Stresemann and the United Socialists suffer fewer defections than expected. Communists press the Socialists in Ruhr and Saxony, but losses may be smaller than feared. The People’s Party maintains a strong position in areas facing nationalist opposition.
Tully Scott, longtime member of the state utilities commission and former chief justice of the Colorado Supreme Court, died in Denver after ill health and a paralytic stroke. He had suffered heart disease following an illness in Davenport, Iowa, in February 1921, briefly returned to Denver, resumed duties, then relapsed and declined.
The record names Cummins Malloy Bleichner Geler Nadeau and director A. W. Drynan with accompanist Miss McHale.
Last evening St Johns Episcopal church filled for a musical service in Music week. Rev C F Chapman preached on music's role in life and traced hymn writers from 800 to now. Soloists Miss K Manning Miss Grey Charles Chevigny Dick Calloway Abe Lewis John Martin performed sacred pieces. The choir and congregation closed with The Son of God Goes Forth to War.
Tonight in Butte preliminary plans for a new Silver Bow county recreation society will be finalized at the school administration building. Representatives from community clubs unions and organizations will complete the setup board of directors elected and an active campaign for playgrounds and recreation points will begin. Dr. Peter Potter will preside with a full attendance expected.
The article analyzes a Democratic Convention tug of war between Smith and McAdoo over 425 to 450 delegates. It discusses factions, key figures like Mack and Roosevelt as managers, and the impact of Murphy’s death and Smith’s prohibition stance on delegate support and potential nominees.
Senate challenger Johnson charges President Coolidge delayed exclusion of Japanese immigrants by seeking a 1926 date and a treaty tied settlement. He says Congress alone can determine exclusion, criticizing officials and unnamed aides for stalling via amendment and negotiation.
New York federal reserve cut its rediscount rate to 4 percent boosting U S government bond prices to year highs and lifting the market tone. The week saw new offerings totaling over 125 million with Dutch and Bolivian loans among major issues and Bethlehem Steel raising 30 million in bonds while Washington debate on further loans persisted.
Tokyo officials, led by Finance Minister Shoda, denied Washington reports that Japan would seek a new loan in 1925. The finance department stated the recent loan suffices to redeem old debts and meet restoration needs, and the government sees no need for another foreign loan.
Funeral for Mrs. Mary Eben Foster who died suddenly early Saturday was held yesterday at 2 PM at the Sherman & Reed chapel with Rev. Z C O Farrell officiating. Pallbearers included Carl Carlson William Pink Charles Gildea Ed Barnes Jess Fearson and John Driscoll. Burial followed in Mountain Cemetery.
Maryland prepares for a one man presidential primary as the attorney general rules a statewide vote is required by law. Supporters back President Coolidge while no Democratic candidates filed. Contests may trigger primaries in three of six districts, notably in the sixth where Rep Frederick N. Zihlman seeks renomination amid an investigation with two Republicans and four Democrats vying for nominations.
Chairman Hull of the Democratic National Committee says Ohio gave Harding a larger 1920 vote than Coolidge’s total in South Dakota Illinois Wisconsin Michigan North Dakota Ohio and New Jersey primaries. He argues GOP indifference signals disgust with the party's record and predicts many indifferent Republicans may vote for the Democratic candidate.
Both Senate and House plan six busy days with a discharge petition test on the Barkley bill to abolish the railroad labor board then. The Senate faces votes on the Bursum pension bill Isle of Pines treaty and possible action on the internal revenue inquiry. Hearings begin on the Mayfield Texas election case and other investigations with Daugherty and Wheeler committees active. House minor appropriation bills move forward while awaiting White House stance on McNary Haugen farm relief. Hearings on reclamation policy will feature Elwood Mead and Secretary Work.
Mike Casey of 6 North Arizona Street cashed two time slips from a mining company for a stranger and received 28.75 dollars plus a pocketbook containing 77 dollars. Police seek the suspect from Casey's description. The note adds a stray line about the mouse family containing nearly 1500 species.
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