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Newspaper

Anaconda Standard

Location

Anaconda, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1927

Page

2

Gray testifies in murder case with emotional detail

Gray's testimony depicts a planned murder of Albert Snyder by Gray and Mrs. Snyder, with chloroform and picture wire used. He describes entering the home after a bridge party, the couple's roles, and his struggle as witnesses cry and the courtroom fills with emotion.

Gray Snyder Mra Snyder Grayald Queens Village Snyders Albert Ruth Lorraine Momie Albert Snyder Townsend Rcudder Vera Jay Baile

Substantial Progress in Raising Fund For Flood Victims

The report states 41,000 more to be raised in the second call and that over a quarter of the town has contributed. The Northern Pacific Railway offers free transport for merchandise and groceries when consigned to designated Red Cross officials to aid flood victims, as explained by L. R. Catron, head of the transportation department.

Northern Pacific Railway Red Cross Crows Saya L. R Catron Transportation Department

Altitude Record Set At 41,000 Feet By American Balloonist

The aeronaut reached 41,000 feet amid cheers as the ascent ended. Gray reported feeling normal until the maximum height when chest discomfort appeared. Medical officers had warned against higher flights. he began descent if ill effects showed. Temperature reached 60 degrees below zero at peak.

Comedian’s Action Prompts Demurrer Against Suit

The actor’s lawyers file a demurrer and motion to strike to remove references to Mrs. Chaplin as a 16 year old girl at marriage, the claim of coercion for an illegal operation, and alleged lack of intent to fulfill marital obligations. The motion challenges the charge of Chaplin’s alleged immoral conduct.

Courts to Hear Highway Dispute Over Road Department Pay

County officials debated authority over road department pay with Loughran fighting for seven dollar per day for Pat Kelly and a test case to settle compensation powers. Commissioners proposed a one day road supervisor test and court action to decide legality while risking department disruption. The dispute centers on the law moving highway control from the board to the surveyor and Sullivan opinion.

Loughran Supreme Court Tim Kearney Francis Silver Frank Sulllivan Curveyor Sullivan Road Department Pat Kelly Kelly Silver Foad Department Tos

No Appointments Made by Beadle

The council heard that no appointments were made by Beadle though discussions suggested a future meeting. Mayor Seagale noted several yet to be announced posts including chief deputy to the treasurer and librarian. Committees were appointed andFinance approved bonds for incoming officers. A calculating machine bid from H. G. Mosby was accepted for the engineers office and Fred Buth sought lunch service at Nine Mile Place.

Een McCarthy Charles P. Dineen Dineen Seaale Lbrarian Police Trial and Examining Commission Commissioner of Public Works Ais H. G. Mosby Engineers Fred Buth Nine Mile Place

Death of Dr Walter Jordan Longtime Montana Minister

Dr Walter Jordan aged 62 native Montana minister died at the Jordan ranch near Alder Gulch after a career at Cascade Deer Lodge Helena Billings and Butte. Surviving wife Jeannie Coe two sons Merle Moore and Jean Jordan and a daughter also survive along with a brother Jap Jordan and several uncles. He studied at Drake and Cotner universities earning a doctor of divinity degree.

Fish Creek Whitehall Jordan Ranch Walter M. Jordan Butte Drake University Drak Cotner University Cotner Neb Jordan Christian Church Cascade, Mont Bila Dungan D. Re Dungan Merle, Moore Seattle Jean Jordan

Arkansas Troops Ordered Out After Lynching

In Little Rock Arkansas on May 4 a mob of several thousand men hanged John Carter 22 after he allegedly attacked Mrs. Stewart and her 17 year old daughter Glennie. Carter was burned on a main street corner as police, outnumbered, directed traffic amid screams and gunfire.

Little Rock Ark Stresta John Carter BE. Stewart Glennie Miss Stewart Carter Nesto Ataek Ewart

No Improvement Flood Threat Expands Across Louisiana

Floods widen along the Mississippi as breaks in levees flood dozens of towns. Refugees flee toward safety while rescue fleets from Natchez and Vicksburg mobilize. Areas from Baton Rouge to New Orleans brace as 25,000 plus homeless in camps, with relief forces expanding amid rising water and backwaters across multiple rivers and parishes.

Mississippi Red Tack Arkansas Ouachita Fiyers Boate Eveen Natchez Vicksburg Mississippi River Miesiesippi Yazoo River Tensas Beck Atchafalaya Angola New Orleans Memphis Baton Rouge Lousiana Henry M. Baker Louisiana Pronlang Ashley County

Deer Lodge Anglers To Hold Important Session

May 4 notice by Neil Grogan secretary of the Deer Lodge Anglers Club announces a Friday evening meeting at city hall. Key items include deciding the fish prize for the season, closing lakes until July 1, plans for a new membership drive, details on the proposed rearing pond, and arranging fish distribution and planting. A trout dinner for members is planned for the coming season.

Deer Lodge Neil Grogan Deer Lodge Anglers’ Club Anglers’ Club

Children Prepare 'King of the Elves' Operetta in Deer Lodge

May 4 dress rehearsal for 160 public school children previews the annual show to be performed tonight. The cast includes brownies elves and Mothercore characters with over 100 pupils from Kindergarten to fifth grade in choruses and solo numbers.

Oscar Jensen to Seek Medical Aid

Oscar M Jensen, accompanied by his father County Commissioner M F Jensen, will travel to Missoula tomorrow for surgical knee treatment. He has suffered eight years with a worn knee after an injury during the Moroney mausoleum project at Hillcrest cemetery, with many specialists unable to provide lasting relief.

Deer Lodge M.F. Jensen Oscar M. Jensen Missoula Jensen Moroney Hillcrest Cemetery

Courthouse Yard Planting Under Way in Deer Lodge

Deer Lodge May 4 floral work underway at the courthouse yard with shrubs and four rows of carragana hedge plants. Half the plants bought by the county, half donated by J B Hare. City Beautiful committee and the Woman's Club, Mrs J Maurice Dietrichs, sponsor beautification effort.

Deer Lodge J.B. Hare City Beautiful Deer Ledge Woman's Club of Iicn J. Maurice Dietrichts

Speer Presides at Roses and Luncheon in Deer Lodge

In Deer Lodge May 4 Superintendent C. D. Speer of the city schools, newly elected president of the Deer Lodge Rotary Club, chaired the luncheon program. He spoke on the lesson type of school organization now adopted by many teaching schools for upper grades, and teachers sang selections by a quartet including Mises Acker Lamb Trackwell and Lewis.

Puest Lodge C. D. Speer Deer Lodge Speer Sitch Mises Acker Lamb Trackwell Lewis

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