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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1924
Page
1
Attorney General Rankin plays central role in sweeping Billings operations that result in multiple arrests and liquor law charges. Information files indicate a broad crackdown with authorities citing illicit alcohol distribution and enforcement actions across the area.
Attorney General Wellington D. Rankin directed a Billings enforcement sweep that produced 38 informations charging selling and possession of liquor gambling and nuisance abatements. Warnings and warrants issued in Judge Robert C Strong's district court. Most prisoners face multiple charges with bonds set at $500 to $1000.
Morning papers forecast an early resignation by Premier Kiyoura's government after unofficial returns from Saturday's parliamentary elections. Of 162 seats reported, Kigoura party appears to hold only two, with 302 of 464 seats accounted for and results showing men’s party seven, independents two, and five governors defeated.
The Rt. Rev. William F. Faber outlines the Opal church’s year in Montana at a mass meeting at the Montana hotel. He cites 4540 communicants in 13 parishes, 80 missions, 34 unorganized missions, and 324 church schools with 9 9teachers. The bishop praises relief efforts for Japanese earthquake victims and notes strong activity across state parishes despite population shifts.
Governor Pinchot and Secretary Mellon faced sharp charges at a Methodist convention. Pinchot attacked Mellon and Butler for opposition to enforcement and cited alleged connections to Overholt whiskey. He urged stronger federal enforcement through a liquor permit system, declaring the eighteenth amendment not failed.
The 1928 Pulitzer awards include a gold medal for the most disinterested public service to the New York World for exposing Florida peonage. Other recognitions go to the Boston Herald for best editorial work on Who Made Coolidge, and to J. N. Darling of the New York Herald-Tribune for reporting excellence.
Washington analysis sees Texas victory reshaping Democratic delegate selections with McAdoo favored. Tennessee dates loom May 14 for Davidson County primaries, May 17 for other counties’ conventions, and May 22 for the state convention in Nashville to decide instructions.
Five miners trapped at the 1,900 foot level of the Black Iron mine near Gilman Gol were rescued after rescuers broke through 28 feet of ore. A. I. Buck, superintendent, reported all were safe and that water and air were supplied through pipe connections.
Polls open eight this morning in 81 precincts across Silver Bow county to decide whether Butte city government should consolidate with Silver Bow county government as the City and County of Butte or remain dual. Voting is by ballot with no property ownership requirement. final results expected by nine this evening.
Early morning reports show the left bloc gaining ground while the royalists decline. The national bloc maintains a strong showing in Manche Meurthe et Moselle and Vouges with wins in three Paris districts according to late provincial advices.
Major Frederick Martin and Staff Sgt Al Harvey survived a crash into a fog bound mountain 30 miles from Unalaska. After seven days of hardship they reached a cabin at Port Moller bay and sent a terse message praising concentrated rations and nerve as they await war department orders. Coast guard cutters searched the area with no further details.
By Associated Press Connersville Indiana May 11 Mrs Nancy K Martin mother of Major Frederick La Martin reacts with joy to news of her son's aviator achievement at Port Moller Alaska She, living in Richmond Indiana, has been visiting relatives near here and had given up days of hope for the momentous gift to her son.
News dispatch reports a nurse or messenger delivering hopeful naval updates amid suspense. The story follows emotional reactions and noted relief as a major departure or event is referenced. Names and clear details remain unclear due to garbled OCR, but the emphasis is on conveyed good news and emotional response.
Three state experts will join Montana State College researchers in a summer project at Butte to test trees shrubs and flowers best suited to the area. Local Park Board and U S Forest Service cooperations, plus Montana North Dakota and South Dakota nurseries, will donate specimens materials and labor to landscape City Park. The project aims to beautify the park once derided as a dump and transform it into a citywide pride.
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