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Newspaper

Anaconda Standard

Location

Anaconda, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1927

Page

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Actress Unnerved By Beating Entry At Trial

Emma Lee, Raymond's housekeeper, testified at Paul Kelly's murder trial about the beating that led to actor Ray Raymond's death. Dorothy MacKaye, the stage actress widow, was the recipient of the attack during a confrontation described by the eye witness. The courtroom scene unsettled several onlookers as medical details were discussed and then the witness departed.

Hall OF Justice Los Angeles Ray Raymond Paul Kelly Raymond Emma Lee Dorothy MacKaye Colwr

Leaky gas blast kills eight in Dallas building collapse

A gas leak caused a deadly explosion in a two story Dallas building at Second and Forest, trapping about 30 to 40 attendees in a Metropolis lodge meeting on the second floor. Eight dead and thirty injured were reported as fire crews battled the blaze. Fire Captain W Henry Lee was among the victims. A one story neighboring structure was wrecked.

Associated Dallas South Dallas Metropolis Lodge Fair Park W. Henry Lee Second and Forest Avenues

Milwaukee hires 115 Butte men for track work this summer

One hundred fifteen men from Butte have been sent out by the Milwaukee railway for track building and repair since April. The company runs an employment office at 2221 South Arizona street and will stay open all summer. Workers head east to Gallatin Gateway and west beyond Drummond for track projects. carpenters painters and electricians are at work on the new Gallatin Gateway station hotel and buildings. The road is to resume extensive maintenance after court discharge.

Butte Milwaukee Railway South Arizona Street Drummond Gallatin Gateway Milwaukee

Camp Fire progress in Montana cities

Miss Annette Francisco national field secretary for Camp Fire Gut arrives in Butte to aid a city campaign. She will address the Rotary Club at noon and speak to other clubs during her stay describing strong state progress and plans for Lewistown Great Falls Kalispell and Lewistown camps with Kiwanis and Rotary involvement.

Annette Francisco Butte Miss Francisco Rotary Club Falls Lewistown Kalispellh Kiwanis Club Kalispell

Sentencing Set for Mrs Snyder and Henry Gray Friday

Ruth Brown Snyder and Henry Judd Gray, found guilty of murdering Albert Snyder, will be sentenced Friday morning in Queens County Courthouse by Justice Townsend Scudder. Death penalties are mandatory on first degree verdicts and appeals are compulsory.

Associated Press New York Ruth Brown Snider Henry Judd Gray

West Union Pacific official predicts prosperity for West

Union Pacific vice president Frank W. Robinson says there is notable prosperity in the West with mining holding steady and agriculture good. He notes improved metallurgical efficiency and ore processing boosting the mining industry despite weaker prices, and adds cattle and especially sheep are strong. The Big Hole basin and Grangeville area are highlighted as premier cattle regions.

Frank W. Robinson U.P Union Pacific System Oregon Short Line Oregon-Washington Railway & Navigation Company Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railroad Company Bt. Joseph & Grand Island Railway Company Union Pacific U. P Lkelihood Robinson Tolay Big Hole Grangeville Idaho

Aviators Report No Break in Levee as Mississippi Flood Presses In

Mississippi floodwaters advancing from northeastern Louisiana threaten central areas. Av iators over Bayou des Glaises noted no new danger spots, though sandbags and levee work continue near Baton Rouge. Tens of thousands of farms and several parishes remain inundated across East Carroll Ouachita and surrounding regions.

New Orleans Mississippi Louisiana Bayou Des Glaises Kimmeport Tocal Teves Board Baton Rouge Tate Nott Atchafalaya River Gla Minassipp OM River Shanisport Rectho Tour Lana Concordie Madison

Marines Sail to Secure Peace in Latin Nation

The Associated Press reports 400 Marines sailed from Quantico Virginia to Nicaragua with another group ready to depart from Charleston and Port au Prince. Rear Admiral Latimer warned government forces to surrender peacefully or face force, as disarmament actions were contemplated.

Latin Aspciated Washington Quantico Nicaragua Charleston S.C Port-Au-Prince Haiti Navy Department Latimer Gemed

Americans Plan Early Attempt to Win Gotham Paris Flight Prize

New York May 11 The Columbia prepared at Roosevelt Field for a Saturday 1 am takeoff on a transatlantic flight to Paris with pilots Clarence D. Chamberlin and Livya W. Bertaud. Mechanics finished preparations while weather permitting the craft aimed to beat the endurance record and land in Paris. The team expressed confidence despite Paris tensions and possible delays, hoping a successful flight would open the route to France.

Clarence Chamberlin Lloyd W. Bertaud Charles A. Levine Colusbra. Aircraft Corporation New York-to-Paris Clarence D. Chamberlin Lloyd W. Dertaud Charles Lindbergh San Diego Paris New York Roosevelt Field Columbia Livya W. Bertaud Nungenser Coll

Irish Republic bonds ordered returned in New York ruling

Superior Court Justice Peters disallowed the suit by the Irish State claiming succession to the Irish republic and entitlement to bonds subscribed in the United States. He denied Valera and O’Hara claims, ordering about 2.5 million dollars to be returned to original subscribers after years of injunctions and banking holds.

Ansociated Press New York Superior Court Peters United States Justion Peterx Hamonn de Valera King O'Hara

Argument Over Bible Ends in Death of Two Texans

Atlanta Texas May 11 Charlie Preston 65 and George Shields 42 brothers in law died after a Bible dispute led to a near simultaneous gun battle at the Shields home in Midway nine miles northeast of here. Both men were married to twin sisters and each had three children. Shields was a farmer and Preston an instrument sewing machine mechanic.

Atlanta Texas Charlie Preston George Shields Shields Midway Community Here Preston the Forst

County Board to Consider Opinion Today on Federal Action

County commissioners meet to review opinions and decide on adopting the ruling of Deputy Sullivan. Only federal action will be necessary, signaling potential course of legal steps.

Sullivan

Save Time and Money Highway Plan May Skip Voter Approval

Silver Bow county may proceed with a proposed highway program without voter approval after Deputy County Attorney Frank Sullivan issued a verbal opinion to the county commissioners. The plan calls for taking 200000 from the road fund in 1927 and 1928, matching with federal aid to total 400000 for highways, prompting debate over required action by the board.

Silver Bow County Frank Sullivan Sullivan Francis

London Detective Narrows Search for Woman's Murderer

Scotland Yard tightens inquiry into a woman killed in London with a trunk found yesterday at Charing Cross. A man described as well built and handsome bought the trunk last Tuesday in Brixton. Porters and a taxi driver who aided the suspect have provided statements aiding the investigation.

Tarren London Scotland Yard Charing Crows Charing Croat

Missing transatlantic fliers possibly landed in Newfoundland

Reports from Harbor Grace residents Patrick O'Trine and Capt John Stapleton describe hearing a distant airplane roar last Monday morning. Officials consider it possible the French fliers may have been forced down at an uninhabited Newfoundland point, where word would be hard to reach the outside world.

New York Vents Tyne

Unmasked bandit robs Olympia gas station at gunpoint

A lone, unmasked robber entered Bluebird Ailing Mation at Harrison Olympia avenue last night about 9 45 pm and robbed the attendants till, escaping with 22 85 in cash. Owner BJ Haines of 144 West Park street reported the incident, noting the suspect used a pistol and asked for oil while a motorcycle tale was prepared.

Harrison Olympia Avenue Robsbery BJ. Haines West Park Street Haines Aid Haines

Clubhouse to be built at municipal golf course

Butte plans a temporary clubhouse at the municipal golf course with separate facilities by hole nine for women and the first for men. Fred and Mrs Murphy operate the shop and refreshment stand as finishing work continues. The links open free until the formal opening, after which greens fees apply and a day pass is offered for 50 cents. Mayor Beadle to drive off the first tee if he sinks the shot.

Fred Murphy

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