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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1924
Page
2
President Godlidge vetoes a soldier bonus bill citing financial strain and debt risk. He warns the law would require 114 million dollars annually for 20 years and force a 2.5 billion bond sale later, threatening overall national progress. House voting, Senate position, and party responses follow.
A lone bandit entered the American Railway Express office at High Springs and escaped with payroll for Atlantic Coast Line shopmen totaling between 16 000 and 20 000 dollars. The bandit fled in a small touring car, said J T Pendleton, the company agent.
A Los Angeles conference between the district attorney Miss Normand and Dines postponed the Greer trial from May 19 to June 16. Dines, a key witness, is allowed to travel to Denver on his own recognizance. If Normand is unavailable at trial, her testimony will be used at the preliminary hearing.
In New York on May 15 Mrs Eleanore Elaine Lee Harris posted bail on a second degree forgery charge after her husband Beverly D Harris refused to provide funds. The couple withdrew a bid for a full trial record of their annulment suit. Harris, a former National City Bank VP, allegedly admitted to another woman that his claims against his wife were untrue, a letter the defense calls a forgery. Mrs Harris pleaded not guilty at Tombs Court with bail set at 1000 dollars after a magistrate refused to require Harris to post bond.
E M Scott of 530 South Wyoming faced two masked robbers at his door early today. He fought them in his room, sending one fleeing through a second story window to the street and the other sprinting down the hall and out of the building.
Firefighters report no new fires in the state as crews fight old slashing blazes. In Northern Idaho the Soldier Creek fire on the Kaniksu forest spreads near the national reserve. Authorities say Soldier Creek Boswill and Cuban Hill blazes should be under control by evening.
Delegates from eight nations attend the first world wide emigration and immigration conference in Rome. King Victor Emmanuel and Premier Mussolini welcome delegates who elect officers, adopt a provisional program, and name Giuseppe de Michelis as president. E. J. Henning nominates de Michelis, praising his knowledge of global immigration laws.
Administration leaders in House and Senate backed the conference report on immigration arguing it is a domestic issue under Congress. House Sabath's recommit bill failed 246 to 35. Senate Shipstead tried to recommit but ruled out. Both chambers moved rapidly to adopt the conference report with swift roll calls and quick transmission to the Senate.
Bedspreads manufactured in Italy and sent to this country during the previous year reached 56,257 items with a value of 163,500 dollars, reflecting imports of luxury textiles.
The Sullivan-Gibney jury reported failure to reach a verdict after extensive ballots with seven for conviction on second degree assault and five against. Foreman John G. Vigeant said no agreement could be reached and the court discharged the panel. Other jurors listed include Luke Dun Matt Balkovetz and Herman Bishop among others. The state did not announce a retry date. The Waldi case was paused as jurors were recalled. Rankin was absent and Bourgain with Ed Fitzpatrick led the prosecution.
Chicago May 15 The United States railroad labor board assumed jurisdiction today over the wage question discussed in conferences of the firemen and enginemen brotherhoods with a general managers committee representing nearly all western carriers. The conferences ended yesterday as employee representatives signaled a return to individual system negotiations. David B. Robertson and Harry P. Daugherty stated no traffic interruption was threatened and separate negotiations would resume at once.
City organizations are urged to attend a Montana hotel meeting at 8 PM to decide on a memorial building honoring soldiers who died in the late war. The American Legion sponsors seek delegates from all groups and will discuss plans and fundraising if the project is approved.
An exhibit in France showcased a collection described as American farm trees. The display highlighted the variety and appeal of U S grown flora, illustrating transatlantic agricultural exchange to observers.
Christiania reports completion of a plan to build a railway in Iceland from Reykjavik the capital to Olfusa at an estimated cost of 7,000,000 crowns. Work not expected to start before 1925 per a Norwegian railroad engineer.
Special Dispatch from Helena reports Attorney General Rankin won his action against Montana railroads as rail regulators sustained the suit. Also noted is a planned irrigation project to water 275000 acres costing 1000000 dollars in India and Turkish women purchasing 882500 dollars worth of imported silk hosiery last year.
The text argues executive pardons cannot override judicial authority, citing Toledo Newspaper Co v United States and Judge Carpenter. It notes Grossman’s pardon absence of custody and contends presidential discretion in contempt punis hment would subvert judiciary independence and elevate the executive.
May 15 report: the university will award degrees to 100 seniors during the twenty seventh annual commencement week starting Friday June 6. Dr Gordon Watkins former Montana and current Illinois economics head will deliver the commencement address. Class day June 7 features open houses and a gym band concert. Baccalaureate is June 8 in the Presbyterian church with President Clapp speaking. Commencement is June 9 in the men's gymnasium followed by an alumni baseball game at 2:30 and a 4 pm grove reception and alumni business meeting.
Marian Fitzpatrick of Butte was elected chairman of the May fete on the campus oval May 29. Dancers include Butte and Anaconda students: Sunbeams Henrietta Wilhelm Irma Lyford Claudia Woodward. Southwind Marie Neeley. Folk dance Rita Jahreiss Ann Stephenson. Fireflies Ellen Ford Betsy Sutherland Gertrude McCarthy May Crowley. Shooting stars Pauline Wright Margaret Jackman Ejioise Crangle. Raindrop Myrtle Shaw. Buttercups Catherine Roach Catherine McPherson.
The Women's Self Government association at the University of Montana installed its new officers on Tuesday night on the steps of Main Hall after elections held Monday. Doris Kennedy of Missoula is president, Moris Rouse of Twin Bridges is vice president, Valentine Robinson of Missoula is secretary, and Stella Skulason of Missoula is treasurer. The ceremony coincides with the annual lantern parade.
English waiters increasingly spend a year abroad to learn languages and “food sense” as continental staff dominate London dining. A survey shows foreign waiters in London earn about $10 to £20 weekly plus tips, while locally trained English waiters make about two thirds. Some owners fund continental experience to raise parity with rivals.
In most Mexican towns vendors offer hard boiled eggs on the street. The practice appears widespread, with eggs readily available from informal stalls and carts, reflecting common street food habits across urban and rural areas.
Members of Enterprise Lodge No 40 are requested to attend the funeral service for late brother William White at 2 p m Saturday at 1802 South Gaylord Street by order of the Noble Grand. Remains of Charles Snyder are at Sherman Read funeral home with arrangements to be announced later.
The funeral for Mrs. Alice Morgan is scheduled for tomorrow morning from the family residence at 331 East Woolman Street. The service will be a requiem high mass at 9 30 in St Marys Church followed by interment at Holy Cross Cemetery.
The body of the late Albert Henry Colenzo, son of Mr and Mrs Stanley Roberts and grandson of Mrs Alice Davey of Centerville, will be removed from 1312 East Second Street tomorrow morning to Richards funeral home for services at 2 PM officiated by Rev Frederick T Spencer. Interment follows at Mount Moriah Cemetery.
A compact display notice for Joseph Richards Inc located at 15 19 South Montana Street with a contact phone 508. The snippet presents business identity and location in a card style brief.
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