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Newspaper

Anaconda Standard

Location

Anaconda, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1924

Page

2

Montana women back Perham for federation president

Mrs. Perham, Montana club women leader and second vice president of the general federation, seeks the federation presidency with support from Montana delegates. She argues Montana clubs have met all calls to service and that a Montana win would reflect loyal statewide backing amid financial limits on delegations to the Los Angeles convention. An all-Montana luncheon follows with informal discussion.

Perham General Federation W. S. Jennings Jacksonville Fla John Dickinson Sherman Estes Park Col Montana Club Women of Federation Los Angeles California

Undertaker notices for Carl Hicks death at 3102 Keokuk Street

The remains of Carl Hicks who died last evening at the family residence 3102 Keokuk Street are prepared for Duggan's poses. Funeral time and place will be announced later. Card of Thanks from Mr and Mrs Patrick Gannon and Family express gratitude for kindnesses and sympathy, especially to St. Mary’s sisters and priests and to those sending flowers.

St. Mary's Patrick Gannon Saublie Sherman Ime Colou

Infant Ambrosetti Dies. Funeral Set at Home

Joseph Ambrosetti, aged 3 months and 27 days, son of Mr and Mrs Dennis Ambrosetti of 2532 South Montana Street, died yesterday morning. The funeral will be held from the family home this Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock.

Ambrosetti Joseph Dennis Ambrosetti South Montana Street

Bill May Prove Disappointment in Wheat Price Bill

The article contrasts views on a government price fixing proposal for wheat. A committee split shows a strong minority warning the plan is unworkable and could cause nationwide distress. It notes farmers’ electoral pressures and broader tariff concerns influencing support.

Committee On Agriculture Washington Senator Lodge Tariff Committee Massachusetts New England New York Herald-Tribune News Service

Sterling report attacked by Borak in Senate hearing

Senator Borah challenges the minority report from his committee as Senator Sterling and allies clash over Wheeler's guilt or innocence. Senator Glass accuses the indictment of blackmail while Wheeler’s former prosecutor role in Daugherty cases colors the debate. A senate roll call on adoption of the majority report is expected tomorrow.

Borak Senate Sterling South Dakota Wheeler Borah Glass Virginia Department of Justice Vie Daugherty Montana

One man released after drug charge complaint against Cohen

H Nelson was freed from custody after a complaint charging both sale and possession of drugs was filed against Cohen and Nelson. The two were arrested together on the drug charge.

H. Nelson Ben Cohen Cohen

Revenue Bill Decision and Bonus Plan Impacts

The article notes today’s decision on the revenue bill and explains the bonus act’s administration. It details the Red Cross and government effort to issue veteran bonus application forms, the expected 4,000,000 applications, projected costs of about 115 million annually, and the budget implications with 2,500 extra clerks. It also cites a treasury surplus of 395 million and a tax cut of over 400 million.

Coolidge American Red Cross Government Department War Department Budget Bureau Navy Department Veterans’ Bureau Madden House Appropriations Committee House Ways and Means Committee Treasury

Graft Allegations Tie Klan Records to Texas

Counsel for Peddy pushed to disclose Klan membership in Texas and testimony showed about 150 to 175 Klan organizations in the state. Witnesses alleged officials in H. L. Savage’s office discussed pro Mayfield interests in 1922 while Jett testified graft at $500 to $1,000 weekly from propaganda funds despite a $40 salary.

Peddy Texas Mayfield H. L. Savage Jett

Richard Indicted by Federal Grand Jury in Newark

A federal grand jury in Newark indicts Tex Richard six other men and an unknown corporation in the transportation of the Dempsey Carpentier fight films. The indictments charge illegal interstate transport. The panel, after weeks of witness testimony, may issue warrants in Trenton soon. Assistant Attorney General Segar led the case.

Associated Press Newark N. J Tex Richard Dempsey- Carpentier Federal Grand Jury Segar Washington Trenton

Return Check Man Operated in Butte

May 20 in Helena requisition papers were filed for the return to Montana from Chippewa Falls Wisconsin of George Wells alias Freddy Wells charged with uttering a worthless check of seventy dollars on the Bank of Eureka California. The check was said to have been cashed by the Grand hotel at Butte as Wells allegedly passed several checks during the hotel victimization, according to Sheriff Larry Duggan.

Helena Montana Chippewa Falls Wis George Wells Freddy Wells Eureka Cal Butte Larry Duggan Wells

Lost husband case ends with $55,000 verdict

Milwaukee Wis November 20 Mrs Amber Allis plaintiff in a suit against her brother in law Louis Allie and sister in law Margery Norris for 250000 damages for alleged affections of Gilbert Allis her former husband won a verdict of 55000 in her favor when jury returned the decision today.

Associated Press Milwaukee Wis Amber Allis L Louis Allie Margery Norris Gilbert Allis

Rainfall Sustains Steady In Colombia's Some Districts

In certain districts of Colombia rainfall remains continuous, maintaining persistent wet conditions across regions. Local weather patterns show prolonged precipitation, influencing agriculture and daily life in affected areas.

Colombia

Fires spread across Pend d Oreille and surrounding forests

Fires burn across Pend d Oreille with 11 blazes reported. Panhandle Lumber camp lost near Spirit Lake as 200 acre Webster construction blaze advances toward Troy. Blackfeet and Kootenai forests show some improvement though six and eight fires remain respectively.

Pend'Oreille Forest Pend d’Oreille Panhandle Lumber Company Spirit Lake Idaho Panhandle Webster Construction Company Troy Kootenai Forest Blackfeet Kootenai

Ole Hanson Charged With Stealing Horse in Pasadena

Ole Hanson former Seattle mayor and Los Angeles real estate operator faced a horse stealing charge filed by Clarence W. Basten in a Pasadena justice court. Arraigned and held on 1000 bail pending a preliminary hearing next Thursday Hanson said he was charged with stealing his own horse Golden after recognizing a horse in Sierra Madre.

Associated Press Los Angeles Cal Ole Hanson Seattle Pasadena Clarence W. Basten Sierra Madre California Mr. Basten Flintridge

Elder Re elected National Committeeman by Idaho Democrats

Robert H. Elder of Coeur d Alene, ill in a Spokane hospital, was re elected national committeeman by the Idaho democratic convention in St. Mariel Idaho by a vote of 53 percent to 41 percent over Asher B Wilson of Twin Falls. Elder displayed strength in the temporary chairman vote and throughout credentials committee deliberations and the night fight over its adoption.

Associated Press ST. Mariel Idaho Robert H. Elder Coeur d'Alene Spokane Asher B. Wilson Twin Falls Elder

Cars Needed to Move Northwestern Grain Crop

A Northwest regional advisory board report estimates 305,700 rail cars are required to haul this year’s grain crop across Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota and Montana. Minnesota 82931 North Dakota 83840 South Dakota 85541 Montana 43455.

Associated Press Paul, Minn Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota Montana Northwest Regional Advisory Board North

Swimming Exhibition Repeats Tonight at 8 30

The swimming and gym exhibitions started Monday at the K C building will be repeated tonight at 8 30. Residents and spectators are invited to view performances by local swimmers and athletes showcasing routines and displays.

K. C

Jurors Told to Report for Duty in Carroll Court

All jurors in Judge Carroll's department must report at 10 o'clock this morning. The Cloke-Butte Electric Railway suit led to an order excusing undrawn jurors until 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon. After the Cloke case settled, newspapers were asked to announce a new reporting time for jurors this morning to begin a fresh suit.

Pickford's Dorothy Vernon Wows Butte Audiences

Mary Pickford leaves Butte after tonight while crowds praise Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall. A studio letter notes Pickford wore 13 Elizabethan gowns weighing heavy beaded dresses with multiple petticoats. The bridal gown reportedly weighed about 50 pounds and was worn several times. The principals aside from Pickford had 90 costume changes totaling a ton and a half.

Mary Pickford Butte Dorothy Vernon Haddon Hall Mary Pickford-Fairbanks Miss Pickford

Rialto Feature Shows Holmes as Silk Hat Crook in Tipped Off

Stuart Holmes stars as a confidence man on vacation in Tipped Off at the Rialto. He appears as a silk hat crook posing as nobility, using affectations to slip into elite circles, delivering a masterful comic performance alongside his dramatic persona.

Stuart Holmes Marquis de Chateauroy And Prince Rialto Mr. Holmes

Aviators Held Back by Stormy Weather

Minato reports from 350 miles north of Tokio say American around the world flyers reached Yetorofu after leaving Yotorofu island, their second Kuriles landing. Navy dispatches confirm the aviators remain at Yetorofu, detained by stormy weather. An attempt to hop off was planned for early morning if conditions improved.

Tokio Associated Press Minato Yotorofu Island Kuriles Japanese Navy Department Yetorofu Navy Department

Winners of the One Step Heat Named at Winter Garden

Winners of the second heat of the one step race at the Winter Garden were announced last night. First place went to Mr. and Mrs. Winke, second to Snes Murphy and Miss Vivian Bertrand.

Winter Garden Winke Snes Murphy Vivian Bertrand

Women Victory in Presbyterian Assembly Vote on Roles

The sixty fourth general assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States reaffirmed women’s eligibility for executive committee seats, rejecting nine presbyteries’ calls to remove women from committees. A minority report was adopted, and Lexington Kentucky was chosen for the 1925 meeting. The assembly also stayed in the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America.

San Antonio Texas Presbyterian Church In United States Sixty-Fourth General Assembly of Church Assembly Lexington Federal Council of Churches of Christ In America

Pennsylvania Joins Coolidge Backers In Delegation

In Philadelphia on May 20 the Pennsylvania delegation to the Republican National Convention caucused and unanimously backed President Coolidge. They elected Secretary of the Treasury Mellon as chair and chosen Pennsylvania's representative on the convention committee while re electing Senator Pepper as national committeeman.

Associated Press Philadelphia Pennsylvania Republican Nationa Convention President Coolidge

Hill lands road contract bid for Divide Creek hill

Walter J. Hill, son of the late James J. Hill, won the Montana state highway bid for 6.10 miles of Divide Creek hill federal aid highway in Glacier county. The $97,251.05 project includes grading, gravel surfacing and drainage, well below the engineer’s estimate of 120,000. Eight other bidders competed as commissioners Lanstrum and Warden observed.

George W. Lanstrum O. 8 Warden

Husbands Demand Arrests Over Wives in Two Warrants

Two husbands swore out warrants for their wives with grand larceny and kidnapping alleged. Lillie Stevens is accused of taking family goods from 825 West Mercury Street while her husband was away. Annie Stepie and Joe Chidester face charges tied to theft of the Stepies’ young daughter and custody disputes. Other cases include Dave Neddleton charged with receiving stolen junk from mining firms and Tom Degnon and Harold Seaton facing auto use and support issues.

Lillie Stevens W. Stevens West Mercury Street Matt Stepie Annie Stepie Joe Chidester J. D. Gleason Roy Guy David O'Connor Little Boys Tom Degnon Harold Seaton

Rotarians Entertain Sanitarium Patients in Galen

The Butte Rotana club organized an evening of music for tuberculosis sanitarium patients at Galen. A committee led by Mrs. Fanny Collet with Jessie Roscow, Mrs. Edna Duffy and Maude Boyington supervised the event and refreshments. The program featured Miss Mary Newton, Denny Sullivan, Miss Gladys Huffman, Miss Mabel Lyden, Miss Audrey Phelan, Joe Monahan, Howard McIntyre and others with vocal duets, solos, dance and readings.

Galen Butte Rotana Club Fanny Collet Jessie Roscow Edna Duffy Maude Boyington Mary Newton Denny Sullivan Gladys Huffman Mabel Lyden Audrey Phelan Joe Monahan Miss Nwton Miss Newton Mr. Sullivan Howard McIntyre

Motor Tourists Increase at Butte Park

Arrivals at the Butte tourist park grow daily with eight parties camped last night. Some travelers stopped at the chamber of commerce and did not register. Registered campers include Charles Schultz and O G Wood from West Yellowstone, Howard E H Lall from La Crosse, Bernard from Sandpoint, Pierre McCoy of Lake Park, R E Story from San Bernardino, A T Banks of Lovell, L Peterson of Los Angeles, I L Ressler of Grays Harbor.

Butte

Montgomery’s Father Dies in Mobile at 79

John J. Montgomery, 79, father of W. R. Montgomery the Butte druggist, died in Mobile Alabama after a period of serious illness. He had spent most of his life in the South and was prominent in mercantile business there. W. R. Montgomery arrived from Butte last week as illness worsened. Two sons and four daughters were at his bedside. pneumonia was the cause of death.

Butte John J. Montgomery W. R. Montgomery Mr. Montgomery South Mobile Ala

Meaderville Independents Ready for Clark Park Showdown

The Meaderville baseball club with new uniforms and the Swede ball will face the Anaconda Jay Bees Saturday at 6:15 PM at Clark Park. The game continues a 6 to 6 tie from last Saturday and draws a large Anaconda following as two top independent clubs meet.

Clark Castoff Meaderville Baseball Club Anaconda Jay Bees Clark Park Anaconda

Boy Struck by Car on Park and Dakota Streets

Michael Brennan ten year old son of Mr and Mrs M Brennan of 929 South Main was badly bruised after being struck by a car driven by Charles H Moran of 48 West Park. The collision occurred as Moran turned onto Park and witnesses said the boy ran into the street. He was taken to B St James hospital by Moran and treated by Dr B McMahon. Moran is held at the police station on a reckless driving charge.

Michael Brennan M. Brennan South Main Street Park Dakota Streets Charles H. Moran West Park Street Moran St. James’ Hospital B. McMahon

Poland Has No Law Against Check Raising

A brief note claims that there is no statutory prohibition on check raising in Poland. It cites no official statute or legal opinion and reads as an unverified assertion about gambling or card game practices within Polish law.

Poland

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. Perham Undertaker North Main Street Sam R. White Embalmera Pheome Joseph Richards, Inc Lipmanne & Wade Phoue Daly Shea Company Emball Kest Phenn Te Wren Assidy & Gosselin Eel Ossre M. J. Walsh CO. Pumers Omas Tobin Kant Park Street Ebean & Reed Sherman & Reed The Heed Organization Saepduae Arincwe Bill Mark Sullivan Congress Sterling Report Richard Idaho Democrats Frederick L. Collins Smopolitan Presbyterian Independents Warner Bros Grace Darmond News and Comedy T. Tomich & Co West Park Hills Bros Green Valley Lipton van Dam Peet Pat Carney J. L. Hannifin W. Park Goatees Utte Lamb Galena Butte Mont
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