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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1926
Page
3
A vivid fragment describes a scene where dancers in sheer frocks move for hours atop absorbent cotton in a peculiar protest. The wording hints at a satirical or avant garde performance captured in a bygone newspaper style.
A contested divorce hearing revealed heavy drinking by the husband and spiritual beliefs by the wife, with both parties maintaining a cordial stance. Judge delays a July 24 decision to allow spirits a chance to influence the outcome, while financial and estate details are reviewed and related matters heard.
George F. B. Downer of the United States Court of Claims died early today after a stroke. He had dined at the home of Frank Shutte, publisher of the Mimi Herald, in Washington. Downer served as a judge of the Court of Claims from 1910s and was comptroller of the treasury from 1912 to 191? under President Wilson.
A fire at the Kekorn Steep Wire Company in Kokomo caused damage estimated at 268 dollars. The blaze started early today near the main maze area, with unknown origin at this time.
Crowds queued all day at the office of County Treasurer James J. Breit to pay the last half of 1925 taxes. Five days remain to avoid penalty with May 31 as final day. taxes mailed on or before that date are acceptable. White receipts issued last November can speed processing for taxpayers and clerks alike.
Renowned actress Margaret Anglin brings W. Somerset Maugham's Caroline to Broadway for a single performance next Thursday evening May 2nd. The play centers on Caroline Ashley in a witty morning scene at her home in Drogeten Park with Anglin portraying a vivacious widow, delivering refined humor and charm.
A garbled report states four men faced charges related to property disturbance near Victoria hotel and Mercury streets. Sheriff records note Mrs St George operated a garbled, alleged restaurant or related premises at a location linked to Sudbh Math. The text also mentions Mrs Louies St George as another involved person.
J F Ball Milwaukee assistant general passenger agent, on his 15 year return to Butte, notes major changes since 1911. He praises new buildings, sees rail travel and tourism booming, and cites heavy passenger demand and prospects for Montana's agricultural growth. He traveled with Receiver Hyrum and party, then to Baker and back to Stable.
Willian Molloy Clerk records filing of nominating petitions by David RK Lewis republican for South Butte township supervisor 172 Grand Avenue. Frederick Li republican constable 512 Kemper Avenue. Langdon ward official. Angus McLeod republican sheriff resident Black Rock mine. Milky Garjean democrat sheriff resident 713 North Wyoming finest Sligany Protiertnay for every woman child and ten in the county.
Seven pickets attacked a British official inside the Chinese consulate compound in Peking as guards and a gunboat guard repelled the assault. The official was not seriously injured and demanded an official apology and satisfactory assurances before he would depart.
Ralph Hamon endures brutal conditions aboard a dhow as captains argue over a trapped sailor. The masked prisoner’s fate looms while Haron and Hyp debate rescuing or betraying the man, amid tension with Tangier news and a predatory village.
Ralph, with a caravan, meets Zafouri the insurgent chief near a live village. The tense camp alliance shifts as Zafouri demands a brutal public judgment for a prisoner. The captain, exhausted and unyielding, faces execution under a looming threat of death. Continued tomorrow.
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