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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1925
Page
1
A President's Committee on Recreations proposes an adjustment of national park boundaries to enlarge Yellowstones by 00,000 acres. The plan aims to frame a new revenue bill with bipartisan support and shift public debate away from party lines as committee members reach agreement on the boundary changes.
Agreement for adjusting boundaries of four national parks Yellowstone Grand Canyon Mount Rainier and a fourth park has been reached by a president’s recreation committee. Yellowstone will gain 300000 acres and Teton Range lands in Wyoming added to the park system, expanding the watershed and wilderness area north of the Tetons.
A dispatch from Haifa reports Damascus destroyed in French bombardment causing heavy casualties. No Americans or British killed. Armenians and residents flee while surrounding villages surrender to forces. A ship with airplanes and gasoline burned in Beirut harbor as French tighten control and threaten warning before any bombardment.
The bonding company has not been released and Joseph Riley remains in the office as City Treasurer despite no action taken by the council on his bond.
Amid months of debate the city council considered the bond for City Treasurer Joseph Riley. Last night a close eight to seven vote approved a favorable report for bonding, but the resolution was not adopted. The matter moves to the next regular meeting with a potential pension of the rules and a possible change if Alder man Williams votes differently.
In Muskegon on October 31 a man alleged to be Martin Durkin, a Chicago gunman, was fatally shot by city detective Charles Hammond after a pistol duel in downtown. The suspect had passed a counterfeit 26 dollar bill and carried 2000 in counterfeit notes. Hammond, wounded, fired six shots to end the confrontation.
Mr and Mrs J W Strachan of Logan Montana began a home woodware venture last January turning Montana cedar into jewelry boxes trays bowls candlesticks and more. Their handiwork showcases fine coloring and grain with plans to expand to lamps and other items.
Special dispatch reports the Western division of the Montana Education Association elects officers at Dillon. Dr. Gate ser head of history at State Normal College was chosen president. Safire became vice president and Supt. Lowry of Whitehall was re elected secretary. Helena was named 1826 meeting site after an invitation from W G Ferguson. Continued on Page 2.
In Noblesville Indiana the Stephenson murder trial faced heated cross examination as Pullman porter Eph Inman testified about Madge Oberholtzer’s remarks during the alleged abduction. The defense and prosecution sparred over word usage as the judge ruled the phrase could reflect fear or terror, and the session adjourned.
George Nf Forman, a Missouri avenue recluse once active in law in Denver Butte and in Umea, was found dead Friday night in a partially decomposed state. Police and officials noted a life shrouded in secrecy with past work details only revealed after death. Continued on Page 2, Column 3.
In Tangier Oct Sh Maying notes from a French front report describe Oheean’s withdrawal from AIFF fighting lines bearing peace terms. The article outlines military pressures, prisoner camps, and prospects for winter operations as a precursor to published peace terms and a planned series.
The Mystic Shrine outreach in Butte appeals to aid crippled children in hospitals. Mrs Lee spoke at the Masonic temple as part of efforts by Daughters of the Shrine to assist hospitals and waifs, with a large turnout supporting the initiative.
The court martial of Colonel Mitchell faced procedural debates as both sides quietly prepared methods for procedure. Prosecution and defense discussed witness plans and whether President Coolidge should be summoned, with arguments over the court’s jurisdiction and legality of the trial.
Washington October 31 a non partisan tax cut backed by the house ways and means committee looms as possible. The plan follows Secretary Mellon with minor shifts toward lower rates and support for repealing publicity of income tax returns while opposing repeal of estate or inheritance taxes. Keen sentiment favors a 25 percent ceiling and a general reform on non partisan lines by the full committee.
A Denver Juvenile Court report by Mary Huttner of the domestic relations department reveals a sharp rise in family breakups. The 1930s data show 2,898 marriages dissolved in the city during the year, with 3064 births recorded in the same period, highlighting strain in local domestic life.
Move 15, begun by Asugelated Meena, aims to sponsor a nationwide movement marking the fifty-seventh anniversary of the Little Big Horn battle. Organization in Sillings, Mont, reports plans to commemorate the Custer defeat at the battlefield.
In Moscow el 31, Hon. Stichael W. Brunse, Red Army chief of war, died today at age 40 after two operations. Soviet government plans a state funeral.
Dr. Hazel Delt Gonnesa of Helena was elected president of the Montana frenith and social workers state conference at the Buta M PAsventerday. Other officers were Minn Winfeed Kenny of Butte first vice president Janet And rwon Rowind of Helens second vice president Dolly Dean Thurgian of Helena secretary Major AF Baynton state treasurer On the executive committee are Mrs. Tans Cullum Butte Mrs Harriet Carrier Great Falls and Mrs Mary Boyle Butte with Dr J X Neuman Helena retiring president as a member at large About 60 social workers attended the afternoon session Janet Anderton Stowand discussed The Work of the Social Agencies in a definition of constructive social work as the work of the physician.
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