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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1925
Page
2
In a New York courtroom the Rhinelander divorce case exposes evolving beliefs about Alice Rhinelander's race. Testimony shows the husband doubted colored blood until March 1925, while earlier complaints claimed fraud about race. Letters reveal efforts to hasten marriage and conceal affairs as cross examinations continue.
Two girls fled their homes early Sunday for Washington with only $2. Their journey included motorist lifts to reach Norfolk where they used their final coins for calls to the navy yard. They then met Regan and Blackwell, and the story links to Ohn D. Bennett of Cleveland, a cousin of the late President Harding, and Miss Cohen described as daughter of BE. L. Cohen of New York.
Theron Ed Rucker assistant foreman of the Elm Orlu mine died last evening after a long Butte residency of 19 years. A native of Gladbrook Iowa aged 41, he leaves a widow, his mother, two brothers and relatives in the East. Body to be moved to 7 Sybil Street North W alke Richards chapel. Funeral arrangements to follow.
Central Press reports Barbara La Marr fights a hopeless battle against death in a Pasadena room as doctors say the end nears. The actress once a Broadway performer and film star is down to 80 pounds with voice gone while a stormy life filled with marriages and dramatic episodes helped shape her volatile career.
By Associated Press Chicago on November 16 reports that over 200 Chicago and Cook County cabarets cafes and road houses will be targeted in a prohibition crackdown led by B C Yellowley the new prohibition director for the district. Evidence against the venues has been gathered through undercover work and announced tonight.
A harbor storm claimed nine sailors when ten men fell from an overturned craft. Taylor described the frantic fight for life, five clinging to the keel as waves washed over the wreck. At 9 pm the drifted boat lay 50 yards offshore, with Taylor the sole survivor reaching shore after hours of struggle. A boy nearby heard his cries and aided rescue. Morrill was signaled by wireless but no bodies were recovered that night. The ninth victim’s name remained unknown as authorities pursued identification amid continued search.
The opening day coverage highlights Imperial Paste booth with 46 varieties and whole wheat pasta, Chinook beet sugar preserved fruit from 1912, Kraft cheese samples, Shiner and Dreibelbius displays, and an artistic French Hat shop. Women’s club president expects full booths by Thursday and strong out‑of‑town attendance. Also notes courtroom incident with May and Mormon Joe trial fallout.
February night burial of a dead bride and baby led to May being charged with murder after post mortem debates. Testimony by McKeen Black and others questioned pneumonia as sole cause, Judge Symes ruled the government had not proven a murder and May was freed.
In Butte the community circles push for a tax levy to fund a new school as an alternative to bonds. Leaders cite 27,078 district children and 1,075 in McKinley area, with current facilities aging and insecure routes for youngsters. A six to seven mill levy could build and outfit a school within a year, with discussions continuing on committee setup and fundraising steps.
A coffee house shooting left Kanaakas in critical condition with neck hemorrhage after Kostsifos fired at Diemp and Shin when they argued with a Salvation Army worker. Kostsifos pursued the fleeing pair, while Diemp hid in a cigar store. Police arrested Diemp, Shin, and Carras as investigations continue.
A mob of several hundred gathered at Queen Anne's county jail in Centerville Maryland to extract Joshua Tiler a young Black man charged with attempted assault on his employer’s four year old daughter. Despite assurances from State's Attorney Madison Brown that he would receive a speedy fair trial the crowd forced its way into the jail residence but could not breach the five steel doors separating the residence from the cells.
New York news reports Peggy Hopkins Joyce, acting, sues Count Gosta Morner de Moreland in Paris for divorce. Morner says the claim is rumor and refuses to believe it. Kohler, who handled their prior annulment and separation case, says Morner would not contest. Morner and Joyce are married to Peggy, with previous suits dropped.
State prosecutors discuss entrapment limits and abatement strategies. Emily E. Sloan urges action against liquor violations, while A. A. Alvord describes bootlegger persecution and bond failures. Talks cover border leaks, prohibition officers, and federal aid needs amid a surge in Yugoslav product imports.
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