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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1925
Page
2
Rescue crews aided by police and firemen struggled at the tunnel collapse where seven men perished and others were badly burned or injured. Survivors described a chaotic scene as steam scalded workers and timbers gave way in the flooded tunnel, recalling a historic fatal tunnel accident from 1873 near Church Hill.
A Bellefonte air mail plane missing since 11 20 p m last night from New York was not found after an all day search led by Associated Press reports. Pilot Charles H Ames steered the night flight toward Chicago despite low clouds over the Susquehanna valley and last custody wards over Hartleton thirty miles away. The night flight departed New York at 9 40 p m and was reported passing Hartleton before vanishing. Authorities hold little hope of locating it before tomorrow.
Following are couples who obtained marriage licenses at the office of J F Driscoll Silver Bow county Clerk of court Louis Pene 27 of Browns Gulch and Jeanette st Pierre 18 Butte Andrew Hyovald 26 and Sophie annianen 18 Thomas Te Evans 95 and Annie Lintie 46 24 and Lillian Beaveshepard 31 and Jennie Louise Bawiby 1 all of Butte Also a seaman on an oil tanker fell ill and was aided by the Baltic liner doctor who ordered treatment until transfer mid ocean saved his life.
Commander Rodgers rejects Mitchell’s accusations during a naval inquiry. He defends morale, opposes a separate war corps budget, and notes his view on the Shenandoah disaster. Rodgers mentions his upcoming appointment to succeed Captain A Johnson and gives no further testimony.
Testimony centers on whether reducing automatic gas valves from 18 to eight contributed to the crash. Captain Heinen argues it did, while experts counter that Holium-fitted cells would not have caused hull damage. Commander Lansdowne and crew records discuss safety weight and helium diffusion.
The Associated Press reports zinc prices rising to a new high for the year with western selling at 7.05 to 8 cents, observed in New York and East St. Louis markets.
A three round exhibition tops a local Jubilee program featuring comedians Oto Krewer and Iria, with Lew Boedecker and Johnny Mi Loy among others. The event highlights include Sir Fred Hansen’s bear and acts from Deer Lodge and Helena.
The Anaconda Elks Jubilee features boxing displays by Dixie Lahood a Bear act by Fred Handen and a strong local entertainment lineup. Otto Kretser Kathleen Dermott May Sullivan and Timmy Porter with the Pied Pipers headline a diverse program presented by Knights of Columbus and the Elks.
A severe storm across Michigan left Detroit and surrounding areas in darkness for over half an hour. Four people died, two more were killed by an oncoming train near Milan, and ten were injured, with Lansing also reporting two lightning fatalities.
In Vinton Iowa on October 2 C B Cook's defense enters a not guilty plea to perjury charges tied to his testimony at a coroner's inquest into Myrtle Underwood Cook W T U president shot dead Sept 7 in her home District Judge J W Willett set trial date for next Monday after arraignment was waived for malay.
Blanche Morris, 19, of Telluride, Colorado, was found near a Milwaukee roundhour early today in a drugged condition. Police believe she was drugged and remain unable to identify her companions or how she came to be in that state.
The butte area lists Methodist Epworth League and Sunday services at Grace Chapel and Wesley Chapel with sermons by ministers Wolfe and Mecloud. Additional notices include Mount Bethel and Grand Avenues congregations with Sunday schools, festival plans, and harvest events. Episcopal, Christian Science, Congregational, Lutheran and other denominations announce services, rallies, and board meetings.
A fragmented OCR note indicates Riley intends to send a check to Firat National Bank and a letter to the city council and city clerk regarding liability. The document mentions a check previously sent by the city and references a potential claim or filing.
Fel Mallon heads the Butte Blacksmiths and Helpers union after last night's officers election at the Carpenters’ hall. Ed Nieman records, Robert D. Wright finances, Harrington treasurer, Ryan secretary, Sleasman sergeant at arms, John Be delegated to councils. A four round boxing card saw Chancellor win by knockout, Evans take a decision, Duped draws, with musical numbers by Spratt, Doonan, Berger. M. J. Barry of Chicago spoke on labor conditions as Installing Officer. Refreshments followed.
In the city handball tournament part of the Elks jubilee, fast games drew a large crowd. Last night results: singles Cigvett beat Shea 21 14, Ackerman beat Hardin 21 19. Doubles Shea Ackerman beat Hickey McCarthy 21 16 16 21 21 17. Reiehle Emmett beat Pease McGrew 11 8 21 18. O Gorman Clevett 21 5 Mona Bradley Whalen 21 11. Hardin Doherty beat Van Murphy 21 17 21 1. Tonight the second round is scheduled.
In Butte, three cars bumped together near 501 Main Street as drivers panicked changing gears. Minor damage reported to the White car owned by Gus Vennhoven and to other vehicles. a light pole and one wheel affected the McIntosh car.
A list of accidental deaths and traffic fatalities around Anaconda and Silver Bow county from February to October including pedestrians, drivers, and riders. Notable incidents mention a boy killed by a truck in an alley, a man riding in a buggy struck by a motorist, and several crashes on Montana Street and Divide Road with increasing concern over rising motor fatality rates.
Train No 17 will stop at Van Buren Street in Missoula this afternoon at 2 15 to carry students and others bound for the University of Montana versus Washington State football game. The stop lets passengers reach the stadium within a short walk, avoiding the longer Milwaukee station route.
The Roosevelt expedition reports plans for the wives to accompany Theodore Roosevelt into the Himalaya frontier. They aim to hunt Marco Polo sheep, weather conditions hindered earlier hunting, and 60 guides support the party at elevations near 18000 feet.
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