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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1925
Page
1
A severe storm sweeps Montana reaching blizzard proportions in Butte and Anaconda in the early hours. Greek and Bulgarian troops must retire to own soil within 24 hours amid the mounting weather crisis.
A powerful snowstorm battered Butte and Anaconda, blanketing streets and slowing traffic as temperatures plunged from 20s to near 10. The heaviest snow of the season fell after a day of light flakes and drizzle, with continued cold and storm forecasts. The Associated Press notes the Great Falls region also faced the severest snow storm of the season under a northwest wind, as temperatures fell across Northern Montana.
In Managua an accord between President Solórzano and General Chamero ends fighting after Chamero seized La Loma fortress. The pact grants two liberal cabinet posts, amnesty, and a temporary generalship for Chamero to secure peace, with conservatives backing the president.
Taxpayers urged repeal of many special taxes before the House Ways and Means Committee as it prepares to draft a revenue law revision. Proposals sought wiping out levies on autos, truck taxes, tires and accessories, jewelry, firearms and accessories, cameras and lenses, stock stamps, broker and taxi taxes, and more.
New York Oct. 26 John Paul Jones naval commander and Edwin Booth actor have been elected this year additions to America's Hall of Fame at New York University They were the only two selected from a list of 27 Americans on the ballot The 1928 election filled twelve vacancies while notable names such as Jay Adams Stonewall Jackson Webster Sherman Penn Garrison and Revere were not elected
The Yegen Brothers Bank of Butte will pay a 5 percent dividend to claim holders after Judge William E. Carroll signed the order. About 6,000 creditors may receive roughly 35,000 in total from the cash on deposit at Met and First National banks. creditors must file claims promptly for timely computation.
China appeals to major powers to restore tariffs and customs control withheld for 80 years by foreign treaties. The request targets international agreements, seeking reassertion of maritime trade duties and border duties.
Delegates from 12 powers plus China opened the customs conference in the Winter Palace. China's spokesmen asked to regain control of tariffs held by foreign treaties for 80 years. Outside, 2000 students protested, clashing with police, one officer killed and many injured. American delegates included John V. A. MacMurray and Silas Th Strawn amid Britain, Japan, France, Italy, Belgium and others.
Oct ine Frey of Louisville won a jury verdict for 37500 against actress Wilda Bennett in Mineola for alienating the affection of her husband Charles C Frey race horse owner. Bennett's counsel William J Fallon said he would appeal as the judge denied a motion to set aside the verdict. Bennett smiled as the verdict was read and Frey predicted an appeal.
A Montana Taxpayers' association study shows wide tax disparities for a $10,000 property across towns counties and states. Browning charges 1253 with combined town county and state taxes, Harlowton 365, Musselshell county 475, Wheatland 200, Cutbank 660, Dillon 125, Browning town 830, and Winifred 80 for town taxes.
Paris October 26 Caillaux refuses premier Painleve request to quit and warns he will topple the cabinet if excluded from plans involving a capital levy. Cabinet stormy session followed by tense lobby chatter as financial measures and amortization plans spark conflict within the government. In Baltimore, Lt James H Douttle wins seaplane race honors with world record speeds as rival pilots falter.
William Cook of 109 South Main, in his twenties, was shot in the left leg around 5 pm and walked to Murray hospital before 11 pm to report the incident. He said he and other youths entered a place when a man emerged from a back room and fired after an argument. Authorities were working to locate the shooter.
Berlin report says the Luther Bliesemann cabinet will continue without the nationalist party and will adhere to foreign policies from Locarno treaties. Government HQ states there is no move to resign Nationalist ministers to trigger a Reichstag crisis or new elections. The cabinet formally accepted the resignations of Herr Behiele and Dr Neuhaus and voted to stay in office.
The Montana Taxpayers Association reports 1925 levies varied by subdivision. Counties cut 27 of 56 totals from 1924, 10 held, 19 increased. Cities saw 18 up, 16 unchanged, 10 down. Towns were weakest, with 23 increases, 8 decreases, 68 towns in state. Silver Bow county levy continued as noted. Continued on page 2.
New York October interview in Collier's with Joe Winkworth quotes the home run king claiming losses of 125000 from gambling 100000 from detectives and 25000 from failures. He says he will receive 600 a month from an endowment policy starting at age 45.
Paris dispatch reports the League of Nations council delivering an ultimatum to Greece and Bulgaria to unconditionally retire all troops behind frontiers within 24 hours. The decision, announced in a tense session, marks a rare enforcement of the league's powers since its founding.
Wealthy Denver clubman Courtland Dines postpones marriage to Miss Helen Gibe rom citing need to sort his affairs. The article recalls Dines being shot and wounded in Hollywood on New Year’s Eve 1924 while entertaining Mabel Normand and Edna Purviance. Greer, Normand’s chauffeur, was tried and acquitted.
James W. Foley, noted rival of Foss and Riley, visited Hutto and spoke briefly to rally funds for the Salvation Army. He recalled his World War service and shared calls to love God and neighbor, urging charity and justice as practical faith. Continued on Page 6, Col. 3.
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