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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1926
Page
1
W W McDowell of Butte wins the Montana state chairmanship at the Helena gathering as party leaders claim Germany will enter the League Tribunal on equal footing with other great world powers.
The League of Nations council rejected Spain's bid for a position of honor on the council alongside Germany and other great powers. The vote followed the commission's report, which refused to concede to Spain's request, as fate of the Spanish position remains unsettled amid world movements.
The state fair at the grounds will begin Monday with a six day program featuring a top lineup. Highlights include a nationally known bantam weight boxing match and a 20 round main event, plus an extensive fireworks display to open the exposition.
An elderly man identified as DET W. 1 Meketridge, aged 85, longtime captor of a renowned outlaw, passed away. The report notes his role in neutralizing the fugitive along the Northern Pacific route and his late life near a western trail town. Local officials released a brief obituary.
A Monday sports program and exercises are planned at Gardens with a Lab day celebration in Columbia. Businesses, banks, city hall, courthouse, and the public will attend the event under the Si Bon Trades and Labor Assembly. Unions have arranged a day of speaking, sports, and entertainment for families and friends.
Officials from the Commercial Service Association plan meetings in Butte to strengthen services for Montana businesses and the public. State manager F J Habeln notes credit abuse harms creditors and leads to higher prices as lawmakers and merchants seek safer lending practices.
A week of heavy storms swept seven Midwestern states causing widespread damage. Railroads factories and farms suffered losses as flooding hit Hannibal Missouri and towns along the Kansas Nebraska line. Three deaths were reported and property damage neared extensive levels with hundreds evacuated and roads washed out.
Chicago musicians reach a compromise with moving picture exhibitors avert a walkout. Agreement raises wages by 4.50 per week and allows performances to continue at Orpheum theaters and other venues. Representatives from both sides announced tonight after negotiations.
Dr Paul B Moore, accused of killing his wife in Sequim Washington, was arrested at his brother's Nashville home by city detectives. The case centers on her death after illness, with Moore claiming a trip east and visits in Kentucky. Investigations continue as authorities seek evidence surrounding the hospital death and alleged poisoning.
In an international first aid and rescue event, teams from Pacific Coast firms dominated the week of competition. The top prize went to the Long Head, Caste Of the Shell Of company for the best first aid team, with Standard company squads from El Segundo and Richmond and Madivon Coal camp earning second and third prizes respectively.
Martinsville Ind Sept 4 It is reported no change in the critical condition of Senator William McKinley of Ohio as he lies in Martinsville where attending physician Dr R H Egbert says there has been no improvement after several days of illness.
A young man recovering from injuries in a mine factory hospital after being earning $128 a month. Dr Wynn, attending physician, said the condition was much improved but refused to publicly disclose the diagnosis of Wood's case.
The Montana state convention lauded Governor Erickson and called for boosted Democratic influence in Washington. Senator Walsh led a keynote urging tariff reductions and reclamation support while criticizing the tariff policy and GOP stance. Drafts urged canal projects and grain export provisioning, with party leaders naming a new executive slate and pledging unified support for the administration.
A 170 pound girl with bobbed hair was arrested here on a forgery count. Johnson and Great Walle report the suspect claimed she came from Texas. The mother allegedly confessed when questioned by the county attorney.
A special train will leave Butte tomorrow morning with visitors from Anaconda Deer Lodge Harrison and Whitehall joining to attend the Modern Women picnic in a plan described as the biggest of its kind. Cars will also bring guests from nearby camps and towns to the event, with organizers aiming to attract attendees from eleven cities.
Okla Sept 4 Another report from Oklahoma states the Superior Mine No 29 that killed 16 men in an explosion last week has the last of 18 bodies removed. Reopening is planned within a short time. Damage extent not yet determined.
Hundreds of Butte children and their mothers enjoyed a day of recreation after a long rehabilitation program at St James hospital. Intermountain Auto Service Club provided transport and sponsors supplied ice cream meals toys and balloons. The event included games prizes and rest periods with youth sharing happiness despite prior disabilities.
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