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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1926
Page
1
A locomotive derailed when a boulder struck the track near Leadville, sending cars into the river. Martial law spreads across Spain as the army revolts, with a state of war and summary trials for those opposing the rebels.
A Denver & Rio Grande Scenic Limited wreck near Granite Colorado leaves 18 dead and about 60 injured. Officials report conflicting passenger lists as survivors recount the curve near Leadville where the train plunged toward the Arkansas River. Engineer George M. Lillis was at the throttle when the disaster occurred.
Madrid announces a state of war as artillery units rebel nationwide. King Alfonso XII arrives from San Sebastian after a seven hour drive and meets Prime Minister and War Minister to confront the crisis. A government decree enforces wartime penalties for opponents and those aiding rebels.
William Green president of the American Federation of Labor declared in New York that the AFL will stand with the Anti-Fascist Alliance of North America until fascism is driven from the face of the earth. He spoke to 300 delegates at the alliance’s first annual convention expressing solidarity with the cause.
Labor Day marks the end of summer with business in better shape than in years. Trade is expected to break records this fall as domestic demand improves and foreign markets show strength. Crop conditions are satisfactory, prices support purchasing power in the Southwest, and high railroad traffic reflects the country’s booming consumption of food, materials, and goods.
Federal officials Harry M. Daugherty former attorney general and Colonel Thomas W Miller face a federal jury on a charge of conspiring to defraud the American Metals company. The case centers on the 1921 return of enemy owned cash and liberty bonds and marks the first actual trial of such a high government official for criminal chary arising from the postwar cleanup.
George W. Webb of St. Joseph Missouri was elected commander in chief of the National Indian War Veterans Association at its sixteenth annual convention in Los Angeles today. Other officers named included Anthony T. Baron Hardin Montana named grand marshal.
Northeastern Montana counties Sher idan Daniels Roosevelt Valley and Hills expect about 10 million bushels of wheat this season a 25 to 30 percent gain from last year. Extension director J C Taylor says harvest is well along with completion in many areas and yields averaging 12 to 15 bushels per acre across counties. The report notes Cao and continued coverage on page 2 column 4.
Word from Helena last night notes state fair officials prepared to open the greatest Montana exhibit. By 4 pm forecaster’s note did not dampen plans as exhibits reach their places this morning. County representatives worked late to finish preparations, promising a record display of 1936 cream from across the state.
The program lists races at 2 and 4 PM with multiple Indian and running events, dances by Theron and the Three Lenoirs, solo performances by Mien Teresa Trucano and others, plus a grand evening fireworks display described as the most stupendous in Montana. Notable acts include Lawson and Thornton, the Pisher sisters, Sylvia and Sankue, and the Pampum Valentinos. aerial displays by A W Stevenson noted.
Twelve thousand children return to studies as the term extends a month and a broader sports program unfolds. The city’s schools resume during the week with bells signaling start.
Butte prepares to resume classes as 12000 students return over seven days. Parochial and Central high schools for girls begin Sept 7 while public schools and Butte high start Sept 13. New athletic supervisors oversee changes. grammar school football league operates for first time.
Authorities investigate the death of John McKenzie a 38 year old man from 118 Maryland avenue whose body was found at the end of an alley in the 700 block of Maryland. Autopsy by Dr Canty showed brain hemorrhage from a cerebral injury likely caused by a speeding motorist who fled the scene after applying brakes. A neighbor recalled hearing a vehicle stop at midnight and drive away.
Railroad officials identified most victims of the wreck, naming Salida Colorado engineer Harpending, Kearney Nebraska worker, Leadville and Avon residents, and several unidentified youths among the injured or dead. The list includes Mrs. Martin Lane of Leadville and Albert Everett of Leadville, with multiple next of kin and company roles noted.
Six year old Jackie Weaver and companions climbed Tig Butte when rocks were rolled down the slope. A boulder struck him in the forehead causing a skull fracture. He was taken to St James hospital as doctors feared brain injury. His companions were nearby during the fall and the accident occurred Saturday evening in a remote area.
In Matineville Indiana on September 5 doctors report Senator McKinley of Times is weaker than at any time since transfer to a state sanitarium two weeks ago. Physicians Dr H Gbert and W Terhune describe his condition as gradually failing.
Washington report notes federal trade commission urged tighter controls on grain futures. The commission examined uses and abuses of future trading, contending reform could make exchanges more exacting. It advocated registering futures traders to curb incompetence and protect responsible participants.
Woodmen from 11 Modern Woodmen of America camps converge on Dillon today for a large regional gathering with a full day of events. West Butte Anaconda camps arrived last night and a special train from Butte will bring members and families, with thousands expected to attend in Beaverhead. Judge Henry Rodgers chairs the planning committee as local arrangements proceed with wide support from camps including South Butte Silver Bow Walkerville Anaconda Deer Lodge Twin Bridges Harrison Ennis Dillon Whitehall and Jackson.
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