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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1925
Page
1
Police tighten around a suspect in the murder of the W C T U president, with officers expecting arrest within twelve hours at the victim’s residence. The case centers on a violent act committed in the home of the slain leader, prompting a citywide manhunt.
Vinton Iowa September 9 police say they expect to arrest a suspect within 12 hours in the shooting death of Mrs Myrtle Cook Benton county WCTU president. Authorities withheld names while pursuing a rapid investigation and reviewing motives tied to liquor law enforcement.
Oliver Henry Wallop, an American citizen who becomes Earl of Portsmouth after his brother’s death, is expected to lose U S citizenship upon taking the British title. Officials say automatic loss occurs when taking allegiance to a foreign government, though formal steps await presentation.
London dispatch reports a 50 percent drop in liquor exports to America as English bootleggers curb operations amid U S prohibition. The General Serrett, carrying about 25 000 cases of whiskey, sat idle in Deal harbor as owners failed to raise funds for the voyage across the Atlantic.
By the Associated Press New York Sept 9 daily deposits of St Paul railroad securities rose as Sept 16 deadline nears The Grant Industrial Savings Bank of New York reportedly holding the largest sum deposited 1500000 of the roads bonds About 29000000 in St Paul bonds remain outstanding Extension of the time limit and penalties for late deposits to be considered after Sept 12 Officials say receivership costs due to high interest and other expenditures add about 1000800 yearly to administration and charges
Engineers from across Montana gather in Butte for the annual convention. Wives accompany many visitors with planned entertainments by Butte women. The program includes site tours of local industries, a business session, a poetry recitation by EH McHenry, a stereophoto surveying talk by Theodore Simmons, and entertainment for women at the Country Club. The Loomis orchestra will perform at the Silver Bow Club banquet with an informal dance to follow.
A Honolulu dispatch says two United States Navy life jackets were found on Leleich Point beach near Hilo, marked navy and to be sent to a battleship for ID. Separately a Hawaiian reported finding two aviators coats on Keaukahakeaa beach near Hilo, with authorities investigating the claim.
Two and a half year old Jackie Ryan died after choking on a hard candy while playing at home on West Boardman. He stumbled as he ran across the kitchen floor and the candy drove into his throat causing fatal neck injury. The incident occurred as his mother worked nearby and he was taken to Murray hospital, where life ended within minutes. The report also notes the death of nine year old Daniel Sweeney found in his bed, suspected to involve injuries after leaping from a moving grocery truck earlier that day, with coroner and doctor examining the case.
A special train bearing President and Mrs Coolidge left the area just before midnight, heading to Washington. They are due to reach the capital tomorrow afternoon, traveling the same north shore route they used to come. Senator Butler of Massachusetts accompanied the party along with Secretary and Mrs Sends and Colonel E. L. Cheney.
Detroit unrest turns deadly as two men, white, are shot during clashes after a Black family moves into a previously white block. Police rush to a residence packed with residents, arrests made, while the crowd at night shows stark racial tension.
An Associated Press dispatch from Chicago reports University of Chicago scientists found fried potatoes may be healthier than French fries. The study suggests some people could suffer indigestion merely by looking at the wrong dish.
Washington Sept 9 Secretary Wilbur answered criticism over the Shenandoah disaster and the PN-9 sea plane loss after conferring with Lakehurst officials. Representative Lambert led calls for a congressional inquiry while urging that Mitchell’s statements be weighed by qualified experts and a proper commission. The secretary defended policy on helium use and ship movements as lawful and regulatory.
Nyack New York September report of two Catholic nuns Sisters Mary Sumpta and Mary Tinsrgnaculate diving into swift currents to save two drowning girls from a Lower East Side vacation party. Angelia Magro age 11 and Alice Vernon 13 were rescued. Maria Bella Peter 11 was lost and body recovered later.
A search near Dillon sought the victim’s head as officers probe the mutilated body found in a shallow grave in a gravel pit. Sheriff Dan Mooney and local authorities followed faint leads while reporting a missing man named Erickson from Bonabou and a torso discovery by campers near the Spur south of Dillon. The investigation continues with efforts to identify the victim and secure a possible arrest.
A tragic sequence in Salt Lake City claims three generations within a short span. The father, mother, and newborn child died after complications surrounding birth. The Western Railway is cited in the unfolding details, with officials investigating the rapid chain of deaths.
Charles Donnelly of Northern Pacific testifies before Interstate Commerce Commission at Chicago hearing on freight rate case. He cites private cars and buses cutting short haul business and notes NP carried 6,000,000 passengers earning 20 million in one period, dropping to 3,607,000 passengers and 13 million revenue in 1924. He warns trucks threaten future profits and opposes Potter plan to pool a 5 percent rate increase.
PABO Sept 9 City health authorities and the humane society act after a three year old boy was found in a cage. The boy's grandmother Mrs Hmnia Ross admitted placing the child in the yard to stop pecking by chickens while she was ill and doing housework. Dr R A Wilson said he will consult with the sheriff and district attorney as the case unfolds. The neighbor Lena A de Hurta called the health office seeking care for the child due to neglect.
The dispute over pari mutuel machines at the Montana State fair goes to the Montana Supreme Court after four hours of arguments. Attorney General Foot and Commissioner Bowman argued before District Judge Poorman, who delayed ruling on the injunction while seeking a higher court opinion on whether the devices are gambling or mere computing co owner splitters. The case centers on whether the plan permits mass co ownership, which state officials deem an absurdity and a possible violation of Montana law.
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