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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1920
Page
9
Yesterday's high reached 44 degrees with a sharp wind and a low of 61 on the barometer. Clouds and colder weather are forecast for the west with possible storms as local instruments note falling pressure. Wet snow from Sunday and warm sun caused high water east of Butte and westbound trains were delayed several hours.
The Montana Disposal Co. received $5,250 from the city for the first month’s garbage and ash removal under the new contractor plan. Street Commissioner Jake Oliver said the city saved about $2,750 versus the old city‑run method, which averaged $8,000 monthly.
The first annual Easter Monday dance by the Ladies Auxiliary to the American Legion drew a large crowd at the American Legion rooms. An orchestra of ex-service men provided music and all proceeds will support ex-service men in need, with plans to expand aid efforts.
Judge Lynch grants Steve Byrne additional time to prepare and file a bill of exceptions. Byrne, convicted of murder and sentenced to death, plans to seek a new trial. Sentence scheduled to be pronounced on April 10.
Navigation on Flathead lake will resume April 10 per D F Mason president of the navigation company. The Polson passenger steamer will run regular trips between Polson and Somers. Mason plans a landing on a large island midway between Polson and Somers to keep boats running year round.
Mrs Rose Drost aged 44 died yesterday at her home 919 Utah Avenue after a lingering illness. A resident of Butte for 20 years she leaves two daughters Mrs C R Crosley and Miss Mabel Jackson and a son Roy Jackson all of Butte. The funeral will be held Wednesday morning at the residence.
Andrew Klavich, born in Austria and living in Butte four years, died yesterday morning at his parents' home 714 North Wyoming Street. He is survived by his parents, two brothers Francis and Egan, and a sister Eva. Funeral arrangements have not been announced.
John A. Groeneveld brought suit against C. S. Passmore before Judge Lamb seeking an accounting on a contract for the erection of a five story brick veneer building completed years ago. The case was continued from yesterday to today.
Ambassador Shidehara stated that Japan has not fortified any former German Pacific islands and has no plan to do so. He affirmed adherence to the peace treaty and said Japan cannot militarize the islands or train natives beyond police work.
Governor Lowden of Illinois sent a representative to Senator Borah to submit information on expenses of his Republican presidential campaign, a request Borah had recently made.
London dispatch reports on the Caucasian front that Bolshevists are advancing along the Black Sea toward Nohongskaia northwest of Touapse, per an official Soviet government statement from Moscow dated April 5.
The Butte chamber of commerce reorganizes with headquarters at 25 East Broad Way and a three week roster drive. Louis Dreibelbis elected general chairman promotes conservative methods and public understanding for a unified business council.
Anthony Doc Doherty a Butte resident died early Thursday morning in Challis Idaho from pneumonia according to word received.
Mr Doherty of County Mayo Ireland aged 25 died. He leaves a sister and brother in the United States and cousins John Morell of Anaconda and Mrs Arthur Cox of Chicago. He had worked for Farnshorn Mining company. The body lies at Curran's undertaking parlors. Funeral arrangements to be announced later.
The April 6 19c0 horoscope predicts a favorable day for advertisers publishers editors and writers with potential journal expansion and summer gains for authors and newspaper folk. Venus suggests growing self confidence in women but warns against egotism and poor business tact. Neptune may stress nerves while Jupiter promises easing poverty for those with favorable charts.
Washington April 5. to speed freight car returns the American Railway association commission on car service and the railroads agree to raise the per diem rental from 60 to 90 cents for cars on foreign rails.
Washington April 6 The senate commerce committee chairman Jones proposed an amendment to a pending house bill to regulate canal charges that would exempt American coastwise vessels from Panama Canal tolls.
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