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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1920
Page
9
Fragmentary OCR notes show a list of names and numbers, names such as Johnson and Donan with various figures. The passage references delegates and pledges, but the legible portion is disjointed. The main apparent item is a dispatch noting Johnson leading in a list related to Lewis and Glare.
Malta stabbing case erupts as Frank J. Parker suffers throat wound from Sam Denitt and remains hospitalized. County Attorney Fred C. Gabriel warned of danger and vows continued investigation amid oil and gas industry disarray and farming delays across northern Montana.
Billings, April 29. Carl Hansen, a book bindery employee, confessed to stealing a bicycle last summer. He offered to replace it by paying the difference for a new wheel, stating his conscience bothered him and that he had since joined the Salvation Army.
Billings April 29 Poor penmanship today saved Archie Artis from forgery charges. Artis a Negro was arrested on complaint of a restaurant keeper who cashed Artis's check bearing a local business man's name. The county attorney's office found Artis could not write as well as the scribe who drew the bogus instrument, and he was tried merely for cashing it. The judge gave him 90 days. The identity of the check's author has not been disclosed.
Montana youths observe health rules to earn knight ranks during the state fair week ceremony presided over by Governor Stewart. Accolade features knightly robes, songs, and insignia as children advance from page to banneret over a 15 week period. A poster contest on tuberculosis funded by the Montana Tuberculosis Association closes Sept 10 with awards soon after.
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Dillon April 28 under Sheriff Otte Gosman was appointed sheriff of Beaverhead county to succeed the late C K Wyman murdered last week. Gosman is well known locally and will take office immediately for the coming year when a newly elected official will assume. The commissioners’ vote was unanimous and they also defeated the road bond and a high school dormitory measure by narrow margins.
In Bozeman on April 29 Michael Kelly aged 15 was reported as the United States youngest telegraph operator. Son of Mr and Mrs James Kelly of Butt, he completed eighth grade and joined Western Union after training at telegraphy school. He began as messenger, learned to operate, and now serves at the local Western Union office.
Helena April 29 The Montana irrigation commission approved the Glendive Fallon irrigation district report after reviewing the state engineer's feasibility study. The plan, Project No 5, envisions pumping Yellowstone River water into a canal system using power from nearby ignites to supply pumping stations along the river valley.
Hugh Gallagher was found guilty of third degree assault in Justice McCarthy's court and fined 50. The complainant John Cute testified Gallagher hit him with a wrench during a dispute. The Buick roadster of Dr W Latte was stolen and not recovered by late hour, parked on a street when taken. In high school track meet at Flathead County High School grounds the junior class won with 78 points. sophomores, seniors, and freshmen trailed. John Marsh scored 25 points. event winners included Marsh in shot put broad jump and relay legs. finishing times and marks noted for several events.
In Centerville Michigan investigators found 106 vacant farm houses across St. Joseph County among 118 districts. Between 600 and 6,000 acres remain unused as labor is scarce. Farmers offer 70 to 804 dollars monthly with board room and washing in hopes of workers.
Reports from Washington April 20 to April 29 describe new accessions to the Mexican revolutionary movement and clashes along the Chihuahua Sonora frontier. Gen. Daros Green, governor of Tabasco, reportedly plans to join Sonora revolutionists while Carranza troops clash with rebels near Pulpito pass. An attack on Chihuahua City is anticipated as reports claim rebel forces capture troops and a governor candidate is killed. The state department confirms Chihuahua’s fall to rebels and Americans are warned to be cautious in the border region.
New corporations filed articles as part of startup registrations. The filings indicate entrants forming businesses across sectors, listing initial officers, addresses, and intended operations while signaling a broader trend in local commerce.
Paris dispatch cites Raymond Poincare article in Le Matin claiming Britain failed to notify Germany of plans to enter the war if France was attacked. The piece notes the San Remo statements and entente sentiment amid rising tension and public reaction in Paris to Shaw revisions published in America. Divorces also draw attention as Edmond Grayson seeks release from Mariah Grayson after her disappearance.
Pittsburg April 29 William J Aryan warns that recent primaries signal danger for the peace treaty ratification. He cites Georgia where under a third supported the treaty, two thirds split on ratification with reservations, and Nebraska where Hitchcock’s vote might change if based on his endorsers.
Portland Oregon April fifteenth missing gowns from Steed College for two years arrived by parcel post from Walla Walla. The gowns had been taken on commencement day years ago leaving graduates waiting to take their places in line. The procession was delayed until more gowns could be found, and the mystery of both the disappearance and now the return is noted.
Two consecutive nights at Grant Blake’s Saloon in Kansas City saw liquor losses totaling 3500 dollars. The first night’s theft included 3000 dollars worth of whiskey, followed by 500 dollars of wine. Police pursue suspects.
Burlington report says the University of Vermont medical college will admit women next fall for the first time in its history. Dean Henry C. Tiskham announced the change, with Acting President Guy W. Bailey corroborating the decision.
Lawrence Kan. Children in city schools built 180 bird houses in a contest by the chamber of commerce. Prizes were awarded, with seven prizes for the best bird houses.
Five members of a Danish commission investigating the feasibility of direct wireless communication between Denmark and the United States arrived today aboard the steamer Manchuria.
Fire origin traced to a livery stable in Gorman Texas causes extensive damage. The blaze destroyed more than a dozen buildings in the business district, with losses estimated around 100000 dollars. The event occurred on April 29. Local authorities investigated the undetermined cause as flames raged through the street, threatening the entire commercial area.
In Deer Lodge on April 29 the inquest into the shooting of Under Sheriff George Warburton heard testimony from more than 15 witnesses. Railroad workers from the freight train that brought the injured officer to the scene identified several crewmen from Missoula and Helena. Rancher C A Clesor described the night’s two holdups and the events at his cabin. Sheriff Thomas Mullen received a letter from a boy’s mother discussing his age and work prospects in the steel shop.
Deer Lodge April 29 The annual Larabie prize declamation contest will be held in the Powell County High School storium at 8 p m Tomorrow The winner will accompany the University of Montana to Missoula for the state championship tryouts Public invited with admission free Program includes A Tragedy in Millinery by Ming Mary Blatedell and music by Spotswood plus several readers and songs.
The accident board in Tielena will pay Mrs Frank McTague compensation for her husband’s death at Butte on January 4 1919 though the claim was filed after the deadline. She states funds were held by a Butte bank and paid for funeral costs to Daly Company. board will trace the $500 and question the undertaking firm before any lump sum settlement.
Irene Coughlin superintendent announces a county wide teachers meeting on Saturday May 10. Notable attendees include Margare Curcan director of the teacher Service division from the state and Miss Troxell primary supervisor from the late normal at Dilwo. Demonstrations on flat grade reading and seventh grade geography will be given. Similar meetings will be held during the dime week in Helmville and Ovando.
Anxious to accelerate postwar recovery, Romania under Premier Averescu proposes rapid peace with Bolsheviks and a program to disband the army. It includes converting technical units into labor battalions to repair railways and telegraphs, expanding civic rights for women, reducing parliament size from 624 to 300, and seeking aid from Japan. Recognition from Russian foreign commissary Tehiteherin is promised, with Bessarabia and Romanian gold and securities returned from Russia.
Fragmentary obituary notes list John Walther of 204 South Montana Street born in Germany and deceased in this city. It mentions his body removed to a funeral parlor and a funeral at the Minfiy residence 202 Porphyry Street on an upcoming Saturday afternoon with a time to be announced.
The funeral for John Quirk will be held Friday morning at the Rahidene of hie ig GPriday with service at Molly Grows cemetery. An Porteous remains are at Cassidy Bilbo Parises, with announcements forthcoming.
The funeral for the late Mme Annie Oswald wife of Michael Oswald takes place Friday morning at a f ov clock at the family residence 802 mma streat proceeding to St Josephs church where mass will be celebrated at 2 30 Interment in Holy Cross cemetery.
The funeral of the late screnlan a. Sullivan, aged 33, who died yesterday, will be held tomorrow Saturday at 9 oclock from the family residence at 138 not a platie street to St Lawrence church for mass and requiem. Interment will follow at Holy Cross cemetery.
Advertorial claim touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a cure all for kidney and liver ailments and urges readers to try a sample via parcel post. It cites sworn statements and testimonials, naming Kilmer’s company and druggists, and promotes mail order and in store purchases.
A fragmented 20th century drug label describes Bayer name on Genuine Aspirin as Bayer Tablets of Aspirin with Bayer Crest. It notes unbroken packages and Handy tin boxes of twelve tablets priced affordably and mentions larger Bayer packages sold by druggists.
A reader claims past surgeries for appendicitis and gall stones caused ongoing pain but reports relief after using Magra Wonderful Remedy for five years. The advertisement touts the remedy as harmless, claims it clears intestinal mucus and reduces inflammation, and offers money back after one dose with availability at druggists.
Fragmentary report describes supposed remedies and tonics to improve blood color and skin tone. It mentions neons, telenda, respondents, and a Tulane reference, but the text is garbled with nonsensical phrases and dubious medical claims.
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