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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1916
Page
2
Helena, July 31. A Record-Herald dispatch reports the three sons of Frank sa rancher near Glasgow drowned this morning while swimming in an irrigation reservoir. Ages given as 10, 12, and ? The tragedy shocks the Glasgow region as details filter from the ranch.
A July Philipsburg page reports residents and guests, including Mrs E Medonel and Joseph A Hyde in town, plus social gatherings, bridge parties, and a motor party from Anaconda. It mentions Misses Louise Meait Stephens Helen Nowak and others, with music, theater, and local hospitality.
DILLON NEWS reports H B Duff, touring New York, saw Weiser Dell play in a 2 to 1 Brooklyn win. Duff enjoyed Coney Island, heat, and Montana ale. Whitehall game results noted, crowds optimistic for the home club. Blackfoot trip looms with 609 fans. Soul weighed wool clip in Melrose. Kaiser Hallan deal pending.
Bozeman news notes Percy Brown deputy boiler inspector to test engineers licenses tonight and tomorrow. Guy Withers of Helena tours Bozeman en route to Yellowstone park. Eastern Star picnic tomorrow afternoon at Mrs J W Hancock home. Prof Alfred Atkinson leaves for Toronto for vacation. joins Mrs Atkinson there. Pine Island Minnesota couple Mr and Mrs Parkin arrive to visit their son Prince Parkin of Gallatin County high school. Miss Mary Danielson from college teaching swimming at YMCA vacation class travels to Miles City. Mrs Frank Mel Game leads swimming class for remainder of vacation.
Washington July 81 Senator Walsh democrat spoke on the Thomas constitutional amendment to bar federal judges from elective office. He said former Justice Hughes was nominated by the Republican party to save it, not to save the nation, urged postponing action until calmer times, and viewed the November election as a referendum on the principle. He warned that Hughes defeat would hinder party chances for a president with Supreme Court ties.
Boston guest Miss Lilian Williams visits Bozeman as Mrs Parker hosts. Civil engineer Emmett McDonnell of Kansas City spends days visiting his father John McDonnell. Prof. Cooley returns from Yellowtone park summer school tour with six women and a large party. J B Hinman of Bozeman suffers a perforated small intestine from a horse kick, operated on. prognosis hopeful. A M Jepson of Kansas, a Bozeman former resident, loses a foot in a freight-car accident near Bozeman Hot Springs. aided by train crew and treated at Deaconess hospital. Gene Stoddard of Drummond visits relatives. Mary Lacey, Mollie Lacey, and Mrs Eugene McGuire return from Wisconsin trip.
Washington July 31 reports indicate committee members favor dropping the copper tax if alternative revenue measures prove viable. The subcommittee seeks Treasury figures on profits above 19 percent, with a possible shift to a 2 to 5 percent tax on all corporations earning more than 6 percent, intended to replace copper tax revenue.
Helena July 31 five members of the Helena police force resigned to campaign for sheriff nomination effective tomorrow Chief Flannery Sergeant Barnes and Policemen Bossley O Connell also quit to pursue the race. They had been in the campaign a month and must quit if they continue. Flannery Barnes Bossley are candidates on the Republican ticket with Spur dates nine Democrats and O Connell as an independent after Saith enter the primaries. There are altogether 24 candidates for sheriff in this county.
Deer Lodge notes travelers and visitors from Wyoming, Spokane, and Three Forks. John Sullivan and son John Kr. Sin spent summer in Cheyenne and visited Butte. Welch of Three Forks called on local friends. Sir and Mrs. William Goudge enjoyed a Spokane vacation before returning home. Jorman R Shultis and George Kure joined Bert St Germain at the Oi ranch east of Race Track Mira. John Shaw and son returned to Gold Creek after visiting Mrs Shaw's parents Mrs and Mr F H Albee. J D Murphy departed for Three Forks after days with family in Deer Lodge. Jerome Wyckett and family also noted.
In Unionville district near Helena a miner named Albert Haas was killed when ore broke loose and slid 30 feet down a shaft. He died within a half hour from brain concussion while trying to save coworkers. Haas, from Winston, Montana, was 30s with two brothers in that town.
Mr Blaine of Jews buys the Baker ranch of 34 acres for 15000 dollars to raise fur-bearing animals. The land will be divided into plots with woven wire fencing and underground wiring. Lutherans in Roy area held services in a new church with dedicatory events planned soon. Cunningham of Sloan Mont died from a skull fracture after an accident near Hobson. Funeral plans pending. Dosie remains in critical condition at St Josephs Hospital.
The article notes frequent explosive shipments in freight trains with visible warnings and nine Interstate Commerce Commission rules. It cites 1907 1908 enforcement, record injuries and deaths, and reduced property loss by 1915. It mentions inspectors delivering 646 lectures on safe explosives transit and the widespread risk to workers and property.
Still running are four engineers from the Black Diamond express on the Li Hugh Valley road. Twenty years ago four started. now two promoted and five have left service. Thomas Farley remains on the same run. Three conductors chosen to serve on the express remain at this work.
Helena July 1 J McChesney of St Paul is accused of assault in a suit by Mrs Sarah C Teale Minneapolis to recover 250000 damages from Great Northern Railway. Teale alleges McChesney drunk invaded her sleeping compartment on a Great Northern train and violently assaulted her. She seeks 160000 exemplary and 100000 actual damages.
Last night the Goodfriends defeated the Jay Bees 11 to 2 after Salveron tired in the fourth. McHale, Curley and Schrader provided key hits as Anderson made a spectacular one handed grab in right field off Horrie’s bat in the eighth. Salveron started for the Jay Bees. McHale finished on the mound for Goodfriends.
Public notice announces a proposed constitutional amendment in Montana to Section 2 of Article XII exempting government bodies and certain public properties from taxation and allowing exemptions for specific charitable and public uses. Separate ballots proposed for and against the amendment at the November 1916 general election with official certification by Secretary of State M Alderson.
An analysis by the Forty-eighth Coast Artillery unit argues enemy battleships could not reach New York City with a thin range. The feat, described as surpassing all coast defense records, involved attempting to hit a floating pyramid target at about 11,120 yards.
Official copy of an act proposing to amend Article XII Section 15 and Section 16 of Montana's Constitution to create County and State Boards of Equalization with defined powers and duties. Separate official ballots required. votes canvassed under state election laws. Effective upon passage, July 5, 1915.
Notice to creditors of Lizzie Traynor deceased. Mary Rivers administratrix with will annexed invites claims with vouchers within four months after first publication. Claims must be shown to the administratrix at 204% East Park Avenue Anaconda Montana. Dated August 19 1916 Anaconda Montana Deer Lodge County.
Notice to creditors of James A McKay deceased. Administrator Gettie Kay invites claims with vouchers within four months after first publication. Mail and deliver to 124 East Park Avenue Anaconda Deer Lodge County Montana. Dated July 10 Anaconda Montana.
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