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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1916
Page
12
A famous actor executes a bold stunt before the camera in a public restaurant. The performer leaves without tiring his hat, the boy involved escapes unharmed, and the star earns a salary raise for bravery.
The Interstate Commerce Commission dismissed Royal Milling Co of Great Falls complaint against Great Northern. It ruled milling in transit 2 cents per hundred on wheat from Montana to Great Falls and onward was a reasonable charge for the added service. The commission noted existing rates to eastern and western destinations were reasonable and that the former 24.5 cents would also be reasonable.
Lewistown August 1 John M Dougherty a 15 year old resident for 16 years was instantly killed at the Kendall mine this morning less than two hours after starting his first shift. A rock fall trapped him and in his hand he held five sticks of giant powder which did not explode.
Reports from Dillon say forest fires in Northern Ontario have caused many deaths and the death toll may be higher than initial estimates. Four inhabitants allegedly escaped from a local settlement near Nushka, while Mrs Anna Owsley, matron at Monteith dormitories, remains in critical condition after illness.
Helena Aug 1 William F Bossier a Helena police candidate for sheriff refused to resign and was suspended by Acting Chief Daly. He vows to contest the action and fight for both police position and sheriff candidacy. Also 36 teamsters strike over nine hour day and overtime pay at Helena firms causing grocery deliveries to be disrupted. Miles J Cavanaugh of Butte files to run for judge in the Republican party in the second judicial district. John H Clarke takes oath as associate justice of the US Supreme Court in Washington.
A fragment notes the court reconvening in October with the new judge set to take his seat. The text references Moors of the court and a formal arrival for the judicial seat.
New York reports a record surge with 1,400 more beds offered to handle afflicted children. In 24 hours ending 10 am 15 percent more cases appeared, bringing the total since the outbreak began to over 4,000. Health Commissioner Haven Emerson notes cooler weather may still spike cases before the epidemic subsides.
The Louisiana state progressive convention in New Orleans endorsed John M. Parker for vice president but did not ratify the national committee’s endorsement of Charles Evans Hughes for president. The delegates proposed placing Parker on the ballot under the progressive emblem with the presidential name space left blank.
Hundreds joined the annual lake excursion hosted by multiple churches led by a special train. A baseball game ended 14 to 1 as top performers and numerous age group dashes, three legged races and sack events highlighted a day of community athletics and fellowship among Presbyterian, Baptist, Christian and Episcopal groups.
Berlin reports 49 allied ships totaling 562000 tons lost through June 30. British losses include 40 vessels totalling 485000 tons, with 11 battleships 17 armored cruisers and 12 cruisers. Teutonic losses listed as 30 ships totaling 162000 tons. Merchant losses also noted with 103 ships and 2? trillion? tons.
In Deer Lodge County Montana the Third Judicial District orders all interested parties to appear on August 6 1916 at 10 in the forenoon to show cause why the administrator George P Wellcome should not be granted an order to sell the real estate of John McVeigh deceased at private or public sale The land described is the undivided one half of the west half of lot No 3 in block 36 of the original townsite of Anaconda The order to sale is to be published weekly for four weeks in the Anaconda Standard Judge George B Winston signs dated July 3 1916
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