Fire drill demonstrates ladder truck reach and crew readiness
An illustrated theater feature shows firemen quickly deploying a big ladder truck during Box 61 response. Chief Martina coordinates a rapid top extension by Ladder Man Jerry Driscoll, while hydrant team secures water as streetcars maneuver. The drill aims to train every man and tool for emergencies in normal and extraordinary fire fighting tasks.
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Hisito Theater
Martina
Jerry Driscoll
Sid
Senoettner
Martin
Hatte
Will
Sudge Conger funeral held at Gillon today
Dillon notes report the body of Judge Tverton J. Conger, a pioneer and Lincoln assassination figure, arriving in town. Funeral services are to be held at St James Episcopal with Rev. Ive Jensen officiating and interment in Mountain View cemetery. The article mixes local notices and other town events from the period.
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J. H. ‘Poindexter
Francis
de Tutte
Thorities
Helen ‘Bolling
McMillan
Georgia Mathews
Vera. Maker
Menuillan
Heavensead
Charles Harden
Horse Prairie
Busisness Ya
Abraham
Utto
Tima Ditch Company
Cently” Organized
Ohine
William Finan
Wiston
Wig Hole
Poe Ing
James McTaugie
Wallace
Dillon Sheriff Returns From Jackson With Subpenas
K Wyman sheriff of this county returned from Jackson where he has been for days serving subpenas in action soon to be brought in the tree court. Gilbert Architect of Blair & Lloyd building returned after a short Idaho trip. Grain fields on the beach east of this city ripening and harvest operations will begin soon on the grain ranches near this city. In many cases a fair return will be received by the farmers while the great majority will produce about 10
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Dillon
K. Wyman
Jackson
Gilbert
Blair & Lloyd
Points
Idaho
Gwynne H. Black Named for West Point Entrance Exam
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports on Aug 1 that Gwynne H. Black of Huntley is designated by the War Department to take the entrance examination for West Point next March. Senator Myers recommended Black, with alternates named to take the exam if needed, including Philip Hoar of Helena and William Pierce of Livingston, among Montana men listed for the examination in various corps and ranks.
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Standard
Washington
Myers
War Department
Gwynne H. Black
Huntley
West Point Military Academy
Philip” I Hoar
Helena
William Pierce
Livingston
Montana
Rors
Derry
Tex
Louis J. Whitman
Missoula
Former Montan Dies in Los Angeles
Helena August 1 Mrs Duncan Mac Donald wife of former Alhambra Hot Springs manager and Montana pioneer has died Sunday last in Los Angeles. Word received says funeral will be held in Helena. Also note July rainfall record comparisons and other weather items.
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Helena
Duncan MacDonald
Alhambra Hot Springs
Iontana
Affe
Los An
Some Candidates May Not Get IA Running
Helena Aug 1 Numerous candidates for state offices lack enough signatures on their petitions to make the ticket unless they file the required numbers by next Monday State officials and contesting offices set petition thresholds for state offices and for congress with district requirements across counties in the Western district Judges need signatures from one fourth of counties in their district The 1886 election based figure of 84 000 votes sets the current threshold at 1 000 signers due to growth and the expansion of suffrage.
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Helena
Charles ‘T. Stews
Congress
Crop data from groath area to washington
A survey on drought relief shows 20 000 farmers in the counties of Valley Blaine Philling Toole Chouteau and Teton with 7 000 completing questionnaires 6 648 say they must receive aid for winter and spring crops The effort is led by Charles D Green and Stewart with Greenfield representing the college and agriculture department Similar relief efforts are planned for West Sheridan West Dawson North Bergus Rosebud and Custer areas. Gas rates up in Great Falls Montana utilities commission allows 20 cent per 1000 cubic feet increase for Great Falls Gas Company following February hearing
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Charles D
Drouth
West Sheridan
West Dawson
North Bergus
Rosebud
Custer
Dent Wile East
Uesena
Montana Pun- Hic ‘Utilities Commission
Great Falls Gas Company
Great Falls
Marines to United States for rehabilitation in army hospitals
Washington reports 239 sick and wounded American expeditionary forces soldiers were brought home during the week ending July 20 for physical rehabilitation at army hospitals. In San Francisco local rules allow those 18 and over to enlist without parental consent.
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Prom Pranc
Washington
United States
San Francisco
Engineers Weigh Union Of Professions In New York
A New York meeting under C D Demond presided over by professional engineers explored the creation of a united engineering council. Talks covered the foundations of cooperation among American Society of Mechanical Engineers American Institute of Mining Engineers Civil Engineers and others, with focus on ensuring professional influence in national science policy and wartime research and education.
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United Engineering
Rinesring “Foundation
Reering Council
Wattonal Works
Wuclet York
Prin Engineering
Spanent ‘Socletien C
Flinn
Organiza Hy
American Society of Mechanical Ingineers
Jean Institute of
Lesngineere
United Ineerinis
American of Civil Engineers
New York
Gineering Foundation
Ambros. Steasey
Cleveland
National Academy
Ite
Department. of Science and” Research
National Council of Defense
Finn
Res
War committee outlines work and invites members
A war committee report from a Montana assembly outlines technical society work on new inventions for government needs. It lists chairmen and names of officials, notes 5000 names furnished for war work, and mentions meetings and funeral notices with various attendees.
State banks report big May surplus rise and deposits drop
Helena on August 1 reports a net surplus increase of about 1.25 million for state banks, per State Examiner H Bl McGraw. Private banks hold deposits totaling 85.37 million on June 28, down 1.09 million from June 1. Combined resources reach 108.29 million, with bills payable at 4.4 million.
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Helena
Mona
H Bl McGraw
Incres
Most Glorious German Retreat Explained
Continued analysis notes the German retreat following a salient withdrawal of forces. It states American military strength is just beginning to show impact and the retreat aims to delay Allied flanking, with German plans on the Vesle front and withdrawal arrangements discussed as the battle continues under favorable enemy conditions.
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Americas
America
Han
Lain
Continuin
Senthem
Sues Going Down at Greater Rate Reported
London August report quotes government spokesman in the house of commons stating Germain casualties are sinking at a greater rate than before. No answer today to instructions to General Pershing to expedite casualties as the matter was raised in the Tower house.
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London
Andrew Bonar Last
House of Commons
Tower House
Germain Su
Pershing
Principal One Escapes From Illicit Newspaper Theft Ring
A city investigation reveals youths and their mother involved in stealing and selling newspapers, with William and Frances Faley Marcus Wetteick and Ambrose Walch arrested. The scheme hinged on distributing papers delivered by carriers, while the mother faced questions over her son’s court history and threats toward officers.
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Feyulir Carhiers
William
Prancte Faley
Marcus Wetteick
Ambrose Waleh
Fatey Tada
Dodie Winston
Funeral notice for Harey Lane at Mahoney parlors
The funeral for Harey Lane will be held at Mahoney and Takin parlors this afternoon at 1:30. A service will be conducted by the Reverend Obert of Mev.
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Castelaries Ratne
Weloek
Aalemn Seauiem
Harey Lane
Mahoney Andere
Semi finals set for today at Anaconda Country Club
Mixed fours play at the golf course with semi finals moved from tomorrow. J A Brady and Mrs HS Saunders defeated Blair and Mrs F Adams. HH Durston and Miss Haten Galt beat HS Sianders and Mrs George A Dean. D R Roach and Mine Ma beat RS Tolan and Trude Chamberlain. C E Farnsworth and Mrs ST Tair won with L E Larven and Mrs Re.
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Anaconda Country Club
J. A. Brady
HS. Saunders
ST. Blair
Adams
HH Durston
Haten Galt
HS. Sianders
George A. Dean
D. R. Roach
D. R. Roach and. Mine Ma Won From RS Tolan, Trude Chamberlain, C. E. Farnsworth
ST. Tair
L. E. Larven
Anaconda High School Elects Principal and Staff
At a recent board meeting in Anaconda the Nahoehoo principal J C Peters of Osage Kansas was elected principal of Anaconda High School. He will teach diamonds and commerce. Claire Beaton and Mary Quigley named to grade corps. Janitors elected include J T Kelly James Marron James McGuire James Duffy JOR van George T King Mrs Norrigan Mrs Bo Lee Mrs Healey Miss Wish Mrs Crews Annie Marron Mrs Daly Mrs McGrath and Mrs Hudavien. All but last two to start August 18. Dennis Lynch Wag chosen truancy officer. Schools open for the year Kelly and Tuchscherer awarded $7509 insurance contract.
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Anaconda School
J.C. Peters
Osage
Kan
Anaconda High School
Mise Claire Beaton
Mary Quigley
Corp of
TJ. Kelly
James Marron
James McGuire
James Duffy
Jor van
George” T. King
Norrigan
P. Bo Lee
Mew Mo Healey
Mies
Wish
Crews
Annie’ Marron
Daly
McGrath
Hudavien
Beaverdam
Dennis
Lynch
Kelly & Tuchscherer
City Notes and Party Gifts for Longtime Club Attendant
J H Dutty and John Russell returned from trips to Roundup and a vacation. In Portland Phelps Holmes, longtime attendant at the Agriconda club, was presented last night with a wrist watch by club members before departing for Camp Lewis. Presentation by George Ba Wellcome honored his courteous service.
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J. H. Dutty
Roundup
John Russell
Portland
Phelps Holmes
Agriconda
Camp Lewis
George Ba Wellcome
Holmes
Pasar
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Sudge Conger
Gillon
Honolulu
Poindexter
Aine
Willhood
Sheridan Monney Res
Elie
Ain
Butte
W. Thorkelson
Anaconda
Argenta
Vincinde A
Tiffany
John ‘Roth
Tillings
J Tt. Silver
Edwards
Dillon News
Academy
Montan
Los Ang
Stewart
Grouth Area
Young Marines
Anaconda News
New York Building
Center OF Profession
United Societies
Uing
Wo Brunton
Montanank
Naval
Inve
Army General Staff
Joan Engineering
Ate” Winn
Postini
Wiehelms
Iorel
Battern
Lineham
C.F Macdonnia
Tutte
W. Dobbin
Vancouver
Armitare
George Wondworth
Wisdom George D. Young
W. O Tetmgen
Waukee
Nod
Voelker
Notlee
Anacrnia Mit and
Binelter Mone
A. D. Hopper
Aji
James Walsh
Daniel Notiee
Koleite
Colmmins
AIL
Olumbus Club
Welock Saturn
Ink
Antes
Tailey
Mike
Paper Thieves Land IA Court
Principal One
Etna Im Orienta
Rewant
Omtore Beunia Tarhem
Dude cGeoree
Fe Winston
Camark
Tate
MD. Moran
Unan'Phetur
Pastire
Er Wyle
Milie Bente
Tie Mater
Mites
Homer
Janae
Winston
Hoyt
Lynneh
Matt
Cus
Ralph Hanson
Hanson
Dee
Bettelek
Bettrick
Febra
Marcus
Induse Arial School
Wein
France
James
Duranty
Gibbs
New York Times
The
Chicago Tribune
M. P. Mahoney
Main ‘Street
Ansconda
Ansen
Charien Hansen
Nt Ann's Hospital
A. Tuttle CO
East Park Avenue
M'Dermott & Danielson
East Park Ave
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