Anaconda Chautauqua Opens With Judge Wanamaker Speech
Ohio jurist Judge R M Wanamaker drew strong praise in Anaconda for a plain spoken talk on reforming court procedure titled The People and Their Courts. An afternoon and evening by the International Opera Company won high marks from local music lovers as the Applen Quartet performed classical and operatic works.
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Anaconda
R. M. Wanamaker
Ohio
Anamaker
International Operatic Company
Aplen- Gid
Many Friends Mourn Mrs Risken Dead
Mrs Clinton Risken died in Butte Tuesday afternoon shocking her many friends in Anaconda where she was born and spent her life. Born Ruby Desourche June 30 1892 she married Clinton W Risken June 2 1918. Survived by husband sisters and a brother with many relatives and friends. Funeral at St Pauls church with Rev A R Coopman. interment Mount Carmel cemetery. Pallbearers listed as lifelong friends Jerome Hamill Art Fortier Ed Murphy Barney Allen R J Rule Tim Ryan.
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Clinton Risken
Butte
Anaconda
Risken
Misa Ruby Dr
Peter Desourche
Clinton W. Risken
W. T. Adams
Alberton
Grace Villeneuve
Fallon
Neve
C. L. Taylor
Nora Salsbury
St. Paul's Church
A. R. Coopman
Mount Carmel Cemetery
Jerome Hamill
Art Fortier
Ed Murphy
Barney Allen
R. J. Rule
Tim Ryan
Mr Monroe Seeks War Department Consideration for Colonel Post
Charles P Monroe of Anaconda Montana writes to the War Department seeking consideration for a U S Army colonel post. He cites Civil War era service, a Spanish American War record, an honorable discharge, a pension, and a badge from Congress. He asks how many points are required for silver service exemption and where to report for examination, also proposing Sheriff duties in Deer Lodge County if approved. He requests an early reply and details his background and education.
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Charles P. Monroe
United States Army
War Department
Bedfoot
Virginia
Captin Callahan
Anaconda Monta
Merchants Police
Deer Lodge
Montana
Deer Lodge County
CHARLES P._ MONROE
Misses Death by Bomb But Succumbs to Widow
Report from Mrs. Frank Butler at the Leland hotel describes Harry Wassman and Jack Butler narrowly escaping a San Francisco bombing while on vacation. They avoided injury, then traveled to Mexico and Catalina Island, with rumors of a marriage proposal from a widow. They plan to return Wednesday citing thrills in a journey that included a film scout scare.
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Harry Wassman
Jack Butler
California
San Francisco
Frank Butler
Leland Hotel
Mexico
San Diego
Moving Picture
Catalina Island
Harry Waseman
Juniors Beat Ramblers In 28 To Victory
The Park Street Juniors defeated the Ramblers by 28 to yesterday. Blakovich and Kraker powered the winners while Cory and Reardon starred for the losers. Frank Healy served as umpire. The Juniors challenged any 12 year old team in the city.
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Rambler
Park Street
Ramblers
Blakovich
Kraker
Cory and Reardon
Frank Healy
Cigarette Stub Sets Fire to Theater Awning
A lighted cigarette stub tossed on an awning in front of a theater during the crowd’s exit last night started a small blaze. Bystanders quickly extinguished the incipient fire before it could spread and cause major damage to the building.
Blue Bird Opening a Thorough Success at East Park
The Blue Bird theater on East Park avenue opened to full houses with two performances. The new organ pleased patrons as the Rosens and Tracy and Merwick delivered classy vaudeville. Alsace starring Mme Rejane impressed, with two comedy films completing the program. Friday matinee postponed and invited guests could use tonight’s cards. Manager Mandoli and staff ensured smooth operations despite a busy opening night.
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Bluebird
East Park Avenue
Rosens
Tracy and
Merwick
Mandoli
Ord
Albert La Beau Dies. Funeral Pending in Anaconda
Albert La Beau died last evening with remains at Mahoney undertaking parlors. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. District Court Clerk M L McDermott issued a marriage license to Verne Faught and Annie Stein, both of Anaconda. A deed transfer with revenue stamps exceeding $19,000 was filed, transferring property on East Park avenue from Joseph and Bertha Kelly to the Kelly Commercial company.
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Albert la Beau
Mahoney Undertaking
M. L. McDermott
Verne Faught
Annie Stein
Anaconda
Kelly Commercial Company
East Park Avenue
Joseph and
Bertha Kelly
Ray
Twelve Year Old Boy Kearny Dies in Anaconda
The 12 year old son of Mr and Mrs Frank Kearny of 415 East Fourth street died yesterday. He was formerly an altar boy at St Peters church and had lived in Anaconda with his parents five years. The funeral is at their home this morning followed by a requiem high mass at St Pauls church at 9 oclock. Interment will be made in Mount Carmel cemetery. Surviving are his parents a sister Lillian and a brother and sister Daniel and Mollie living with relatives in Ireland.
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John Kearny
Frank Kearny
East Fourth Street
St. Peter's Church
Anaconda
St. Paul's Church
Mount Carmel
Lillian Kearny
Daniel
Mollie
Ireland
Death verdict on Mrs Olson self-inflicted wound
A coroner's jury ruled that Mrs Maria Olson, wife of Charles J Olson, died from a self-inflicted wound. The verdict was returned last night, with funeral services scheduled for 2 PM at Mahoney funeral parlors. Jurors were George Hedrick, John Thomas, Ea P O'Rourke, J P Dunn, Patrick Smith and W Hi Hamilton.
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Maria Olson
Charles J. Olson
M. P. Mahoney
George H. Hedrick
John H. Thomas
Ea. P. O'Rourke
J.P. Dunn
Patrick Smith
W. Hi
Hamiton
Heenan Dixon Tie The Knot After Brief Courtship
Dorothy Dixon and Elmer Heenan were married by Justice of the Peace Tracy last night. Dixon, employed at the Leland hotel, and Heenan, a railroad man, began their relationship shortly before the ceremony.
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Heenan
Dixon
Dorothy Dixon
Elmer Heenan
Justice of the Peace
Tracy
Miss Dixon
Leland Hotel
Traffic Violations Spark City Traffic Reform Talks
A conference between Mayor Edward O'Brien and Police Judge James I. Sanderson led to plans for studying traffic enforcement methods to ease hardship on drivers and police. In Butte several cases surfaced in police court, with warnings issued to first offenders. Mike Kraker reported reckless turns at Main Street and Park Avenue, while Steve Trobovich and McCarthy paid fines for curb violations near Park Avenue.
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Edward O'Brien
James I. Sanderson
Butte
Dmmecer
Mike” Kraker
Mainstreet
Park Avenue
Steve ‘Trobovich
McCarthy
Main
Trobovich
Tom Edmunds
Moochers and suspects face police after odd conduct
A report details several arrests by officers Oldhaver O Keefe Mon roe and Corcoran for unusual disturbances. Cunningham was nabbed for attempting to prompt passers by to contribute a nickel to appear two bits. O Neil Jones and Harvey Sands were jailed briefly for begging, given 30 day suspended sentences and told to seek new fields. Donovan was arrested in Mainville on a disturbance charge. An ad notes a White sewing machine from Brownfeld Canty’s branch at 308 Ta Park avenue with $5 down and $5 monthly.
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Ck Cunningham
Oldhaver
O'Keefe
Mainville
Tom Corcoran
Brownfeld-Canty’s
Ta Park Avenue
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Ohio Jurist
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Margaret Day
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Story Tellers’ League
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Charles Zueblin
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Lou Beauchamp
Mrs. Risken
Mr. Monroe
The
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Wells
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Lucy Lucier
Landers
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Laughing Mask
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Sit
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Ellen
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Zarm
Ladien Undies
Eadter
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Cornet
Ladies
Ladien
Oxfords
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Capital
MacRae’s Quality Store
East Park
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James H. Murphy
Dennis P. McCarthy
Oliver Leiser
Weer
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