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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1917
Page
7
The principal branch office of the Standard is at 119 North Main Street in Butte. Telephones listed for the business and editorial departments are 422 and 423 respectively. Advertising rates are furnished on application.
A description of a piece crafted in sterling silver with enamel in the colors of the national flags of the United States, England, France, Belgium, Italy, Russia, Serbia, Japan, Montenegro, Portugal, and Romania.
Butte notes arrivals from Helena Livingston and Boulder. New births reported for Stan and Caruthers families along with Missouri to Springfield Ohio. Local business visits include Oscar Olson J G Brown and H G Toomey. A Ladies Aid meeting at St Mark's Lutheran and local travel plans noted. Local services and hotel registrations listed.
A dwelling on Locust Street near Thornton Avenue occupied by Al Provinsky was destroyed by fire about 9 15 last night. The family saved a few effects. Neighbors formed a bucket brigade and prevented spread to nearby buildings. The city fire department could not assist as water connections were inadequate.
William Provost a 58 year old painter died at 9 15 last night after a fit in a store on East Park Street. He was being brought to the emergency hospital when he collapsed as he was removed from the patrol wagon at the police station. He lived at 205 South Ohio Street.
Fred Richards a parolee from the Montana penitentiary was arrested last night by Detectives Van Orden and Gerry after attempting to enter a residence at 1515 B street. Neighbors aided in the capture.
Mrs. Nellie Powers of 1605 Harrison avenue died yesterday afternoon after a brief illness. A longtime Butte resident her body was taken to Duggan's undertaking establishment. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
The Sons and Daughters of St George postpone their picnic due to lack of necessary transportation. The new date will be announced once arrangements are made.
A smelter workers committee met with Anaconda Copper officials to press for union recognition and a $2 raise. Campbell led seeks for a separate mining union. company rebuffed, saying no recognition under any circumstances. Other unions press wage talks while IWW members lash out.
Two people were pinned beneath a overturned automobile in front of the Bungalow Road House at 4 39 yesterday morning. William Rannie of 124 East Granite street and Dan Donovan of North Wyoming street were hospitalized at St James with Donovan listed in serious condition and semi conscious. The other two occupants escaped with minor injuries.
Mrs. H Doner wife of a fireman and her four month old niece were knocked down and injured by a car driven by C H Jackman real estate dealer at Broadway and Clark. Doner was severely bruised the baby escaped injury. They were taken to 405 West Mercury. Jackman was arrested by Motorcycle Officer Burns on a charge of reckless driving.
A committee from the central labor body of Anaconda urged Butte labor union men to attend the Labor Day celebration in Anaconda on September 3. The Silver Bow Trades and Labor council accepted the invitation and formed a joint committee. The organizers aim for the largest labor gathering ever in the two cities.
Fred Chapman, a miner, returned to work when Mrs. Josephine Antonich attacked him on Madison street. She struck him with a shoe on the head, called him a scab, and tried to scratch him. Patrolman O Neill placed her under arrest for causing a disturbance.
A birth occurred at the Columbia garden zoo with one elk calf born to a cow in the pasture. The keeper hints the event may become annual and regrets canceling children's day for the arrival to delight the youngsters tracking zoo activities.
Mrs Kate Morrissey of 206 West Granite street has returned from six weeks in California. She spent one month in San Francisco and the rest in and around Los Angeles where she met many Butte people and old friends.
Co. M. McCormick and Tom Morgan were arrested last night on North Main street by Detectives Van Orden and Gerry on a charge of causing a disturbance. Barney Cole acted as the complainant.
Washington August 7 Twenty four a new operating department will be created by the shipping board to operate all government owned merchant ships. The head of the department will be titled director of operation and will command a large staff. The unit likely will be under a committee including two or more board members and Rear Admiral Capps manager of the fleet corporation.
A band of Villa's followers was seen within a short distance of Ojinaga opposite Presidio early today. The group is believed to be approaching the border to obtain ammunition for Villa from the American side.
Bartenders and the bartenders union are called to Eagles hall at 12 45 p m on Wednesday August 8 to attend the funeral of late brother George H Chapman. Funeral services will be held at White s undertaking parlors at 5800 430 W C Harper president J H Rooney secretary
Experienced carpet and lino layer positions opened by Super superintendent Hennessy company. Four workers sought to start immediately with proven skills in flooring installation and precise edging. Apply in person at the Hennessy firm office.
At the recent school board meeting in Butte the panel discussed securing a regular football coach for the ensuing term, aiming to retain football in high school athletics with a strong candidate rather than a player. The board granted Serbian language room use for 60 local children on Saturdays, approved a 60 cent wage increase for district laborers, allowed Ellison Chautauqua use of the high school auditorium for seven days, and approved bills totaling 9144.50 with 1755.40 for labor. Grounds around Grant school were ordered purchased for playgrounds.
The Walkerville volunteer fire department held its election last night with Albert Davis chosen as chief successor after Jerry Hurley declined. John Mooney was elected assistant fire chief while trustees are John Colligan Dominick Alassia and Dan Hurley. Harry Blewett serves a tenth term as recorder, and Dan Getting was elected treasurer after four prior terms.
In a continued session, city officials and union leaders discussed wage increases and the cost pressures on the street railway. Senator Clark defended the companys position, noting rising supplies while fares remain at five cents. A proposed settlement was drafted and a later meeting was set with the unions executive committee to decide on the offer. Wages for May through July were printed, showing most workers earning between 135 and 140 dollars monthly, with a top monthly pay of 200.72 dollars in March.
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