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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1917
Page
9
Chris Peterson, driver for the Montana Dairy company, was fined $10 in the police court for permitting his team to run away. The runaway team struck Larry Duggan's automobile, causing an estimated $200 in damage per witnesses.
Local posts report Montana to form branches of the Naval Relief Society to aid widows orphans and mothers of Navy and Marine personnel. Capt. E J Dorn to lead. funds support dependents of those who do not return, not disabled sailors or active service families.
The executive head of the Y M C A worldwide work, Dr John R Mott, visited Butte with a delegation from the American commission to Russia. Local Y M C A workers greeted him at the station as he continued his world leadership in education and Christian service. The various honors of Dr Mott include degrees from Yale Edinburgh and Princeton and praise as a Christian statesman while presidents Wilson and Taft recognized his influence in foreign affairs.
Harry Walker deputy clerk in the United States court advised applicants for Russian passports to first verify land access through Norway. Oscar II steamer held at Christiania by Norwegian officials Finns and Russians forbidden to land due to lack of housing. Russian border closed until August 15 and entry prohibited. Some steamship lines refuse Russia passage. Three passport applications filed last week. Many Irish men apply for passports to Ireland despite German submarines.
Westerners claim the jackrab can be found happy and fat beneath a sparse shade and endure heat that would dry blood, yet he persists.
Aleck McLain famous labor troubles body guard arraigned in district court on first degree assault and held for trial under $4000 bonds after failing to post. He attacked John McIntyre at Centerville Eagle saloon area on July 22 after attempting to confront James McIntyre. McLain and three companions fled after a gun fired. McLain likely to remain jailed until trial. Oliver Neilsen held on robbery charge. Lenah Sulan granted administratrix discharge. Mary Liston appointed guardian for Edward Panuska.
Mrs Ethel Rule was granted a divorce from Roy T Rule by Judge Lench with custody of their boy Clyde Leroy Rule awarded to the mother. Property division agreed out of court, and alimony discussed as a lump sum. Roy Rule absent, represented by counsel, with no contest.
The War Department approves a simple legal will for Montana soldiers before leaving home. The form advises the testator to write by hand a brief will naming beneficiaries, appointing an executor, and granting authority to sell estate, with date place signature and attestation by two witnesses to ensure legality.
T J Harrington the Silver Bow public administrator reports that a Beaverhead attorney in Dillon claimed Butte lawyers have formed a union and sought an AFL charter. He said the plan would raise fees in certain lines and that competition would not be easily eliminated amid many practitioners.
Special agent Edward Burn Jr of the Justice Department in Butte travels to Missoula to file an official report on threats from I W W factions arming in Missoula and danger to the lumber districts. Senator Myers and Montana representatives seek updates. Officials say no troops requested, but a government presence is needed to monitor disturbers. Missoula citizens form a committee to assist. There is apprehension in lumber camps and threats aimed at Editor Hutchins. an alleged plan to shoot President Wilson is reported.
This ad urges overworked men to use a small bottle of Joyo foot product sold at first class drug stores. It promises dramatic relief from tired, painful feet allowing twice the daily work with less effort. The copy emphasizes soreness, groaning feet, and nightly use to restore energy.
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