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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1918
Page
8
Two young actresses from the stage recount job rejections in Butte. They say local employers turn them away once they learn they are entertainers, while general housework and clerical positions are briefly scarce. They plea for a fair chance and hours that allow rest after performances.
Superintendent Maddock reports the Putte Elementary summer session ends tomorrow with final returns pending. Attendance expected satisfactory and work to standard. many teachers plan brief vacations after the session ends. School to reopen September 3.
In Manchuria and Siberia, General Semenov holds a position between Khaliar and the Manchurian frontier as he waits for Czechoslovak and Austro-Hungarian reinforcements reportedly arriving on the Manchurian and Nikolsk fronts, signaling possible cooperation against Germany.
Maj. 10 Gay Stivers, formerly of the conpany legal department at Anaconda Copper, Camp Merritt director, and overseas veteran, is recommended for promotion to lieutenant colonel. The letter cites his division quartermaster duties and strong service record. Signed by Maj. Gen. J. T. Dickman under Maj. Gen. W. M. Wright, the recommendation notes his France duties and prior role in Camp Merritt construction.
Charles Austin secretary of the chamber of commerce received a card from Maj. Jesse B. Roote reporting arrival in France after being in England at an American training camp. Roote, a noted officer, conveyed news during the wartime correspondence indicating his assignment and departure from the English training location.
A jury in Judge Edwin M. Lambs court yesterday afternoon awarded A. J. Erickson 201.28 for 126 days of labor and piece work. The check paid to the plaintiff was shown as uncashed and the defendants resisted. The Robert Emmet Literary Association announces its 11th grand annual reunion to be held at Lockhart on Sunday August 11. Members and friends of the United Irish Societies are invited.
John Tyhke of 427 West Gold Street wins a judge’s decision allowing him to move his automobile in and out of his garage at any hour. Neighbors feared a court dispute, which was dismissed once facts emerged. Also in court Margie Knapp, previously jailed for vagrancy, had sentence increased to 20 days. Holis and J. B. Cawthorne fined for obstructing a street encounter. Sam Renler fined for building without permit.
In Butte a Saturday evening two step contest at Columbia gardens will crown the best dancer. Judges have been chosen and instructors along with ballroom stars will attend. The event promises lively display as seasoned dancers demonstrate the “good old-fashioned way.”
Letters recount five trips from England to France by Jack Thomas brother of Alfred Thomas of Walkerville. He writes from England proud to do his bit against the Germans and plans more voyages despite danger. He mentions visiting relatives and sends regards to Walkerville friends.
Approximately 150,000 Washington men would be registered under a bill to raise the draft ages from 18 to 43. Captain W. Ziegehau, head of the state's selective service department, estimated the figure today. The property is always marketable, use.
The unusual Mfilda costume features a coral rubberized cap with wide fringe, a bag for accessories, a matching parasol with green and blue fish decor, and a cape in the same color. Completing the bathing set are a blue swimsuit and moire shoes, forming a complete bather’s outfit for the sands.
Mayor Maloney will flip the switch at 10 tonight as Montana Power lights illuminate Montana street from Galena to the station. Lights cover both sides except West Side Iron street area under county jurisdiction, with county commissioners to decide on complete lighting. City plans call for $20 extra arc lights in the south end, postponed after war by city council.
In Santa Cruz on August 7 a 13 year old boy Herman Boergne shot from ambush at passing street cars wounding Mrs Marceline Kirby of Madrone in the arm He was jailed at the county jail and Mrs Kirby was hospitalized in Watsonville Sheriff Trafton reported The incident followed a hunt for big game and the boy’s admission of carrying a shotgun
Three Neaul brothers from Biddeford Maine were called by the York County No 1 exemption board and left Saco for Camp Devens, marking a shared service path. The piece intertwines a domestic scene of wedding promises with the brothers’ military call, noting no parallel case is believed to exist.
A county attorney’s complaint charges George Darling with forgery for cashing a $30 check payable to Margaret Holland. Louis Anderson signs the filing claiming he received the check from Darling and paid its face value. an extra zero appears in Margaret’s name. Alice Cavanaugh is charged with petty larceny in a separate Dillon filing signed by John Roth.
Aleck Stipanovitz, a lively boy, was arraigned before U S Commissioner Samuel Whaley on a charge of breaking the seals on a car of the Omaha line carrying beer between St Paul and Miles City Montana He pleaded not guilty and was released on 200 dollar bonds The case centers on alleged sealing tampering with a beer shipment. Mrs S C Lewis of Sweden Valley Pa is 73 and has a silk dress story about a linen making father Moses Hackett raised flax fifty three years ago as context.
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