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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1920
Page
2
Nearly two years as Justice of the Peace Alfred H Wilkinson is praised for impartial justice. The political advertisement urges renomination, touting his record and belief in sanctity of courts and good government. Paid political notice.
A fragmented advertorial urging mothers to identify California on the package of a fruit flavored syrup used for children. The copy promises a safe laxative effect for stomach liver and bowels with full directions on each bottle and a claim of pleasing taste.
Governor Cox and Mr. Roosevelt addressed a rain delayed rally at the fairgrounds. crowds cheered as Cox denounced Republican platform and touted armament cuts, veterans aid, and equal suffrage. Senator Robinson praised Cox's nominating victory and urged treaty approval.
The old reliable Warner's Safe Asthma Remedy is presented as tested and proven by long use. Thousands of sufferers report prompt relief from asthma and hay fever over 40 years, with grateful letters from users like Mrs. W. J. Hanscom of Wollaston, Mass. A package is available at druggists, with a sample offered for ten cents.
Montans bankers gathered as Bartley was selected to lead the state bankers association. H B Magraw praised Montana banks for meeting reserves and urged enforcement of director meeting rules and the end of cashier’s check remittances. John H McIntosh spoke on the American Plan, advocating peaceful labor relations and minimizing strikes through cooperation among employers workers and unions.
Chancellor Elliott appeals for three and a half mill tax and five million in state bonds to rescue the University of Montana and its companion institutions from deficits. He warns of reduced revenue, looming closures, and the need to educate defective and dependent children, urging passage of initiatives to secure durable support and expansion.
Senator Harry New of Indiana, Illinois GOP campaign committee chair, says Cox in acceptance speech favored Wilson but dodged the League issue, avoiding a clear stance on Article 10 and troop deployment. Hinshaw says Cox’s position on repeal of Volstead Act and 18th Amendment is unsatisfactory to the Prohibition Party.
Miss Axum Woods, guest of millionaire diamond dealer Samuel T. A. Loftis, married Roy Shayne in Milwaukee after Shayne rushed to Loftis's apartment when Woods telephoned she faced insult. Both were detained briefly in Loftis death but exonerated by the coroner's jury.
City officials and tramway executives met while 250 federal troops and 2,000 American Legion members guarded Denver. Hild said streetcars would run tomorrow with strikebreakers and offered old jobs to former workers, while union men were blamed for halting company affairs. Rioting last night left six dead and 53 injured.
Senator Key Pittman of Nevada is named to lead the western district campaign for the Democratic presidential ticket with George White as national chairman. The announcement, dated August 7, notes Pittman’s charge in the western campaign efforts.
Senator Z J Walsh of Montana accepts the chairmanship of the senatorial campaign committee to lead the Democratic nominee effort. Rhode Island's Senator Gerry remains interim head until Sept 1, with headquarters in New York and Chicago and Walsh splitting time between locations.
In Bozeman on August 7 the roundup finals awarded Fred Beeson of Arkansas City first in roping and tying a steer, Lloyd Coleman of Miles City champion rider in bucking, and Yakima Canutt first in another contest. Coyote, noted bucker, added victory by throwing his 150th rider.
D. C. Sheppard, longtime railroad builder and associate of James J. Hill, died at his St. Paul home after a long illness at age 92. He retired from active work in 1896 and is survived by two brothers, Charles R. Sheppard of Genesee New Jersey and William H. Sheppard of New Jersey, plus several grandchildren.
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