Butte News Office Addresses and Contacts
The principal branch office of the Standard is at 119 North Main Street, Butte. Telephones: Business department 422, editorial department 423. Advertising rates furnished on application.
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1917
Page
7
The principal branch office of the Standard is at 119 North Main Street, Butte. Telephones: Business department 422, editorial department 423. Advertising rates furnished on application.
Butte society pages list Dr J R Whard of Missoula as a visitor, Lewistown residents Ek Blomgren and W H Smith, Sam Hall of Divide on business, and Mr Mrs C B Marks of Great Falls visiting. Numerous trips include Yellowstone park tours, Denver visits, and Atlantic City conventions. A birth is noted for Arthur Liddi’s family.
New York August 10 The United States Steel Corporation reports unfilled orders for July at 10 844 164 tons down 589 128 tons from June 380. The monthly report details the changes in demand and production backlog.
Silver Bow county examination board releases the names of 585 men deemed physically fit for the conscript army with 250 exemptions filed to date. An additional 40 on the uncertain list await reexamination, potentially raising fit numbers toward the county’s 361 quota as authorities plan further listings and dates for exemption decisions.
The Smith Spring-Holmes company delivered a strong show with artistic programs. World class instruments and standout ensemble pieces impressed the audience. H. S. Nolen spoke on We the People urging sympathy amid mixed populations, keeping the crowd cheerful. This afternoon features Boston light opera company musicians and a timely lecture.
The Boston light opera company plans a comic opera presentation titled The Chimes of Normandy with 24 performers. The production promises strong dramatic acting, engaging vocal leads, and appealing choruses, featuring lively comic elements and poignant tragedy from the Bailie to old Gaspard.
Washington reports that Peru refuses Germanys new prize court proposal over the bark Lorton. Perus charge d affaires was told the government would not accept. Officials expect a full break in relations soon as Peruvians back President Wilsons wartime stance.
Charles Benz and Miss Mary Metz wed yesterday afternoon at Miles Crossing near Silver Bow in the Benz family home. Rev M P D Huddloff officiated with Arthur Benz as best man and Miss Minnie Metz, sister of the bride, as bridesmaid. Mr and Mrs John Metz were the only other attendees. The home was decorated with carnations and a wedding dinner followed. The couple will reside on Mr Benzs ranch.
Joseph McHale son of Mr and Mrs R J McHale of 1059 West Mercury street graduates Central high school in 1917 and leaves Monday for Washington D C to accept a government post under Senator Walsh of Montana He won the elocution medal at year end and will study at a university while in the capital he is nephew of W H McNulty local stock broker and real estate man
J A Rentall socialist leader was held to the federal grand jury on charges of attempting to cause others to refuse military duty. He spent a second night in Hennepin county jail while friends tried to post $5,000 bail, which could not be released until U S Commissioner Abbott approved bonds the next day.
Police received reports that Industrial Workers of the World members threaten to burn the ball park after being denied permission for a Sunday meeting. Lieut. Mike Dwyer ordered park guards as Loyal Americans in a nearby saloon overheard threats. Information suggests many Wobblies, including Austrians and other aliens, are armed and ready to act if meetings are blocked.
The remains of J. F. Hughes lie at White's undertaking parlors with funeral details to follow. The funeral of Henry Davis is set for Monday at 10 o'clock with burial at Mount Moriah cemetery to be announced.
Funeral services for William H Hart will be held at Richards funeral chapel tomorrow afternoon at 2 under Enterprise lodge I O C F. The body will be forwarded later to Tacoma Washington for interment. Morris The remains of Harry Morris aged 26 who died yesterday are at Richards parlors Funeral announcement will appear in later papers.
The funeral of the late Matt Vuklich aged 24 will be held Saturday morning at 9 o'clock at Duggan's undertaking parlors. The procession will proceed to Sacred Heart church where a mass will be celebrated at 9 30. Interment will follow at Holy Cross cemetery.
British and French troops drive east from Ypres and Hooge, capturing front line positions east of Hooge and several farms near Bixschoote and Langwarck. French and British advances aim toward the Ostend Lille railroad as Germans shift attacks along the Aisne and St Quentin fronts. More activity reported in Galicia, Bukowina, and Southern Moldavia as front lines shift.
Paris August 10 Charles Chaumet deputy chairman of the naval committee of the chamber of deputies was appointed minister of marine succeeding Admiral Lacaze who resigned on August 2 Chaumet assumes leadership of France s naval affairs amid the postwar transition and ongoing modernization efforts.
A burst of ingenuity focuses on designing lunch boxes that fit in cars for picnic use as engineers push compact storage and easy access ideas to suit road meals and leisure travel.
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