End of Mabel Hall Case Clears State Officials
A statewide investigation found no merit to charges of neglect at the Warm Springs asylum. The report praises Dr. J M Seanland and staff, notes Mabel Hall, a 13 year old inmate from Billings, received proper care, and confirms no weight loss from neglect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Hall
Billings
Board of Charities and Reform
J.F. McNamee
Helena
Martha Pater Ridge
B. C Brooke
Welena
Warm Springs Asylum
Scanland
Galen
J. H. Duffy
Anaconda
Warm Springs
Mont
J. M. Seanland
Mabel Hall
First National Bank Opens in Twin Bridges Growth Push
Twin Bridges marks a faith in local growth with the June 11 launch of the First National Bank led by president William A. Clark and vice president T. F. Jenkins. J. A. Fraser arrives as cashier from Billings to join local expansion and a power-line project to mines Beargulch and Lakeshore boosts output potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin Bridges
Rules Valley
First National Bank
William A. Clark
T. F. Jenkins
J. A. Fraser
Billings
Merchants’ National Bank
Montana Power Company
Higgins & Bielenberg
Beargulch
Investors’ Company
Lakeshore
J. F. Oakwood
Power Company
Frank Reid
Twin Bridges Drug Company
J. F. Dillon
Twin Bridges Garage
Pitcher & Sommers
State Orphans
Pioneers Plan Yellowstone Trip for Annual Meeting
Helena August 11 The thirty fourth annual meeting of the Society of Montana Pioneers will be at Livingston September 6 to 8 with a three day tour through Yellowstone park at special rates. Secretary J A Sanders and Secretary Lane announced a railroad cut rate and park company rates of 40 dollars at hotels and 35 dollars at camps for eight person parties.
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Saree
Montana
Anaconda
Deer Lodge
Moeust
A.D
F. M. Davidson
Helena
The
Society of Montana Pioneers
Livingston
Yellowstone Park
J. A. Sanders
Lane
Park Company
Grass fed Montana beeves fetch strong prices in east markets
Helena Aug 11 The first grass fed Montana beeves reaching eastern markets brought excellent prices says W D Raymond secretary of the state livestock commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Montana
W. D. Raymond
State Livestock Commission
Questions and Answers on Suffrage and Prohibition States
Lists suffrage states with full and partial rights and names several prohibition states. Includes Wyoming Colorado Utah Idaho Washington California Arizona Kansas Oregon Nevada Montana and a note on Triavis. Mentions universal peace advocates such as William J. Bryan Jane Addams Henry Ford and others.
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Wyoming
Colorado
Utah
Idaho
Washington
California
Arizona
Kansas
Oregon
Nevada
Montana
Triavis
Alabama
Arkansas
Georgia
Iowa
Maine
Michigan
Mississipi
Nebraska
North Carolina
North Dakota
Oklahoma
South Carolina
Virginia
West Virginia
Universal Peace
William J. Bryan
Jane Addams
Louis F. Post
Henry Ford
David Starr Jordan
Belya A. Lockwood
John D. Works
Women in Roundhouses Boost Satisfaction in Great Falls
Great Falls August 11 report shows women laborers in the Great Northern roundhouses delivering more and better work than men on 10 hour shifts. Officials note eight hour shifts by women are improving efficiency and foresee more women replacing overalls in certain shop tasks amid expanding female staffing at roundhouses including Butte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
Great Northern Roundhouses
Great Falle
Butte
Boulder Notes from August Visit and Local Movements
Boulder dated August reports social visits and travel across the area. Residents like Miss Lulu Tuttle Miss Marguerite Steele Miss Jessie Steele return from trips while others travel to Spokane Portland and Helena. Local health hospital and farming updates include Mrs C E Foster recovering in hospital and a sharp grain shortage forecast by A C Quaintance Jr.
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Boulder
Lulu Tuttle
Joseph More
Armel Creek
Forsyth
Marguerite
Jessie Steele
Spokane
Wash
Frank Clark
Charce
Foulder
Jefferson
California
Herman Gerber
Helena
Charles Sunderland
Jutte
Jacob Doerr
William H. Martin
Chicago
Friady
Martin
James M. Hall
D. W. Middlemas
C. E. Foster
Amazon
Lillian Sloan
Yvette Halford
Arthur Madsen
Grace
Mack Quaintance
Des Moines
Iowa
C. O. Murray
George Middlemas
Henry Dulaney
John Rule
Basin
A. C. Quaintance
Ella Davison
Cardwell
A. C. Quaintance Jr
Lewistown list shows men qualified for second officers camp
Lewistown August 11. The second officers training camp roster from the city includes R W Reynolds leader of the Cook Reynolds land firm and major exam candidate. Others named are J W Barker Clyde Plank G S Powell H F Bredenhagen William Sheehan and Randall Vrooman with diverse public and commercial roles. Exemptions expected high. 500 more men may be called to meet Fergus county quota of 503. In court John Erzan and Frank Sultanisch of Lehigh pleaded guilty to bootlegging and were fined $100 each. Sheriff to destroy confiscated liquor. Judge E K Cheadle spoke on the war situation. A M Hill of Garneil, 50, declared insane with end-of-world delusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewistown
R. W. Reynolds
Cook-Reynolds Company
J. W. Barker
Clyde Plank
G.S. Powell
Bozeman
Chamber of Commerce
H. F. Bredenhagen
Fergus
Foley
John Erzan
Frank Sultanisch
Lehigh
E. K. Cheadle
Germany
A. M. Hill
Garneil
Hill
Anaconda News Railroads Hold Annual Picnic
The Butte Anaconda and Pacific railway workers and families gather at Silver Lake for today’s picnic. Extra Milwaukee coaches, large locomotives, and a monster train transport attendees with free grounds access. Automobiles carry fruit and confections for children as crews stay overnight organizing tables and lemonade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Lake
Butte, Anaconda & Pacific Railway
Milwaukee Railway
Lake Gratis
Father of Murdered Woman Appointed Administrator
In district court Judge Winston granted administration of the estate of Mrs. Eudora Wheeler to her father Joseph A. Longley of Missoula. Wheeler, the husband, was represented by W. H. Trippet and did not oppose. Joseph Lilley, the confessed slayer, was present and his plea date set for August 25.
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Questerday
Winston
Gropers
Eudora Wheeler
Joseph A. Longley
Missoula
J. H. Duffy
Tornado Hits Two Buttes Killing One and Injuring Many
A deadly tornado struck Two Buttes Colorado on August 11 injuring about 206 residents and killing one man. Many buildings were destroyed and telegraph communications were cut off until today.
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Two Buttes
Col
Venezuela ex-dictator Cipriano Castro lands in Mexico
Cipriano Castro, former Venezuelan dictator, has landed at Vera Cruz and is reported to have passage back to New York. The Mexican government says it will not object to his remaining in Mexico if he so desires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Cipriano Castro
Venezuela
Vera Cruz
New York
Mexico
Special election of Anaconda Mill union members Aug 13
Anaconda Mill and Smelter Men's union No. 117 announces a referendum strike vote on Monday August 13 from 8 a m to 8 p m. Members must show a paid-up card to election judges. James Walsh recording secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anaconda Mill and Smelter Men's Union
Anaconda Band Plans Washoe Park Dance Night
The Anaconda band announces an evening of music at Washoe park on August 25. The entire band will play popular favorites for dancing in what will be the last park dance of the season.
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Washoe Park
Strike vote urged as smeltermen weigh new scale
International officers visit to urge members to vote down strike and reconsider their rejection of the company scale. About 2,500 members are expected to cast ballots. the smelt will close for a day to allow full participation. A two thirds vote is required to strike under union rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. BR. Rankin
International Union of Mine, Mill and Smeltermen
William Davidson
Messrs
Rankin
Davidson
The
International Union
Striking Rules Cited From 1916 Labor Referendum Preview
An excerpt from the International Union of Mine, Mill and Smelter Workers constitution explains strike procedures requiring two thirds vote by referendum. Notices must be posted three days in advance, ballots cast, polls open at least eight hours, and action only as a last resort after negotiations fail.
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International Union of Mine, Mill and Smelter Workers
American Federation of Labor
Anaconda
International
International Board
J. B. Rankin
William Davidson
Executive’ Board
Tribute to A J Mackay Deceased Beloved Brother Remembered
Anaconda Montana August 10 1917 resolution by the committee in memory of our beloved brother A J Mackay deceased. The text notes the deep ties and the enduring memory of his interest in the local 29 and the members.
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Anaconda
Mont
A. J. Mackay
Memorial note from Machinists lodge on a brother’s passing
The International Association of Machinists Mountain View Local 29 Anaconda extends heartfelt sympathy to the family of a beloved brother. The tribute invokes prayer and comfort from God, recalling fond memories and a hopeful farewell poem about sea departure and lasting peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Association of Machinists
Mountain View
Anaconda
God
Keenan Funeral Draws Hometown Friends
Charles C. Keenan lay in state at Mahoney undertakers before a Requiem Mass at St. Pauls Church. The Eagles lodge and air line employer at the reduction works attended in a body, with pallbearers named Edward OBrien Eugene Cotter Fred Rutledge Thomas Collins Peter Rasmussen and Ted Clark. His sister Mary Kennedy of Chicago and cousin Nellie McCorry of Ontonagon were present.
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Charles C. Keenan
Mahoney Undertaking
St. Paul's Church
Father Coopman
Eagles’ Lodge
Air Line
Reduction Works
Eagles
Charley” Keenan
Mary Kennedy
Chicago
Nellie McCorry
Ontonagon
Mich
Edward O’brien
Eugene Cotter
Fred Rutledge
Thomas Collins
Peter Rasmussen
Ted Clark
Injured by Fall in Motorcycle Accident
Miss Amer, 15, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Amer of 711 West Fifth Street, suffered serious injuries after a front wheel slipped between railroad crossing planks while riding with her brother Ray. She received a bad bruise and a severely lacerated scalp and remained under a physician care at home.
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Ray
Miss Amer
William Amer
West Fifth Street
Multiple Anaconda churches schedule services and activities
Anaconda churches list morning worship times and sermons across First Methodist Episcopal First Presbyterian Christian German Lutheran Norwegian Lutheran Our Savior's Swedish Lutheran and Swedish Baptist parishes. Activities include Sunday school sessions Red Cross work, Boy Scouts planning, and a Sunday picnic at Opportunity with prayer meetings set for Tuesday at 8 p.m. Sundays feature no evening services at several congregations due to Chautauqua events.
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First Presbyterian Church
Robert A. Cameron
Red Cross
Local Churches Schedule Sunday Services and Meetings
Christian Science society lists Sunday services at 11 a m and 8 p m with Epirita Sunday school at 1 13 p m and a daily reading room 2 to 4 p m at 316 Oak Street All welcome. African Methodist Episcopal church invites all to 11 a m sermon Counting Your Blessings 12 30 p m Sunday school 7 30 p m song prayer 8 p m The Refreshments of Eternal Life Served Free prayer and class Wednesday. St Mark's Episcopal church holds morning communion at 8 a m service at 11 a m and 8 p m rector J L Craig no August Sunday school sessions All welcome.
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Christian Church
Corner Oak
Sixth Streets
William L. Deming
Bible School
Christian Science Society
Society Edifice
Oak Street
Epirita
African Methodist Episcopal Church
West Commercial Avenue
Robert House
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Main
J. L. Craig
Special Meeting Notice for Members
A. M. and S. A. announce a special meeting on Sunday evening August 12 at 7 o'clock. Business is important, and no member will be admitted without a paid-up card. Recording Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Walsh
First Examinations Complete Local Draft Exemption Rules
Local board takes over exemption requests for army service and applies War Department rules on dependency. Evidence of full dependence must be shown for exemption, while paid military service affects claims. Provost Crowder urges transparency, listing grounds and totals of exemptions or discharges daily. Physicians completed first call examinations with several men accepted or rejected for disability.
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War Department
Washington
General Crowder
George A. Vello
Raffaelo Carlascio
Samuel Hartwig
R. H. Cather
Bruno Kilberg
H. E. Houle
John Richley
Winifred R. Ferguson
Carl A. Thelander
Peter Kalevas
Richard J. Flood
John R. McGregor
Carmo Martello
Libera Gaglio
William Hoffman
Ray J. Taylor
Frank Corrigan
George A. Heatly
Emil Barnsanti
Paul Cebulla
John H. Cole
W. K L. Beal
Phillip Maverick
Elmer J. Dingle
J. A. McCorkindale
Victor Bloom
Edward Weiss
Thomas A.mcgregor
David Nystrom
Edward A. Wenger
Sam
Warrant Call for Improvement Districts Nos. 77 73 78 70 84 72 76
All warrants registered against improvement districts 77 73 78 70 84 72 76 are now payable at the city treasurer's office. Interest ceases after August 1. Danielson, City Treasurer, Anaconda, Mont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danielson
Anaconda
Mont
Ra Dy
Insurance of all kinds Wellcome and Durston firm
Insurance services offered by Wellcome and Durston Company located at 110 East Park provide coverage options for individuals and businesses. The firm emphasizes comprehensive policies, prompt claims handling, and personalized client consultations.
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Wellcome & Durston Company
East Park
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Jesse Lacklen
German Lutheran Church
J. Koch
Norwegian Lutheran Church
Fifth and
Chestnut Streets
Our Savior's
Corner Chestnut
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Charles A. Fritz
Swedish Baptist Church
Corner Fifth and
Cedar Streets
A. Johnson Stormans
Carl Granstrom
Zion
Swedish Lutheran Church
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