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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1921
Page
5
Northern Pacific special agent James Keown reports hoboes now travel with spouses and children, with hobo de luxe carrying heavy cases and travelers shaving daily. He cites boxcar dwellers housing families, and the new automobile hobo seeking rides along main tourist routes.
Butte notes list numerous visitors and residents in town for short stays, including G A Norris Missoula and Scofield Missoula in Butte, Ruby Christianson Idaho Falls, H Knop Deer Lodge, C R McClure Lewistown, Hubert Ramsey Helena, J M Sheedy Harrowton, J P Walsh Helena, William Lowney Great Falls, B J Johnson Boreman, B Burdito Idaho Falls, J Carey Boulder, Johnny Ryan Miles City, H F Schwarz Havre, B F Stanton Hisena, H Cullom Alger, Alnquist Harlowton, Paul Straton Dillon, ex Gov Sam V Stewart, D E Anson Wisdom, George Cremar Elkhorn, Harold J Burrows divorce suit, A B Cook Townsend, William Irwin Pipestone, T F Daly Helena, M Harlich acquitted, R W House NP conductor, G B Bennett Wyola, G H McGrath Billings, Ben Gracelose, magazines at P O News Stand, J W Raydale Victoria TX, Sherman & Reeds cab move, John Casagranda suit, N T Owen leaving for California, John Loretz to Mount St Charles.
Mrs. A. R. Wirick of Cedar Rapids describes a two week visit in Butte after a road accident near Livingston while touring the West. She warned motorists to beware of unmarked shortcuts and sandy grades on mountain roads as she recovers from a broken collar bone and other injuries.
International editorial association delegates Donald V. Bagton and colleagues travel from Chicago to Santa Fe via Yellowstone Trail to gather western reader and newspaper man opinions. They camp along the route, visiting 7,500 miles of papers to shape policy of their Montana based publication.
The Big Hole basin expects one of its biggest harvests this year with a festival at Wisdom on September 5. Residents of Butte are invited to join the celebrations as Jewell’s cattle district gains recognition and yields remain abundant, keeping some farmers from cutting due to surplus.
In police court yesterday Magi Shea ordered Peter Bohides to drug treatment and work, while George Landis was released on the condition he leave town after reporting injuries from an alleged three-man assault.
Dan Tewey will greet the Elks at their Sunday picnic despite a dislocated shoulder suffered in a ranch fall on Wednesday. Archie Ste Taggard informed the committee after visiting Tewey at his Deer Lodge valley ranch. A separate report notes John Kuls, an alleged escaping inmate from Warm Springs state hospital, was recaptured by city police and returned to the institution. Kemper Avenue Sluggers beat Lutey Stars 2–0 and 4–3 in a double header. Glasich, Brozovich and Kenney earned the Sluggers’ wins while Lunberg, John and Straw batted for the Stars.
A. Murray's will dispute grows as Madge Dugan seeks depositions in California to prove authenticity. W. K. Brown, William Jacks, and R. A. Crocker to be deposed. hearing set for Aug. 24 before Judge Jackson if jurisdiction exists. Adjacent actions challenge will validity, stock surrender, and administrator appointments across multiple states.
Plans for the yearly field day at Columbia Gardens moved forward under instructors direction. Hundreds of children, boys and girls, joined in athletics as Miss Helen Greenough and M A Clevett noted increased interest and effort. The event, set for September 1, is expected to be a highlight for the children with thousands remaining on the grounds after a brief rain.
Dutton and family left Butte for California on an extended visit traveling via Missoula Spokane Seattle and Portland. They faced a canceled trip when a stolen car was recovered at 2 a.m. Ellis Dutton just finished a year at Harvard Military Academy with a strong record. Helen Dutton is set to enter Hollywood High School and Mrs. Dutton will stay in California for the winter while Mr. Dutton plans a return to Butte in a few weeks.
Hon. Manuel Quezon president of the Philippine senate and Tsauro Gabladon member of congress passed through Butte yesterday morning en route to Washington to urge Congress to take steps toward Philippine independence.
The sheriff's office recovered three stolen cars including J. S. Dutton's missing vehicle found on Colorado Street. A car from the late highway commission, reported stolen, was recovered on Arizona Street by Chief Deputy Jack Duggan. A third vehicle was located at Woodville by sheriff's office members.
Economy in the use of light and water in the city hall is the motive. New regulations issued by Mayor Cocking urge use of electric lights only when necessary to perform city duties. The flow of water in drinking fountains has been checked to reduce meter readings as part of the same regulation.
Steve Byrne and Theodore Chronopolis on death row remain cheerful and hopeful that their governor will commute their sentences to life. They share a cell with Assad Juhray as they pass time playing cards and reading. Byrne, a 28 year old Boston native and steamfitter, and Chronopolis, 31 from Messinia Greece, receive visits from Father O Connell and Salvaton Army members while awaiting fate.
Montana delegates to the American Legion national convention in Kansas City plan to attend and march in a parade wearing cowboy uniforms and cattle ponies provided by the Kansas post. Lamport and Francis Silvera of the Montana Legion work on the official representation and parade plans during a business visit to Butte.
Mrs Stephen Parker wife of the president of the Alhambra Amusement company at Portland died Aug 7 after 32 years in Butte. She left in 1918 for Long Beach then Portland where she died at 691 Clackamas St. She is survived by her husband Dr Stephen Parker of Portland a son in Omaha and a daughter Adelaide of Portland.
Robin Hood lodge No 1970 invites members and families to an annual picnic at Columbia Gardens on Saturday afternoon August 12. The lodge will provide ice cream.
Tourists numbering nearly twenty gather at Harrison avenue grounds for a rain hindered overnight camp. Despite drizzle and mud machines on site, families from Providence, Vancouver, Fort Worth, and Los Angeles enjoy tarps, tents, and community house warmth while sharing travel stories and plans for the night.
Witness John Doe admitted drunkenness during testimony and faced a $5 fine for disturbance. Attorney Wittenberg and Magistrate Dan Shea led the case as two others arrested pleaded guilty. Police testified residents were aroused by a general row on East Granite Street. Bench warrant issued for Martin Murray on intoxication. Charges against taxi owners dropped after licensing.
Amended divorce complaint in which Tom Fluke accuses Ruby Faye Fluke of striking him with a button box and waking him to nag him. Other items note court actions in various cases including a stricken answer for E. Sabo versus E. A. Stormik and details on the Mueller Estate maintenance and assets.
The county clerk reported no receipts for the day as courts were idle and officials absent. Eight cases were docketed for the justice courts on Friday while new cases entered. Coroner Carey prepared for an inquest. overall courthouse activity was quiet with no developments.
Centerville Methodist Episcopal Sunday school plans a picnic at Gr Springs on Commercial day. Elaborate preparations promise a more enjoyable outing with games and sports including a plea ball game and other activities. The party departs at 9 o clock and returns later.
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