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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1919
Page
13
Helena affair notes Crocade Co awarded a bridge project in Missouri after approval by officials. The bid value around 103000 dollars and the item is linked to the back-to-park renewal and related road upgrades. Officials and engineers are cited. further details are limited by the fragmented text.
Congress man John M Evans delays a planned Alaska trip amid delays in the appropriation committee. He will stay in Washington to support ongoing government reclamation work and irrigation programs on the Flathead reservation. Evans plans to inspect conditions, confer with reservation residents, and return to Washington to push completion of irrigation. The article also notes the funeral of V Rinda pioneer miner in Helena.
Helena reports that the federal railroad administration directs Great Northern and Northern Pacific to apply new intrastate livestock and feed shipment rates in Montana. Milwaukee had previously operated under the new rates, now expanding across major lines in the state.
In Montana an industry-wide plea seeks a half-rate on flour wheat imports to avert mill shutdowns amid drought. Royal Milling's Sherwood says Great Falls mills may last two weeks on current grain unless eastern and western shipments are subsidized. About 1,500 workers would be affected as capacity runs to 12,000 barrels daily. Representatives head to Chicago to present the appeal.
In a high scoring western baseball game at the Dillon diamond the home team overcame by Butte’s Montana Power 10 to 9 after an extra inning. Weir delivered the longest local hit in the tenth as crowd excitement surged.
A Lewistown report details a vandalized services van and a near destruction of a ranch home, along with pastor changes from Lewistown to Canada. Stewart County attorney roiled by a raid, gambling charges against Matt Feldman and Jack Wills, three others bonded at 600 and 8500 each. Prohibition cases expected against Feldman and Wills. Catholic church plans at Lehigh with a coal town mine. Judith River region reports of haying and thrashing progress and yields.
In Deer Lodge area news Mrs. A D Hoss has recovered from illness and plans a return home. Loyal Women's class at Christan church will be hosted by Mrs Don Gil on California avenue next Tuesday. Mrs C A Maloney of Missoula visiting friends here. Mr and Mrs H W Eaves and son Chester are guests at W C Spotswood's home. Freeda and Kila Petersen of Helmville visit their sister in town this week. G W Maurer is a businessman in Deer Lodge today, living at Garnet. The Real America in Romanes by Edwin Markham was shown at the William Kahrs Memorial Library. The 12 volumes comprising the set are being prepared for patrons. A valuable exhibit highlights the workers in Sen U Gedtret 12.
Deer Lodge Aug 12 The Rowell county high school will open Sept The new dormitory will be a major draw this year The board contemplates purchasing the Williams property west of the high school to house out of town students For about 20 a month they may provide board and room The dormitory will be supervised by Mrs Olive Cannon of Bozeman who previously ran a fraternity house near the state agricultural college New equipment will be added this month to expand practical courses in agriculture and home economics The new faculty includes strong teaching talent and the outlook is bright for a successful school year
Reports from district headquarters indicate multiple wildfires in the Selway Clearwater and Nez Perce forests of Idaho and in affected areas near Missoula. Crews report ongoing, unchecked blazes in the Clearwater and Selway regions, with a camp destroyed but all fighters safe, and winds continuing to hamper suppression efforts.
Chicago August 12 reports say striking railway shopmen are returning to work across much of the country though Chicago Boston and Atlanta remain behind. About 28 000 workers are still out with leaders insisting no concession until demands are met. Illinois Iowa and Wisconsin see over 1000 men resuming work while embargoes on Iowa freight were lifted for the Chicago & Northwestern line. Northwest car builders who had voted to strike yesterday chose to stay at work today.
Washington August 12 The American aviation mission led by Assistant Secretary Crowell recommends unifying civilian naval and military air activities under one cabinet official. Secretary Baker rejects the plan asserting the air service should remain separate and under current structure.
Mrs. John C. Smith of Milwaukee a Salvation Army brigadier made 3,100 doughnuts in one day to win the international doughnut making championship. The report mentions exports to foreign countries and mining prohibitions in a fragmented text.
A Montana University gathering at the Thornton hotel drew over 30 students and alumni from the state universities and colleges. They planned a four-school alumni association to boost statewide higher education and emphasize unique programs offered in Montana, with talks by Mrs. Ke W. Jameson and Patricia O Flynn.
Two 10 year old boys attempted to loot a store by breaking a front and loading fruit into a bag. Police caught them before escape. they were jailed and then turned over to hospital matron for care after examination.
Great Falls August 12 By decision a tax of 3 mills against the city for streets and quar term plan to raise funds to cover deficits from losses due to new state assessment law.
Cascade officers raid a large still producing whiskey at a manufacturing site. The operation yielded multiple barrels and containers of alcohol. Several suspects were captured, including individuals named Tony and Anton, with unknown affiliations. The tax levy announcement by Cascade County commissioners is reported as well.
Interment in the Mount View cemetery. Funeral service at the Ney Street residence at a time to be announced. The obituary notes the service may be completed after publication in later papers.
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