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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1919
Page
5
More than 400 residents protested property tax valuations before the county board of equalization, a steep rise from under 40 last year. Officials cited a new state law shifting tax bases and noted many misunderstandings of the change. Most protests were denied, with only a small number granted.
Courthouse social circles buzz over the upcoming annual dance of the girl employees to be held Friday evening at Basin Creek reservoir. Male employees await invitations and the suspense mounts in the week leading to the event.
A fragment notes a committee on arrangements now being formed and suggests the list will be comprehensive, naming all men in and around the courthouse once completed.
In police court yesterday morning Richard Roe forfeited $10 bonds for speeding in Thompson Park. Roy Cassidy and Adelia Cassidy were arraigned on a disturbance charge and dismissed, an assault charge filed against them. John Polich of Pipestone forfeited $10 bonds for failing to obtain a proper license after being arrested 10 days ago for car number absence.
Prof James Kemp will speak to the Rotarians at their weekly function to be held in the Butte grill Thursday KE A Morley will act as chairman Professor Kemp was formerly president of the American Society of Engineers and is head of the geology department at Columbia University.
The allied commission that investigated recent disorders at Fiume has concluded its work. Corriere Della Serra reports the conclusions satisfy France without offending the pride of Italy.
Ella O Bradovich seeks divorce from Mijah O Bradovich alleging threats to kill and ongoing quarrels in their Butte marriage that began July 31 1818. She cites lack of companionship and abuse as grounds and notes no children. John Sanders seeks divorce from wife who deserted him August 28 1908 and has not appeared. they wed July 19 1903 in Evansville Indiana and have no children.
Zilen Colleran a former well known Butte resident died recently at St Vincent's Hospital in Los Angeles She leaves her husband James Colleran a daughter Mary and two sons James and Wil in the Los Angeles area Local obituary terse on death and survivors.
An advertisement extols the Durham Duplex razor as balanced and safe with a face friendly angle. It promises a long lasting blade, superior hardiness, and claims seven million users switching from other razors for safer, better shaving.
Tam Cotleran lived at 415 South Idaho Street in Butte before leaving about three years ago for health reasons.
William Farnum stars in The Man Hunter shown at Ansonia theater for final performances today. The photoplay promises thrills with three great fights and a clean wholesome tone, offering a strong climax that leaves viewers satisfied.
Joseph Stettheimer, owner of the Frankie mine claim, lost a bid for a permanent injunction after Judge F M Law dissolved the temporary restraining order. The city of Butte had paused sidewalk construction along Front street near Kaw avenue and Main street pending the hearing.
William W. Casey by guardian William B. Casey sues Robert Floyd in district court for $4000 claiming Floyd ran them down with his automobile on July 1 near West streets, causing chest injuries and rib damage while Casey and his brother Frank played in the street. plaintiff alleges Floyd exceeded the speed limit and injuries were a direct result.
Aug 12. A resolution introduced by Rep Goodykoontz WV Republican calls for declaring a surplus of Army motor trucks and automobiles held in the country and selling them immediately at reasonable prices. The measure asks the secretary for a statement explaining why no surplus has been declared previously and why the vehicles were left exposed to weather.
An Associated Press report notes an airplane on a duty flight over Novan and Armagh observed Sinn Fein officials holding a forbidden meeting. Military police reported the discovery as the meeting concluded amid excitement.
Venus and Jupiter dominate this day with romance as the main focus. Theaters and public entertainment may see optimism and ambitious women rising, while jewelry trades stay prosperous until the new year. Caution advised on thrift, agriculture may gain, and autumn unrest in England looms in horoscopes.
A Stevens Block incident reenacts Romeo and Juliet with a rope fire escape. John Doe and Rose Melville were fined $20 for vagrancy after Doe tried to flee four stories down, burning hands and coal dust on arrival. Police freed him from a hidden coal bin as his wife searched.
Attorneys for both sides in Meyer Genaberger v Silver Bowl county commissioners planned to agree on a statement of fact to be submitted to Judge John V. Dwyer. Genaberger seeks to restrain the county from constructing sanitary sewer special improvement district No 1 in the McQueen addition. The issue arose over whether 60 percent of freeholders in the district consented to the petition.
Judge John V. Dwyer issued an order calling for a fresh jury venire to be grown in his court on Saturday August 16 and returnable Monday August 25. No new calendar will be drawn up and cases from the old calendar will be tried. The term is described as a brief, or shot, term under the judge.
Premier Nitti in Rome receives telegrams from railway workers offering to increase their shifts to raise national production. The move shows patriotic labor groups willing to sacrifice time for the war effort amid rising demands on industry and transport.
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