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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1919
Page
4
His prince of the house of Savoy, the Duke of Aosta, earned an enviable wartime record as general in command of the third Italian army. He held firm during the disastrous retreat to the Piave, shaping the course of Italy's defense.
Edmonton report details V Stefanson’s son Storker T Storkerson leading the ice floe party after Stefansson withdrew. The unit drifted for six months from Border Island toward Beaufort Sea, seeking currents and land. They reached Cape Halkett and doubt land exists north of their final position.
The Duke of Aosta, cousin of King Victor Emmanuel and commander of the Italian third army, will likely visit the United States before proceeding to China and Japan, according to today’s reports from Rome.
Paris August 12 The peace conference supreme council considered the Thracian question but did not decide. The plan to internationalize three-fourths of western Thrace to grant Bulgaria access to the sea appears to have considerable favor among delegates.
Aug 13. Ronard Mc Coy and Charles Roberts, both identified as Butte miners, are held by police after a string of robberies culminating in the theft of a barrel of whiskey from a local physician. Police say the suspects have confessed.
A local bank was found to have concealed about fifty thousand dollars stolen from a post office. The theft occurred between Saturday and Tuesday and was disclosed today by authorities.
Mr Jameson toured Butte visiting Montanas institutions to promote higher education and election advantages for Montana students. He forecast record fall enrollment at the State University. Dean KW Jameson assisted, visiting several women and addressing inquiries about future attendance.
Ten travelers from Idaho and Utah reached Butte after touring Yellowstone park. The two auto parties included Dr and Mrs T Packard and Mr and Mrs Z W Shelley of Shelley Idaho and Mr and Mrs Reed 1 Ande Cold along with Mr and Mrs George A Hansen and Mr and Mrs C E Erickson of Provo Utah. They planned a short stay with Dr Packard and his wife visiting Mr and Mrs LB Tackett of Waukesha street.
Only two games were played yesterday in the doubles at Cambia gardens. Misses Reventery and others contended for prizes, though allocations were unclear. The Guinea reference notes a black apex and fur used for hulls and capes.
A state council committee led talks with Anaconda Copper Mining and Metal Trades unions over a one year contract with closed shop and seniority. After Aug 4 and 7 sessions, unions backed by some locals approved terms including a $1.00 daily wage, plant seniority, and 30 day notice termination, but Montana unions at Great Falls and Butte rejected the agreement prompting further action.
A call for assistance from the Cascade mountain district in northern Idaho and Washington prompted the federal employment bureau to recruit 140 men and send them westward. The ranger station near Feeley reported no fires in that district as a heavy rain storm earlier in the week revived streams. There is no further information on the fire extent.
Everett August 13 At a mass meeting of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen a message was sent to President Wilson and General Hine urging immediate settlement of the Federated Railway Shopmen wage demands. Trains lack proper inspection and inspectors are absent causing unrest and risk.
At the North Montana Methodist conference ring business session today officers were elected. Philo W. Haynes Great Falls secretary Horace Turner Polson treasurer Durand Guston auditor Ty Spaading Geraldine Mallat Chin were among the slate. A featured report noted rural drouth conditions impacting conference funds and growth. The issue of fashion and Atlantic news also appeared in coverage.
In Bozeman Aug 13 Jos Simonich of Butte defeated Billy Wright of Seattle in a 12 round bout at the Elks Roundup in the best all around boxing show seen in Central Montana. Kelley of Butte and Casey of Bozeman drew after eight rounds in a decisive exhibition noted for heavy punches and fast exchanges. Referee John McIntosh of Butte officiated the main event, with 4000 fans in attendance. The crowd lingered outside the Standard office awaiting results.
Patrick Loughrin aged 31 years died yesterday morning at a local hospital after a long residence in Philipsburg. He is survived by his son Patrick two brothers John of Philipsburg and James of Wisconsin a sister Mrs Thomas Cavanaugh of Willamstown N D and a niece Margaret Loughrin of Butte The body will be shipped to Philipsburg Friday morning over the Northern Pacific for burial.
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