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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1912
Page
13
Butte notes report travel to Chicago Denver and Los Angeles with residents leaving for Seaside Ore and Swan Lake. Local births, weddings, and medical updates appear alongside business ads for The Clothery harness and Trish's store. A Minnesota or Plains trip is listed, plus insurance and banking notices and upcoming church activities.
Alhambra Hot Springs Aug 11 A Montana Federation Labor session denounces the school book commission as deceiving the public by failing to authorize the union label on textbooks Governor Norris is blamed for appointing the commission The report urges organized workers to oppose Norris in future elections The convention also tackles convict labor and jurisdictional disputes among cement and building trades unions
Delegates debated convict labor bans and a state coal program as John Leclair of New York outlined goals for organizing in Montana. A six hour mining day, mine inspector elections, and state coal development were among proposed bills. The convention adjourned with plans to reconvene tomorrow afternoon.
The American Automobile Association officially marked Butte on the Northwest Trail. R Bruce of the touring bureau reported in New York that A L Westgard completed a transcontinental route along the sun set trail two years ago. The association plans two more tours over central and southern routes this year with numerous touring parties expected.
A project to revive association football in Butte proposes a five team league including Butte City Butte United Butte Miners Plymouth Argyles and another Gaelic league pick. An international England Ireland Scotland match is eyed for season end. A meeting is set for Sunday at 7 p.m. in Judge Donlan's court to finalize the organization.
Harry Van Quirk aged 26 was thrown from a hay rake horse on a Wisdom ranch. He was dragged, rescued by harvest hands, and died 14 hours later from brain concussion. The body was moved to Butte and later shipped to Coeur d Alenes for burial.
Pioneers from Montana towns came to Butte for the funeral of Jack Bray a veteran horseman famed in the state. The service begins at 9 15 this morning at Richards Undertaking rooms then proceeds to St Patrick's church for a requiem high mass. The family thanks friends for kindness and floral tributes shown during the illness and death of Emily Brown and for support from ROY DOFELMIER and brothers.
Residents interested in forming an association football league in Butte are invited to attend a meeting in Judge Donian's Department of the district court in the new jail building Sunday evening at 7. The gathering aims to perfect the organization. By order.
A Grace M E Church program tonight features performances by Master Frank Erickson pupil at the state school for the blind Boulder pianist Jack Deeble tenor Miss Elie Punston reader Miss Emma Nelson torrano Mate Wallace Wolfe reader PA Davie basso Miss Helena Hic roprano George Stevens tenor Mi Dolores Leo Wels and others as part of church entertainment for members and friends.
The Butte Motor Cycle club plans a trip to Deer Lodge next Wednesday, with the event billed as the season’s feature in local motor circles. Roughly 50 riders will depart from 20 South Main Street at 1 AM, aiming for a record run to the pioneer town and to arrange motor races, ball games, and other sports.
Enthusiastic meeting of Butte amateur athletes leads to a proposed Northwest Amateur Athletic Union chapter. John Lindquist named chairman Frank Marwell secretary J S Doran treasurer, E Lindsay and Gans to committee. Plans include Columbia garden clubhouse for summer and McCarthy's gym for winter. A track and field meet is planned for late September to enroll every local amateur athlete. The temporary group will meet Sunday August 25 at 2 PM at McCarthy's gymnasium.
A woman acting as sleuth spotted a boy hiding in a shed and alerted authorities after he attempted to break into a room. The youth denied burglary but was questioned as part of an unfolding incident witnessed by bystanders.
Land set aside for parking and amusements by Luna Park Amusement Co will be sold as adjoining building sites. About 50 lots east of the park entrance to be auctioned at 10 o clock Friday morning August 16 1912. Troadways 60 feet wide, near streetcar and water mains, overlook lakes Luna Park and Country Club. Charney Smith of Dixon conducts sale with 15 percent cash and ten dollars monthly payments, 19 percent interest on deferred payments, under Tidewater Investment Co contracts. Representatives on site to show ground at the property office.
Levi D. Meyer, recently brought from Seattle, faced a forgery charge and pleaded not guilty before Justice Furlong. Preliminary hearing set for Thursday August 9, bond fixed at 2000. Belle Sparger, colored woman, charged with grand larceny pled not guilty with hearing set for next Saturday morning. Stokes and Spaulding marked by Justice Furlong yesterday as Annie Sheehan and John Kelly attended. Mr Stokes, a notable miner, and his charming bride, recent Butte arrivals from Minnesota, plan to leave for the state.
An ingenuous process by Professor Askenasy prints the image on clear gelatin instead of glass for projection. The gelatin is sandwiched between two thin glasses and used as a lantern, promising practical use in scientific and other lectures.
The note records the rubber production history noting 8.00 tons in 185 and a current consumption around 100.9 tons, highlighting a substantial rise in demand.
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