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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1923
Page
1
A feature on Mabel Stark famed for wrestling tigers with Ringling Circus arrives in Butte today. The piece recalls Stark’s daring acts, her scars from tiger encounters, and notes she currently lives with her sixth husband while remaining a prominent circus figure.
A contested account surrounds the August incident at a road house after a party. George Stewart, 20, brother of actress Anita Stewart, suffered a skull fracture. Attorneys for Stewart and director Ralph Ince present opposing claims over who started the fight and how Stewart was injured and concealed before hospital care.
Butte aldermen passed a new traffic ordinance by unanimous vote to curb accidents. The law imposes 45 minute parking limits in the business district from 8 am to 10 pm, requires drivers to register, and restricts under 18s from driving without mayoral permission. It lowers speed to 20 mph and enforces loading curb rules while expanding sidewalks and lighting districts in several streets.
The Dramatic Order Knights of Khorassan halted revelry in Portland as memorial services were held for departed members. Warren G. Harding, member of Bako Temple in Columbus, Ohio, was honored with a memorial address by Graham Perdue of Birmingham, Alabama.
Representatives of the United States and Mexico signed the record of a conference to resume diplomatic relations after 13 weeks of negotiations. Delegates Warren Payne Gonzales Roa Ross Urquidi Ringe prepared a report for their governments with aims to protect American rights in Mexico and set conventions for senate approval. The actual recognition by the United States may await further steps.
After 13 weeks of talks in Mexico City, Amerigaan commissioners reached an agreement with Mexican representatives that will serve as the basis for United States recognition of a southern republic. The negotiations have been ongoing in the Mexican capital.
Mrs. Helen McElroy, 85 or 90, was found dead in her cabin at 346 East Mercury Street. Caretaker Tom Barry forced entry after a days-long absence. a kerosene lamp burned on the stand. Officials deem death from natural causes. a man named Larry Anderson is being sought for questioned familiarity.
Butte residents joined a packed Commercial day program with a Milwaukee train carrying over 500 to Champion for the Tewey grove picnic and 2,500 attendees across events. Additional gatherings occurred at Washoe park Anaconda and Columbia gardens. Hoover won the 100 yard dash amid a lively crowd. a humorous exchange between committee men closed the day as Sheriff Duggan was invoked.
Ennis, Aug 15. Eamon de Valera, president of the Irish republic, was arrested as he began an election speech. Free State troopers formed a cordon around him in Market Square while armored cars moved in. The crowd fled as the Gaelic address was interrupted, marking his capture.
Maj Blair Kobes, commander of the First battalion, praises the Fourth Infantry after a 140 mile hike from Fort Mis soula to Butte barracks. He notes veteran and rookie mix, honors service in 1812 and 1918 campaigns, and describes plans to move toward Gregson and Anaconda before Mis soula. Repose in Butte ends today with passes and leisure in town.
Gasoline prices in Montana fall two cents a gallon effective today from Continental Oil. Attorney General Rankin said he spoke with the company head in Denver and noted prior one cent cuts making a total three cents state wide. He criticized Standard Oil as monopoly. Retailer prices varied, with 25 cents in Butte and Helena area earlier and a 23 to 26 cent range expected tomorrow.
In Great Falls Montana on August 15 officials of Continental Oil company announced a two cent per gallon reduction to take effect at opening of business Thursday morning. Mutual Oil stations will follow the cut offering standard grade at 23 cents and high test at 26 cents. Other distributors’ action remains to be seen.
Dick Stout aged 12 son of Richard Stout living five miles west of Hermia disappeared while swimming with his brother and two other boys in the Flathead river. The body has not been recovered as of tonight’s Missoulian dispatch from Missoula Montana.
Kemmerer Wyoming mourns 97 miners killed in the Frontier No. 1 mine explosion yesterday with 37 rescued. Relatives gather at the I O F hall turned morgue as crews search the lower depths one mile underground for a missing miner. Company officials say pumps remain intact and work will resume promptly.
Ford Motor company announces a 7 million dollar advertising program for the coming year. Norton T. Brotherton, advertising manager, said the plan will cover newspapers and magazines nationwide. Bretherton agency of New York City will handle the placements, with the Ford Advertising Company reestablished under Bretherton.
A. J. Dickinson of the Great Northern says Montana’s largest crop ever grown will move promptly to market. The railroad has prepared equipment at Northwestern points and 62 cars moved last week. Officials note rising summer tourism to Glacier Park and the Pacific coast, with traffic up over 1922.
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