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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1919
Page
2
Riotous disturbances erupted in Londonderry as nationalist crowds faced British troops who charged but fired no shots. Bricks and stones hit soldiers, windows smashed, and looting caused thousands of pounds in losses as police report no casualties.
The Swedish Finnish temperance convention approved consolidating into the Swedish-Finnish Benevolent and Aid Association. The new fraternal group will resemble Modern Woodmen or Eagles, with officers including Forsman president Gustafson VP Bach secretary and Strand treasurer. Next convention at Waukegan Illinois on June 28.
Police report a surge in arrests over 24 hours as traffic rules are enforced at the car park Main street and roadway. City ordinances are printed citywide and police aim to arrest all violations with several defendants named from noon yesterday.
Lisbon report states that it was announced today 21 German ships now in English ports will be handed over to Portugal. The move follows wartime arrangements and reflects ongoing shifts in control of naval assets amid hostilities.
Police arrest James Bennett the bartender at 22 East Galey Street after Burns named him as supplier of the liquor believed to trigger Friday night gunfire that wounded Watson. Burns remains jailed as officers seek other accomplices while Watson recovers from a liver area wound and internal hemorrhages. Francis Carey, 17, and Waine Bates witnessed the incident and the attempted watch theft preceding the shooting.
On Broadway two theaters close as striking actors join hands with musicians and stagehands. Knickerbocker Century and Cohan Harris join list, bringing closures to fifteen theaters. E H Sothern warns progress unlikely amid discredited mediation. In Chicago five Woods theater actors join the strike despite pending injunctions, following a New York telegram and federation order.
Continued from page one, speakers urge ratification of the treaty to avert depriving the world of a hopeful alliance for peace. They call for Senate and Congress to formulate measures improving the instrument and securing wider adoption as amendments to the covenant by the League of Nations council.
Senators debated reservations as Republicans led by Neary pressed for a draft acceptable to many, while President Wilson and Democratic leaders held firm for unreserved ratification. Lodge’s draft was reviewed but no sponsor named, signaling potential party divergence on drastic limits.
Helena dispatch reports Gov. Sam Y. Stewart and Mrs. Stewart with Adjt Gen. Phil Greenan leaving for Salt Lake City to join a governors conference called by Governor Dowell of Butte.
Department of Justice agents conducting raids in Detroit uncovered a frozen hog allegedly stored for 25 years in a cold storage plant. Officials plan further investigation next week. In a separate raid, agents seized 7,404,000 eggs and about 300,000 pounds of butter from the Detroit Refrigerating Company plant.
A large crowd estimated at 200 gathered at the city market Saturday as J M Boyle offered meat priced from 7 to 9 cents per pound. Boyle said he would return weekly with full stocks of meats and poultry. Mayor Stodden announced three permits had been issued to Fanenera, with details unclear.
Spokane reports a near one third decline in hide prices amid widespread unrest in the industry. The drop signals a forthcoming reduction in shoe prices, with Chicago reports to local hide dealers indicating a general market downturn and eastern lenders out of the market.
A plane caught fire 600 feet above Ince aviation field in Venice Cal tonight, causing fatal burns to Mrs. Leo J. Trost and Mrs. HB Green of El Paso Texas who were passengers. The crash ended in fire with serious injuries to others aboard.
Forty milk producers met in Butte city hall to outline plans for selling direct to consumers, forming a stock company to finance a dairy and delivery facilities. The Elk Park and Jefferson valley farmers support the effort, targeting Brown's Gulch and Hall-Drummond areas. A separate note says Trinity Methodist expresses regret over Pastor Henry A. James leaving butte. A Samoa influenza commission report shows population rise from 28,173 to 30,630 with 3,265 male and 2,704 female and children deaths.
Chicago issues the first warrants under the Lever food control law targeting food hoarders and profiteers. John J. Campbell and John Bunker face charges of taking 40 percent profits on sugar as federal officials vow vigorous prosecution while Army surplus foods begin resuming sales to the public. Prices for potatoes, cabbage, onions, green corn, tomatoes, beets, carrots, peaches shift from yesterday’s levels.
Mrs Delano guest of honor at a Butte Country Club dinner organized by the Republican women of the county to form a working association. Also present were Mayor and Mrs Stodden Dr and Mrs A Grigg Mr and Mrs Herman Strasberger and Mrs Margaret Rosza.
The Butte All Stars face the Anodes this afternoon at 2 30 at Columbia Gardens. Tickets will be restored and edit. Tulip mad. The text notes Dutch tulip mania, with tulip farming now a steady industry in Holland and each tulip farm acre valued at about 2500 dollars.
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