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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1919
Page
1
Ambrose Noone is found dead in a downtown room from effects of moonshine liquor. A physician confirms the death occurred after ingesting suspected poison liquor, with authorities investigating possible causes and linkage to local alcohol distribution.
Ambrose Noone of Butte dies after drinking moonshine whiskey sold nearby in Jefferson county. Authorities plan arrests of moonshine operators. autopsy confirms alcohol poisoning. Dr. McCarthy warns of dangerous homemade liquor and urges stopping illegal sales to curb deaths. Noone is survived by his father, siblings, and brothers.
Chin Hoy a Chinese student was instantly killed and Chin Chang a licensed aviator who had arrived from the East was seriously injured when their plane crashed from about 2000 feet near Red Wood City thirty miles south of San Francisco. General Simon Pet Jura, Ukrainian anti Bolshevik leader, attacked Bolsheviks after withdrawing troops from the Polish front and conquered Zwerinka.
A blaze engulfed the Home Addition area of the Lake Avoca District and consumed the residence of William H. Warnecke, leaving the property totally destroyed and all belongings incinerated. Neighbors reported hearing the flames and fire crews quickly responded, but the structure could not be saved.
Fifteen minutes after a fire started in William H Warnecke’s home at 2015 Wharton Street, the family lost almost all possessions valued at over 1500 dollars. Mrs Warnecke and their son sustained burns while a burning curtain blocked escape. They had no insurance and a nearby barn also caught fire due to wind. Fire protection was absent in the neighborhood.
Frank Cone named state market director, a new Montana Trade Commission post. Cone, state senator from Ravalli County, is well known statewide, especially in western Montana. Former state surveyor general, he has run a Mercantile business in Hamilton for several years.
Residents of the Lake district race to save properties as a blaze yesterday menaces homes near Lake Avoca on Wharton Street. Fire crews work to control the fire amid smoke and spread fears for nearby residences.
Julius H. Barnes United States wheat director publicly replied to Senator Gronna chairman of the senate agricultural committee outlining that grain corporation records show few sales under 2 dollars and that market prices and official reports support his statements. He cites 80 000 000 bushels in the Southwest since July 1 and 16 000 carloads in Kansas City with only six cars under 2 dollars, arguing the wheat guarantee act operates as claimed.
A serious break in the Standard's news press yesterday morning caused late delivery to subscribers. Stripping of the main gearing is an occasional accident in machinery, and the explanation was provided in reply to inquiries received at the office yesterday.
A blaze gutted the Ryan Fruit Company's cold storage and warehouse in South Butte early this morning. Firemen battled flames bursting through the roof, with smoke pouring from windows as water was directed into the three story warehouse. Total loss is estimated around $300,000.
The first large forest fire near Butte this year began late Saturday evening east of Columbia Gardens and spread quickly. It burned on the east slope of the continental divide between Homestake and Spire Rock, drawing many fighters as authorities warned of vast proportions and mounting damage. Over 500 firefighters were dispatched last week with plans to employ more as needed.
New York reports railroads face annual earnings losses from prohibition, totaling about 290 thousand dollars. The anti prohibition association estimates freight rates could rise by 500 million to 1 billion annually to cover lost business and higher operating costs. At least 15 percent rate increases are anticipated.
Maplemill Kansas officials led by State Attorney Maurice McNeill dug up a third skeleton in the eight year disappearance of four men. The latest discovery lies within 60 feet of the skeleton found last week near a livery barn as part of the ongoing investigation.
Report of the Committee on the Questions Involved adopted at the conference of general chairmen. Letter demands cash payment of 15000 dollars in gold today for the release of men missing for a week.
A wage scale adopted by 300 general chairmen of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen calls for a 35 to 65 percent wage increase for 117,000 firemen and helpers on U S and Canadian railroads. It also requires coal-burning locomotives over 200000 pounds to have mechanical stokers and two firemen until equipped. The plan outlines daily rates, overtime rules, and through freight pay across various engine classes.
An El Paso statement, signed by Brig. Gen. James J. Erwin, reports Maj. J. L. Walter and Fort Bliss aviators Paul Bove and others captured by Mexicans and held for 15000 dollars ransom due August 18. Col. Langhorne confirms authenticity, vow to secure release. pilots Peterson and Davis are named with origins Hutchinson and unspecified. The notice directs funds transfer to Marfa for payment.
Berlin August 15 The new German constitution, passed after months of debate, becomes effective this week. It is divided into two main parts detailing the empire and states, Reichstag, president, and government as well as basic rights, education, religion, and economic life with a transition section and preamble asserting a Republican, sovereign people. The empire’s territorial limits, flag, and international law are outlined, with exclusive legislative rights in foreign affairs and broad control over citizenship, immigration, labor, social insurances, industry, and natural resources.
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