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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1920
Page
11
Anaconda notices list rentals for four rooms and other homes, garage spaces, a two room furnished rental, and a homestead relinquishment for sale. Local dances feature Larson’s Jazz Orchestra at Washoe Park with weekly promotions. town visitors and residents attend meetings at Carpenters Union hall and Labor Day committee. Also reported are police and civic notes, fundraisers, and political notices from the area.
Railroads nationwide adopt a new ruling to deter car shortage during ongoing emergencies. Effective yesterday until January 1, 1921, open top cars and those loaded with lumber coal or coke incur $10 per day storage after 48 hours beyond free time.
Senator Harding denounces autocracy and argues for government of laws with separate branches. He defends extended debate and the two thirds vote for treaties as Senate safeguards. Address given on a porch to Ohio lawmakers and Civil War veterans, reaffirming commitment to American nationality and constitutional limits.
The public is invited to attend the event with Dr. Harold Schwartz as chief judge selecting five assistants. Three problems will be announced if ties persist and more problems given until a winner emerges. Competing mines for first place include Speculator Nettie Pilot Butte Badger State and Black Rock.
Thousands of war trophies from French and Allied fields are being distributed at the French mission warehouse in New York. The material includes guns, cavalry swords, cuirasses, shells, and soldier equipment used by French, British, and German forces.
Berlin August 19 The war office disciplined 110 naval officers for conduct during the Kapp revolt. Many were cashiered or retired suspended transferred or subjected to other penalties in the inquiry outcomes.
Electrification of the Paris suburban railroad, planned in 1910 and paused by the war, is progressing on state lines and is expected to be completed within two years.
Governor Cox denounces Senator Harding's views on a free press and the league of nations. He says war is more impossible today, praises women's suffrage, and insists the league will reduce taxes, stabilize agriculture, and keep faith with soldiers who died in France. Taft supports Cox's position but will vote for Harding.
An order to show cause in the case of John K. Hoffman against Thomas Jordan et al was heard yesterday in district court. After testimony J W James for defendants moved to vacate the order and Judge George B Winston took the matter under advisement. W H Trippet represented the plaintiff. The suit concerns a right of way for an irrigation ditch on defendants property. Hoffman had earlier obtained a judgment for a 2 foot ditch tract but now seeks about enlarging to 12 feet to enable machinery work.
Charles E. Sackett, long time court reporter for the district court in Deer Lodge Powell and Granite counties, resigns effective Sept 1 after 20 years. He will take a vacation once his successor is briefed. Nellie Leonard and her grandson Howard Sullivan left Spruce Street home for Evanston Wyoming en route to Los Angeles. Frank Leonard accompanied them to Evanston and Mr Sullivan to Butte.
A Paris, France, letter confirms the death of Sergt Alexander N Norton formerly of Anaconda. He died at Coblenz Germany on July 28 from wounds received June 38 after serving with the first army in France and earning battlefield bravery awards. He re enlisted twice and served in the ordnance department. He married a Parisian woman whose letters are in fine English. Surviving are two sisters in San Francisco and Vancouver British Columbia.
Reported yesterday on the street a baby weighed nineteen pounds at birth on Sunday in Georgetown. The father used scales borrowed from Rod Williams, hooked from his fishing kit to weigh the infant. In a separate incident, 6:30 pm yesterday, a bicycle wheel on a ride by George and Sam Varemko was damaged in a crash with a car driven by F. R. Saline at Main and Third. George reported minor injuries but walked home.
Two Anaconda young ladies Miss Margaret Conroy and Miss Mary Carey completed their course at the state normal college in Dillon and graduated with honors. Conroy, daughter of Bartley Conroy of 515 Cherry street, had the highest average, while Carey, daughter of John Carey of 709 Main street, took second honors. Both are graduates of local parochial schools and were cast in Glory of the Morning with Conroy in the lead and Carey in a key role.
Deer Lodge residents welcomed visitors including Miss Mabel Kearney from Jerome Idaho and Mrs Martha Wallace in a week of social calls. A water rights suit was filed in district court by Mrs A F Wissbrod of Seattle against C E Goldberg and Peter Noid over Dunklebere creek. Republican candidate Rolland Higgins toured the city as J W Blair of Helmville stopped by. Travelers Mr and Mrs Keeley and others returned from a Yellowstone trip while Col Thomas McTague and several residents visited Twin Bridges and Champion.
Rudy Domitrovich left Anaconda for a playing contract with Rupert Idaho base ball club and is expected to finish the season with Boise. A deal reportedly makes him the Boise club’s property for the rest of the season as his performance in Idaho has created a sensation.
A lad named Hanson narrowly escaped serious harm yesterday afternoon around eight as he tried to hitch a ride on a heavy wagon being towed along East Commercial avenue. He fell and a wheel struck his hand, causing a gash on the palm and bruising though no broken arm was found on examination.
After two months idle the Turf cafe Anaconda oldest eating house resumes this afternoon at 4 30 under Howard N Davis and William F Graham. Davis supervised dining room confectionery and ice cream parlors at the front of the house while Graham takes charge of the kitchen.
A local list of visitors shown through the smelters includes A. H. Clark of New York City, Richard A. Sylvester of St. Paul, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Bell, G. R. Hatfield of Indiana, Pa, G. I. Benson of Chicago, Arthur C. Thomas and father of Spokane, C. Clay Woodard of the New York Times, Mr. and Mrs. George L. Longfellow and son of Denver, Mr. and Mrs. K. Granum and two daughters, Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Huset and family of Chetek, Wis, C. H. Linley and daughter of Kalispell, Tillie Binze of Helena, Dr. Blanca Hillman of Philadelphia, and Dr. Susan Rogers Carson of Lansdowne, Pa.
The text notes Tom Stewart served as county attorney with conscientiousness and ability in defending clients. It emphasizes his unyielding commitment to enforcing laws strictly as written.
Vitagraph reports love makes a home, not wealth or luxury. The film follows Patricia Leeds who, pressured by her ambitious mother, marries Brewster Howard and moves into a grand palace. Wealth and jewels mean nothing without love, and Patricia discovers the emptiness of material riches.
Franklin D Olier national commander of the American Legion arrived in Livingston after a tour of Yellowstone National Park and will depart early tomorrow for Bismarck North Dakota.
In a community letter Ady praises T. P. Stewart, the Republican candidate for state senator, as a real live enthusias tic hunter and fisherman who would personally focus on fish and game law issues. The piece argues locals favor stronger legislative attention to these laws.
Four army airplanes en route from Mineola New York to Nome Alaska arrived at Fairbanks at 12 48 p m after a two hour flight from Dawson Yukon Territory They landed in perfect formation with a foot between planes before a grandstand packed by about 5000 spectators This dispatch preserves the period tone and key details including locations timing and crowd size.
Mexico City reports revival of Boy Scout movement named The Corps of Mexican Explorers. Leaders issued a call for all boys aged 12 to 17 to enroll, signaling a renewed scouting effort in the region.
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