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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1919
Page
4
The Navy Department reports rapid U S naval growth over two years. Britain remains first, with the United States rising to second. Japan moves to third, surpassing France and Germany in fighting strength.
A war era tally reports Britain with 59 battleships and nine battle cruisers under 20 years old, four battleships under construction, while the United States has 36 battleships plus 13 modern ships under construction and six battle cruisers to be completed in three years. Japan lists 3 battleships and seven battle cruisers, with four cruisers under construction. France and Germany trail in other major classes, reflecting postwar demoralization and shifting naval power. A Seattle hearing notes England France and Italy bore most spruce costs for wartime airplane stock in the Northwest, with an estimated total spruce production cost of 12 million dollars to the United States.
Southampton Aug 20 W M Hall ranked fourth and T R Pell tenth suffered straight set defeats in singles. Willis E Davis of San Francisco overwhelmed Hall 6-0 while Conrad Boyle of Washington puzzled Pell with a chopping style. Meehan and Anderson fought to a four round draw in Seattle as fans debated the decision.
A Hudson River lemon mystery is solved after an Italian steamship Elipoll arriving July 22 dumped roughly seven thousand cases of lemons at Pier 2 due to engine trouble. Green fruit remained marketable while others spoiled, drawing crowds and accusations of profiteering before the loss to shippers was confirmed.
In Missoula county district court at Hamilton today a seizure of five cases of pint liquor was ordered after a hearing. Sheriff from Wall county and Missoula county officials assisted, with Ora Bishan and John Jones claiming the liquor was purchased for personal use. The case involves 13 year old George Sir Jones and others giving testimony about the intoxicants.
A brief note compares old hand forged nails with modern steel nails. It explains that former nails were cut from strips and hammered into shape, while today steel nails are lighter and stronger made by steam shears feeding into automatic nail machines.
A court record shows a 4 year old and a son-in-law named Dishman involved as witnesses as defendants deny selling liquor illegally and claim storing the stock for other reasons. The dialogue suggests expectations of a long dry spell prompting purchase.
Great Falls August 20 Mutual Oil company of Kansas City buys Montana Oil. H C Hult, manager, says the deal is one of the largest mercantile transfers in years. Mutual to establish headquarters in the city with 40 Montana stations and refineries in Wyoming and Kansas.
Operations completed in the automa nd the manufacturers' hall this year will be given over to an all Montana products show embracing foodstuffs and industrial creations from Montana mills and factories, with many other improvements.
The column surveys Theodore N. Vail Harriman and Irving T. Bush as voices of steadfast resolve and practical wit. It notes Vail’s preferred maxims about facing trouble, Harriman’s lines on avoiding dodge and risky reliance, and Bush’s ambition as creator and exhibitor. It reflects on Bush’s durable motto about sticking to a task and his risk of failure without resolve.
The Shinbu Maru and Yomei Maru, inbound Japanese freighters, grounded off Vancouver Island and Race Rocks during dense fog. Shinbu Maru floated at 4:30 a.m. and proceeded to Port Angeles in a leaking condition with cargo of oil leather and fruit. Yomei Maru remained aground at 9:30 a.m. in a dangerous position. both ships are under close wireless reports and awaiting salvage details.
Joseph M. Schenck signs to guide Constance Talmadge’s second First National screen effort The Bachelor with John Anita Loos adapting from Clyde Fitch. Tearle to star opposite Talmadge in the temperamental comedy now completed and released early September. Talmadge’s own company has produced a volume of congratulatory telegrams and letters, bound as a Souvenir Memorabilia.
From Forben Magazine the concept of intelligent saving is discussed as not merely avoiding wasteful spending but postponing minor purchases to accumulate substantial buying power. It emphasizes maintaining family needs and building sound financial footing by highlighting disciplined earnings allocation.
Aug 20 report from Belt creeks near Monarch says a forest fire rages fiercely and out of control threatening Glacier Park structures including Glacier hotel. About seventy five men fight the blaze as crews shift toward two Medicine area while efforts to save the town continue.
A Texas scientist estimates more than 250000 horsepower potential is wasted in the state’s rivers.
Chancellor R. E. Elliott reports a record high enrollment at the University of Montana as returning servicemen swell the student body. Plans for a $100,000 metallurgical building progress, alumni groups form across cities, and aim to recruit high-class instructors before the September start. Elliott tours projects in Butte and attends to postwar funding and staff vacancies while preparing for summer commencements in Dillon.
Berlin dispatch reports a cabinet bill proposing 170 million marks as full settlement for former Emperor William’s civil list lost after abdication. The cabinet has not decided. the plan is opposed by Agriculture Minister von Büron.
The White House houses about 2000 incandescent lights with a call-bell and private phone system for the executive household operation.
Funeral services for Inte rlin Aller Thompson will be held at the family residence 1501 Warre venue tomorrow Friday morning with Rev Edward Yarper officiating Interment at Mou Morlah cometers
Missoula August 20 Mrs ER. Croxton about 60 a well known resident of Angola Indiana was killed today when the automobile in which she rode overturned on a grade near Bonita The car was driven by Mrs B Dunning of Portland Oregon who escaped with slight injuries The engine died as they lit at the top of the grade and they attempted to back down the car overturned.
WAR WORKER ENGAGED at Greenwich Connecticut luncheon hosted by Mr and Mrs Frank Thorp announces the engagement of their daughter Miss Dorothy Thorp to Mr Robert Piedier of New York. Miss Thorp known in the younger set and active in war relief groups especially M 2 A assisting Mrs Robert Bacon. She traces Colonial ancestry and descends from Sturgis Thorp involved in the American Revolution.
Major Bi Norris, former chief engineer of the U S Arsenal at Rock Island Illinois, has been named dean of engineering at Montana State College Bozeman. He will assume duties September 1 succeeding A W Richter who resigned last spring as dean of the consolidated engineering college. Norris becomes the second dean of engineering at Bozeman.
Montana state fair board of directors visited the fair grounds today with Secretary Horace En. They forecast the exposition as the best in the history of the institution amid expectations for improvements and broader exhibits.
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