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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1920
Page
2
In a vivid appeal to voters, the speaker attacks the Montana Anaconda faction, claiming Sen. Kelley exposed vast mineral wealth flows to nonresident shareholders. He warns of mob violence and demands lawful order to prevent mine closures and widespread unemployment in Butte.
Health officials warn Silver Bow county residents outside Butte or Walkerville about fraudulent notices demanding cesspool cleaning. Residents who receive such notices should bring them to the county health office for validation to avoid scams. Verify by contacting the health office at phone 18138.
A late afternoon collision on New York Central train No 82 eastbound near Ripley New York derailed one passenger car from the first section and two express cars from the second. Several passengers sustained minor injuries.
Shelby Irvine, Butte city clerk, returns from a coast trip noting Seattle is bustling with people. Merchants report weak business, tourist trade dominant. Residents cut spending as pessimism grows about the future amid unusually hot coastal weather.
Harry L. Wilson of Billings addressed a packed audience in the Miles City auditorium tonight as he campaigned for the Republican nomination for governor.
Black Rock wins the S20 safety championship after three problems amid a dispute over patient breathing. Captain Jack Hosking led a six man team that provided artificial respiration to save the unconscious patient Harry Daniels. Badger State and Speculator tied for second, Pilot Butte fifth, with John L. Boardman directing the event and Angus McLeod presenting medals.
Great Falls, Aug 20. Taylor Lescher, 26, only child of Herman G. Lescher president of the American Bank, died this morning in Pittsburgh, Pa., per telegram received here. He was a Montana State College electrical graduate, honor student in 1916, served with Headquarters Company in France in the personnel department, and was later with Westinghouse.
Three Forks residents and visitors from Bozeman Livingston Billings Helena Jefferson county Lewistown Ames Iowa Missoula St Paul and Butte frequent the town this week. Ellison-White Chautauqua advance agent arranged events for the coming week while local doctors tended a sick child.
N O Miller of Denton, a Republican hopeful for state treasurer alongside Tom Butterfield, visits to bolster the campaign. He projects Fergus wheat value near eight million dollars, with winter wheat yielding 40 to 80 bushels per acre and spring wheat 10 to 20. Miller is a dry land farmer and bank operator.
Butte will send either the heroes themselves or their next of kin to the international contest. Awards by Dr Frederick G. Cotterell, director of the bureau of mines, for the Joseph A Holmes safety association. John L. Boardman of Anaconda Copper Mining will receive a medal. Three other deceased miners from North Butte Mining Company are honored. Living relatives will accept gold medals in Denver. Deceased: Michael Conroy Peter Sheridan John D. Moore. Others honored: Daniel Bionvitch Biwalik James Collins James Dillmark.
Postmaster Goodwin reported that Butte ranks high in postal savings, the best in the West outside the Mississippi. The office has aided thousands of foreign-born residents who start with a dollar, growing to 2500 before moving funds to banks or investing in Liberty bonds and war savings stamps. The official noted growth aligns with bond sales since 1914 and reflects Butte’s strong financial condition, countering rumors.
J P ONeill, a prominent western mining executive and longtime Anaconda Company official, was hurt when an automobile struck a street car. The ambulance arrived after arrangements stalled. He was known as a careful driver with years of experience, and investigators suspect steering gear failure contributed to the collision.
GOOD ROADS Helena reports the state highway commission awarded contracts for multiple stretches. Treasure State Construction to build 5.98 miles of Yellowstone trail in Sweetgrass county for 41669 dollars, Western Construction for 7 miles in Wibaux county for 38261 dollars, and an unnamed company for 6.3 miles on Klein-Billings road at 47122 dollars.
The ad notes fine coffee costs about the same per cup as ordinary coffee while fine tea is much cheaper than common tea. It promotes Schilling Tea from Schilling & Company of San Francisco with a money back guarantee at grocers.
General news from the state reports officers elected to serve the Montana grand lodge of A F A M for the coming year. Dr Robert J Hathaway of Glendive chosen grand master. meeting set for 1921 in Butte. other officers include Henry C Smith Miles City deputy grand master Claude J McAllister Helena senior grand warden C S Bell Billings junior grand warden Richard Lockey Helena treasurer Cornelius Hedges Jr re elected grand secretary and Dr M Lanstrum re elected Masonic home trustee.
Beaverhead county stages its seventh annual Powwow in early September featuring top riders and bulldoggers from the Northwest competing for prizes from the fair association. Four days of exhibitions, followed by city pavement dances and a stellar carnival, promise a record crowd, with local participants and professionals from Bozeman Cheyenne Pendleton Butte Anaconda and nearby cities expected to attend. Cosgrove directs arrangements and hunts for the roughest outlaw horses for the Montana arena.
In Winnett Roundup Aug 20 with a three day shutdown, Van Duren reopens the Discovery well. Drilling is slow through hard cap rock but 3 inches in five hours sparks optimism for lower sand oil. Other firms, Highland, Devils Dome, Allied, Washington Montana, Alberta Block, Lewis, Great American, Tri City and Van Duren report depths and progress in Devil's Basin, Dead Man's Basin, Fish Creek and Pole Creek as they chase first producing sands and oil.
Wisdom Aug 20 reports say the annual Harvest Day celebration will be Sept 4-5 at the Big Hole metropolis. The event, observed for over a decade marking haying season close in the stock growing valley, is expected to draw a record crowd and surpass prior shows.
Great Falls August 20 report says restaurant men announce price hikes starting September 1 for all egg orders and that bread and butter may also be charged.
Aug 20 Helena Montana General discussion on methods to improve finances of public schools statewide was held at the state house by the Montana State Teachers association and others. The group aims to draft a legislative program for next winter with actions on higher teacher salaries, more rural schools, and attracting teachers to reduce shortages.
Aug 20 Roundup residents praise the Frantz No 2 well at Winnett field now pumping about 2000 barrels daily. Oil gushes two feet above the casing as pipes divert production to temporary dams while tanks and a larger line are planned. Fire risk rises with high gasoline content. The discovery hints at similar sands in Big Wall near Roundup and boosts local stock interests.
Dillon, Aug 29. A group of residents will leave at 5 am Sunday for Elkhorn Springs to spend the day bathing and picnicking. Breakfast on arrival, hikes and swimming, followed by a picnic dinner in the afternoon. Eighty three travelers expected with autos arranged. The event is invitational and highlights Elkhorn Springs as a popular hot spring resort.
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