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Newspaper

Anaconda Standard

Location

Anaconda, Montana, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1923

Page

2

Montana Editors to Visit Butte for Mining Tour

Visiting editors will tour Butte copper mines and nearby sites by auto. P L Wills urges 30 automobiles for a city and mine visits, with mayor Will Horgan hosting. The program includes a welcome by R R Kilroy, a response by P B Snelson, a banquet led by C F Elley of A C M, and a Washoe visit in Swan Lake area.

Bitte P. L. Wills Chamber of Commerce Will Horgan Wills Hasly Automac R. R. Kilroy Standard P. B. Snelson Billings Gazette Association Anaconda Montana Gregson Springs Montana Press Association C. Felley A. C. M. Company Swan Lake

Missouri Express Looted by Bandits

Oklahoma City report says more than a dozen bandits robbed southbound Missouri Kansas & Texas train 123 near Okesa Oklahoma, forcing cut of engine tender mail and baggage and fleeing with 20 registered packages. Passengers were not harmed. cars left in Okesa.

Associated Press Oklahoma City Okla Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railroad Okesa Bartlesville

Dr Mullins Elected President of Baptist World Alliance

Unanimously elected president, Dr Mullins was honored at the third congress in Stockholm, Sweden. He has held roles in Massachusetts and Kentucky, began as a telegraph operator at Corsicana, Texas, and rose from the Southern Theological Seminary in Louisville, Ky.

Baptist World Alliance Mullins Stockholm Sweden Massachusetts Kentucky Corsicana Texas Southern Past Theological Seminary Louisville

Montana golfers hail Butte as host of great state tourney

The Montana golfers praised Butte for hosting the annual state tournament calling it the greatest in the organization’s history. Visiting professionals led by Joe Novak praised the event’s hospitality and organization while excerpts detail long-distance drives and standout performances by Novak Wall and Dr Johnson.

Montana Butte Anaconda Joe Novak California John Bill Wall Floyd Johnson Dr. Johnson Spokane L. L. Folsom Great Falls Vic Owen Helena Colin Kidd Novak Harold Hiser Margaret Nuckols

Flower Show Display Occupying Committee Progress

The Rocky Mountain Garden club prepares for its annual show opening Thursday at the Chamber of Commerce. Trellises near completion and ornamental iron fencing will guide visitors through gateways to prize blooms cultivated by 14 divisions. Green arches, paths, a lawn with wicker furniture, and varied designs embellish the exhibit area. Garden lovers praise the salpiglossis bed grown by Mrs. Arthur Perham at 1009 West Platinum Street, with blossoms to be entered in the show.

Rocky Mountain Garden Club Chamber of Commerce Arthur Perham West Platinum Street

Horse, Driver and Rescuer End Up on Ground

A horse named Mike ONeill and its driver sparked a chaotic scene on California Avenue as the animal fell with harness and wagon parts. An unknown man, skilled with horses, rode the horse’s head and directed release. ONeill struck the man and was punched back. The incident left the horse with a facial cut, the unknown with two broken teeth, and ONeill jailed on four counts of abusing a horse.

Mike O'Neill California Avenue O'Neill

Bischoff Bakery Turmoil Ends With Arrests

In Bischoff's bakery at 128 West Park street a disturbance erupted as Herman Bischoff alleged his wife attempted to take money from the till. A crowd gathered and deputies jailed Mrs. Bischoff and William McHugh, with the couple's troubles headed to divorce court.

Bischoff West Park Street Herman Bischoff Mente William McHugh Holland and Piskolich Bischoffe

Flood Wrecks Harrison Avenue and Nearby Areas

Flooding along Harrison Avenue and Silver Bow Creek inundated streets and basements on August 20 1923. Cars and horse drawn buggies were swept or stranded while residents sought higher ground and crews cleared mud and debris. Dozens of homes along Olympia Warren and Taft suffered damage as streetcar traffic resumed later amid mud.

Harrison Avenue Ford Northern Pacific Silver Bow Creek Warren Avenue Olympia and Warren Avenues Taft Street Bob Metcalf

Tragic Brooklyn Building Collapse Leaves Firemen Fatal and Injured

A four foot high debris grave at 324 Grand Street Brooklyn after a building collapse traps firemen and civilians. One fireman dies and five other firefighters are severely injured as crowds gather and rescue efforts proceed amid flames and falling bricks.

Grand Street Brooklyn Masonic Temple Fire Department

Tragic Muskoka hotel fire claims eleven women dead

In Huntsville Ontario tonight the wreckage of the Wawa hotel reveals eleven female victims, eight identified including three Americans. Two missing, twenty hospitalized, five expected to die. Fire Sunday night after festivities, likely caused by a cigarette or elevator shaft friction. Emergency crews and residents aided survivors as flames trapped guests. Inspectors search for definite cause while volunteers comb debris.

Associated Press Huntsville Ontario Wawa Muskoka United States Toronto

Six Prisoners Saw Way Out Of Prison

Six inmates escaped Natrona county jail in Casper Wyoming during daylight by sawing two bars on the main street face. The men had been housed in the bullpen earlier and five minutes after breaking out were to be placed in individual cells. The escape was not discovered until about 30 minutes later.

Woodville Butte Melrose Associated Press Casper Wyo Natrona County

SING HO FOR THE BULLDOGGER AND BOLD BUCKAROO AT MSG

New York plans a cowboy roundup at Madison Square Garden as a season centerpiece. Bozeman promotes Western showmanship with Ringlings lease and top bronc riders ready. Montana horses like Miss Deer Lodge and Lightning hail from local ranches within 100 miles of Butte and command top value.

Bozeman New York Madison Square Garden Montana Miss Deer Lodge Lightning Stranger Butte

SOTA Side News Highlights Local Visits and Picnics

Local notes list visits and trips from Lowell avenue and nearby addresses. Mrs Roy Geach and two children visit Mr and Mrs John Geach at 2401 Yale. Mrs Oscar Holmes returns from Lewiston Idaho after three months away. Mrs W J Dunstan recovers after a serious operation at Deaconess hospital. Miss Ruth Kennedy and Miss Gussie Gilliland return from California to Butte. they plan a Flathead camping trip before school resumes.

Women's Missionary Society Lowell Avenue M. E Roy Geach Goldfield Nev John Geach Yale Avenue Oscar Holmes Floral Boulevard Lewiston Idaho W. J. Dunstan Whitman Avenue A. T. Smith Seattle Roy Barrett Nevada Avenue Ladies’ Aid Society The Welsh Presbyterian Church Gregson Springs Milwaukee Little Willie Hoskin South Dakota Street St. James Hospital T. McFadden Garrison Avenue Portland Eugene Ore Grace M. E St. Mark's Lutheran Church Basin Creek Reservoir Ruth Kennedy Butte High School Gussie Gilliland Butte Kalispell California Los Angeles San Francisco Gilliland Miss Kennedy Flathead William Molloy State Normal Dillon

Judge 15 Disqualified in Mandamus Action

An affidavit of disqualification was filed against Judge A. C. Spencer of Billings, blocking him from hearing the mandamus suit by Joseph Oker against the old board of equalization. The filing, by George P. Porter, estate auditor, delays the case as Judge Spencer was set to hear the action and related injunctions. The matter involves constitutional amendment dispute over the governor appointed board.

Associated Press Helena Mont A. C. Spencer Billings Joseph Oker Board of Equalization Dixon George P. Porter Spencer Sults Oker Sult Oker

Plan for resuming Mexico relations outlined in cabinet notes

The article outlines a dual-track plan on Mexico relations. It envisions settlements on revolution related claims and mixed claims, pending agreement on a long-vacant ambassador post in Mexico City. R. B. Creager of San Antonio was once the suggested ambassador, but no decision has been made. The White House and State Department indicate no comment during study, with a cabinet review pending after Hughes and the president confer.

Thas Mexico City Harding Washington R. B. Creager San Antonio Texas Coolidge White House State Department Hughes

Friendship Club in Tokyo Promotes Japan American Ties

A Japanese former resident in the United States has organized a new club in Tokyo named the Japan American club. Its purpose is to promote friendship between Japan and the United States and strengthen cross cultural ties.

Friendship Club Tokyo United States

Admiral to Tour World

Tokyo report says Vice Admiral Kenji Ide will begin a world tour visiting Europe and return to Japan via the United States.

Tokio Kenji Ide Europe United States

Funeral notices and obituaries for Rogers Murphy and family

The notice lists Enterprise lodge members and a funeral for William W. Rogers of Calumet lodge No 134 with service at Richards funeral home and Mount Moriah cemetery. It also reports the death of Thomas H. Murphy at 54, with survivors named, and mentions a card of thanks from the Rosevear family and funeral directors Richards & Wadd.

Odd Fellows Enterprise Lodge O. F William W. Rogers Calumet Lodge Noble Grand Frances G. Thomas Spencer Thomas Rosevear

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Missouri Express Heads World Baptists DR. Bogary, Mullins D. PD Montana Association Germany Hanover Leitz Neisse Silesia Hamburg Elbe N. P. Viaduct Grand Avenue Harbor Billy Walsh Commodore Nash Street Railway General Railfic China Sea China Singapore Hong Kong Te Bridge Kaw Avenue Mr. Metcalf Bob O. S Mrs. Lowry Home Baking Company Woodville Canyon Pittsmont Yard N. P Gardens East Butte Woodville Hill Davis Congress Sota Side News Hughes (O Ollent Secretary of State Hollywood Undertakers Daly Shea Company Funeral Directors and Embnaimere Kaet Park Street Phorme M. J. Walsh CO. Ponera Embaimemns Sam R. White Faners Embaleas South Moetn Street Sherman & Reed Feneral Ferge Funeral Chapel Moran Martin Moran Lafayette Street Mountain View Cemetery John Miller Larry Duggan Lellable North Main Street Joseph Richards, Inc Richards & Wadd, Proprietons Feneral Directors Montana Street
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