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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1916
Page
5
The funeral for Marko Vituniac will be held at 421 Chests Hut Street on Thursday morning, with a requiem high mass at St. Peter's Church at 8 o'clock. Remains of Joseph Oskis lie at Mahoney Undertaking guides awaiting word.
Lewistown critic reviews a Judith theater show featuring Lulu Sutton Montana’s old-time favorite, with Von Dell versatile on instruments and impersonations. The Bunch brothers charm audience with a unique singing act, Phe t telle brothers skate comedy, Millard Clay Trio entertains harmoniously, and Jules and Frances perform an unusual stage routine.
In West March 21 1915 murder cases of Charles Phelps and Margaret Wolcott, Charles who narrowly escaped the death chair wins a brief reprieve as the hearing on a motion for a new trial is adjourned to late September. Erwin King already serving at Albion for a minor offense confessed to the West Shelby murders. the claim is disputed by King.
A garbled report describes a panic among investors and brokers amid a sharp drop in sales. The chaotic scene involves frightened teen workers and passengers, with a rescue attempt underway as authorities respond to the incident and a crowd gathers near the scene.
Reports received today confirm nine children and three adults killed by urush fires at Mackenzie. Heavy losses of farm property and lumber reported in other sections. An advertisement lists a White sewing machine at 808 Eas Park avenue for $3 down and $5 a month under Brownfield-Canty’s branch. Community event noted at Washoe Park with W.O.W. activity.
A busy night with W O W and LC B A meetings, dances at Washoe park, and St Jean Baptist gathering. Local ads promote Dr Craftt osteopathy 114 Cedar and Cash Liquor House specials, plus piano sales and a sold-out initial dinner set at Standard Publishing.
The Goodfriend team of the Commercial league won an easy victory on the common last night, the MM Rare being defeated, 9 to 1. The narrative notes errors, hits, and base running mishaps with scattered player names and positions, reflecting a rough box score style.
Albert W Bloomfeld is hospitalized at St Ann's with severe injuries described as possibly including a broken back from a late night overturning crash. Medical staff report his condition as critical.
WJ McMillan was arrested by Officer Edmunds on a charge of obstructing traffic. The officer accuses McMillan of abusing an officer and attempting to evade arrest. He will be given a hearing this morning.
White Sulphur Springs social scene includes visits by John Ringling and family to the ranch interests, Miss Aubrey Black and Miss Laura, and several locals attending dances and gatherings. County Attorney Linn travels to Harlowton, others host events at Perry Moore home and Two Dot visits, with friends and relatives from Livingston and Bowling Green, Ky., noted in a bustling list of social activities.
The Slime Rats defeated the Mill Acids 9 to y in an eight inning game. Millmen led 4-0 after five. Slime Rats surged with five runs in the sixth, adding one in the seventh and one in the eighth to seal the victory. Lineups feature Ratterthwaite Gilmore Hanrahan Thompson Cartwright Buck McKenna Durkin Callan Smith and others.
Lord Robert Cecil told the House of Commons that no peace overtures have been made to Great Britain. He stated overtures could only come from an enemy to the government, adding any such moves would first require consultation with allies. He cited the Balkans situation and stressed allied relations with Greece as a key factor.
San Antonio Texas August 23 a fund of seven hundred fifty thousand dollars has been made available by the war department for payment of state troops on duty on the border. General Funston said the amount would be the same to pay guardsmen for their services up to and including the month of Italy. Some of the state troops have considerable due them. General Funston explained that the delay was caused by the failure of the Army appropriation bill to pass.
The Anaconda Band visited Park and Main and the Standard office and A Tuchschere home serenading heads of departments at the smelter. Selections were played as visitors gathered, while Purity Dairy promotes milk clarity and safety with pasteurizing.
Gnose and Frank Harlbaker arrange to take the Anaconda band to the Deer Lodge Valley Farmers association picnic today. Special trains from Butte Anaconda and other points will move the band and crowd. The P40 morning train offers a special round trip fare of $1.20. Gov. Sam V. Stewart and a notable will address the crowds with dancing and sports planned.
In Aug 25 NM reports that fifty pigeons donated by the American Carrier Pigeon Association join the Columbus signal corps unit. The racing birds will be trained at the border post then sent to Mexico to test aerial communication as ground and wireless telegraphy prove unreliable.
Special Dispatch reports the Senate lands committee backed Sen Myers on settlers on the ceded Fort Peck lands seeking entries to reach 320 acres and gain titles. The committee also favored allowing Montana to swap lands for section 16 of the Huntley irrigation project. The piece notes inadvertent entries on safe land and calls for state legislation to authorize titles.
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