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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1917
Page
5
The principal branch of the Standard is at 119 North Main street, Butte. Telephone numbers are 422 for the business department and 423 for the editorial department. Advertising rates are furnished on application.
Butte motorists welcome 330 members as President J F Roche announces Tuesday noon meeting at the Butte Grill. Frank W. Guilbert and L H Brown of Spokane arrive Monday to discuss highway development for Butte and Northwest cities, with visits to local highways and attention to a $250,000 publicity campaign across Washington Oregon and British Columbia.
Pital with an injured hand. Thomas O'Connell his brother and a man named John Hogan were arrested when escaping from the scene. The other man arrested was Charles Cantiell a conductor. The police say Cantiell admitted boarding the car but denied any participation beyond oral persuasion to induce the crew to leave its car.
United States Attorney Wheeler's office released a ruling about men who fail to appear for physical examinations after notification. It states that such failures waive the right to examination and lead to enrollment by local boards, with district boards certifying names to adjutants general. If exemptions aren’t claimed, men face automatic drafting and possible desertion charges, underscoring the need to provide the correct address to receive notices.
New York City and Butte boards processed hundreds of wartime exemption claims amid government secret service evidence. About 490 filings supplied proper affidavits. nearly 500 claims granted or denied after reexaminations. A memo from Washington praises boards’ sacrifice and patriotism as a second call looms. roughly half of the first call may march, pending appeals.
Speeding fines surged in 24 hours with Thursday at 5 dollars and Friday at 10 dollars for common offenses. Police report future increases likely as drivers face higher tariffs. A Dechance confessed to speeding in the city and was fined 10 dollars, while L. and R. received a 20 dollar fine for displaying speed on West Park street.
For 35 years our diamond cutter has stood with us since before establishing in Butte, never misrepresenting a stone or delivering inferior quality. Our rule remains the same, with the cutter backing every sale to ensure real value and true worth in each diamond, with all sizes at fair prices and quality guaranteed.
Butte notes list numerous visitors from Helena, Bozeman, Dillon, Livingston, Great Falls, and Idaho towns alongside several births. Notables include F F Boltz of Helena and Ethel Grundlat heading to Denver. Also mentions J C Maring and local transfers, plus a Marine Corps aspiration for H S Wade.
Rome sources say Pope Benedict believes indemnity is necessary for Belgium and Northern France restoration. He also favors restoring Serbia, though not stated in the note, hoping Balkan issues be settled separately by negotiation. Unofficial talks with German leaders preceded the note to seek consent for restoring invaded territories.
Among new public dining innovations is a disposable paper spoon designed for single use, aligning with hygiene trends and easier cleanup in eateries.
Four men were arrested after a late night shooting between United Railroads car crews and strike sympathizers. Charges of murder and assault with intent to murder were filed for the killing of James Waters, a conductor, and injuries to two others. Lawrence O Connell, said to be a striking conductor, was arrested when he reported to the emergency hospital.
Major Biggs and Sergeant Maguire lead a Canadian and British recruitment push establishing an office in the courthouse to contact Cana dians and British subjects for the army. Demand remains strong as Biggs plans a two week substation with Maguire in charge, Biggs returning to Spokane soon. Both veterans recount Flanders mud and praise Red Cross and Y M C A efforts.
William Gordon, 23, formerly a Moonlight mine worker from Manchester, England, is the first Englishman to enlist with the British recruiting mission in Butte. He departed late last night for Spokane en route to Lancashire, with Dr. T. B. Moore serving as the examining physician.
The Peoples Hippodrome ends tonight offering six feature attractions with enthusiastic crowd applause. The program includes the Pathe News and a Universal comedy starring Eddie Lyons and Lee Moran. A new show will begin tomorrow.
The Catholic field program features a high stakes football game between the Butte Celtics and Copper Street Rovers set for 2 30 PM. A substantial prize attracts wide interest, with the Gaelic game scheduled immediately after the football match.
The charter for Lincoln camp No. 5 of the Sons of Veterans was found yesterday after being misplaced at Newbro drug store. A member recalled it when reading reports of a loss and recovered the parchment listing twenty eight founders including Norton Worth Charles Lawson Bart Monahan Peter Breen Hugh Purcell Harry Sims F J Steinberger Charles Hauswirth Lawson Taylor Robert Sharp Harold Crary Clyde Otis Leslie Warren Fred Henderson G L Tyler R C Monahan Stephen Esterly J T Wertz Robert Christie F M Rundell Eugene Thornton Albert Hauswirth Herbert Waite Charles Lawson Charles D. Gray Carl Engel J B Henderson W H Maloney. Butte’s new camp is now in active operation.
The Sons of St. George announce a picnic at Gregson on August 25. Train schedules from Butte along the Butte Anaconda Pacific route show departures at 9 30 10 80 1 7 45 and additional Gregson connections at 8 20 6 55 8 9 20 and 11 p m. The 9 am departure runs to Gregson only.
Mainsprings guaranteed and priced at $1 promote Mayer Jewelers, the Montana outlet at 21 West Park, asserting the store offers the lowest prices in the state.
A large Italian population grows close to five hundred thousand in Argentina's capital region, reflecting extensive migration, cultural ties, and economic links between Italy and Argentina.
Floyd F. Johnson announces a special meeting this Saturday at 8 o'clock in the Pythian Castle to conduct important business.
Washington reports another credit of 100 million dollars to the Russian government, raising total American credits to 275 million. Ambassador Bakhmeteff and Secretary McAdoo emphasize rapid aid to rush supplies before ports ice up, with funds likely for railway supplies and equipment.
The funeral of Sarah Morley wife of David P. Morley will be held at 605 East Park Street this morning at 9 o'clock and proceed to Sacred Heart church where high mass will be celebrated. Interment follows at the Catholic cemetery.
The funeral of Howard Wentworth will be held at his home, 91 Lewisohn Street, Saturday morning at 10 o'clock with Rev. Mr. Thomas officiating. Interment will be in Mount Moriah Cemetery.
The British war department reports that by now the Allied forces have captured 167,780 war prisoners since the 1917 campaign began in April. The total includes captures by British, French, Italian and Russian forces.
Arthur Harvey husband of Mrs A J Harvey will be buried at Mount Moriah after services at Sherman Reed chapel with Rev Charles A Cook officiating. Erick Karkela's remains lie at Sherman Reed's undertaking parlors with funeral details announced later.
The notice lists funeral plans for Sherman Reed Redlich and Mrs Hildred Short. Reed Redlich’s body to be laid to rest Saturday afternoon at 2 in his family home area on Galena Street. Short’s funeral scheduled Sunday at 2 from 416 East Mercury Street, with services conducted by Joseph Richards Inc.
The funeral for the late John J. Sullivan will be held Saturday morning at 9 o'clock at Walsh's undertaking parlors then proceed to St. Patrick's Church for high mass at 9 30. Interment will be in Holy Cross cemetery. Also noted is the death of Raymond Purcell, a 5 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Purcell, with remains at Walsh's undertaking parlors and funeral notice to follow.
The funeral of Michael Kelly aged 45 will be held Saturday at 9 AM from his sister’s residence 100 East Gagnon Street to St Mary's Church for Mass at 9 39. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. The remains of Joseph Gallagher aged 30 who died in Ely Nevada will be brought to Butte for burial. funeral announcement later.
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