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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1917
Page
7
The principal branch office of the Standard at 119 North Main Street, Butte, MT, provides telephone numbers for the business department and editorial department. Advertising rates are available upon request.
Numerous social notices list visitors and residents in Butte Montana including Mr and Mrs A M Roldar Great Falls and W R Riley Livingston. It records births and engagements and mentions travel plans of several Helena and Missoula residents with a few Spokane notices and a habeas corpus appeal in court.
In Kansas City on August 28, the American Federation of Catholic Societies adopted a resolution denouncing what it called religious tyranny in Mexico and urging the U S halt of any loan until anti religious laws are repealed. The convention also backed Benedicts peace proposal, approved a five member committee to liaise with the National Catholic War Council, and discussed a $100000 fund for organizational and propaganda work, Catholic night schools for aliens, and restrictions on plays and material deemed immoral. It urged strict wartime economy and adopted a diocese based enrollment plan to unite smaller Catholic societies. The gathering continues with officer elections tomorrow.
Former Columbia professor and Masses editor Eastman spoke under the People of America banner when hecklers and some soldiers in uniform disrupted a patriotic program. He claimed he had not delivered the intended message amid jeers and kneeling audience members during singing.
Contested interpretations of the pope’s restoration of prewar conditions contrast with President Wilson’s push for a durable peace. An exchange among officials shows America’s role in shaping terms, while in Berlin a note from Pope Benedict XVI is set as a central discussion point with German leaders to meet in preparation for further deliberations.
Aug 28 Chicago police report two men seized in Cicero saloon tied to the murder and robbery of payroll messengers. Detectives recovered a black satchel with $8100. one suspect escaped briefly but was recaptured. Osenberg and Allen identified as robbers. witnesses describe a car chase and multiple gunshots near Winslow Iron Works.
Aug 28 report from Toronto states the Dominion of Canada’s military conscription bill became law after signing by the governor general. The bill arrived from Ottawa by special messenger, marking a major wartime policy step. Real estate transfers and sheriff deeds are listed, including various lot and block transactions across multiple additions with nominal sums.
The report lauds Argentina for meeting all demands and securing guarantees for savers, claiming a diplomatic triumph that widens peace prospects. It notes Germany’s wartime stance and a fallout with Brazil, suggesting Argentina’s success signals a break in Germany’s iron diplomacy and a new model for foreign policy.
At a regular meeting of the Liverton Trades and Labor council in Carpenters Union hall, carpenters proposed asking the American Federation of Labor to organize Butte miners. An alternative plan by the proposed union organizer was offered but the AFL course appealed to most delegates. C J Jackson and Joe Shannon joined a committee from the metal mine workers union to present the outlaw union letter seeking support, but the suggestion was rejected.
Newspaper notes bail for several banner carriers from a Washington rally. They were released on bond pending appeals and scheduled to appear in court tomorrow. The item includes a xenophobic shoutout to Cuba and thanks for German steamers, urging unity among republics.
Senate debates tax proposals amid pressure for higher war profit levies. La Follette and allies push amendments from 16 to 48 percent of profits, seeking a compromise option with six to ten percent exemptions. Publishers fear tax hikes as leaders clash over measures aimed to curb postwar revenue needs.
Aberdeen August 28. Last ent men suspects of wending the mail in violation were arrested today by state and federal officers in Minnesota and South Dakota. Stanley Brown, William Jack Olson, and three others were arraigned before Willian W. M. Bradford of Livingston during a visit.
The undertakers announce the funeral of John MeO Hern under Elka Eagles Brotherhood rites at the residence on Dna street, then to St Joseph's Church for high mass. Interment follows in Montgomery with wife and relatives. Also funeral of Daniel Connara at Morris Morri e church at 9 o clock, with Mass at Mary’s church and Holy Interment.
The remains of the late Edmund Kenny of Divide died yesterday in a local hospital. The funeral arrangements will be announced by Walsh's undertaking parlors, with a formal obituary to appear in later editions.
An afternoon and evening band concert by the A C M Band offers 50 valuable prizes. Patrons may enjoy the concert while eligible attendees win items in the drawing, with details on prize distribution and participation announced.
Funeral arrangements announced for the deceased with services to be held at the family residences No 584 Hace summit etevet. Details about date and time are not provided in the readable text.
Remains forwarded for interment at Metrove cemetery. Albert Batter funeral at Richards chapel tomorrow afternoon at 3 under Enterprise lodge 1.0.0 auspices. Interment at Saint Moriah cemetery.
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