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Newspaper

Anaconda Standard

Location

Anaconda, Montana, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1926

Page

7

Burglar Targeting Local Ball Players Alarms Police

A thief specialized in attacking athletes has sparked a string of burglaries over months. Victims include Mines league players such as Lowell Hein Routen Meyerson Guerrera Alien Sherman Deveraux Lasley and others. Homes near Clark Park and uptown apartments have been entered multiple times with cash and clothing stolen. Police seek the suspect amid ongoing reports of break ins during players absence.

Bute Mines League Clark Park Joah Lowell Buck Hein Red’ Routen Vic Uma Harry Meyerson Thick, Young Joe Guerrera Gene Alien Cher Sher Tomers Frank Deveraux BMT

Elise Collins Visits Butte Before New York Study

Elise Collins, former St Johns Episcopal sopranist, halted in Butte for a brief visit with Mr and Mrs John P Collins of West Galena Street before continuing to New York to study under Professor Samilef The critic praised her voice and predicted a bright future She will stay only a few days Ross Ensminger led a Bible school at Floral Park Community Church in Baker Mont where a pie ale gathering hosted by Ensminger and attended by L H Bent Elinor Rhodes Helen Dether Katherine Graney Lenore Prefer and others was held

New York Samilef Elise Collins Butte John P Colline West Galena Street Miss Collins St. Johns Episcopal Church Oes Baker Ross Ensminger Floral” Park Baker Mont Eneminger Basin Creek Enaminger L. H. Bent Elinor Rhodes Helen Dether Katherine Graney Lenore Prefer

Miscreants Drop A Dozen Lights In Butte Incident

Police reported an all night spree with a dozen or more street lights damaged in Butte. Officers were alerted early to a light dropped on Jackson street. Electrician Jimmy Keefe was summoned from bed to repair the outage. The event prompted a police response and investigation.

Jon Butte Jackson Street Jimmy Keefe

Charlet on Champs of Eight Cities Dance Tour at Broadway

Charleston champions from Butte Helena Great Falls Lewistown Billings Livingston and Putte will appear in a two performance gala at the Broadway theater as part of the state championship tour. Billy Pickthall will represent Butte, joining Miss Laura Wilson, Scranton, Earl McQuirk, Miss RAIN Sheldon, Missoula, and Myron Johnean from Livingston with new steps. The program features The Great Sensation picture alongside the dance numbers starting at 7:50.

Fomortow Bute Charleston Mixconta Helena Great Falls Lewistown Billings Livingston Putte Billy Pickthall Butte Pete Laura Wilson Scranton Creat Fale Earl McQuirk Lewiston Miss Rain Sheldon Mian Jose Davis Missoula Myron Johnean Lode Hroadway Ana

Death claims Mrs James Hodgens in Madison Valley

Former Butte and Billings resident Mrs James Hodgens, widow of Hodgens, died at her Ennis area ranch nine miles above Ennis on Saturday night. She lived in Butte, Billings, and Madison Valley during her life, widowhood with three sons James Joel and Cornelius. Funeral Tuesday at Ennis.

James Modgens Butte Billings Ennis Hutte Madison Valley Tillings Hodgens Shropshire Union Pacific Tees Department Old State Savings

Arrest Mulcahy at Greeson Springs

JB Mulcahy editor of the Butte Independent was arrested at Greeson Springs by Deputy Sheriff Piskolnicki after pamphlets printed with his article attacking Senator Walsh were distributed at a Scandinavian picnic. Two boys handed out the pamphlets and Mulcahy insisted the distribution occurred on public ground. he was released on his own recognizance after a brief jail stay.

JB Mulcahy Butte Grewson Springs Piskolicn Mulcahy T. J. Walsh Georse Lorsyth

Auto Burns Up On Road To Whitehall

Arthur Whitehead of 2204 EI tireetet reported to policy yesterday that his automobile burned up en route to Whitehall. The incident occurred on the Jeffers county road where a party traveled with him when the fire suddenly erupted under the fooboard. Funeral today. Mrs Julia Carey a well known Butte matron died Thursday and her funeral will be held tomorrow morning. She is survived by husband Michael Casey four children Gerald Eugene and Devales of Butte and Alice Carey of Pennsylvania a sister Mrs Clara McAulay two nephews John McAuley and Snny of Butte and other relatives in parts of the country. Mrs Casey has been a resident of Butte for the last 11 years and was a member of Hemlock circle No 1126 Women of Woodcraft.

Arthur Whitehead Eitireet Policy Hhe Whitehall Whitehead Jeffers County By Julia Carey Butte Casey Michael Casey Gerald Eugene Devales Alice Carey Tenneyvania Clara McAulay John McAuley Hemlock Circle Women of Woodcraft

Butte News Notes Special Notice of arrivals at hotels

A collage of brief mentions lists residents and visitors in Butte hotels. Names include A A W Tennett of Bozeman, Senator Thomas J Walsh of Helena, TK Mokanson of Great Falls, J P Watters of Manhattan, Mrs Josephine Utley and Wilma [ules of Harlowton, James Bendrick of Toston, Marry Rossier of Helena, Leroy Arnott of Wisconsin, C Williamann of Hamilton, F C Schock K Deverttl and John Hamerson of Billings, Orie W Wolverton and Daniel Eliott Noth of Hamilton, EH Sparrell of Harrison, FW Wullenweber of Three Forks, Mrs M Willen of Great Falls, Dr W E Dodd, Col C T Keenan of Helena, R A Broden of Tig Timber, and others. Mentions continue of hotel stays at Thornton, Butte, Legent, and Mining Hotel. The notice also cites stationery and office supplies, and a meeting of Council 1209 8 BA All’ at Scandia Hall Sept 1 with Willard Ball as president.

Orton Bros A.W. Tennett Bozeman Butte Thomas J. Walsh Helena Finien Mokanson Great Falie Harlowton James Bendrick Toston Tutte Marry Rossier Helena Ie Montana de Finten Leroy Arnott Wiscom Suerte He Butte C. Williamann Hamilton City Finten F.C Schock K Deverttl John Hamerson Billings Orie W. Wolverton Daniel Eliott. Noth Legent EH Sparrell Harrison Est Butte FW Thornton P.O W. E. Dodd Adv CT. Keenan Thornton Hotel Kueet R.A. Broden Tig Timber Golden Red Council Scandia Hall Willard Ball

Arrington to Quit Maine Union Over Offer

Frank Farrington president of United Mine Workers district 12 plans to resign after 20 years, accepting a $25,000 annual contract from Peabody Coal. He cites age and family as factors and says he will continue efforts to improve miners’ position while remaining in contact with the union.

Associated Chicago Illinois Frank Farrington District 12 United Mine Workers of Ameri Farrington Paris Europe Peabody Company Jack Peabody John J. Lewis International Miners Union Springfield Til Farrington Chicago Tribune Farerington Tribune Majestic Lewis the Tribune Parrington Stuyvesant Peabody Ealat

Red Cross Life Saving Corps 10 Receives Charter

A meeting at the MGA tonight at 7 20 p m will honor the American Red Cross Life Saving corps. Seniors form the life saving corps and juniors compose the life saving crew. Charter granted by the national organization to the Hutte saving unit based on completing USC A swimming tests and special instructions.

TMGA Red Crom Life Saving Corps National Hutte Saving Unit

Police hunt for hit and run car near streetcar stop

Police pursue a Wyoming‑toned five license vehicle after a hit and run at Utah Avenue and Second Street left William Wills seriously injured awaiting a streetcar. Wills is treated at St James hospital for skull fracture and facial injuries. Detectives seek the vehicle and driver by wiring Wyoming officials for the license number.

William Will Utah Avenue Second Streets Nite Hale ‘Say Mooney Wiich Wyoming St. James” Hospital Larkin Wills Hutte Patice

Rodgers home remembers hero of nine days

At Rodgers home in Wavre de Grace Maryland mourners gathered for Commander John Rodgers whose death followed a crash near Philadelphia. Relatives including Rear Admiral Rodgers spoke of his service in the Pacific and the family prepared for rites at Arlington National Cemetery with full honors tomorrow afternoon.

John Rodgers Philadelphia Zion Hit Ohn Rodgers Rodgers Pacific Sohn’ Rodgers Fred Chile Atastea Omir Teabert New York Increst Frieda Washington Arlington Ational Cemetery

Rain and hail end Helena's sunny day

An abrupt downpour accompanied by hail disrupted Helena on August 20. The brief storm spooked residents as streets flooded briefly. Childs and pets sought shelter while the inclement weather passed, leaving scattered damage and a return to clear skies.

Helena Lena Mexico America

Butte Flowers to Exhibit at State Fair in Helena

Rocky Mountain Garden club members prepare floral exhibits and a picture contest entry for the state fair in Helena. Mrs W Higgins says the club will place fresh blooms in several categories with prizes for best flower arrangements and garden photos. Contests include baskets of flowers, roses, peonies, pansies, glad, and perennials among others with awards for yard and garden displays and a child in a garden prize.

Rocky Mountain Garden Club Helens W. Higgins Hutte Club Butte Ely Tiggine Hutte Judes Kent Back Yard

Strong-Arm Attack Sees Man Robbed Near Home

Mike Riley of 646 South Wyoming was attacked early yesterday by three young men in a valley near his residence. They subdued him and stole cash and a button hook valued at about five dollars, according to police reports.

Mike Riley Wyoming Riley Itwar

Fragmentary OCR shoppers notes on prices and products

The readable fragment lists assorted grocery items with prices and labels such as Lyons Rest, dent, Rex flour, fancy mealy potatoes, Best or No 9 can Jam, and Extra fancy Orange Pekoo. Prices and exact item categories are partially obscured.

Lyons IBM Rex

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