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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1918
Page
8
D. M. Kelly of Butte impressed the audience at the Elks memorial exercises with a moving tribute to those who died for democracy. The Margaret eater venue was filled for the annual event, a long standing reminder of liberty, hope, and resilience.
The Elks lodge held memorial ceremonies with orchestral selections and a roll of 41 names. Rev J W Hard delivered the memorial address, Mrs Paul Bailor sang Rock of Ages, and the backdrop revealed The Rock of Ages taureau as 41 names were read by Secretary Frank H Clinton.
A vintage advertisement promotes Musterole as a non blistering mustard oil ointment for sore throat bronchitis tonsillitis croup stiff neck asthma neuralgia headache congestion pleurisy rheumatism lumbago and more. It claims rapid relief with a clean white formula in 80c 60c jars and a hospital size $2.50.
The roster lists Edward C. Johnson as exalted ruler and Clyde Bitner as esteemed-leading knight among officers. It includes Frank Toole John Taglin FH Clinton C Harrington and others as se council and trustees with names like James O Keefe Vi A Conone and Franko Trainor among the members.
John Vuckovich age 43 and longtime Anaconda resident died at the hospital this morning. He was born in Jugoslav and is survived by brothers George of Anaconda and Mike of Bisher Artz. He belonged to the Serbian National Defense League of America. Funeral arrangements to be announced from 209 Adams Forest.
Funeral services for T. P. Murphy were held Saturday with a requiem high mass at St. Pauls Church. Pallbearers included C. J. Emerson Patrick Dalton Ed O’Brien Henry Early SEW Nell and Wd. Stevens.
Francisco December 1 William JH McCarthy grand jury foreman said it is nearly impossible to proceed with an intelligent investigation due to the absence of J B Densmore who left Seattle for Washington He stated they lack an authentic copy of Densmore's report and do not know what he has developed regarding alleged irregularities in the Mooney prosecution McCarthy said he would not summon Densmore again or pursue Governor Stephens over Densmore's appearance and would continue with the material available.
The British liner Mauretania reached Gravesend bay at 7 40 p m carrying a large corps of American overseas troops. Tugs met her and she planned to anchor until morning then dock at Hoboken. Admiral Henry Mayo and other high ranking officers were aboard. Thousands of air service men from England were reported aboard. Soldiers will be taken to demobilization camps for examination and health checks. Barracks at nearby Ca have been prepared for housing results of the demobilization process.
Berne reports the German peace society at Munich Ti taria has urged the Swiss press to condemn harsh armistice terms and defend national self determination. The appeal seeks justice for victors and the right of nations to govern themselves, warning against a humiliated Germany and urging a world order that respects vital interests. Amsterdam says the Berlin government is spending 800 million marks in three weeks amid sharp anti corruption sentiment in Berlin, with calls for sweeping away dishonesty.
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, warned New York that the nation faces greater danger now than during the war as peace conferences threaten workers rights. He argued treaties ratified by the Senate become supreme laws and pledged labor's vigilance to prevent rollback at the peace table. He urged defense of democracy and warned industrial barons may misuse power to subdue the masses.
President Wilson having declared war on Germany forms the backdrop as a bar group vows to defend rights. The article notes a statement by Mr. Gompers that the pledge was kept, highlighting the wartime unity and ongoing efforts to secure liberties amid conflict.
San Francisco labor council narrowly defeated a resolution to urge Samuel Gompers and AFL affiliates to convene national and international bodies to renew the effort for justice in Thomas J. Mooney's case. The body postponed a decision on forming a 12 member committee to gauge union participation in a protest or general strike for Mooney's son.
New York police will establish an aviation unit to police rivers harbors and the bay with aircraft for emergencies and disaster response including fires. The force will be led by a director and operate closely with city agencies to augment patrol and rapid response capabilities.
A condemned inmate at the state prison will be put to work tomorrow in the prison foundry, applying his iron boulder trade as part of the punishment.
Washington reports America's food conservation week for world relief opened with a Hoover appeal read in churches across the country. Hoover urged pledges to feed 20 percent of the hungry in Northern France Belgium Central Russia Southern Europe Pos hud and Armenia and recalled last summer's Interallied Council pledge by the American government to meet the food shortage amid the war.
Rome dispatch reports an apartment is being prepared in the Quirinal palace for President Wilson and Mrs. Wilson during their stay in Rome. Indicates no official European itinerary yet, but unofficially notes possible stops in France, England, Belgium, and other countries as part of the president's trip.
Hernee lickelson remained at her post and rang the alarm as a blaze swept through Stough Wis early, spreading the warning to the post office and several businesses. Fire destroyed property valued around $25,000. The fire's origin is unknown.
The Minneapolis trades and labor assembly adopted resolutions urging a national protest strike on December 9 to press for a new trial for Thomas J. Mooney. Local unions will vote on the strike. a majority of ballots cast will decide if Minneapolis joins.
London dispatch reports Mars Clemenceau and Italian premiers arriving in London to meet Prime Minister Lloyd George and other officials. Troops lined routes to the French embassy as dignitaries proceeded to hotels. A separate note mentions a patriotic demonstration against Peru and calls for Chilean incorporation of Tacna and Arica with increased armed forces. Women war workers in New York are counted among American war workers in war effort.
War memorial list entries show numerous names such as Louie W. Tuckwald W. E. Harper C Edwin Senrether Corp Harry W. Brolin Private George F. Anderson and many others. Wounded in action items include T Masten and several others with ranks and initials, reflecting a local roster of presumed fallen and injured service members.
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