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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1909
Page
19
The Butte Elks address character, charity, and justice linking moral living to public service. Speakers cite Jefferson and Hugo while honoring departed brothers. Closing rites include music by the Stevens Glee Club and prayers, with officers listed and stage decor praised.
If you want the best value for your money in a piano or an organ, call on Orton Bros., 214-218 Main street.
The Butte Choral Society will hold its next concert in the city, inviting members and the public to attend. Plans include a diverse program and performances by local singers.
The Woman's Club convenes tonight at 7 46 for a regular meeting. Rehearsal work for The Messiah will start in earnest with a prominent director in charge. The financial backing is secured and Alder Fenner, club president, has returned to preside.
The Red Lodge Elks conducted memorial services with elaborate hall decorations and a program of vocal and instrumental music. Harry Wilson of Billings, state deputy, delivered the memorial address. a large crowd attended the event with several top local singers assisting.
Snow disrupts service as far south as Pittsburgh and threatens larger striker ranks by 12 000 to 15 000 if Chicago talks fail. Demands include 6 cents hourly raise, overtime time and a half, Sunday holiday double time, and changes to the physical test. Notices sent to rail general managers set a 30 day reply deadline, expiring tomorrow. Vice President Burt reports a Northwest situation satisfactory to union officials.
Bozeman lodge No. 463 BPOE held its annual memorial services in the opera house with a record crowd. State Auditor H R Cunningham delivered the memorial address from Helena and George D Pease gave a eulogy for member William M Alward, marking it as one of the city’s most imposing ceremonies.
Beverly a stage adaptation of George Barr McCutcheon’s Beverly of Graystark impressed a fair Broadway audience. Miss Ray Beveridge portrayed Beverly Calhoun with approval while Hat tie Carmontelle’s Mammy drew laughs and Raymond Whitaker as Baldos the mountaineer gave a strong performance. The cast overall was praised and a second show was announced.
Dec 5 Great Falls reports no arrival of strike breakers from Great Northern to replace striking switchmen. Freight movement is minimal and fuel shortages affect smaller towns. Idle workers increase as employers cut forces amid lack of material and business, with major employers like smelters and coal mines only maintaining watchmen.
In Seattle the Great Northern and Northern Pacific report normal conditions returning after the switchmen's strike. Freight is expected to move regularly tomorrow and restrictions on freight acceptance are lifted. Pickets remain around yards. Tacoma also returns to normal with 13 switch engines and freight offices to open tomorrow.
All Woodmen of the World are requested to meet at 1326 Madison Street at 2 p m on Monday December 6 to attend the funeral of our late neighbor George D Lynn. J R Dolbony C C IW Jaquette Clerk. Elegant Christmas millinery at special reduced prices. Mrs Hughes 649 Utah Avenue.
Labor unrest continues as striking switchmen avoid Laurel yards amid ongoing disruption. Special Dispatch reports two freight trains at the location face delays and standstill conditions as the strike persists.
Daily coal movement continues with similar dispatch as usual. Assistant yardmaster and trainmaster handle all switching while no delays occur in coal deliveries. No strike disruption yet, though strikebreakers are rumored to be moving west and some coal cars wait for Laurel dealers.
Bozeman December news notes improvement in freight as a westbound coal train passes through. Switchmen remain on strike with grain sidetracked at Bozeman and Belgrade, halting Gallatin interurban freight. Belgrade reports 609 cattle loaded for Chicago but returned to range due to the strike.
Glendive records the first blood in the switchmen's strike as Patterson, a former strikebreaker, is badly beaten over remarks about his willingness to work. Local yards see activity with division office staff acting as switchmen while freight crews are laid off indefinitely.
Chicago December 5 The general managers association of railroads affected by the switchmen strike issued a statement saying strikers are returning to former positions and railroads intend to allow them to resume where vacancies exist. It adds that new hires will not be moved to create space for returning workers.
The Northwest lines report no ill will toward strikers and plan to rehire where vacancies exist. Great Northern shops will reopen early next week, restoring about 2,000 men laid off temporarily as services return to normal.
Alec Ross 18 son of Mr and Mrs M M Ross of St Regis died in Sisters Hospital Missoula after a two year illness from typhoid complication. Born in Missoula he attended St Josephs and Montana College Deer Lodge. He worked at Big Blackfoot Milling mills in St Regis. Funeral Tuesday at 2 pm at the Presbyterian church.
Miss Agnes McBride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William McBride of Superior, died in Los Animas Colorado after a lingering illness. She was a popular University of Montana student and a member of Delta Sigma sorority. She would have graduated in 1909 but health issues halted her studies. Her remains will be brought to Missoula for burial.
Rev. Mattie Calder Rutledge performed a spiritualistic wedding at 7 oclock last evening at her home on South Colorado street. The couple was Ralph Seltzer and Miss Carrie Morrow. Bolever Brown and Missoula lots have moved to 413 S. 85 Bank building. Gift-buying based on ad-reading will help make you an optimist.
President Tart and Secretary Knox announce a policy to promote young diplomats. The move aims to refresh the foreign service and accelerate career advancement for promising junior officers amid ongoing administration reforms.
President Taft approves an executive order creating a board of examiners to certify applicants for secretary and scribal posts at embassies. The board will set standards, test knowledge of international law languages and history, and promote from lower grades based on efficiency.
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