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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1918
Page
5
Butte notes show numerous visitors and registrations from Dillon Great Falls Wisdom Wisdom Monida and other towns. Dentists and returning soldiers arrive at local hotels while residents plan trips to Salt Lake City and Great Falls.
Associated Press report from London quotes Arthur J. Bale outlining peace conference stages. He says Paris talks this month will be informal and preliminary to the official first of year conference of associated governments to determine all peace terms. Bale calls the League of Nations issue a major aim for civilization.
Archangel December 2 A large group of Russian soldiers held as prisoners in Germany for four years have broken Bolshevik lines and moved to villages along the Dvina. They display strong anti Bolshevik sentiment and address officials as excellency. These men, largely starving and clad in rags, traveled on foot toward their former homes after years of forced labor.
Red Cross officials announce that today December 7 is set for four minute talks to spread home service information but due to influenza in Hutten miss Jeannette Brekiels declines the plan. The pamphlet When You Get Home outlines maintaining government insurance with a 30 day premium, compensation for duty related injuries, and guidance on mortgage and tax relief. The Red Cross will aid discharged soldiers in civilian life and training for the disabled.
A county schools superintendent cites Attorney General Ford on full teacher pay during school closures from influenza. The opinion states that contagious disease or building destruction does not excuse pay. if teachers are ready to work, they deserve full compensation for the closed period. The ruling aims to guide rural districts with epidemics and possible disputes.
Private John A. Overholt writes from a French village describing uncertainty about when soldiers can return to the United States. He notes celebrations on All Saints Day and All Souls Day, a victory parade, and the moment Armistice news arrived, causing wild, joyful noise as Americans and French officers paraded and the crowd reacted with excitement.
Reports from the city health office in Butte show that up to 90 cases were recorded last night with 28 doctors reporting new influenza cases and eight deaths for the hour period. This compares with the prior day’s 47 cases and 16 deaths from 25 doctors. December totals reach 55 deaths so far this month.
Reports of a looming general labor strike in Butte stirred factional tensions amid unions largely opposing action. The defense centers on whether the July clash between Patrick Foley and James Colbert and associates hints at a motive for Foley’s shooting, with Colbert’s identity still sought by authorities.
W S Higgins and Nick Bielenders of Deer Lodge were in Butte to file prelim papers for forming a new company to develop the Copper Cliff group near Copper Cliff. Directors include Paul Jerey Harrington and George Paul Gow from Tuolumne Copper, with plans to advance the oxidized ore deposit and improve ore grade for treatment. The group spans several claims and aims to move rapidly on development work.
A bottle containing coins intended for a Needy Baby Fund at Main and Broadway was smashed as a thief stole only a small portion of the money. The breakage occurred around 5 pm and the officer recovered what remained for the proper authorities. Also reported is the resignation of Lipsner as aerial mail service head and Miller as service pilot over personnel changes in charge of important branches and new planes.
The article notes a claimant to the royal throne, with continued discussion from page one. It mentions divisions in Washington and no official U.S. stance, while London reports serious Berlin unrest and potential Bolshevik influence as crowds clash in main streets.
Camp Lewis Washington December 6 Indications say the Thirteenth division stationed here will be among the last demobilized in the country. Officers and men wishing to remain may form a nucleus for a permanent unit. Camp Lewis to be used as a depot for troops and supplies of the regular army. The Forty fourth Infantry under Col N Jones ordered to Presidio San Francisco for station. One battalion to Fort Worden Washington and one company to Butte Montana and Port George Wright Washington to relieve U S shore stations. Guards to come here for mustering.
The partnership of A H Hellbronner and Joseph G Murphy doing business as Murphy and Hellbronner is terminated and that the undersigned will be liable for no debts of the firm. Dated Butte Montana December 6 1928. A H Heilgronner dis of mine. Harry Augustus, 34, died in a Butte hospital yesterday from injuries at the Diamond mine. Body taken to Daniels Bilboa undertaking parlors. coroner to hold an inquest.
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