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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1912
Page
4
Butte news item notes the principal branch office is at 28 East Broadway with telephone numbers 4 and independent line 12. Advertising rates are furnished on application.
A list of items offered for sale includes friendship circle brooches plain and jeweled lorgnettes flexible bracelets with or without stones bangle bracelets diamond bracelets bracelet watches bar pins plain and jeweled Waldemar chains for evening dress pearl and diamond lavalieres Marcus Ward royal Irish lines correspondence paper and sterling gauilies in varied patterns plus toilet ware and other gold and silver goods.
The column lists residents and visitors with travel to Los Angeles Denver Belfast and Ireland, plus engagements in Missoula, Dillon, and Butte. Advertisements promote shoes, insurance, banking, clothing, and breakfast specials as local commerce booms.
The Chamber of Commerce last night revived talk of a commission form of government for Butte. Secretary Blake said the group would study options and provide reference books for members. Dr Donald Campbell urged action before the city election next April as signatures for a petition were being sought.
Citizens in Butte debate a new city commission form, with talks on curbing lynch law style petitions, merging city and county governance, and establishing a five acre demonstration garden near the valley to boost development. Proposals include funding, land access, and joint committee supervision for 1913 initiatives.
James P. Thompson of the Industrial Workers of the World lectured at the auditorium with attendees present. The tour aims to promote the organization amid mixed reactions from listeners who disputed the speaker's sentiments.
Three hundred newsies gathered for a Christmas feast promised by the Newsboys club. The program included performances by Waugh Carney and John McAull, Virginia Dickerson sang solo, Katherine Febles violin, assisted by Trelen Treen, and Professor Craven spoke on coal formations in the United States.
In a Sunday night break in on South Colorado street Mrs. Zimmerman and her husband faced two masked men who tied and beat her to extract $493 cash. A second intruder then stole clothing and valuables while threats of death were made. Police traced the incident to a planned harassment as the couple reported continued threats. A suspect, Lon dell, is held in Spokane awaiting charge for the robbery, with others linked to the case.
A woman was stabbed at a colored club on Daksta and Mercury streets by an assailant described as Bar ve ulgait. Police arrived and two suspects were taken into custody as witnesses described a chaotic scene and a late evening assault.
A group of teachers and members of the Women’s Relief Corps organized cushions for veterans at the home. Young ladies contributed from their wallets to provide six cushions, bringing the total to 26 cushions sent to the soldiers’ home for comfort.
A letter dated November 22 expresses thanks from Mrs Louis Paves, president of the Women's Relief Corps, for three packages containing 26 cushions pillows given by the Women's Aid and Young Ladies' club. The message notes the cushions will be placed in service and appreciated by members.
A wartime bulletin records about 200 requests for dinners addressed to Major Jordan. The letter mentions duty, ration limits, and the need to support soldiers with meals, while noting restrictions and deductions in late supply situations.
A local church gathering last night drew attention as a Dr. James desl ATEN bishop described modern dances like the ear ear, turkey trot, cuidby glide, and an unnamed hug as examples of disruptive spirit. He called for reflection on their impact on youth and morality.
A detonation at the powder house of the O'Loughtin quarry in Bethwood near Norm injured one worker this afternoon. The blast was felt over a wide area, roughly fifteen miles, with no fatalities reported.
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