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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1914
Page
3
D J McGrath deputy state mining inspector reports on Butte mining in 1914 up to August 1 detailing employment at 7200, mine openings and closures due to war, safety measures including water systems and toilet cars, ventilation improvements with new fans and upraises, and accident statistics with emphasis on safety efforts and powder handling.
The text discusses accident figures tied to shifts worked, praising foremen with low accident counts and noting a safety engineer employed by the company to inspect mines. It argues for stricter enforcement of mining laws to reduce district accident percentages and emphasizes foremen and shift bosses ensuring compliance. It also notes obituaries and mine-related deaths, with mentions of individuals and places such as Stevensville, Butte, Fernie, and St. Marys, reflecting local mining community concerns.
Three railroad cars of horses were shipped to South St Paul for the French cavalry by Hickey & Rohn of Butte. The stock, averaging 1100 pounds and about 15 hands high, was bought in Butte and Drummond, with two cars in Drummond. The same stock recently fetched around 55 dollars per head, and the firm plans to buy more horses for the government.
Major Jordan states the Salvation Army in Butte will not deduct any receipts for army expenses, instead using kettles and subscriptions to cover relief needs. He notes last year spent under $1,000 and this year prioritizes shoes and food over toys, with emphasis on aiding the needy over professional beggars.
Former Meaderville residents James and Frank Wens will stand trial for the death of their father Victor Lenaly on his ranch near North Yakima Washington on November 21. Prosecutor H B Gilbert filed the charge after evidence showed the boys confession of self defense did not align with the facts.
The thawing water pipes and overheated stoves prompted several fire department runs yesterday. Mrs. Anna Cannon reported a blaze while thawing pipes, similar alarms came from Mi. Anna Capes home at Park and Washington streets, and an overheated chimney drew responders to 200 East Woolman Street. Zero readings were recorded on unofficial thermometers, with temperatures near the sub zero mark this fall. The Weather forecast calls for continued cold.
The Department of State will not accept private deposits in the United States for payment to citizens or subjects of foreign countries. The federal offices in Butte reported word to this effect, advising those wishing to send funds abroad to consult banks, express companies, or diplomatic representatives of the destination country.
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