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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1919
Page
3
Two masked men entered 2838 Leatherwood Street McQueen addition and assaulted the attendant with a chloroform rag, robbing the store of 40 dollars. Earlier, the home of Fred Boucher at 2601 Harrison Avenue was entered and robbed.
John A. Duff, steward, tells the Butte soviet report of two coal loads is false. He says no coal has been delivered for a month and notes inferior fuel harms steam and living conditions. He contrasts with S W W headquarters receiving two loads on Idaho street and claims Soviets seek sedition for Bolsheviki.
Jurrey One O rmer residents of Heaverhed county Tolano died within a week from acute ammonia. He served as clerk and corer of Heaverhead county and represented the county in the state legislature in earlier years. Follows Mines' of less than a week.
Two masked men robed a cafe on West Broadway at about 3 AM taking up to 70 dollars after pointing a six shooter at Night Manager Peter Pai. Later, two masked men tried to rob the Excelsior grocery and meat market on North Excelsior Street but escaped unshot.
Dry squad officers Melia and Duggan raid the California bar at Galena and Wyoming streets. They confiscate fixtures and stock, including a concealed whiskey flask behind the bar. Public order action described as a bar raid by police.
Parishioners with Father Batons decided the parish school should stay closed at least until Monday due to a coal shortage. The school had closed Tuesday as coal supplies dwindled, with reopening date to be decided later.
The senate today passed the bull fighting restoration bill after the chamber of deputies approved it earlier. It now goes to the president for approval. A new shaving brush made from a hemispherical rubber sponge is introduced as a cheaper alternative to bristle brushes.
Michael Gill is charged with the murder of Patrick Green in Butte. He pleaded not guilty with bonds set at 15000 dollars. Companions Leonard Sullivan and Mike Glenn provided accounts of the events leading to the shooting near the Northwest Coal Yard gate on Main Street.
Mrs W C Berry of 168 Telegraph Ave Oakland claims Tanlac restored her health after asthma weakness insomnia and nervousness. She says two years of illness nearly overwhelmed her until Tanlac eased her cough asthma and kidney function and enabled eight hours of sleep and full appetite. Berry praises Tanlac as unmatched and urges publication of her testimonial.
The article notes Bear Creek Diamondville and Utah fields supplying Butte as distances reach 300 to 450 miles. Montana homes shift among coals from several states due to limited local supply. Milwaukee railroad freight and electrified lines affect early deliveries and rail service plans. A new birth is recorded for Thomas Gavin, Dec 9.
An old advertisement promises instant relief from nasal congestion and headaches by applying Ely's Cream Balm. The balm is claimed to penetrate the head’s passages, soothe inflamed mucous membranes, and provide quick breathing ease, touting it as a splendid remedy for cold and catarrh.
Steve Byrne Tom Williams Atlas Genereaux Theodore Chronos and Just Andros face murder charges after Sylvester Prenat was shot defending his home as three masked men sought liquor. Chronos and Andros arraigned with plea due by December 20. Williams in hospital with a bullet wound. An electrically charged insect net on a wagon is reported invention in Argentina.
A curious manual describes a simple face treatment that removes the outer dull veil to reveal a younger under skin. It claims the process is painless and results in a snowy whiteness and velvety softness, using a small amount of a supposed preparation to smooth blemishes.
Greek Der and Olympia club clash ends with Demetri scoring a fall in the agreed time. Wrestling fans saw a fast, sharp bout in a close catch-as-catch-can contest amid a crowd expecting a hard fight. Fight postponed shows additional scheduling changes due to weather and travel as Portland area roads remain nearly impassable.
New York officials announced that the metropolitan amateur golf championship will limit entrants to players who can make a half-nine or better. The growth of the game and larger fields have made smooth tournament management difficult in recent years.
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