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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1920
Page
5
A federal court vacated Walter I. Wise’s 120 day jail sentence for selling liquor, citing unequal sentencing. Wise had pleaded guilty under assurances from federal officers that he would avoid prison after paying a $1,000 fine. The court noted prompt payment and advice as factors in granting relief.
Dr T C Witherspoon urged health week focus on proper food clothing and housing for students of Butte Business College. He warned against costly shoes menacing health and stressed light clothing sunlight and cleanliness to raise overall life expectancy from 19 to 60 years, calling for personal and state responsibility.
Rent planes from Orion Bros. J. D. St John, a Corvallis pharmacist, visits Butte while Maury and Melzner relocate to a new three story building. Local figures like Frank Cook and Ervald McDonnell drop in for business. Dr. W. E. Dodd offers free eye and nervous consultations at Hotel Leggat Dec 6 to 15. Six drunks add 60 to the city treasury. Dance tonight at Eagles hall with 50 cent admission.
A year-old boy convicted on a charge of issuing checks for 41.60 was sentenced by Judge Lynch to the state industrial school until he reaches 21. Four checks totaling 195.60 were cashed by the youth, per Probation Officer Sullivan. Two other boys faced charges for breaking into a cabin and were found not guilty. Another youth charged with stealing text goods from a local store was sentenced to the industrial school but the sentence was suspended for good behavior. Other items note a cooperative bank subscription drive in Atlanta and a dance at Dagle Hall.
Total collected through last night reached 7200.90 dollars with 300 to 400 dollars in workers hands yet to be turned in. Extra donations include 100 dollars from the Elks and 609 dollars from a Woman's Club dance, all earmarked for the day. Executors anticipate securing the full ten thousand as solicitors persist. Charles R. Leonard led a meeting noting many contributors remain unapproached. Attendees included Malcolm Gillis Barton K. Dakin Mrs. P. H. McCarthy and others.
Bishop Faber of the Episcopal church will end his teaching mission at St. John's on Idaho Street and Broadway with services Sunday. Congre gations have attended well. demands of next week require his departure. He will deliver The Meditations on Good Friday at St. John's, a welcomed prospect for Episcopalians in Butte.
News from Frankfort Germany reports the death of Simon Schott aged 75 on November 11. He leaves a son and four daughters, all but Mrs. Schott living in Frankfort. Mrs. Schott, of 833 West Broadway, had not seen her father since 1910 when she visited Germany.
Christmas celebrations highlight unselfish joy and friendship as gifts. The store touts a large diamond and jewelry stock, claiming the largest city selection to choose from, framing gifts as elevating life and love.
Proceeds from two days of charity booths raised 41682 for anti tuberculosis relief. Workers from the Women’s Club and local unions staffed stalls at Connell Hennessy’s, Lyons, and Manteca, with drives led by Miss Margaret Tenens and the Catholic Benevolent Society.
Leo Way a Chinese man, fined $25 after pleading guilty to vagrancy before Judge Grimes. He was arrested two days earlier hiding in a cubbyhole of a South Main street Chinese store during a federal search. A woman suspected of drug running was with him. Witnesses described Way’s prior arrests and claimed a dangerous reputation, while police noted fingerprints and photo on file.
A. G. Bagley, director for Knights of Columbus educational activities based in San Francisco, conferred with Butte officials and committees on establishing a school for ex service men. He thoroughly investigated the local situation before leaving yesterday and will report to the supreme committee.
Lieut H P Peck reports a mahogany walking stick whose handle is a portion of a human arm elbow joint. He notes the item came from a fanatic tribal source and fears its gruesome symbolism. Peck plans to keep it as a curiosity rather than using it daily.
London millinery showcases peacock plumage and other ornate feathers in hats for early winter. Designers feature sequined crowns, cerise velvet bands, and hats adorned with pheasant partridge and pink quill accents. Bold brims and vitriol greens highlight a varied palette and dramatic silhouettes.
A. L. Rose, linked to a major affidavit about Jack Melia and the county dry squad, faced arrest on a shed suit charge and a grand larceny case. Judge Doran dismissed the larceny claim after no evidence of guilt appeared, with Rose’s supporters promising further developments in the dispute over key tampering and property loss at Placer Street.
The first Chanukah program by Council Jewish Women was staged Thursday evening at Tempie Waal 1 junior and senten. The pageant depicted Judea and modern America with performers such as George Hautman Max pelos Werbert TM Goldsmith and Dave Sey Rosenberg. A silver tea at Mrs J W Gunns home at 528 West Granite Street will honor the scholarship fund of the women’s society.
The Fort nightly Review reports that John Pollock accuses Germany of engineering a czar abdication to manipulate Russia’s resources and weaken the western front. The article notes unconfirmed reports of Nicholas II’s death and mentions his relatives as possibly involved, amid conflicting, unverified wires from Tilesia.
Vancouver dispatch reports Kokusai News Agency notes a rapprochement between China and Japan. Kennedy of the Japan Times agency says Japan aims to deliver Tsingtao to China without outsider interference and desires friendly ties with China. He heads to New York to push sale of Japan Times and Malt. Bank suspends in Paducah.
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