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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1914
Page
10
Missoula authorities searched Bonita and Clinton without success for John McDonald of Anaconda a presumed insane missing man last seen October 1. Deputies believe he is wandering along road tracks feeding at farms and may be cold and ragged.
Boulder reports Deputy Game Warden Mallord returned for winter. Hunters were disappointed as elk stayed in Yellowstone near Grayling. Local deaths include Mrs Frank Williams and Men C Denbow. Sapsenent death noted in Toston area. Lake of Whitehall near Boulder caused a crash on the bridge. several girls fell from a vehicle but no serious injuries reported. Miss Mary Tot returned to Butte after weeks in Rowker.
Missoula December reports official Northern Pacific line changes to Bitter Root service. Train No. 4 to Hamilton and No. 2 to Missoula are discontinued. Mixed trains replace them between Hamilton and Missoula with altered departures and new daily except Sunday pattern. Other Missoula Wallace, Hamilton and Wallace branch adjustments also cited with timing changes effective 12:01 a.m. Friday.
A Dillon skating rink opened at the fairgrounds drawing several hundred spectators for what was described as a lively Sunday event. A delightful Saturday recital at the norm Auditorium featured Frances Myerson and Ruby Wyatt in local performances. The county court heard cases, including James Steele's one year state prison sentence for theft and the dismissal of Catherine Styms and J. Kula's case. Officials distributed Christmas carols to schools, while the Big Hole bridge near Divide was inspected after completion of its $1100 construction.
The Civic club bazaar at the Commercial club rooms proved financially successful. William Goldbrand and family planned an extended western trip visiting Spokane to see a relative, then the coast. Dr. Tice of Twedot arrived with a sick elder brother for care en route to Chicago. Lyle Roach and Carl Schmeling transacted business from American Fork, while George Olson of Marshall and AT Christensen of Martinsdale visited. Miss Johnson came from Twedot to see her brother Adolph Johnson over Sunday.
In Great Falls on December 13 John Rochester of Butte will assume the role of assistant to the manager at the American Brewing company here, succeeding C. Doyle who will become assistant cashier of the Stanton Trust and Savings Bank opening soon. Nesbit and Albert Rochester, brothers of John, are named as vice president and cashier of the new bank.
The Livingston Woman's club organized at Masonice hall with Mrs Una B Herrick and Mrs Sichitz present. Temporary officers chosen led by Mrs R D Alton with A P Stark as president and plans set for departments like literature music home economics and hospital service. First regular meeting slated for Saturday Jan 2. The club aims to improve conditions of home family and city.
Belgrade high school defeated the visiting Three Forks team 25 to 23 in a tightly contested game at the local gym before a capacity crowd. Ritchie and Ryan were sidelined by illness, Tribble also out, but Belgrade rallied with strong defense and late baskets to secure the triumph.
Hamilton December reports Mr Shappe recovering from a buggy accident with sprained back. Attorney Kurtz, newly elected county official, moves his office to the courthouse. Auto trip by E W Cotrell and Mrs H L Capeba noted. Cold weather rare, thermometer near 10 to 12 below zero. N J Tillman, county commissioner, returns to Florence after week in Hamilton. Informal high school dance at Smith and Brown hall enjoyed by students and friends. Hamilton High to stage mock trial next Friday with Willis McKeown facing a murder charge and time‑killing debated.
Three Forks news notes B H Everett's return to Detroit due to his mother's illness. Mr and Mrs Frank Bohart travel to Salt Lake and Denver en route to Davenport Town for several months. WE Young traveled to Butte on business for several days. Joe Wilson and Clarence Buckey departed on unspecified travel.
Saturday for Chicago for the holidays notes a firemen's basketball team rebound from Manhattan after a 36 to 22 victory. Mr. and Mrs. C M Smith have moved from a trip to the county. Harold Montague transferred to Fromberg, with Mr. John taking his place at the Northern Pacific depot.
A mass meeting at the Bison Center in Malta nominates candidates for the proposed Philips County to appear on a forthcoming special election ballot. Attendees from all parts of the proposed county push a nonpartisan slate with Miller of Dodson presiding.
Deer Lodge residents and visitors filled the week with arrivals departures and visits. William Wolt and James Delaney from Missoula joined local friends while R Speer planned a Missoula winter. Father McMullen and others traveled between Deer Lodge Helena Seattle and Minneapolis for family and church ties.
Buenos Aires reports the German cruiser Dresden reached Punta Arenas on the Straits of Magellan. A Puerto Gallegos dispatch described a vessel sighted nearby, possibly German and resembling the Nurnberg. Later reports claimed the vessel disappeared and had sunk, with Admiral Sturdee said to have sunk the Nurnberg.
A morning blaze at 1 15 touched off in a small tram building used as a photograph gallery at 337 South Arizona street. The fire caused about 10 dollars of damage and origin remains unknown. A fire crew from local station responded quickly to prevent further spread.
Washington December 13 Postmaster General Burleson reports the postal service now operates on a self sustaining basis for the first time since Franklin founded it He details rapid parcel post growth and urges legislation to expand the bank and services including Alaska Hawaii Porto Rico lines and rural delivery reforms He calls for raising second class rates and changing carrier salaries based on services performed to reflect parcel post expansion.
Hazel White formerly Mrs John Beadle divorced Beadle on Saturday morning and wed Henry Black that afternoon. Beadle's 1913 marriage to Hazel mentioned. Also notes on local legal matters, illnesses, divorces, and county printing bid by Livingston Enterprise. Funeral for Frank Ray Hyde held. died of heart leakage.
Kansas City Dec 13 reports that the Hartora valley coal mining district in Arkonens will not settle the labor troubles until winter ends at least. The statement was made tonight by Ethelbert Stewart, investigator for the federal labor department.
A Dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph from Athens reports the military governor of Syria has forbidden the departure of all foreign subjects including consuls of neutral states. The measure adds to travel restrictions in the region amid tensions.
Secretary Wilson asserts in his annual report that strikes in the Calumet copper region and Colorado coal fields might have been avoided if owners had engaged on the ground. He says local management bore responsibility, and mediation by the Labor Department aims to conserve wage earners while avoiding arbitration. The Colorado strike, aided by federal troops, is another example where timely owner action could have ended disputes.
Russian general staff reports an active push in the Mlawa region with fronts advancing and multiple positions captured. German forces suffer losses near Lowles-Tow and Cracow while cavalry charges inflict heavy enemy casualties. Further west, French attacks near Apremont and Flirey yield prisoners and casualties for both sides with the day remaining largely quiet. 11,000 Soviet and German prisoners noted in Poland.
Caucasian army reports Turkish warships led by the Coahen attacked Batum in the Black Sea on December 12. Turret Berkt accompanied them as Satvet fired 15 shots, but the forts opened fire and the ships withdrew with limited damage.
A Sunday meeting plans an organization with one delegate from each union in the Silver Bow Trades and Labor Council to probe miners factional troubles in the Butte district. The group was to form last night but some unions were absent. Oscar Horn and Peter Dowler spoke on labor troubles and will address Anaconda workers tonight. The council's relief committee reported soup kitchens feeding hundreds on West Park Street. Musicians union action over theatre piano was referred to the grievances committee.
The Montenegrin Army pressing in Bosnia reports advances on December 11 and 12. They say Vishgrade, about 40 miles southeast of Sarajevo, was taken with fierce battles, and prisoners and war materiel captured.
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