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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1918
Page
2
President Wilson and his party watched from the George Washington as French warships formed in lines along both ways, a vast naval spectacle unfolding with ships steaming in an expansive column formation.
The president plans a two month stay in Europe with possible return to Washington before Congress adjourns. He aims to avoid being away for the peace conference but will join if needed. He enjoys the voyage, meets crew, and dismisses most invitations to appear as a pleasure trip.
Helena dispatch reports first and second class city mayors will postpone their conference on a municipal license system and revenue-raising charges until Jan 13. City attorneys will meet then to discuss license fees on soft drink outlets and broader license extensions to offset revenue loss from saloon eliminations. Reuters notes the same day that German ambassador Prince Max von Ratibor was recalled to Berlin per El Sol.
Vice Admiral Henry Mayo prepared to command escort on the Pennsylvania voyage to Europe. He paid tribute to the American navy’s heroism, urged a stronger steamer fleet, and highlighted allied cooperation with the British navy. Mayo returns from a three month tour of naval posts and fleets, delivering a final message from Averian squadrons and Atlantic flotillas.
W. S. Creden resigns as general manager of the Davis-Daly company to focus on consulting engineering. He will stay as adviser and retain a large stake. Directors plan to appoint a capable manager to push plans including ventilation upgrades, waste-dump removal, surface building modernization, and expansion of the Colorado mine area. The Davis-Daly recently reported record net earnings and a 25 percent copper ore body on the 2100 foot level.
In the justice courts yesterday County Attorney Jackson fled two criminal actions. In Justice Ornsby s court a complaint was filed against P D Rodgers accused of obtaining money under false pretenses Christos Golonomatidi is the complaining witness. At the instance of Lewis L Brekke in Justice Mitchell s court a charge is filed against John Vogter charging him with robbery.
Great Falls reports a gradual decline in influenza cases since adopting its control method two weeks ago. No day over ten cases last week, only seven today, and for the first time since measures began there are no influenza patients in the city detention hospital. Quarantine targets the source while business remains normal.
Mrs J Neppe of Butte, a longtime temperance leader and Butte resident for 14 years, died after an operation at Mayo Clinic Rochester. She was 43, born in Norway, and survived by husband C J Nepper who rushed to her bedside and will bring the body to Butte. Funeral plans not yet set. She had many friends from long service in temperance work.
The executive committee of the Butte chapter decided to postpone the Red Cross membership drive set to begin next Monday. Local conditions and overlap with other campaigns prompted the postponement to a more opportune time as many volunteers are engaged in the war savings campaign.
The city and county health feud ended when six businessmen paid fines for violating the county health order. Peter Barber Mike Lacey and Gus Caras each faced 20 dollar fines. Pittum and George Waraveh paid 10 dollars, a bartender Betwin had a specific fine, and Fi Jones’s case was continued to February. Deputy County Attorney Daniels prosecuted.
Conditions in the Colusa fire area near the Coluss Parrot mine improved yesterday. The fire remains stubborn and will need time to control but has been isolated to a small section in the upper levels of the old Clark workings. It will not affect the deeper levels or adjacent properties.
J R Wharton general manager of the Tutte Street railway departs with his family for California via the Oregon Short Line. Avharton plans a brief visit before returning to Butte, while the rest stay at Long Beach for rest and recuperation from influenza. The ad notes Malted Milk and Horlicks as a restorative diet.
Alfred Henderson, a former Butte police officer famed for dangerous encounters and a five time shooter, is reported killed in battle with German forces. A nephew’s letter to Mrs. Henry Schumacher says Henderson died in the last major engagement, with cautious confirmation awaited in Washington. Henderson had previously been a popular local figure, known for boxing prowess and a place in the city’s history.
During a county health board meeting officials warned Putte saloons for allowing unusually large patron gatherings. The board had previously left enforcement to saloon operators but issued notice that further action may be taken if crowd control does not improve.
Lieut. B. K. Fryer arrived from Camp Lee and C. F. Gage from Missoula were among guests at the Thornton. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gough visited at the Finlen. Capt. Lee Broadridge and Mrs. James Breslin with others checked in at Thornton and Finlen. Noted out of town visitors included W. H. Meloy and M. Delaveren. A group from Helena also arrived at the Thornton.
Funeral announcements list multiple services from Sherman Reed's parlors and Teed's, with interments at Holy Cross cemetery. Individuals named Nepper Dacke Zapp Moreno Tonka Lasteh receive services on Sunday afternoons or mornings, with details varying by obituary and location in Rochester area.
An unidentified man about 40 years old died near the School of Mines. He was described as 5 feet 10 inches tall with gray hair and eyes, weighing about 170 pounds. Remains are at Daly-Shea undertaking parlors. Funeral arrangements to be announced later. Also notes John Egan died yesterday with no remains at Daly-Shea parlors and funeral plans to follow.
Fragmentary list presents references to tax ation bond or school suffrage across several states including North Dakota South Dakota Nebraska New Mexico Oklahoma Minnesota Wisconsin Iowa Louisiana Mississippi Kentucky Ohio Michigan Vermont New Hampshire Massachusetts Connecticut and Illinois appears garbled with misspellings and truncations suggesting a broader discussion of suffrage status by jurisdiction.
The Daniels & Bilboa funeral chapel plans services tomorrow and today for several individuals. Hanry Mbride, Dona Suppi, Carl Baumgartner, Emma Pene, John F Leary, Martin Reaga, and Achille Wells Antoniont have or will have funeral services with interments at Holy Cross Mountain View and related cemeteries.
William Iti funeral set for Saturday at 10 AM at Whites parlors with Rev Dr Coole officiating. Interment Mount Moriah cemetery. Alex Creighton Crleighton age 55 died yesterday. James Clark age 69 died last evening, body at Whites parlors. Clark was member of International Stonecutters union.
The funeral of the late Patrick Jogan will be held Sunday afternoon at Walsh's parlors at 4 o'clock. Interment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery.
Advertisers seek responsible tenants for furnished or unfurnished sub leases. City readers include many home rockers eager for reasonable terms. The notice stresses clear proposition to attract attention in classifieds.
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