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Newspaper

Anaconda Standard

Location

Anaconda, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1916

Page

2

Assistant Attorney General Elect Announces Staff

Helena December 14 Announcement by Attorney General elect C Ford names office force. Assistant attorneys general are Frank Woody of Missoula A A Grorud of Butte and R L Mitchell of Glendive. A W Heidel of Great Falls will be clerk and A D Sperry of Butte will join as assistant. Heidel previously district attorney aide to James W Freeman.

Grorud Butte Mitchell Glendive Heidel James W. Freeman

Farm loan board to announce districts and banks

Washington dispatch reports the secretary of the farm loan board will announce district boundaries and bank locations within two weeks, with banks operating in February. It is believed Montana will join Oregon Washington and Idaho, with the Spokane bank slated to open.

Washington Farm Loan Board Trig Montana Oregon Idaho Spokane

Sister Mary Lawrence Dead at Las Vegas Nova Scotia

Sister Mary Lawrence who led St John s Hospital in Helens from 1896 to 1902 died December 9 at Las Vegas N X I from infirmities of old age. Word of her death was received by Mrs Victor Day.

Moss Guilty in Assault Case at Dillon Jury Verdict

In Dillon on December 14 a jury found M. M. Moss guilty of assault with intent to kill after he allegedly attempted to shoot a Wisdom business man. In a separate damage suit Walsh seeks $20,000 plus $600 for medical costs as Ellis faces claims for a prior knife attack at a local saloon. Additionally 210 coyote pelts were presented for bounty with $2 per pelt. total revenue cited. A Dillon wedding license was issued to George Reamy and Miss Gladys Marguerite McCrea, ceremony by Rev. Humphrey of the Methodist church. The Roundup convention of unions and masons elected officers Richard Berry, Ralph Charke, Ray St. Jean, and O. J. Great Falls. No road funds for Phillips or Valley counties due to indebtedness limits.

W. R. Stone Charles Orman George Reamy Giadys Marguerite McCrea Humphrey The Methodist Church Bilangs Wee Ae Wesegaten Anaconda Helena Great Pails Butte Bozeman Missoula Kalispell Lewistown Ers Masons Richard Berry Ralph Charke Great Falls Ray St. Jean Ana. Fonda O. J Treas

Lamb price set as 10,000 head bought at 11 cents

Billings December 14 James Petrie Burlington railroad livestock agent buys 10,000 lambs from O B ham for 11 cents per pound. The cattle will be fattened for sale in the eastern market.

James Petrie Burlington Railroad

Old Fashioned Cough Remedy From Anaconda Ad

A vintage advertisement promotes a cough formula using Parmint with hot water and granulated sugar. The recipe claims to ease chest congestion and nasal passages, aiding breathing, and suggests C. B. Hoskins & Anaconda can supply the ingredients.

C. B. Hoskins

Burglar Leaves Saloons Rear Window Break at Barnden's

Deer Loden Dee reports a burglary at Barnden's saloon early yesterday. The thief broke the rear window, entered the premises, and searched the place but fled before morning. Barnden, nearby employee Brealey, and a witness heard nothing until the alarm. No trace of the burglar has been found.

Barnden Apensies Talon Abou Brealey

Election of Montana resident urged by church leaders

A Montana resident election issue draws support from church figures including Mr. Sweetland pastor of First Methodist Maywood Indiana, Hyslop president of Methodist University Oklahoma City, and Rev Charles M. Donaldson of Swiatown Montana in a regional church council discussion.

Mr. Sweetland First Methodist Church Maywood Indiana Hyslop Methodist University At Oklahoma City Charles M. Donaldson Swiatown Mont

Milwaukee electrification opens long line in Deer Lodge

Deer Lodge is abuzz as Milwaukee's line electrification project reaches 88 miles between Haugan and Avery, with double-bonded track and enhanced efficiency. Local figures report many residents traveling, returning from Seattle and Chicago for family visits, mining claims, and Milwaukee signaling work as crews prep for continued winter operations and maintenance along the Big Blackfoot route.

Deer Lodge Deo.id Gilbert Ing Milwaukee Bitter Hoot Mountains Haugan Avery M. Lacey Molly Lacey George John McGillis Aann Tom Mullen Ad Wanderer Wiliam Coffey Y Tohn Maloney St. Reising Butt Arthur Perry Walley Hertz Avon Nevada Creek Abe Oro Fine Edward L. Ward Bellingham Wash Jon Ward George Buck Bonner i Mr. Buck John Lacey Chicago Wisconsin Carl Morgan Drummond Ovando Forsyth Atttle Harney Ward Rockreek Lake James Hollingsworth Stoline Ile Mtr Ernest Rose Spokane Thomas Nolan Walter Marshall Harlowton Alberton Thomas F. Healey Taaho Harry Small Missoula Busi Carrie _Klemton Mobridge Southern Illinois Henry Knop Butte E. Cessford Great Falls

Pardons Board Approves Governor's Act in Most Cases

Helena Dec 14 The state board of pardons approved most commutations and pardons urged by Governor Stewart with four cases continued for further investigation. Names cited include W A Dawe from county manslaughter and others from Jefferson Cascade and Cascade counties on charges of murder and larceny.

Helena State Board of Pardons Stewart W. Dawe Coun Narine Marlette Balue Carson Font ii Jefferson Phorae Aeton Loule Ponhelm W. McKay Cascade County Conley Hay Jim

Morrovieth Daingh Down Puck Case In Missoula

Missoula December 14. Report says of boycott by housewives with unknown origin and motive. Attorney says 48 cases may be obtained for 60 dollars amid ongoing legal action and claims of a boycott affecting the year.

Missoula Kent Mir Owen

Compensation ruled against miner son in Butte case

Helena December 14 The compensation board ruled that William M Scanland of Butte is not entitled to compensation because he was longer than his father at the time of death. His father John H Scanland was killed recently in a Butte mine.

Helena Willam M. Scanland Butte John H. Scanland

No Change in British War Credit Policy

The debate on wartime credit passed with unanimous approval as Bonar Law noted the need to pay in dollars for goods worldwide, while outlining government outlays. Parliament was adjourned for a period, with total war credit figures rising to about £1.05 billion for the year and daily loans to allied governments around £400,000.

McKenna Bonar Law America Bee Tonar Law Ward

Peace notes and war front update across Europe

War summaries report Entente hopes for peace talks while Britain warns of adequate reparations and security. Fronts show bombardments and limited operations except in Romania and Meuse regions, with Danube advance by Teutons and Serb front steady. Parliament approves a 400 million pound credit for Britain’s military preparations. Helena reports: Montana licensure results list 12 successful applicants from 25 candidates.

Rumania Meuse Danube Jalomitza

Poor Chinamen Convicted Murder of Countryman

Dec 14 Helena Mont rumor of extreme cold dominates weather notes. Jurors verdict second degree murder in countryman killing the Chinaman suspect. Sentencing set for Saturday with a fixed penalty not less than ten years. Henry F. meteorologist reports below zero readings across eastern Montana with Billings at 35 below and Miles City 25 below, Havre at 17 above. Weather shifts amid statewide chill.

Jur F Helena Montana Henry F Billings Afiles City Mr. Alps Miles City Havre

Anaconda Curling Club Choses Committees For Bonspiel

Anaconda curling club president LV. Bender appointed committees to organize the February manual bonspiel. A intercity match with Butte Curling Club is set for Saturday at 7 p.m. Readouts list accommodations refreshments and game-teams committee members and scores from recent matches.

LV. Bender Curling Club Butte Curling Club Anaconda Meat Bender A. TE. ‘Wiggin W. A. Bower W. C. Capron C.H. Meyers France Big Goodfriend M. Kelly F. C. Tucker J. A. Kncher H. King W. W. Mager Crate H. Barich Donspiel Kames H. M. Dunn W. C'Whyte Martin Martin Hato Tucker Tonkin Kidd MA. McKennie Mann Patterson McPherson Haddick P. Halloran Kip

Loming to the Bluebird at the rd theater

A grand stage production costing $1,000,000 and over a year in the making debuts at the rd theater on December 19 and 20, described as a colossal show with bloodless yet warlike themes and a vast cast.

Rd Theater

Funeral of the late Mrs died at the home of her son

A Lewistown report outlines funeral services for the late Mrs who died from poisoning administered by herself while visiting from Great Falls. The day’s news also notes Beatrice Marshall’s case on appeal was dismissed as the old ordinance cited was deemed defective and amended. Judges and local officials are named in unrelated notices about Anglers club events and a Dover school board member, Milton Pearl, being ordered to the asylum.

Lewistown Great Falls Beatrice Marshall Justice Court Simmet Fergus County Anglers Club Roy Bo Asers W. L. Bright J. H. Forts J. J. Martin Milton Pearl Dover Pearl Butte Gagnon Mecaull-Webster Elevator Company Geraldine, Chou Teau Geraldine

Civilizations on Screen A Poem of War and Love

A moving picture production called Civilization portrays grand battle scenes with real cities built and destroyed. Naval battles, submarine sinkings, and a dramatic love story frame vivid contrasts to urge world peace, praised by Chicago critics as a "Picture of Poems" and shown daily in matinee and evening shows.

Lery Chicago

Rockefeller Foundation to gain Minne­sota president

Dr. George E. Vincent, president of the University of Minnesota, will head the Rockefeller Foundation. John D. Rockefeller Jr. plans to resign the presidency when his term ends next May, as the foundation expands its work.

George E. Vincent University of Minnesota Rockefeller Foundation John D. Rockefeller, Jr Foundation

Pearl believed formed 6 million years ago found by Stanley G Harold

Stanford student Stanford Harold is said to present the pearl, the oldest of its kind, to the Stanford Museum in California.

A. Pearl Stanley G Harold Stanford Stanford Museum Tifornia

Violent deaths of two Americans confirmed

Washington reports indicate officials await confirmation of Howard Gray Weeks killings near Parral by Villa and the execution of Charles Fisher and other foreigners at Santa Rosalia and Chihuahua. State Department data, aiding Mexican-American Joint Commission talks, cite broader Mexican turmoil and economic distress as conferences resume.

Washington Howard Gray Parra Villa Charles ‘Fisher Santa Rosalia Chihuahua State Department Joint Commission Philadelphi Commission Guanjuato Mexico Carranza Atlantic City

Pantages Vaudeville Tonight at Margaret Theatre

A new Pan tages vaudeville show arrives at the Margaret theater in Copper city. Acts include Gruber's animals with trained elephants, Wilson Brothers with comedy and song, The Metropolitan Five with instruments, Ray and Emma Dean with song and talk, Gaston Palmer with juggling novelty, and a new motion picture diversion. Early reports praise the likely holiday entertainment.

Margaret Theater Copper City Toved Gruber Wilson Brothers Godling The Metropolitan Ray Emma Dean Gaston Palmer

Questions and Answers on U S Army Size and Cadet Numbers

The official report places the U S Army at 87 248 personnel at the start of the year. Cadet slots at West Point and Annapolis total 486 congressmen six senators and others with allocations across districts territory and at large. Billings, Dec. 14. Farmers cooperative union discuss marketing and purchasing. A Swift of Oregon to give the keynote address as farmers gather in the hundreds.

United States Army West Point Annapolis Military Academy Porto Rico Ali Hawaii District of Columbia Stas Ae Centenario Ment Congress United States Navy Island Billings Edui Co-operative Union A. Swift Oregon

No Paving In Japan Sparks Trade Worry

The text notes that most Japanese cities lack proper sidewalks and that modern street paving is largely unknown in the empire, suggesting widespread infrastructure gaps and potential concerns for urban mobility.

Japan The Empire

Swamp Root Proof Letter From Johnson City Man

Jerome Hi McCormack of 517 Ivy Street Johnson City Tennessee testifies to kidney trouble and inability to work until using three bottles of Dr Kilmer Swamp Root. He keeps the medicine at home and endorses it as the best kidney remedy. Notarized March 31, 1914 by Bam T. Millard.

Jerome Hi McCormack Ivy Street Johnson City Tenn Bam T. Millard

Accusations of Rheumatism Cure Adadvertised

A fragmented listing describes claims about acute and chronic rheumatism remedies. It mentions a rug used with a speciae substance and references a Saully pharmacological form. The notice promotes a product labeled A-K Tabioum and urges purchase in any quantity.

Saul Phya

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