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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1914
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR describes a wreck on a Great Northern line with passengers injured. Details are unclear but indicate several people were hurt and taken to a hospital or ram for treatment.
Deer Lodge notes from December 18 cover a successful No. 6 Boilermakers meeting with a lively evening of dancing and a Bergman family orchestra. The column lists attendees and helpers, plus several local visits and travel: Mertz in Anaconda, Wilson and Walters in town, Benards heading to Salt Lake, Stefer party from Spokane, Elan and Wynnend winter plans, and Maria Ramsdet family departures. Reports also note medical recovery of ET Chambers, and several employees like Tay Web and Christ Dertees resuming work in Deer Lodge and nearby rail lines.
Lewistown reports November tax collections total more than 569000 dollars with over half from taxes. A Gre case jury found Mike Hopkins guilty of criminal assault and will be sentenced later. County will not renew poor farm contracts, matron Mrs Bigtin to stay through April. Manager McClace visits San Francisco to inspect the Montana Flour Mill exposition site and Montana building progress.
Belgrade December 16 Tom Buckley returned from Anaconda where he had been. R B Wakefield rushes work on a bungalow to be tenanted by R R Deabenderfer and family. Mrs John Herrick and daughter Rath visit Deer Lodge and Three Forks and stay with Mrs W D Brainerd before returning to Beach North Dakota.
Dec 16. In Butte Montana W. Malone stands trial for kidnapping Richard O'Brien in August. Jury heard testimony from O'Brien, Malone’s alibi witnesses, and witnesses at the Miners Union hall. Judge Law presided as contempt was shown toward the court. the defendant faces a possible two year sentence.
Boreman December 18 Charles A Loomis of Kansas City a bondate attorney represents eastern investors invited by local citizens to assess a railroad route to the Madison valley He plans to visit the area inspect feasibility and decide if it is a sound investment before returning to Bozeman and Gischay to discuss further
Dec 16 dispatch notes Attorney J a business visitor in Darby and court activity involving J T Coughenour. Tomas Kane serves the hr piece as Me Marvin, a Hamilton senior, and theater performances plus a mock trail near the high school. A community gathering at Stes Kath featured sewing and light refreshments. Train service updates mention only one straight passenger train and a mixed train.
Mis Frances Peacock visited Harlowton from Tlennep today as E G Thompson returns to work at Deer Lodge after rheumatism. H F Henthorn and son Lee from their ranch joined the hearing with commissioners E and JH HQ and stenographer to hear protests by Garnett Forest Grove Shonkin and Grast Range against Milwaukee station discontinuances and halting daily service in favor of every other day trains. Hearing extended late to finish and depart for Helena tomorrow.
Deer Lodge officials announce the Elks charity ball to be held tomorrow December 18 with Dr. Frank Hall, Watst Bresina, and John in charge of arrangements. The event aims to raise funds for local charity and honor Elks members, following a season of social activity and community support.
Dec 16 reports from Great Falls on the Midwest engineering company quitting due to issues, a proposed large beet sugar plant discussed by Ellison and ANE Un with Utah connections, and a United States reclamation service plant relocation idea. Helena notes militia inspection dates from March 11 to 19 with possible funding regulation changes. Also mention of a caterpillar plague affecting Kowloon plantations and a Hongkong legislature aid vote.
At the annual meeting of the state board of sheep commissioners the panel recommended to the legislature reimbursing owners for native cattle and related losses. A contingent fund was proposed to address possible reinfection risks as the board and state veterinarians continue oversight of inoculation programs and disease control efforts.
The new St Helena Cathedral in Helens will open Christmas morning with a blessing by Bishop Carroll. Interior work is nearing completion and the project aims to complete the cost of about $20,000, with hopes to have the debt wiped out by Christmas.
The Gallatin National Forest annual grazing report for 181 was filed with the district forester in Missoula detailing stock grazing by season amounting to 10897 cattle and 38028 sheep, excluding private land within forest boundaries. In the sixteenth annual debate at the Agricultural College the freshmen lost to the sophomores with the affirmative upheld, judged by Professors H M Jenison and G Brown. The item also notes the remains of the late Lew Era res get Se Ree aoe a terres.
The funeral for Larry Duggan and Mary Sullivan will be held tomorrow at St Marys Church. Services begin at 2 o clock with seating for mourners and Catholic rites proceeding to the cemetery.
A funeral notice announces the death of Coltigan and plans for interment tomorrow morning at St. Taterenan. The service will be held at North Mist area with a Mass, followed by burial in the family plot at Haly Crome cemetery.
Sherman and Peed Undertakers and Embalmers at 11 Past Broadway Butte are named in a brief funeral notice. A separate item records a Thursday afternoon service for Mr Daniel Harris and a funeral for Richard E. Oliveroffeline from a family residence on South Arizona streets.
Obituary notice for Joseph Richards, funeral director and embalmer based at 1919 S Montana Street, Butte, Montana. Details indicate his professional role and location in the city.
Martin and Prof JH Hole discuss an all American alliance replacing the Monroe Doctrine. Freshmen Kina Park and Lewis Lutes argued for the affirmative while Cannon, Manfond Snow and Don Langohe spoke for the negative. Local officials Buell and Widener plan to attend a municipal league meeting in Great Falls on December 18. The ladies of Ladies Club elected officers, and George Mellen visited Bozeman to inspect road work with county officials. The Philipsburg council approved three fund expenditures totaling 6901.87, reducing water debt to about 2500, and Tock Creek pioneer Tien Valera died of pneumonia aged 76, leaving three children.
In Philipsburg the Long and Thomas families and local residents are noted in a series of informal gatherings. Mrs Park McLure and Mr M Durbin hosted The A Y L T members and guests with a program including fancy needle work and wax crafts followed by luncheon. The Fro Library Association held a meeting in the library rooms with officer and committee report readings.
Former President William Patt told the East Orange crowd at a women's club meeting that any attempt to hide facts should be thwarted by reporting to Congress. He argued the coast defense investigation needs all information in official reports on file.
At 2 o clock this morning a fire was spotted at the Arlington hotel on Front street in Butte. The unoccupied building lies about four blocks from the Northern Pacific depot and is believed to have caused no injuries or damage to adjacent property. The scene recalls the nearby property tied to RE A Buxt who is serving a penitentiary term for a hotel guest murder. The hotel had been closed after his sentencing.
A German report cites two French aviators who reportedly threw mashed objects during air operations while a third escaped. The balloon patrol continued to force enemy lines with Zeppelin activity, emphasizing reconnaissance over bombing.
London reports that observers call the Whitby Scarborough bombardment hardly an operation of war. Hartlepool’s defense is praised, while German ships shelled Minglish towns. The Dilly Telegraph warns neutrals Germany may strike any seaside hamlet if it wins, signaling Berlin’s defiance of world opinion.
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