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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1911
Page
2
Standard Publishing Co publishers and proprietors list postal addresses and news agents across multiple cities. The notice details offices, agents, and circulation points including Anaconda Montana and other national locations, with contact and billing lines for literary and advertising services.
Helena may adopt a city commission form after Missoula shows success. Analysts say improved ward work, neighborhood improvements, and streamlined governance could spread. Anaconda residents favor current handling despite high salaries for commissioners. Registration issues also loom as a political topic in Helena and Butte.
An account of militant suffragettes in London narrates a dinner raid on Prime Minister Asquith. Mrs. Cameron describes how she and another activist seized a tablecloth and chair amid protests, declaring a civil war era tactic to force attention to women’s rights. The event sparked laughter and cheers as they were escorted out.
A Paris hotel cashier faced a nearly $60,000 shortage amid a defense claiming clientele included Americans and others who lived beyond means. An advocate cited Persian satraps and Abyssinian chieftains as examples of extravagant guests fueling the deficit. The cashier, linked to a royal guest unnamed, received two years in prison with extenuating circumstances.
The Right Reverend John P. Carroll, bishop of Melwn, leads Sunday lectures at Sacred Heart church on “The Christian Home” and related duties. He denounces divorce, stresses parental guidance and religious education, and outlines duties of wives and families.
The concluding lecture to the Rovive will be given next Sunday evening with subject Phy Laboring Mai. Bishop Carroll’s fearless lectures against known wrongs draw broad attention, extending beyond Butte to distant lands as he remains a distinguished representative.
A chaotic incident in New York as crowds cheer Colonel Roosevelt who halts a passing car on Fourteenth Street. He attends a speech at Tabor temple amid calls and a nearby protest. The Rev. Charles Stelzer and Roosevelt discuss church involvement in democracy and social reform with emphasis on mass action.
Cologne reports the Westphalian Zeitung claims British plans to destroy Wilhelmshaven harbor and water supply using leaked codes and port entrances. The piece cites unnamed officials and cites German concerns, while London dismisses the tale as Russian-influenced rumor.
Benjamin P. Galoup, ex employee of a local contractor, was shot at his home door in Munthiedon on December 1. Frank Clehon, alleged former admirer of Mrs. Gilloun, is under arrest charged with the murder. The shotgun, owned by Nave Beer, was found at Urregarton where it had been used. Calhoun escaped from Urregor.
Fragmentary river notice mentions a feller and river event with unclear details. Names and places are garbled but indicate a local notice about a quick river matter and potential breakage or hazard observed recently.
Early yesterday two masked robbers entered Hawkes & Thomas saloon on Paris street, forced patrons to wall, shot proprietor Jack Hawkes after a brief confrontation, and fled with about $38. Six customers were robbed of small sums as police described the suspects and searched for leads.
Fred Kehl, a young man, was arrested last night and is booked as insane. He had created a scene at Park and Main by violently kicking over a kettle of the Salvation Army. Earlier he disturbed a West Park Street clan store and was sentenced on that charge, released Saturday night. Last night he allegedly ran wildly on North Main Street, creating public alarm.
Thomas Stages an ex convict turned himself in to Chief Murphy after a complaint was filed against him He told the chief he wanted the charge investigated An investigation showed the witness had mistaken him and he was released Stages said he plans to quit crime and earn an honest living
Detectives White and Williams raided a Colorado Street operation early this morning. Six men named Joe Smith Edward Devine Fred Fritz Frank Shannon were arrested for frequenting a hop joint. A woman escaped, one man demanded 100 head money, and the raid disrupted a room described as a Chinese-operated opium den.
Mrs Sparling, arrested yesterday on a murder charge, is due to appear before Justice Skinner in Michigan. The case concerns the death of Gordon Cyril amid allegations of poisoning within her household.
A garbled report notes that POWLEIG EN SQUIMANA aalee Charles Li Dee Ved vintor Robert G. Fowler reached this city ten days from Beaumont. The narrative mentions a voyage toward New Orleans and Lonurrew with a stop not taken, hinting at a lone transport or travel line without clear detail.
At a Silver Bow Trades and Labor Council meeting delegates urged unions to back a city operated coal yard to ensure full weight and lower prices. The yard would be nonprofitable, with prices set to cover costs and employ city staff, while reducing coal and wood costs for residents. The council also voted to move McNamara defense funds to the general fund and discussed local labor unity and upcoming meetings before Christmas.
A meeting in Shanghai between premier representatives was announced with five delegates on each side including Ting Shun WE and War Tagetong. Dr Wit delivered a formal demand alleging violations by the revolutionary forces and protested to Capedyee, with talks to resume tomorrow at Chalawa Hall.
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