This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 31 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1916
Page
10
High cost of living committee reports actions to curb prices on milk butter turkey and eggs with maximums proposed. A mass meeting is set for tomorrow evening in Judge Donlan's courtroom to urge boycotts of items sold above the suggested limits.
Theo Connolly from Walsh's undertaking to Milwaukee railroad for interment in New Fork. Tudor Sikinich died yesterday in Wallace Idaho with remains to be brought to Butte tonight. Funeral notice to follow. Sullivan, J Bulliverick, and Mrs Shea noted with funeral plans for Tuesday. J Walsh Funeral Director and Embalmer at 125 East Park Street.
Funeral notices from Butte list Daniel Mullin 47 of 323 East Summit Street Mary Sulit Edward John Stephen and Daniel Mullin as survivors. Peter Leary funeral at 24 East Summit Street with 3 20 pm mass at St Marys Church. Henna Arvo 36 remains at Sherman Reed parlors with time and place to appear in papers.
The meeting discussed prices from principal dairies meat markets and bakeries in Butte and approved forming a permanent house wives league to aid a city wide boycott if needed. They investigated milk pricing turkey costs and mail order practices while considering cooperative store models and price comparisons with eastern markets.
John H. Rooney won the election as ruler of Butte lodge No. 268 Camels of the World at the annual meeting. Installation is planned for March 7. Other officers include Dr A C Knight prophet L Swain patriarch John J Irvine sage John Rowe officer of the day William Penhal herald William Ever jr steward Hugh Rogers guardian of the night C Freeman secretary William E Sealaft treasurer James Young captain of drill team Dr J E Cowperthwaite Jeff Coughlin William F Paschail trustees The Butteroci lodge claims about 450 members.
Detectives Mitchell and Henderson tracked a blood trail to a rooming house after two men were found bleeding on West Broadway. Police detained three men on disturbance charges. Richards could not post bonds as Ferguson and Wilson accused him of an axe attack.
Miss Martha Hintschel of Kingston New York a tuberculosis sufferer has deeded her home valued at seventy five thousand dollars to three trustees in New York to serve as a sanitarium for members of the International Ladies Garment Workers Union who are ill with the disease. The 29 year old nurse who contracted tuberculosis while doing settlement work among factory and home life of working girls announced the plan.
Dry threat to ban alcohol in France draws strong opposition from wine and wholesale dealers led by Bordeaux syndicates. A deputation is sent to Paris to remonstrate with Premier Briand amid warnings of severe impact on wholesale and retail merchants. The protest mirrors the absinthe prohibition precedent.
Bethlehem Pennsylvania, not a war bride city but a strong commercial center, ranks with Butte as the most industrial cities relative to size. George Lehman, a steel city resident, cites Bethlehem’s growth from 20,900 to 49,000 in five years and notes the two cities’ high industrial output.
Butte lodges of the IOOF and related orders announce regular installation of officers in early January. Highlights include fidelity lodge third degree work, district leader J Sullivan opening lodges in Twin Bridges and Dillon, Pioneer council initiating 14, and a grand turnout of members in Montana with 175,000 in the order. Upcoming events include card parties, a New Year meeting, and a large silver anniversary observance.
The report states that a peerage was conferred on Sir William Maxwell Aitken and the Rt. Hon. Charles Bi Stuart-Wortley, both MPs. It mentions Aitken, born in Canada and formerly an official eyewitness with Canadian troops, and notes their roles in Ashton-under-Lyne and the Hallam division as part of the new cabinet appointments.
Five safeblows entered a State street shop before daylight, chloroformed two watchmen, blew the safe and escaped with $1,000. They worked four hours before gathering loot and left after binding the watchmen to chairs. For jewelry go to Mayer's. Money back if you can buy for less, get it at Colbert's.
Items of Interest report that land parcels totaling about 400 Indian beneficiaries will be offered at public auction at Crow agency on January 2. All hides must equal or exceed the appraised value of land averaging around 20 dollars per acre, with proceeds shared among the beneficiaries.
Lena Montana report notes that three counties and the presidential and general primaries cost the state and counties about 206 thousand dollars. With 21 counties in the presidential primary and 88 counties in the general primary the figures rise to over 108 thousand and 127 thousand dollars respectively. State spending is not included.
Lewistown reports a district court trial over liquor sale and a bond election case, Judge Ayers to rule. The city lists near 1 million dollars in 1916 building projects including Montana building and St Leo’s church, plus a new Masonic organ arriving. Elks trip to Grass Range funds building efforts. arrests and habeas corpus writs tied to wheat theft case involving Frank White.
In Dillon on December 17 the clerk of court issued licenses to James PPh and Miss Mary Madden of Pola, and Fred Rabishaw with Miss Laura Stuckland, both Dillon residents. The Rev H G Humpery presided at a ceremony last evening at the Hen Dangle residence. Groom works at the Oregon Short Line freight depot and couple will reside in Dillon. A house visit paired Lysander C Pond Jr and Miss Lelia Adams. In district court J J Bruno vs Butte Miners union moves forward with jurors impaneled. Bud McGraw delivered a monster Amber wolf hide for a $15 bounty. the animal was slain in the Big Hole basin.
Willam F Bennion was found guilty of second degree assault after a week long district court trial. The jury waited nearly 24 hours before rendering the verdict. The defendant faces a penitentiary term of not less than four and a half years.
Logan reports E B Le Van assigned as traveling engineer on the Montana division between Livingston and Helena with headquarters likely at Logan. Pete Sorenson to base mostly in Livingston. Dawe visits Logan to supervise dispatching. Freight layoffs due to arrival of son at home. George Battenfelter buys riverfront ranch near Logan. Veda Ferguson visits Bozeman. local officials return from hunting elk. Extra crews for Osborn Moberg and Walter Jepson due to schedule gaps. Mrs Burrell and Mrs Brundett visit Butte. Chinamen in district court receive long terms for murder. judge regrets insufficient severity.
The Western Association of Teachers of Journalism met at the University of Montana and elected A. J. Stone president Eric W. Allen vice president and Lee A. W. from the University of Washington secretary. The next annual gathering will be in Seattle.
Reports from Herlin dated December 17 say hostile foreign press calls for central powers to present concrete peace proposals. A German diplomat notes the note to entente governments outlines peace conditions aimed at mutual rights and legitimate claims, without seeking annihilation. The central powers stress proposals will guarantee a lasting peace.
A polo tournament said to be the first in Mexico ended with the division headquarters team beating the Thirteenth cavalry 7 to 6. Winners were Lieuts Martin C. Shallenberger James I. Dolling captain George S. Patton and R. E. Anderson. The first three are aides to General Pershing. Each will receive a silver trophy cap. Teams from Seventh tenth Eleventh and Thirteenth cavalry competed.
Inhabitants of Lemnos issue a proclamation saying King Constantine has forfeited his right to the throne. A committee of prominent citizens is appointed to convey the decision to the provisional government via Saloniki.
Cheyenne Wyoming December 17 one man is dead another child severely burned and four people missing after a hotel fire. Roy A White of Baylis California was electrocuted leaping from a third story window. His wife and three children are missing, an eight month old was rescued badly burned.
Loyd's reports the Danish steamer Michail Ontchoukof and the British steamer Constance Mary sunk. The Ontchoukoff, of 2118 tons, sailed from Rosario on November 26 bound for Palmas Canary Islands. The Constance Mary weighed 176 tons gross.
In the fastest game yet played in Butte the Anaconda team defeated the Butte septet 6 to 2 in the league opener. McCammon scored both of Butte’s goals, while McDonald Wanamaker Dowd and Blythe contributed for Anaconda. Williams starred for Butte. next game listed in Anaconda at Washoe park, with practices 7 to 8 pm.
Wrestling fans in Butte await Mort Henderson the Masked Marvel as he trains this afternoon at Pat Connolly's Gym ahead of his Pride Eight bout with Connolly. The Altoona, Pa., challenger will push through a brisk session to sharpen his form before entering the ring and the crowd watches closely for signs of improvement.
Seattle reports Pacific Northwest Baseball league directors reached a peace pact after daylong talks. Monday baseball is abolished and a sinking fund replaces assessments. Butte rmad Great Falls will join next year. Billings and Anaconda lose franchise bids. Schedule meeting set for Spokane in February.
Ithaca N Y December 17 the Cornell university football schedule for 1917 is announced with Colgate added and Harvard absent nine games total with seven at home two away Michigan in Ann Arbor and Pennsylvania in Philadelphia are the exceptions. The second item notes Berlin reporting the Polish national council will meet before Christmas and the Polish national assembly will convene in February.
Jim Drumgoole of Anaconda wins the Twohy medal with a 25 straight score at a Butte gathering of marksmen. Pete O'Brien tops the 100 shoot with 93. Visitors Renfro and Flanigan also posted solid scores. Next shoot set for Anaconda on January 7. Weather and travel affected attendance. several locals from Ds Todge were absent. In Dillon, 300 fans watched opening games of the intercity basketball tournament as high school faculty faced normal college, with the faculty winning 71 to 13.
Special Dispatch reports Montana football players on Wisconsin freshman team expected to be stars, led by quarter or halfback J Gatton of Bozeman and tailback John Taylor of Bozeman. Taylor, a top tackler and versatile back, is projected for all Western honors before graduation. Also notes a Bowie track club meeting where a spectator woman betting on a horse learns the odds, misunderstanding that 5 to win 1 implies a $5 stake.
George Perry, longtime baseball figure from East Liverpool, Ohio, formerly with the Baltimore Orioles and later in the American League and American Association, died today. The veteran slugger was noted for his major and minor league stints and contributions to the sport in the region.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.