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Anaconda Standard

Location

Anaconda, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1916

Page

9

Cutts Enters Mayoral Race in Butte

William Cutts the Democratic candidate for Congress in the fall has announced his bid for mayor of Butte in the coming spring. Known as Billy Cutts he gained prominence in local politics and has spoken across the state during recent campaigns. He previously served in the state legislative assembly and contributed to notable legislation.

William Cutts Canalate Congress Butte Cutts Billy” Cutts Legislative Assembly

Gas that burns at Calumet shaft discovered by miners

Three Greater Butte Copper miners at the Calumet shaft reported an inflammable gas rising through muck on the 500 level. The gas, possibly fire damp, was found while the shaft was unwatered and repaired to 580 feet. Acetylene lamps caused a small explosion but no serious injuries. Electric lights will be used as muck removal continues and the shaft deeper work resumes.

Greater Butte Company Calumet Butte Bacorn Hutte

Walsh Recounted After Dillon Bar Attack

Joe Walsh formerly of Butte now Dillon, in town recovering from wounds received over a month ago from Beaverhead rancher William Ellis. Ellis was convicted in Dillon district court and sentenced to four and a half to five years.

Joe Walsh Butte Dillon William Ellis Beaverhead County Walsh Ellis

Fire Damages Sidewalk Near People's Theater

A smoky fire last night on a temporary wooden sidewalk in front of the People's theater at Park and Main caused considerable excitement before the firemen extinguished it. Traffic was delayed about five minutes and damage was reported.

Four Men Arrested in Robbery Case on Main Street

Four men including A A Deneen bartender Neal Green Phil Green and Don Sullivan were arrested on a robbery charge claiming they took 150 and an Omaha ticket from J Howard. Deneen accused the others while the Greens and Sullivan blamed the bartender. All four were to be taken to the county attorney's office this morning.

A. A. Deneen South Main Street Neal Green Phil Green Don Sullivan J. Howard Omaha Murphy Deneen Green Brothers Sullivan

Tickets on sale for Joshers vaudeville at Broadway

Tickets for the Joshers vaudeville show go on sale this morning at the Broadway theater. All seats are one dollar. Reservations are urged as the annual show is expected to reach capacity, with proceeds aiding needy Butte residents with Christmas food relief. all 20 acts have donated their performances.

Broadway Butte

IBEW Election Scheduled After Dance on Dec 22

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers will hold an officer election Friday night December 22 following the December 29 80 dance. Secretary Jas M Dubel notes the polling spot at Montana and Park street.

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Montana Park Street Jas. M. Dubel

Question of boycott to be the chief topic in Butte meeting

Butte residents plan to discuss a boycott to lower living costs as a special committee reports on high prices for milk butter turkey eggs and other essentials. Tonight’s meeting at the courthouse will decide whether to urge refraining from purchases and extend the inquiry into Santa Claus mall volunteer work at the post office moves forward today.

Rutte Sug Butte Santa Claus Mall Ofice

Annual Art Exhibit Draws 25000 in Butte

Attendance for the week tops twenty five thousand as E S Paxson praises the display. J Martin Baker says the exhibit is wonderful and the first of its kind in Montana. The Butte newspaper Artiste association arranged 200 pictures by state artists. Charles M Russell of Great Falls may visit today to view the show. Brownfield Canty offers Kelly Kumfort charts as home gifts.

Butte J. Martin Baker Butte ‘Ewspaper Artiste’ Association Paxson Montana Pramse Charles M. Russell Great Falls Mon Tana Kelly Kumfort Brownfield-Canty

Christmas Spirit Shown In Decorations Row

Downtown stores decorate for the sale season with Montana Power at the forefront. Windows glow with lights while evergreen trees from nearby hillsides fill the offices. The company staff organized the ornate display enhancing the Christmas mood across the town.

Montana Power Company Christman Canalmont Arden Europe Sethe Montana. Power Company

Legislator Arrested After Ken Graf Fight Incident

A state legislator elected to the lower house was arrested for interfering with an officer during a fight involving Ken Graf. Bond set at 26 dollars. John Richardson and John M Crowley were charged with starting the altercation. Crowley required emergency hospital care. later friends claimed Richardson sparked the fight after an invitation for a drink.

John Richardson John M Crowley Crowley Dail Richardson Lavalileres Mayer's Weat Park

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