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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1920
Page
5
In a letter to a friend in Butte De Valera rejects claims that Catholic bishops control Ireland's peace settlement with England. He cites Michael Collins on Britain's use of force and propaganda and urges faith in the people while noting bishops have not agreed to discuss peace with England.
The Butte Boy Scouts council elected Dr. JA Donovan as scout commissioner and re elected A J Davis as president at the chamber of commerce. New officers included D J Charles first vice president M as Donahue second vice president P J Brophy third vice president Benjam in Owen secretary J E Stevenson treasurer and H J Bowen deputy commissioner. A special finance committee was appointed to seek permanent funding. The annual report shows 18 troops with 427 members, 65 new members in 3 organized troops, 3 cub packs totaling Be memberships, and extensive camping and training programs with hundreds of participants.
A program for complete trade knowledge holders to learn how to instruct others begins this evening at the school administration building. G. B. Edwards of the state board of vocational education will lead the classes, meeting weekly on Tuesdays to train tradesmen as instructors for vocational schools. Teachers of mechanics are especially needed, with applicability to carpentry telegraphy and other trades.
Tickets issued for Adair event in support of disabled soldiers. Monta State band to play at the dance run by the auxiliary, aiming to raise funds for hospital and Galen work. Members report generous support from friends of the auxiliary president Mrs. Smith.
George Main proprietor of the Met lon hotel at Ditlon was in Butte briefly on his way home from an extended coast city visit He said conditions everywhere he visited were unsettled and he planned to return to Montana. Troops called in after a race riot in Independence Kansas killed four White schoolboys and a Black boy and left for Lawrence with injured people. officials report low danger of further trouble and no new policing plans tonight.
In Deer Lodge on Monday evening at the Presbyterian church Micnr ene Eldred spoke about My Experiences in Relief Work in Armenia. Rev. Whittle of Anaconda, with Fingheh for four years, discussed From Bagdad to Babylonia by Camel Truck. Rev. Whittle proved to be a forceful speaker.
In a city police court incident near Sliver Street a stove was seized during a raid on a cabin where ham hocks and cabbage were being prepared. Garland Graves, a 35 year resident with a police record, was accused but claimed no knowledge of the theft. Mrs Dwyer cooked the meal and denied involvement. Graves was released after a warning. Mrs Dwyer was fined $19.
Charles Cunningham testified in police court that Owen Shields ran a bootlegging operation on North Wyoming Street. Cunningham said he entered Shields' place, took two moonshine drinks at 25 cents each, carried about 180 dollars, and was knocked unconscious after Shields allegedly smashed him and took his money. The case was continued to today.
The Christmas mail rush started yesterday with postoffice offices reopening. AU Park and the federal building reported staffing increases, with 19 extra clerks and two wagons hauling packages to the depot. Parcel post dominates, though first class mail remains sizable. officials note late start may reduce compared with last year.
August Magnuson aged 61 and longtime Hutte resident was found dead yesterday morning in his room at 437 South Arizona Street. Heart trouble was listed as the cause after a period of declining health, with illness confining him to home last week. A rooming-house matron discovered him, apparently in bed. Also noted: Lake County elects a woman as probate judge for the first time.
Entertainment for 80 tubercular patients at Galen sanitarium will feature a Christmas tree celebration at 5 p.m. with performances by Elis minstrels and a boxing finale. Tom Davis chairs the organizing committee with volunteers including Tad Rooney and Carl Miasler. Donations come from Rotary, Elke club, chamber of commerce, and Shriners.
Albert Starcevich, 17, former Butte resident, was killed yesterday in a violent automobile accident near Visalia. Father Martin Starcevich, employed at Coppes plant, was notified. He leaves Olea and an uncle Matt Starcevich of this city. Body to be shipped to Butte for burial.
Funeral for Mrs Katherine Maguire aged 60 was held at her home then Holy Savior Church with Fathers Jove Taylor and Virnat assisting. Interment followed at Holy Cross Cemetery. Pallbearers were John C Leary J J Crowley Michael Mulane Evan Corkish Michael Scanton and Thomas Imid toy.
A brief 1900s style ad touts Grove's Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets to treat colds quickly. It emphasizes the genuine product bears the signature of W Grove and notes a 20 cent price point.
Eighty eight offenders lined up before Judge Grimes in a crowded city police court session. Drunks vagrants gamblers and other offenses filled the docket as officials aimed to uphold morality. Morning fines totaled 260 dollars with many cases to hear in the afternoon.
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