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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1914
Page
7
Butte News lists the principal Stand ard seat Fast Broadway branch office in Butte with telephone numbers 42 and 122 for Independent telephone. Advertising rates are unaired on application.
Butte notes list numerous visitors including H R Hunt of Salt Lake, B Kennedy of Philipsburg, J Parsons of Miles City, and Mrs T P Sanders returning from the East. Local business arrivals include A M Davis of Dillon and F Boatman of Monida. Legal and court items mention Judge J Miller Smith of Helena on business, Judge Bourquin returning from Billings, and Adolph Jaenke sought by his mother. A boxing event at the Broadway draws crowds, while a faulty flue triggers a department response at 25 East Mercury Street.
Santa Claus visited Butte last evening delivering candies and toys to Chinese children at their annual Christmas exercises hosted by the Chinese Baptist mission. The event marked the idol’s first appearance in the city, bringing festive cheer to local youngsters.
The Chinese mission school held a Christmas program featuring recitations, music, and songs by 26 students. Geore Kwan gave the address, Alice Kwan and Katie Chin recited, and a four member quartet performed. Santa Claus visited, ending the event with a benediction. The school emphasizes English and public school basics with Y M C A work.
Frank Weldon, keeper of the city and county pest house for ten years, died suddenly at the pest house last night while playing cards with two patients. He collapsed and died before a doctor arrived, cause heart failure. Weldon, once active in county politics and labor disputes, was born in Pennsylvania 56 years ago. his wife and children near the reservoir were notified.
At the annual meeting of the Butte Barbers' union No. 6% officers were elected for the ensuing year. The new officers include W. Te Cothran present, W. Te Ly man vice president, HE. Bauman financial secretary, Otto Brown recording secretary, J. K. Costello treasurer, J.T. Clouting guide, Charl Rosendirg guild, J. KR. Clouting Lautman and Roolman trustees, A. e. Alderman Fred Kramer and H Bowman delegates to Silver Bow Trades and Labor council, Ben Achard press agent, Dr. Shanley physician.
Unsuccessful efforts by Silver Rowl-Ministerial Association representatives to halt a Broadway theater boxing bout last night in Butte drew on governor Stewart’s Dec 9 proclamation declaring a majority vote against the Kiley boxing bill. Committees sought legal guidance as promoters faced $800 in pre show costs before the match began.
Judge Roy Ayers sentenced Mike Hopkins of Lewistown to years and 6 months in Deer Lodge penitentiary on a charge of assault upon a child. The defendant was aged 40 and lodged at the time.
A Louisville Herald piece argues physiology and psychology support swear words as emotional outlets. It notes anger drives swearing, providing release via intensified focus and tears, with word choice shaped by imitation, though long-term use signals weakness and should be avoided by balanced individuals.
A casualty filled brief notes constant attacks repulsed near Purvilliers Fouquescourt Andechy and Léhons. Mines destroyed German counters near Léhons while sappers attacked German trenches. German efforts limited to two engagements near Pouquesrourt Ovillers. Allied artillery claimed superiority with multiple trench detonations and mine blasts.
A lengthy hotel arrivals record lists guests and their origin cities across Montana and nearby states, including Anaconda, Great Falls, Helena, Billings, Missoula, Spokane, Seattle, Ogden, Salt Lake, Denver, and Denver area towns. Names include Gladys Mideum, Omar A. Walker, Charles Howard, Maudlow, J. Hayes, W. Hean, Ernest W. Wright, Elizabeth Blondevit, C.K. O'Brien, J. Gray, Art John Livingston, and many others. The roll appears to catalog travelers and staying guests at multiple lodgings, reflecting a broad cross section of regionalmovement.
A disputed report from Butte accuses the Butte Duluit Mining Company of missing interest payments. The company asserts every coupon has been paid, noting holders sometimes delayed due to general financial strain. Separate item: Peter Manoko, Milwaukee line worker, lost his right leg after an accident near Butte. In London suburbs a shop chalks a WWI era line about sharpening swords and bayonets.
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