Truck Hits Stage. Gust Benson Killed in Stark Crash
Special Dispatch to the Standard Missoula December 13 Gust Benson of Stark was instantly killed and Peter and Gharien Olson seriously injured when a truck carrying hay crashed into the Starkcatite Foula stage near the Great Western sugar plant west of town at about 1 PM. The stage was crowded to capacity. Tein died at scene, Olson brothers bled from cuts but survived. The injured were taken to St Patrick's hospital. Funeral arrangements for Benson to be held Thursday evening.
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Gharien Olson
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St .Patrick's Hospital
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Tandane
Roy "Findey
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Scotty” Shek
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Noll Hayk
Benton
Core
Lucy Weld
Returning Soldiers Seek Square Deal in Postwar Era
Helena reports Governor S Stewart after attending a governors conference in Indianapolis and Washington. He says returning soldiers want a square deal and a chance to participate in the nation’s economic recovery. Discussions covered Reconstruction, soldier settler plans, and a call for federal aid while weighing state constabulary needs in Montana.
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S. Stewart
Aapolis
Gov
Washington
Stewart
Jane
National Guard
Montana
Missoula Soldier Killed in France
Missoula message from the War Department to E Butsbach reports Gustav Witton of Missoula killed in action in France with the Ninety-first Division during the big September five. He was 33, worked as a cook at Anaconda Copper Mining Company in Stark, emigrated from Sweden five years ago. Brother Henry Witton also employed at the same firm is mentioned.
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Static
France
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United States
Sweden
Henry. Ig'a. Sawyer
Anacon Copper Mining Company
Lewistown Jail Escape Fails and Arrests
In Lewistown on December 23 Ernest D Free escaped the county jail with a companion named Poineer through a boiler room route after briefly leaving custody. Free returned hours later to seek his wife and was recaptured as authorities pursue damages suit against stockyard interests and a forgery defendant, Alfred Thomas, who received a parole after a prison sentence.
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Ernest D. Free
Hoon
Poineer
Free
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Pla
W. Tuck Pugier
Stockyards Banke of
Paul
Lawmakers Meet With Lane On Irrigation and Reclamation
Washington informally discusses broad reclamation plans to convert swamp and arid lands, with Secretary Lane urging Congress to approve 100 million dollars for nationwide work. Southern and western members will push a rule to consider a bill in late January to fund housing projects for soldiers.
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Lane
House Irrigation Committee
Congress
Plans Take Shape at State College Amid Dormitory Plans
Plans for after the holiday season focus on State College's January 2 start for regular courses. A newly completed barracks will be handed to the college for use as dormitories for young men, with equipment provided. The college faculty head, along with the principal of the secondary schools, will supervise a few dormitories.
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Ollege
Unis Purore
Hulat
Sam Caras Cited for Bravery in Action
Helena Montana newspaper report notes Sam Caras, manager of Garten City Fruit Co, cited for bravery. Letter from Peter Gustas states Caras and nine companions in a hazardous piece of work arrived in Helena after a dangerous incident.
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Helena
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Garten
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Helgium
Peter Gustas
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Ras
Iis
Wil
Mani Ras
Hubbard Gains Fifty Pounds With Tanlac
HF of the Ai Stables at Lincoln reports losing seventy pounds and suffering indigestion nervousness and rheumatism before taking Tanlac. After a bottle his appetite returned and he rapidly gained weight and strength with relief from pains and sleepless nights. His wife also used Tanlac with excellent results and both endorse the product. Tanlac is sold by_anace Fuller Drug Company and Newbro Drug Company.
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1000
L Street
Tanlac
A. Mia
Taniac
Anacé Fuller Drug Company
Newbro. Drug Company
Advt
Awaiting Trial Man Commits Suicide in Jail
Portland, Dec 23 N Carl Carlson awaiting trial for killing Gus Johnson in shipyards cut his own throat while shaving in the county jail. He died within 20 minutes as thirty other prisoners watched. Carlson claimed self defense after an assault on Mrs Carlson and faced funds shortage for legal defense. his wife and children had not visited him.
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Ore
N. Carlson
Gus Johnson
Carlson
Johnson
Stop Itching Eczema Zemo Skin Remedy Ad
A vintage ad promotes Zemo as a quick relief for eczema and skin troubles. It promises healing upon application, claims removal of pimples rash and related issues, and markets extra large bottles at $1.00 and 35c. The B. W. Rose Co. Cleveland, O.
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B.W. Rose Co
Anaconda News Holds Masses At St Pauls Christmas
St Pauls church will celebrate Christmas with nine masses in three series led by Rev John Tyrne of Green Isle Minnesota visiting in the city. Masses at 4 6 6 30 and 7 7 30 and 9 30 10 10 30 oclock. special devotion at 4 8 and 10 20. Choir under Frank Provost to sing Gruber Pentival Mass and Adeste Fideles. Altar and sanctuary decorated by parish ladies with flowers candles and arches.
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St. Paul's Chrch
John Tiyrne
Green Isie
Minn
Mane
St. Paul's Choir
Frank Provost
Joseph Gruber
Made His Mark in the Service
Charles W. Wallace, who entered the navy, left his Inez Teen, mustered out, and resumed his business in this city. He entered last April, delayed, then pursued opportunities at Hiramerton, later joined the naval training corps at the University of Washington, and was honorably discharged as a second class seaman.
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Charles W. Wallace
Navy
Inez
Marion Howard files suit for personal injury after slip
Marion A. Howard sues over a fall alleged on a Hickory street corner sidewalk. The suit seeks compensation for injuries from the slip and fall incident as she pursues her claim.
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Marion A. Howard
Local City News and Bargain Ads in Crescent Era
A jumble of merchants offering Christmas and New Year bargains and second hand goods. Advertisements mention leather goods, jewelry, coal, pianos, cigars and confectioners, plus local notices about church services, visitors, and moving market locations. Names include Anaconda, Crescent, Roach and Smith, and Third Street market relocation details.
Paralyzed 15 Fatal To Former Anaconda Resident
Death notices in Salt Lake City report the passing of Joan Ht. Co Jing aged 14, formerly of Anaconda. Chief Charles Collins traveled from Butte to attend the funeral. he had long worked as a stationary engineer with the Idaho Copper company. Jing, born in Knoxville Town, moved to Iowa, then Anaconda in 1887, later living with his daughter in Salt Lake City. He endured two paralytic strokes before death. His wife preceded him in death.
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Salt Lake City
Charles Collins
Collins
Th Ida
Copper Canpany
Hered
5. E. Lyman
Anaconda
Knoxville
Towa
Marengo
Funeral plans for local resident uncertain at this time
The cemetery at Miaendoor is mentioned but no definite funeral plans are known. It is believed the deceased will be laid to rest beside his spouse. Surviving relatives include two sons and a daughter, Charles Col. Tine of this city, Mrs. E. E. Lyman of Salt Lake City, and R. M. Collins of San Francisco, who has wired that he...
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Nee
Charles Col. Tine
EE. Lyman
Salt ‘Lake City
RM. Collins
San Pranciaco
Opening date set for 1919 baseball season
Chicago report indicates the 1919 major league season will begin on Wednesday April 23, as announced by American League president Ban Johnson after a New York conference with National League president John A. Heydler. The majors agreed on a 149 game schedule.
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Chicago
Ban Johnson
New York
John A. Heydler
Bavarian Industries Ordered to Shut Down for Coal Saving
By the Associated Press Munich December 28 Bavarian industries employing more than 10 persons are ordered to shut down from December 2 to January 2 to save coal. Workers will receive 0 percent of ordinary wages, with employers collecting two thirds from the communities where they operate.
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Associated Press
Munich
Defeat Bolshevists in decisive battle front report
Washington dispatch reports a decisive Bolshevik defeat on the Ekaterinburg front by loyal Russians. The Bolshevik rearward retreat toward Usherma is noted with captured equipment. Cossack commander Syaman Doutott sought to submit to Admiral Kolchak’s authority as Siberia’s people reportedly back the Omsk government.
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Omak
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Userm
Syaman Doutott
Orenburg
Semenett
Admiral Kolchak
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Siberia
Kolchak
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Pershing Considered For General Rank In France
Secretary Haker forwarded a letter to Chairman Dent of the House Military Govt asking that General John J. Pershing be promoted to the rank of lieutenant general in France. The missive names Peyton March and Tasker Bliss as key military officials at the supreme war council and cites Hunter Liggett and Robert Hullard commanding the First and Second Armies as context.
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Tasker Bliss
Supreme War Council
Hunter Liggett
Robert Hullard
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