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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1916
Page
3
Fragmented report describes female inmates at Butte county jail parading for a public view of a municipal Christmas tree. The piece notes meals, a beet stew in the jail menu, and includes scattered remarks about inmates and a Black person mentioned in a disjointed context.
One of the two large combination trucks stationed at the Quart Street station yesterday morning was damaged in an unspecified incident and investigation followed.
Fire department on the west side received a large new fire truck as a Christmas gift following orders from Chief Martin. The arrival was celebrated by local firemen amid holiday plans.
Rube A Gilbert driver of Butte's patrol wagon drew wonder from detectives as he revealed an 1872 buffalo fur overcoat his father bought for 15. The coat, now inherited, fetched 200 when offered, and was praised as weatherproof and ideal for a officer.
Ira E. Dooley of Spokane aimed to spend Christmas with his family when an accident at the Badger state mine last week left him with a broken back and a broken leg. He is fighting for life, with his wife and adult children by his side. Dooley has resided in Spokane and Butte recently and is a thirty-second degree Mason.
A Grand Avenue woman, described as seriously ill, was reported to be in a delicate condition after a Sunday night assault. Dr. Schwartz evaluated her, and police headquarters ordered that Penney, alleged to have beaten his wife Ernest F., not be granted bond.
Officer Priya yesterday noticed a man in distress near the water. The man pleaded not to be left to drown as he cried out for help and attempted to swim away. Priya intervened and arrested him due to his condition and actions.
Louise Milinkovic daughter of Mr and Mrs John Milinkovic will be buried at 10 o clock this morning at the family residence 304 South Ohio street Interment will be in Holman cemetery
Arrangements are complete for a joint installation of officers for Butte chapter No. 39 and Ruth chapter No. 2, Order of Eastern Star, to be held in the Masonic temple tomorrow night. Readied officer slate includes Marjory Bree as worthy matron and James M. Alexander as worthy patron among others.
Considerable hope rests on Pete Bertorlio after he was shot yesterday morning. Attendants at James Hospital say the jet penetrated one lung and the wound is not fatal. Doctors expect him to pull through, while John Starning is held at the county jail in connection with the shooting.
Two men were arrested on a charge after allegedly spiking two victims' drinks in a South Arizona street yesterday. Witnesses say the suspects admitted capable of providing money for the issued charge while claiming they were drinking with another man at the scene. The case remains under police scrutiny.
Juletia services were held early yesterday in the Swedish Baptist church to observe Christmas day. An enlarged choir sang several anthems and a special Christmas offering was taken. The festival by the Sunday school children is planned for tonight in the church parlors with a lengthy program featuring many boys and girls.
J. L. Sullivan, a police officer, defeated Jack Johnson in a recent boxing melee in Butte. The bout drew police attention as both names echo historic boxing champs. Johnson faces charges of creating a disturbance and assaulting an officer in the blotter record.
Police arrested C. M. Joyce of 41 North Main Street on a charge of selling liquor without a license. Officer Tucker made the arrest yesterday. Thomas McKeon is held as a witness against him.
In New York City November 1919 saw 65 traffic fatalities, up 19 from the prior year. Of these, 42 died in automobile crashes, including 22 children. Outside the city 37 were killed by autos, four by trolley cars, and four by wagons, a rise of 14 over 1918. The safety first campaign needs revival.
A historical report notes a large rise in passenger receipts with Western roads leading in net income, Eastern roads high in gross receipts and bad debts, and Southern roads lagging. Officials attribute gains to higher tariffs and rate structures, while car shortages and congestion hinder recent months. The nation’s travel by rail appears to be expanding, with total passenger receipts expected near 700 million dollars for the year.
George and Ethel married recently returned from their honeymoon to a well furnished home now stripped of valuables. Friends had showered jewelry and a ducky bun alow garnish. A theater pair arrived with a scented note asking Guess who sent them. A further note Now you know! revealed the donor remains unidentified.
A 1916 notice from the Loyal Order of Moose invites members and prospective affiliates to apply before December 28, with fees of ten dollars for initiation and one dollar for the doctor. The special organizing department lists hours at Daly Bank building and Charles H. Taylor as District Deputy.
Washington reported memorial services for suffragist Inez Milholland Boissevain held in the Capitol’s Statuary Hall with Police barring entrances as a large crowd gathered. Led by Alice Paul the event honored Milholland and urged universal suffrage in a unanimous resolution to President Wilson.
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