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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1917
Page
7
A chaotic night in the Butterty jail ended with over twenty arrests of youths and adults amid drunkenness and disturbance charges. Many detainees could not state their names, and several women and an older boy faced charges, while authorities kept order and limited accommodations.
Maj. George R. Drever, commander of two Washington coast artillery companies in Butte, leaves today for Spokane to supervise about 20 men identified as slackers deserters and with other shortcomings. He will then proceed to Fortress Monroe Va for field officer instruction around Jan 1. Twenty four Wisconsin lumber yards now employ women as lumber handlers.
Food Administrator Hoover argues heavy Western Hemisphere exports to Europe caused a U S sugar shortage and price fixing kept costs down. He contends profits could have risen to 25 to 40 cents a pound, with billions at stake, and notes administration efforts to aid Allies while defending U S consumers. The Senate committee planned to hear Hoover’s full testimony Friday.
A Montenegrin loyalty mission head Mr Ivancich spoke in Carpenters Hall about forming a branch of the Jugo Slavic federation in Tutte. He urged Montenegrins to support American industries and enlist in the U S Army to aid liberty, outlining aims for a united Slavic nation after the war and welcoming Croatians Serbians and other Slav groups.
Mary Pickford stars as Sara Crewe in The Little Princess based on Frances Hodgson Burnett. The film, shown at the Rialto for the last times today, blends Christmas cheer with hardship as Sara’s fortunes change after her father’s death, then recover with a partner’s stunning news of diamonds.
At Grace Methodist Episcopal Church last night, Lesage and Mrs. Lottie Wallace presented a Christmas cantata to a large audience. The event was a splendid success and raised 68 dollars for relief of Armenians and Syrians. Two Christmas trees decorated with small electric light bulbs highlighted the decor.
Chicago news reports J Ogden Armour denying several federal trade commission charges tied to Armour & Co. He says records show a 1910 statement confirming one fifth ownership in Chicago Stockyards Co. He disputes claims of stock increase from 20 to 100 million and defends entry into meat and dairy lines to lower distribution costs.
Two men were slightly injured yesterday in separate accidents caused by reckless driving. Abe Hymen was struck by a car driven by Herman Johnson at Broadway and Main, treated for minor injuries and released. Ike Hayes was hit by a touring car driven by Frank Curtis near Milwaukee station on South Montana, Hayes only slightly hurt. Curtis faced police court on charges of reckless driving after being held on bonds.
Christmas found mercy in the death house as D A Powell and fellow inmates faced execution. O Neill expressed innocence yet resolve, Fisher prepared for what may come, and Powell shared memories of letters and a longing for kindness. Prison meals and holiday dishes contrasted with grim fate.
New Delaware incorporated company led by Bernard Nally plans urgent construction of high tower stations to link United States Mexico Central and South America in a closer wireless telegraph network. Government endorsement cited as support for expanded trade and communications across American continents. Also a Kansas woman earned over 560 dollars selling dried pampas grass to feed chickens.
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