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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1919
Page
8
Livingston officials report mounted elk heads turned away for out-of-state shipment as game after season close. Game Warden J L De Hart bases ruling on Montana laws prohibiting shipment of game post season. taxidermists and shippers face potential legal complications over interior decor items and prior ownership.
The White cafe in Peer Lodge was robbed during the night of Christmas Eve. Thieves pried open a steel safe and escaped with 200 dollars in cash. Proprietor Joseph Kendrick locked up at 11 p m and found the rear door open at 6 am. investigation shows the safe was opened but the combination was not left behind.
Secretary Max Goodsill of the Helena Commercial club announced a January 3 meeting to perfect the district organization of the state highway association. The district includes Broadwater Madison Jefferson and Lewis and Clark counties with district directors and other officers to be elected.
In Deer Lodge on Friday at 5 30 pm at the groom’s ranch home north of the city Elder George W Thorburn of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints officiated. The bride teaches home economics at the local high school and the couple planned a short wedding trip. A theft at Sam Fram’s outbuilding followed the nuptials with a dozen chickens and several sheep hides missing after a break in Christmas eve.
The text explains tea flavor versus tannin, noting common tea lacks taste while excess tannin makes it astringent. It asserts good tea offers strong tea flavor with minimal tannin and warns against over steeping. It praises good tea as economical next to water.
The attorney general was asked by the state accident board for an opinion on whether an under sheriff is entitled to compensation under state laws. Lola Curtice seeks compensation for her husband’s death when he was shot Oct. 10 while serving as under sheriff of Gallatin County and Manhat tan city marshal. Heileger sues for 20 lost workdays after being gored by a bull while cutting cattle for Yellowstone Packing.
Helena dispatch reports that Fort Harrison began becoming an army hospital as carloads of supplies from eastern bases were unloaded. Major A. S. Pendleton of the federal public health service supervised workers who began cleaning the grounds.
Attorney Fr M Niles president and O M Holmes secretary of the Yellowstone Valley Irrigation association, with T M Swindlehurst representing Park County, depart Livingston for Billings for the association's first executive meeting. Also notes Lewiston trip for Alexander Steinberg, family illness in The Dalles, and local social and civic events.
John P. Rice, a well known Milwaukee conductor, was badly injured at Piedmont on Christmas night. He suffered crushed feet after being caught by rear freight cars, the result of a signal mistake. This marks his second accident.
Pensions are awarded to Mary A. Bader of Anaconda at 12 dollars monthly Susanna J. Westzell of Big Timber and Rebecca J. Noble of Lewistown at 25 dollars monthly. Postmasters named Rudolph Rome at Lakeside and Leslie C. Cotton at Redstone replacing resignations.
Helena December 26 confirmation of Maj. Charles L. Sheridan of Bozeman as assistant federal director of employment in Montana. He will open an office in the offices of W. J. Swindlehurst state commissioner of labor and federal director.
Helena reports gradual improvement in fuel supply. Mayor Dryburgh will close the city fuel administration tomorrow night as fifteen cars of Canadian coal arrive and Eastern Montana fuel resumes movement.
Ruby Valley Ranch company of Twin Bridges is incorporated by H. A. Perz H. F. Jackson and J. R. Jones of Twin Bridges and Lyman H. Bennett J. Reid and E. P. Reid of Virginia City with Dec 26 as reference.
Rear Admiral William F. Fullam retired received the Order of the Rising Sun from the emperor of Japan through the Japanese ambassador in Washington.
Senator KE O Selway a leading state figure and large Northwest stock owner is seriously ill in Dillon after a sudden heart trouble. He fell ill on Christmas Eve with a heart attack scare but reportedly began to rally and was described as on the road to recovery. He is prominent in political circles.
Helena December 26. Secretary of State Charles T. Stewart will mail application blanks for automobile licenses to all licensed owners in the state. Blanks were delayed to ease holiday mail congestion. Recipients should return promptly with a bank draft or money order for the license fee.
Mount Clemens Michigan December 26 county authorities detain as material witnesses Ruth Prevost Brown widow and flood Prevost cousin and close friend of J Stanley Brown son of a Detroit manufacturer in ongoing murder probe. Sheriff Caldwell cites jealousy as motive and says four bullets struck Brown from behind on a country road journey with a man and a woman present.
Gus Karas of Lima and Louise Rock of Dillon were married by Judge Nelson. They will reside in Lima. Chester Casey, recently convicted of burglary tied to liquor thefts, was moved to Deer Lodge with sheriff C K Wyman and County Attorney Gilbert. Casey faces a three to six year sentence. No arrests were made as celebrations remained quiet. County commissioners plan January 5 discussions on summer road work, bridge repairs, and related improvements.
Zodiac forecasts predict Mars influence favors political appeals employment gains and gift giving while warning of military and domestic troubles after sundown. Seers foresee American tensions Spain Portugal and Mexico turmoil with possible public figures perilous times and legal complications for some.
Arthur RE Abbott long sought for a $15,000 theft from Federal Trust Bank of Boston enlisted in the marines and, as Sergt William H Haskell, is praised for war service. He was released on probation by the district attorney and officially received the croix de guerre under his real name. Abbott had vanished in 1917 after the bank loss and lived abroad in wealth away from his family.
Ninety eight percent of 125000 union railway machinists backed a strike if Congress enacts the Cummins anti strike provision. International Association of Machinists President William H. Johnston said the vote was taken before Senate interstate commerce panel reported the measure and would be withdrawn if the clause remains. He warned no general railroad strike has occurred and urged a veto if the anti strike clause survives.
Maj. E. A. McKeever aged 24, a top Canadian ace with 45 German aircraft destroyed, died at a Toronto general hospital after an operation. He had suffered a broken leg and internal injuries from an automobile accident near Stratford, Ont.
Three alleged I W W members were arraigned in federal court in Tacoma on sedition charges. Each man stood mute as Judge Cushman entered not guilty pleas.
Miss Bessie L. Lewis a 25 year old school teacher from Brooklyn New York drowned in a pool at the Klamath Indian agency yesterday. The information says she took her own life and officials withheld the notice to avoid spoiling Brooklyn Christmas plans.
Thomas Kelly, 55, a laborer, died from smoke inhalation after being trapped in his room during a fire at a condemned rooming house on Eighth Street. Fireman Carl Speckman was injured.
Seven of the largest British trade unions have started a campaign to prevent unauthorized strikes. The effort is declared sponsored by the National Union of General Workers, which represents a large membership.
A wireless from the army transport Buford reports that radicals deported from the United States were contented aboard the ship. The message was received at the war department, noting all was well and underway.
In Seattle on December 26 A. A. Kenworthy and his five year old son Glenn perished in a house fire. Firemen stated the father likely died trying to rescue the child as the flames consumed their home.
A column reflects on public eavesdropping in prohibition era eateries and recalls a humorous exchange about resilience. Following are holiday social notes listing local residents and visitors including Miss Bernice Peterson, William S. Peterson, Gus and William Backlund, William James, Arthur Young, Cliff Tidd, Miss Charlotte Nichols, Miss Gene Crawford, Miss Hazel Goodwin, Dr. William Burns, Philaniels Jr, Mrs. Mamie Marchand, J. F. D Arcy and other local names and travel plans after Christmas.
Miss Florence Burke left yesterday for Rupert Idaho to join the public school faculty. The Misses Dorothy and Marian Davis of Butte are spending the week.
Wilkeson Coke and Coal Co. faced a demand from United Mine Workers District No. 10 president kh. H. Harlin for federal steps to reinstate 125 miners who struck on November 1 during a general mining protest. Harlin cites a federal injunction from Judge Anderson and compares the case to the Howat arrest in Kansas.
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