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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1916
Page
5
Nightly skating draws families and workers to Anaconda Common as city crews keep ice smooth with sand and spray. The illuminated municipal Christmas tree sparks dancing and cheer. Skating remains popular through light snows and school vacation, while Bluebird Theatre draws capacity crowds with strong acts and Selig features headlined by Tom Santchi.
In Anaconda an ex convict named Mike Chapin, accused of robbery, entered a plea of not guilty to the charge. His bond was set at $2,000 as his trial was postponed to a later date. Police reported finding about $40 hidden in a cabin, while Chapin claimed no money and insisted he opened the door for officers.
The county attorney filed a suit yesterday against Herbert Williams in a complaint alleging he stole a coat vest watch and six dollars in money from Ole Kvasta. The case pursues legal action over the alleged theft and names Kvasta as the victim.
An Austro Hungarian foreign telegearn report from Czernin quotes the chancellor praising alliances as a pillar of policy. He asserts the alliance will provide a firm basis for continued joint work toward a lasting peace and welfare, promising victory and stability for their nations.
Fra n Crowley a government witness, denies charges against Franz Bopp the German Consul General and six others for alleged neutrality violations. Crowley admitted border trips but said his work focused on investigating breaches rather than assisting dynamiting schemes. He reported to Bopp that a US Navy lieutenant joined Russia as a submar ine assembling expert and American planes bound for Britain were stored at the Buffalo militia armory.
Milton Morgan, arrested by Unit post office inspectors in Portland on charges of mailing a bomb from Algoma to John I. Meisner in Albany, was held for trial in $500 bonds after a preliminary hearing. Morgan claimed alibi with witnesses placing him in Portland when the bomb was mailed. Morgan had a prior Oregon term and was linked to Otto Hooker, who was shot after an arrest involving Meisner.
Billingsley of Seattle pleaded guilty in U S district court to conspiring to violate the interstate commerce law by making false entries as shipments of liquor. The penalty may exceed 10000 dollars or two years imprisonment or both. Sentencing date not set.
A White sewing machine is offered for sale at the Brownfield Canty branch located near 308 East Beowatesee. Details are sparse but the ad promises a functional unit for potential buyers.
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