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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1916
Page
12
Judge Lynch dismissed 03 state case informations and three justice court appeals as the incoming county attorney Joseph H. Jackson begins with a clean slate. Deputy Metzner praised for restraining costly trials, while many defendants faced dismissal due to insufficient or no evidence.
Herman Kemna of Milwaukee learned yesterday of a serious accident to his son Rotwit Kemna foreman of motor inspectors at the Milwaukee yards. While inspecting a 1500 volt circuit he was badly burned in the hands and feet. For a time his life was believed endangered. His mother Mrs Herman Kemna and his brother Kari rushed to Deer Lodge by auto. Herman Kemna planned to go as reports clarified his condition. He lies in Deer Lodge hospital.
Real estate transfers listed include Fred E Hartman to Bertha M French. John Miller from Melrose and Gallatin additions. Hamilton Addition Realty to Shewe Investment. Erma E Lober to Kate Earnest. J Frank Mable to Kate Mabel. A I Frank to John C Longfellow. Adolph Englehardt to Clem Bailey. Chester A Kennedy to Clira Burkhart. John Manley to Katie Bibby. Also notes the new plunge at Boulder Hot Springs opened for dancing and bathing all day, advertised as a delightful resort accessible via Great Northern railway.
The county legal department states John K O Rourke will take the office of sheriff of Silver Bow county next week unless Montana Supreme Court orders a different course. O Rourke won the last election on the Democratic ticket and holds a certificate of election. Tracy the Republican challenger contested the result, arguing machine ballots were not constitutional. Judge Mathews sustained the demurrer, and the case was taken to the state Supreme Court. If the high court reverses, O Rourke’s term may not begin. otherwise he serves pending further action. O Rourke announces deputies and staff selections amid the dispute. The dispatch ends with a terse, unrelated European shipping note.
A dispatch to the Frankfurter Zeitung from Copenhagen said most of the passengers perished in minutes with 50 survivors reported. All aboard were presumed drowned except for about 50 people.
The City reports a Christmas Day incident in front of Governor William Spry’s residence was harmless after an examination by experts. A missing guncotton ingredient was noted and the investigation continues. A reward for information leading to the arrest of suspects has risen to 11,000 dollars.
In Pierce County Washington Haf fer was convicted in Pierce v Superior court of criminal libel for publishing an article accusing the deceased George Washington of drunkenness and other irregularities. The Supreme Court ruled that publishing material ridiculing the memory of a deceased person constitutes libel even if no direct injury to relatives is shown. Haf fer was sentenced to four months in Pierce County jail to serve the term.
An additional eight million dollars worth of gold arrived from Canada and was deposited at the Philadelphia mint for J. P. Morgan & Co. This move expands holdings amid ongoing financial activity in New York and federal gold reserves.
David Eaden is cited in Judge McClernan’s court to show cause why he should not pay his wife Mary Elizabeth Eaden $30 a month temporary alimony pending final determination. The order also bars him from collecting or disposing of money or wages. The case follows her separate maintenance suit and alleges he is a religious fanatic neglecting his family. Another man’s wife sues for control of their children alleging undue influence by Baden.
Officials say belated eastbound train service will require continued package distribution after the new year. Butte postal workers report the longest Christmas in years with heavy workload extending beyond New Year. Delays persist due to erratic eastbound trains while westbound deliveries flow late.
W. 8 Parks, an expert, is in Butte and will begin work next Tuesday on a new Montana road map with complete descriptions of roads and country. The map supports the upcoming Butte automobile show in March and follows a recent project from Vancouver to Tia Juana, Mexico. The article also notes the remains of Antone Weigert will be shipped to Missoula for family interment. Pennsylvania crude oil hit a record high of 2.85 a barrel as buyers push for $3 before releasing stocks.
Clinton Moore, Internal Revenue collector, reports tobacco retail tax checks are being rejected as the law requiring permits for retailers is repealed. Several Montana dealers and smaller towns have sent payments for another license year, but funds are returned after year end. The $4 per dealer tax plus existing manufacturing and wholesale taxes remains. Advertisements note furniture cash offers and a furniture store doll repair sale before year’s end.
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