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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1919
Page
4
The article envisions a feminine ensemble suitable for an afternoon class and semi formal events. It highlights satin and chiffon gowns with chiffon inserts, a crepe de Chine collar, a separate skirt and blouse, and a brown taffeta hat. The look is completed by a Shetland wool sweater, green corded ribbon accents, and a preferred hat for confidence and elegance.
The senate devoted its day to President Wilsons peace terms with Senators Lodge and Thames defending his aims while Senator Lodge urged prompt action amid the nations seriousness. Senator McCumber of North Dakota plans to back a league of nations, marking a Republican shift.
London reports an Associated Press dispatch stating Britain has 15,000 more prisoners in Germany than official records show. Some men once listed as dead or missing may return home as German reports omit captives and many prisoners have not communicated with friends. German records now list 35,000 British captives, with 15,000 unreported by Germans or found uncontactable.
San Francisco Jan 3 Expansion of the Pacific Coast baseball league from six to eight teams was approved by directors after an all day meeting. They voted to apply for the Portland and Seattle territories now in the Pacific Coast International league. Plans for adding these circuits will be a principal item when the directors resume the meeting tomorrow.
Six destroyers with long foreign service reached Philadelphia navy yard after leaving Brest mid last month. They crossed the Atlantic via Azores and Bermuda in fair weather, signaling a peaceful return after active duty. The report notes smooth passage and arrival in Philadelphia.
In Minot North Dakota on January 3 G Md Fallnessin a 30 year old man was shot and killed by the officer who arrested him for alleged complicity in a theft of 230 dollars from a farmer at a resort. Several inmates and frequenters were held as witnesses for the coroner's inquest set for today.
Charles Cochran, arrested last night on charges of passing worthless checks, told officers he was innocent when moved from the city jail to the county jail. He says the arrest is a mistake and that money in a Greenfield bank was withdrawn by his mother, Mrs. G. E. Renfro.
In New York on January 3, the tale of Afareel, a California author soldier’s ward, a stowaway aboard the transport Sonia, who clung to the Germans and later joined Marcel before being placed under Capt Peter B Kyne’s care. The boy endured hunger and thirst before American officers decided on adoption.
AP reports after American Third Army survey that cities and towns in occupation zone have enough of most foods to last winter, with rural areas able to hold through spring. Fat and milk are most scarce, sugar stocks were ample but fresh supplies may run out in about six weeks. Rural surplus reaches wealthy city classes via illicit trade.
In a Burg address Representative Venable of Mississippi argues German armies face defeat and Chancellor seeks universal suffrage. He cites a parable of a young man to illustrate moral questions about ambition and wealth, then pivots to wartime social tensions and a detective agency tale involving letters and a breach of promise claim.
A youth recalls graduating with distinction and a mentor praises the strange ways of providence. The dialogue reveals a secret wish that his daughter become a scholarly figure, highlighting aspirations and social expectations within a family.
Nearly all Silver Bow county delegates leave for the capital, with Treloar and Scott possibly riding nonselected trains. Dan M. Kelly and Mrs. Kelly head to Helena, and Senator Gallwey plans to depart today as deputy delegation shifts prepare for the legislature’s Monday start.
Pacific Cable Company and Western Union enter federal court dispute to bar merging lines Postmaster General Oh and Newcomb Carlton argue the Armistice seizure of cables ended after war and not needed for national security while plaintiffs contend Congress had authority to seize cables for national security and such action was necessary before peace.
Major General McThyre assured the House Military Committee that the surgeon general will promptly investigate the treatment of wounded soldiers aboard the ship carrying Lieutenant Johnson of South Dakota who recently returned home. Results will be reported later.
Rear Admiral Samuel McGowan cites distrust of some army middlemen while praising honest brokers. The derailed dialogue includes garbled phrases about cutting out parts and a character asking what to do with a supposed item.
At the American Bar Association meeting executive committee, a statement criticized U S military justice as unworthy of law and justice. The speaker argued Britain’s old, feudal rules still influence U S practice, urging reforms and an end to harsh, arbitrary punishments for military offenses.
The text argues that a soldier in the U S Army must retain legal protection during trial. It claims stripping legal rights undermines American values and would invite Prussian methods of discipline, prompting lawyer attention nationwide.
Washington Jan 3 reductions of 25 to 30 percent in existing freight rates from Atlantic ports to 29 ports in South America Asia Japan Australia and Africa were announced by J H Rosseter director of operations of the shipping board effective for January and February loadings.
Livingston January 3 Three consecutive Mondays bring tragedy to the town Barber Richmond L Boyd died in a hospital from a gunshot wound suffered last Monday at his home His wife was jailed and County Attorney E M Niles plans to charge her with first degree murder Boyd made a dying statement alleging his wife fired the fatal shot He alleged the shooting was not accidental.
Paris reports Georges Carpentier, European heavyweight champion, will demobilize from the French army with his clan likely in April or May and plans two fights this year. One in Strasbourg in July and another in London in October, with Bombardier Wells touted as a possible opponent in one bout.
Benny Kauff, center fielder for the New York Nationals, signed a new 1819 contract becoming the first major league player to adopt terms. He is a sergeant on furlough in New York. Arthur Rice, Braves catcher, dies of peritonitis tonight after three seasons with the club.
Victor Herger testified before the court on his Liberty bond purchases. He said he bought 50 dollars of the first issue, 100 of the second, under 200 of the third, and 100 of the fourth. A Milwaukee committee fixed his allowance at 2000 dollars, and he noted a 10 dollar Red Cross donation in 1917. He stated he bought bonds unwillingly and that his newspaper did not advertise Liberty loans nor the Red Cross.
The funeral of Mrs. Kate Dwyer aged 20 wife of Richard Dwyer will be held at Mt Walshes funeral parlors on Sunday afternoon at 3 30. Interment follows in Holy Cross cemetery.
New York January 3 freight embargo halts shipments of all freight especially food for U S troops abroad and Europe through Boston Philadelphia and New York due to freight handlers strike shipowners drying ships and holiday labor slowdowns. Officials expect embargo to be temporary though labor unrest and seasonal factors worsen the delay.
John Ostlund died last evening. The remains are at Sherman Reed’s parlors with funeral pending time to be announced. Also noted are multiple obituaries listing survivors and funeral details for William J. Foster Patrick M. Save and Charles with services at local churches and interments at Hoag and St Patrick’s cemeteries.
Remains of Bettis, wife of Oscar C. Hancey, to be sent to Colone SD for interment accompanied by her husband. Remains of Games Shen, aged 22, reported dead last evening, at Daniels and Bilboa undertaking parlors. Burial announcement for Sarah Ann Gearing with family events to be announced.
The 4 month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dan J. ONeill died yesterday afternoon. Funeral arranged for Saturday at Grelock, family residence 61 James Street, with interment in Holy Cross Cemetery.
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