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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1921
Page
3
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A quarter million dollars was available yesterday to pay outstanding warrants against Silver Bow county general fund, but funds nearly vanished as the treasurer closed. Most warrants were bank held, speeding payments. Warrant totals unpaid since August rival tax receipts for 1920. About $700,000 paid for county needs and $300,000 for school funds from taxes collected. If bankers halt cashing new warrants, county employees may hold until 1921 tax collection.
A woman arrested for frankness led to the arrest of three bootleggers. Judge Grimes sentenced William Moore and Vick Beaman to 50 days each in county jail, with bonds set at $2,000. Jennie Doe named the suspects and aided officers, saying she bought drinks for 65 cents. McNab was dismissed. Moore sought an appeal.
Announcement by B A Benton head of Butte express forces introduces a countrywide initiative named the right way plan to boost express efficiency. A committee of experienced workers will educate local staff on proper handling of all express operations. A meeting of local express forces is set for Tuesday evening January 11 with officials outlining the new policy.
Gen Charles H Warren, recently back from Rochester, was treated for a bowel condition and arrived in Butte in weak health. Under family care he is rapidly improving, with sons John Murphy reporting readiness to resume duties in Helena next week. Dr Jones attends and remarks strong vitality for Montana's veteran.
Gertrude Walsh, captured yesterday in Virginia City Montana, will be returned to Butte to answer to a charge of passing counterfeit checks. The county attorney notes three checks, for $35 $50 and $10, issued from Butte merchants. A deputy sheriff will travel to Virginia City to secure her return for a preliminary hearing in Justice O Neill's court.
Five boys appeared before Judge Lynch in juvenile court and pled guilty to breaking into the Florence hotel. The stolen articles were recovered and the court suspended their sentences with the understanding that if brought before the court again they would go to Miles City. Seven boys were found not guilty of throwing rotten eggs at a Montana street home. Two other lads were found guilty of breaking into the Greeley school. The court ordered parents to pay the cost of replacing a broken window and released the youngsters.
Prosser farmers file a larceny by baile complaint against Galliven for mishandling two carloads of apples entrusted for sale. He allegedly stored, sold one carload in Butte and the second in Anaconda, then left Montana. Arrested in Portland, he is held to face trial in Prosser where the case argues any crime occurred in Montana. Sheriff notified to return him if released in Washington.
Three civil actions were filed in district court. Dan Oneff sues New York Life Insurance Company and agent Louis Copinus for recovery of $2,000 in policies after attempting to cancel and having his employer review. Michiel Monahan sues Great Northern Railroad and locomotive engineer Thomas Davis for $10,000, alleging injury from a backed train on March 24, 1920. Western Lumber Co. sues Mrs. Andrew E Hall for $236.43 for 1919 supplies, stating the bill is long overdue and unpaid.
A French croix de guerre with star and citation awaits Morris J Collins of Butte per a Spokane enlistment office report. Collins served with Company 24 infantry. post records in Butte could not confirm his identity.
Judge Carroll granted his first divorce decree, freeing Gladys W. Davis from Fred Davis. The decree by default followed her testimony of conjugal strife caused by his idle, dissipated lifestyle and drinking. The couple married August 10 in Kansas City.
The first meeting of the Democratic Women committee was held in the Beaver block hall. Mrs. McKechnie spoke on enrollment of 300 plus Butte women and invited broader membership. The group plans a detailed canvass of each voting precinct to ensure all qualified women are registered and vote in city primary elections.
A massive copper chair believed given by Queen Victoria to an alpine official has been discovered buried deep in the jungle of the Gold Coast colony in Africa. The artifact, associated with an Atlantic ruler, was found far from any habitation.
A court considered a 16 year old in a police roundup case anew, granting probation with a 90 day condition if she returns to court. The girl, once married to a man sent to state prison, blamed her fall on him. John Ingram pleaded guilty to charges and sought to withdraw his plea, claiming he was a struggling worker unable to find employment.
A complaint charging Peter Sells with assault was sworn to by H S Ferguson and filed by the county attorney in Justice Ornsby s court. It is charged that the defendant beat the complaining witness with brass knuckles and also threatened Ferguson. The complaint issued to compel Beitz to keep the peace.
Four meat markets in Butte earn top marks in the city meat inspection. Le Sourn Main, South Montana. Lloyd Bros, South Montana. and the White House market at 134 East Park Street receive perfect scores in the weekly examination.
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