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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1917
Page
2
Bozeman Montana reports Josiah H Fuller died after marrying Mrs Cora George. A bottle partly full of strychnine was found under his mattress, with a three page note to his wife. Expert testimony suggested poisoning as likely cause and inquest continues.
Dillon Jan 8 reports the death of John Redding found near the railroad. James Long, 65, dies of pneumonia at the county poor farm, with sister Mrs. Lucy Ferris of Hillsborough Texas sought. Sheriff’s office quiet aside from many coyote and wolf bounty warrants. red fox hid in Big Hole basin. Local high school resumes after coal shortage. various residents visit Dillon. Helena reports Montana state fair directors meet Jan 18 to set legislature recommendations and a follow up Montana Fair association meeting.
The hearing of the state’s preliminary case against James Tanner for forgery concluded in justice court. Six state witnesses identified Tanner. he offered no testimony. Justice H. G. Valston will render a decision next Wednesday after transcription of testimony. Bail was set at $2,000 and the defendant remanded.
The sheriff reports that if the case goes to district court the defendant plans to prove an alibi. The statement signals a potential major turn in the legal proceedings and raises questions about witnesses and timing.
In federal court Judge Bourquin denied J. W. Speer of Great Falls a removal of his trial to Great Falls. Speer was indicted in the Northwestern Trustee case. Darby Ray and Maxine Clark appeared and consented to be removed to Seattle on a white slavery charge. The Henningsen company won a tax case against W. C. Whaley over taxes on adulterated butter.
Montana voters cast ballots for Woodrow Wilson and Thomas Marshall. Electors N C Morris Illings C M Mansur Polson W A M Bole Great Falls and Thomas McTague Deer Lodge selected to convey the state's vote to Washington. J Bruce Kremer and Archie Wells supervised the draw, Mansur named as messenger. Three certified copies to judge Bourquin, senate president, and Messenger Mansur for delivery.
Senate Bill No 7 proposes splitting Montana into two congressional districts along a boundary near the mountain range and main streams. It notes 75,000 votes for the western district and 90,000 for the eastern in the last U.S. Senate race and assigns 16 counties to the first district and 25 to the second. The bill received a first reading and was referred to the apportionment committee. Mrs Bob Fitzsimmons visited the attorney general, praising the end of segregated districts and suggesting fewer women may leave the life they have led. Examinations for Montana dentistry certificates are under way with 29 candidates, including several from Butte and Anaconda. practical work starts Wednesday and lasts three days. A 10-year-old Roundup girl was accidentally shot in the back but is recovering. the incident involved a 12-year-old boy with a .22 rifle. Deer Lodge officials announced the juror list for the district court for 1917.
The State Department inquired via cable to Ambassador Gerard about an Overseas News Agency report of his remarks at a German welcome back ceremony. The report claimed relations between the United States and Germany were never better, but officials said it did not reflect the strained German American relations over submarine activity.
In Great Falls on January 8 mass meetings drew large crowds as employers and laborers sought an early settlement in ongoing labor troubles. Mayor Fousek presided over a labor union rally at the Ace Theater with about 2,000 attendees and no business leaders speaking. Both sides expressed confidence the dispute would resolve soon. grocers reopened that morning and expected to stay open, with no broad unrest evident. Employers claimed union organization was to centralize bargaining for both business and worker interests. Clerks were told to expect a strike if Royal Milling’s conflict remained unresolved by noon.
Lewistown notes the formal organization of the St Paul Evangelical Lutheran church by the old German-English Lutheran congregation. Rev. Paul E. Meyer becomes pastor. Trustees elected include L B Wurtz Albert Mesenbring and G Kroll. The church plans to build a new edifice at Seventh Avenue and Washington Street this year. A federation trades council banquet is set for Thursday night after officer elections.
Eureka chapter No. 18 Order of the Eastern Star installed last night with 76 members present at the Masonic temple. Mrs. Josephine Riskin received a gold ring with Montana sapphires and a pearl. Officers installed include Mrs. Robison, Mrs. Laura Turton, Mrs. Della Robinson, and many others as listed in the program.
Charles H. Moyer head of the International Union of Mine Mill and Smelter Men arrives with fellow high ranking labor figures for a planned meeting in Anaconda. J B Rankin W Davidson Alf Brodsen and FE Heinman are among the executives noted in attendance as dinner is held but no formal session disclosed.
Helena January 8 W D Fenner of Butte and W D Tracy filed in the supreme court complaints against State Auditor Keating and Sheriff J K O Rourke of Silver Bow asking the defendants to show by what right they hold their offices. The complainants were directed to file bonds in the sum of 500. Answers will be filed by the defendants.
Mrs. Geyer, manager of the Business Men's association of Boreman, will be the principal speaker at the Dewey hall banquet for local business men this evening. Robert Dunn, seal er of weights and measures for Montana's third district, visited Deer Lodge on office business yesterday and returned to Anaconda last night.
Robert Dunn, newly appointed inspector for district 3, visited Deer Lodge with former inspector Lee Kelley. They toured stores to review practical work on inspecting scales and weighing commodities before Dunn returned home on the evening train. Roundup authorities order red light district merchants to cease activity under threat of prosecution per county attorney Mercer.
The Montana bonspiel opened with tense play on slick ice as Anaconda skips faced off for trophies. Ice worsened through the night, necessitating water-logged rubbers and delaying several matches, with Dunn over Bower’s squad 13 to 7 and 10 to 6 in two early games, while W. Kelly’s squad routed King 13 to 0. Three more games were slated, but continued slush may push postponements unless rocks can be kept dry, as H. Laird Meyers novices pushed through a tight late game and other results detailed for the Bankers and McDougall trophies.
At the Bluebird theater Marie Van Hover stars with Harold Lockwood and May Allison in a striking drama about family conflict. John Tremaine is robbed by his own brother of a sum entrusted to him, driving a tense tale of loyalty and betrayal.
The tale follows John who endures years away after his brother David wins the girl he loves. Returning home he confronts suspicion of theft, supports David’s widow, and earns neighbors’ admiration. The weight of hardship forges his undiminished spirit as he earns love and respect.
Roundup postmaster Wofford resigns after three years in office. CTE Davison nominated by petitions to fill the role as August Schrump also resigned earlier. Ditch project uncovers ancient beaver dam suggesting Musselshell river bed once much lower. Helena ministers plan Jan 19 reception for legislators with aid society escorts.
Chicago officials moved on a graft conspiracy charge against Police Superintendent Charles C. Healey. The warrant named a ring collecting tributes from illegal resorts, with alleged payments routed to Healey and others, including Thomas Costello and Mike de Pike. State's Attorney Maclay Hoyne said many police captains and lieutenants appeared involved.
A California man constructed a mosaic table from 832 detachable pieces. The craft used only a jackknife as the tool, producing a single decorative table from assembled segments.
The board of county commissioners met yesterday in regular session. A number of bills were allowed and routine business was transacted but no new work was taken up. The report notes French per capita bread consumption at 580 pounds annually.
Thomas Silka, Justice of the Peace, performed his first official function yesterday. A couple, Joseph P. Keegan and Miss Priencess Betzler of Anaconda, obtained a license and wed in his chamber. Leon Newton and Marie M. Little, both of Anaconda, also received licenses yesterday. In Siberia, three year experiments test if sugar beets can be grown profitably.
The funeral for Mrs. Dennis Sullivan will be held at the family home 814 Adams street on Tuesday morning at 8 30, then proceed to St Peter's Church for a requiem high mass at a later hour.
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