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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1915
Page
4
Big Timber January 14 Francis McKenzie a Civil War veteran aged 76 died suddenly at his home while reading a newspaper to his elderly wife. He leaves a wife and two children Mrs. McArthur of Washington state and Charles McKenzie of the Boulder country.
Bozeman January 14 The Montana branch of the Yellowstone Trail Association holds a large meeting tomorrow at the Gallatin Valley Commercial Club and the Hotel Bozeman. Automobilists from Gallatin and across Montana expected to attend. O T Petersen will attend. J W Parmise absent. A 2 cent dinner at the hotel follows the 6 pm adjournment. Plans to attract coastal summer travelers via the Yellowstone route to be discussed.
Missoula Montana January 14 The case is brought by John E Gannon relator and plaintiff against Richard J Whitaker to remove Whitaker from office alleging violation of the corrupt practices act before the election The complaint was withdrawn and later entered by title in district court Attorney W E Moore refused to show a copy to a reporter The sheriff had not been served yet and coroner may serve papers tomorrow
Philipsburg residents attend A V I club event and a Thursday club card night. A new chemical fire engine arrives and water mains are repaired, boosting city fire protection. Visiting dignitaries and local business people tour the East and Panama exposition plans. Knights of Pythias and Red Men install officers with banquets and toasts.
Helena Jan 14 The state board of stock commissioners urged repeal of the bounty law at a joint meeting with the livestock committees of the senate and house The board prepared bills to frame the measures and asked for drafting authority Dr W J Butler state veterinarian received unanimous praise for his service including actions to curb docrine among horses and prevent a federal quarantine that could have closed Montana horse markets The stockmen commend the veterinary office for its diplomacy and successes in disease suppression and applaud the efficiency in protecting livestock health and markets
Great Falls Montana reports the death of August Wedsworth after a paralysis stroke. Born in Illinois in 1842, he fought in the Civil War, moved to Montana in 1866, worked on a Virginia City to Helena stage line, dairying on Lepley creek, and later stock raising at Chestnut valley. He was a leading local figure and investor. Funeral planned for Chestnut valley cemetery with interment tomorrow.
In Hamilton on January 14 Woodmen and Royal Neighbors conducted a joint installation ceremony followed by a program and banquet. A hospital update noted Russell Bay of Corvallis improving after surgery at Thornton Hospital. Several local residents visited Hamilton, and a marriage license was issued to Albert Nicel and Lelia AUtburn of Darby. The Sabbath school convention began at the Christian church with musical selections and is to close Friday. The State Poultry Show in Stevensville offers $1,000 prizes next week. Mike Coniff, recently hospitalized from Victor for frozen feet and hands, remains under care after a night spent in Victor Jail.
Two coal thefts were reported as Joe Hall recovered two cheves and Miley McDonald pleaded guilty, receiving 20 days in county jail. Frank Fay was arrested. Dillon rink enjoys steady use with upcoming races and an ice carnival on January 23. Mae Bennett arrived from Colorado Springs to visit. West side families plan weekly socials. Du Anes visited from Butte for business. Fred Nelson’s case against Wisdom Livestock proceeds in district court. Big Hole basin residents attend the Salt Washington event. The Helena receiver nomination for Frank F Steel of Melena is noted.
Helena reports from G I Metlen show Montana counties spent more than 2 290 000 on roads and bridges in 1914 with standing warrants at 1 488 978 and overall outlays for bridges reaching 685 001 20. Custer led county bridge spending while Mineral did not spend on bridges. Total indebtedness for bridges stood at 1 050 000 roughly.
Inmates Muckle McDonald Joseph Bradley Owen Smith and William Winchester appeared in court with Warden Conley and a prison guard seeking habeas corpus relief arguing information charges only a misdemeanor and that their transfer to state prison exceeded jurisdiction. Also a Milwaukee Rail Way Co damage suit by George Jack mounts against the company with Meanie Wilton and Kelley for plaintiff and Scharnikert Paul Jordan for defendant after an accident on a boxcar left the top handhold broken and plaintiff seeks 90000 dollars in damages.
In a low effort game Gallatin defeated Bozeman 18 to 2 with three regulars missing and substitutes inexperienced. The report also details a string of store burglaries where cash registers were taken and doors opened from the inside after windows were broken, plus a city official list and marine class notes referencing security and naval terms.
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The Liberal Culture Club examined The Trend of Modern Education, with Prof Bruce Milik presenting the main paper and critics including B. Shields and C. Jackman. Debate covered curriculum, life preparation, manual training, vocational education, and the school’s social role amid growing emphasis on moral teaching and Parent-Teacher associations.
Five European governments were reported active in the wheat market along the Atlantic, with additional foreign buyers pushing export expectations to 10,000,000 bushels a week. Farmers holding wheat faced uncertain prices as the 1914 crop saw about 25 percent still in farmer hands, awaiting a higher return.
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