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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1917
Page
9
Pauline, the ms el holder, stars as the scientific headliner with a high appeal. Pantages presents a vaudeville program at the Broadway that blends science and entertainment. The performer analyzes features of his feats with careful study, winning acclaim in the theatrical world and offering fascinating diversion for all audiences.
The Empress offers a closing night program headlined by Prelie's famous miniature circus with five other high class attractions. A matinee starts at 2 o'clock today and final performances run at 7 18 and 9 15 o'clock.
An urgent notice from Northern Pacific to shippers and agents urges faster loading and unloading of freight cars to ease national rail shortages. It claims underloading or delays burden carriers, hurts commerce, and could lead to withholding cars. The railroad notes its vast fleet and potential gains from improved efficiency.
Inquest over Gunard Peterson killed when a street car struck the cutter he rode with his father will be continued at 7 p m tonight. The accident occurred on Dec 40. All witnesses except the father Erle Peterson are ready. the inquiry was postponed due to the father's illness.
Four persons are dead and a fifth expected to die after a head on crash between a six passenger auto and a standing street car in Los Angeles at midnight. The chauffeur of the auto is at large as investigators seek a motive. The motorman and conductor escaped harm by jumping from the front platform, which was destroyed in the wreck.
Washington January 16 government clerks pay raises approved by the house were stricken from the appropriation bill by the senate committee. The farm loan board salaries were cut from ten thousand eight years to seven thousand five hundred a year and the secretary’s pay from six thousand to five thousand. Senator Smoot’s tie vote defeated the motion to raise government employees pay, with Senator Tillman as the only Democrat in favor. The estimated annual cost of the increases is eighteen million two hundred ninety-eight thousand six hundred eighty-seven dollars.
London reports German socialist leader Carl Liebknecht received an additional four and a half years at hard labor and expulsion from the Berlin bar after a Berlin court-martial previously sentenced him to four years for military treason. Central News dispatch from Amsterdam says the Imperial tribunal rejected his appeal on November 5.
Judge Whitty admonished Marty Allen for disturbance after he slapped his separated wife in public. Mrs. Allen testified she has lived apart for a year and supported herself, asserting right to accompany other men. Allen, cited for disturbance, received a $10 fine suspended after warning to stay away from the police court.
Judge Whitty dismissed the disturbance case involving Bob and Mrs. Billy after Bob sought $180 he says his wife took. The couple wed two months after Mrs. Billy learned of her former husband's death in Europe. He alleges she left with part of his earnings, triggering the alleged disturbance.
A vintage advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a mild laxative for infants and children. It claims to cleanse the stomach, liver, and bowels without griping and urges mothers to use a 50 cent bottle with directions for all ages. Warns against counterfeits and promotes the California Fig Syrup Company as the genuine maker.
Thousands avoid sickness by taking Scott's Emulsion to enrich blood, strengthen throat and chest membranes, and create body warmth. The ad notes soldiers receive cod liver oil for strength and mentions Goott & Bowne in Louismbeld MJ at.
Remittitur sent by Supreme Court on Postal Telegraph v Nolan confirms part of Judge McClernan ruling while remanding to modify decree. Poles on Pioneer claim held for 16 years. occupancy proves the right of way if prior to locate. Jessie claim seen as trespass due to lack of permission after 1914 patent. Public service impact noted.
Receiver Williams of State Savings bank got two court orders from Judge McClernan. One relieved him of further responsibility regarding W. R. Allen, who owed the bank and held a savings deposit now transferred to checking to apply against his debt. The receiver advised against returning to the original status due to doubtful collection and credit concerns. The second order authorized a suit against TR Carson and Adolph Cohen over a 1906 $500 note, with judgment previously set at $1,560.68 principal plus costs.
In London on January 15 police and military forces raided the printing plant and headquarters of the Women’s Social and Political Union along with several of Mrs Pankhurst’s tenants’ homes under the Defense of the Realm Act. Britannia, a suffrage publication, and two taxicabs full of documents were seized amid protests of dual governments during wartime.
Washington January 15 Alaska territorial license tax laws on fishing and mining firms upheld by a Supreme Court decision. Appeals from lower court rulings sustaining the acts were dismissed. Notice Bricklayers all members meet at hall at 9 Wednesday morning the 17th for the burial of our late brother John Lee Thomas Cole Beg.
Stephen Cullen, owner of vehicle tag 22650, arrested on reckless driving charges after his car allegedly backed into Lewis Keller’s motorcycle and then sped away. Cullen claimed the car was not in his possession at the time. case dismissed for lack of evidence. Police officer Prija arrested and Sheilorn pleaded guilty and paid a $10 fine.
Two boys Roy Ensley aged 18 and Howard McBride aged 17 confessed to stealing a case of three rifles from the Northern Pacific freight station. Detectives tracked them after a week of investigation. The guns valued at 181 dollars were recovered along with two manicure sets. They will be prosecuted in juvenile court with possible reform school placement at Miles City. Ensley resided at 1818 South Idaho Street and McBride at 2148 Placer Street.
Recent arrivals registered at Hotel Clark in Los Angeles include Mr and Mrs F P Penne baker L J Kavanaugh J L Kav anaugh and W P Kavanaugh of Butte confirming travel from Montana.
The 1917 horoscope warns of a highly ill star alignment affecting business, finance, and politics. It cites Washington risk, unstable employment, sensational press trends, and frail health for women, with forecasts of world turmoil, possible peace in summer, and a tough year for births and elderly.
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