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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1920
Page
2
For years Dr Kilmer and Co promote Swamp Root as a kidney liver and bladder remedy. It is described as a physician prescribed strengthening medicine that helps organs work as nature intended. The ad urges purchase at druggists or a ten cent sample by mail from Binghamton New York mentioning the Anaconda Daily Standard.
An American traveling salesman testifies before a senate sub committee that Bolshevik propagandists have spread from Sonora to the Isthmus of Tehuantepec within a year. He says American consuls avoid hearing facts reflecting on Carranza and warns the Wilson administration’s support keeps the bolshevist effort alive. He states Mexican merchants crave order but blame U S support for Carranza.
Nelson B. Updyke grain man announced he purchased 75 percent of the stock of the Omaha Bee and will take over the property. The paper will be politically independent but back a Republican for president this year. Victor Rosewater will stay advisory for now before eventual rest and new work. The Bee was founded by Edward Rosewater in 1871 and Victor Rosewater became editor in 1906.
Portland police say amateur burglars blew the Lewiston Milling company safe overnight or early today and secured about 150 dollars in cash and checks. The checks are said to total several thousand dollars but are of no value to the robbers.
Britain may be pressed into armed action as war rumors soar. The report notes 6,000 rebels surrendering, General Semenoff retreating toward Baikal with Japanese support, and Red forces advancing toward Odessa. Crimea seizure would grant access to the Black Sea, with Sebastopol a key objective.
Geneva reports Berlin unrest seen as prelude to larger actions planned by independent socialists for Karl Liebknecht death anniversary. A communist manifesto calls for immediate election of revolutionary workers councils in all factories. Diplomatic dispatches warn Berlin turmoil could spread to Germany and Vienna, with authorities noting no disorders outside Berlin yet.
Spokane Wash January 15 Selection of a jury to hear three alleged I W W members charged with criminal syndicalism began in the superior court after they were convicted in police court and appealed W C Donovan attorney represents them on appointment of the court A superior court jury in the Grady case discharged after deliberating since yesterday at 1 pm Grady alleged I W W secretary was convicted in the lower court
In Noblesville Indiana this week Chief's Best a spotted Poland China hog sold for 35000 dollars to an Iowa state breeders association. A sow fetched 8000 dollars and forty head brought a total of 64380 dollars.
Missoula officials will conduct regular bacteriological tests to inspect the milk supply. The plan, presented by Dr. J. P. Ritchey city health officer, was adopted at the council meeting this week to ensure purity and safety of milk for residents.
Gaul 15 named district manager of the Great Falls office. He has worked in the commercial branch and sales department since joining the company. Formerly he engaged in brokerage in Michigan. He is 35. His wife, Mrs. Gaul, was Miss Florence Tuohy of Butte.
Income tax blanks will be mailed from Helena on Monday and should arrive at the Butte office of the Internal Revenue Department early in the week. David Marks says forms go to taxpayers on the previous year’s list. corporate forms are not ready yet. The trip to Butte was for inspection purposes only.
At 10:08 p.m. the Butte fire department paused to honor comrades lost in a warehouse district explosion 25 years ago. Former chief George Lapp, now heading the hill fire force, observed the anniversary and recalled the fallen and his ties to them.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Hudson Ma son at 935 South Main street. Dillon residents A Potts Roscoe Cornell R W Cos grove registered at the Thornton. George F Brooks of Hamilton visits on business. Eline Tash Risley register at Butte. Misses Emma Pauline Helen Dringle of Norris visit. W A Wilsh Kirby G Hoon H Marsh residents of Helena registered at the Finlen. W House and C E Campbell of Billings visit at the R L Steele J E Campbell C S Newman registered at Leggat. Mrs R W McDonald of Phillipsburg visiting. W J Duncan business visitor from Missoula. D C Wampler Mrs M Stateler Miss Valera Stateler residents of Wisdom registered at the Butte. L J White G M Kirman A B Ford Great Falls on business at the Finlen. Co. L Busby of Lima visiting on business.
Washington Jan. 15 The Interstate Commerce Commission issued new rules extending the space basis method to all mail lines and abolishing terminal service allowances. Railroads will receive space based compensation with retroactive rates from Nov 1, 1916 and a 25 percent increase after Jan 1, 1918. Postmaster General Burleson must place all roads on space rate pay by March 1, 1920.
A Berlin wireless reports riots and mutinies among French naval and ground troops at Toulon on the Mediterranean front. The unrest is said to stem from bread shortages and supply problems as winter pressures mount in Paris and across the fleet.
Billings on January 15 reports two new large skating rinks opened on the north and south sides of the city. Children have exclusive use with no adults allowed. The new rinks attract youngsters away from three older rinks operating for years.
An advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets to stop coughs and headaches from a cold in one day. The box bears W. Grove’s signature. Product claim notes quick relief and is presented as a medical cure.
The article outlines plans for a south side high school building as part of a five building program funded by a $1,250,000 bond issue. Officials expect funds to be available and construction to start this summer, with completion by late winter or early spring pending voter approval at the April 3 election.
Spokane January 15 jurors showed reluctance to serve in a case with possible capital punishment delaying jury selection in the superior court trial of Jewell Fay and Ted McDonald charged with first degree murder in the death of W H McNutt last June. Ten jurors were tentatively accepted. the state had one peremptory challenge left and the defense had two. Most of the forenoon session was expected to finish selecting the jury tomorrow.
Lewistown banks report satisfactory results at Monday night meetings. Bank of Fergus re elected its board led by James F. E. Woodard. First National adds T. C. Sherman to the board. Empire bank re elects S. Phillips as president. Lewistown State Bank names EB Hedrick president and adds Andrew Green and A. B. Long to the board.
Livingston notes report B A Winans attending state college inauguration in Bozeman. Niles and Frank of Park county attend Yellowstone Valley Irrigation board meeting. Swindlehurst noted as former Park county executive. Park county high basketball schedule at Big Timber and Three Forks. Park Post 23 American Legion installs officers. Funeral set for Charles Millard with Masons and Mountain View burial. State University Glee Club plans Livingston visit in March. J R Kaiserman named director of First State Bank of Livingston. Plans for elk shipping to Banff. building near the N P station proposed to showcase Yellowstone. Howard Eaton travels from Wolf Wyoming toward Yellowstone to arrange elk shipment. Modern Woodmen Silver Tip Camp installs new officers.
The Americanization School in Billings will open next Monday night in the public library basement with thrice weekly sessions on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays. Sponsored by the Billings school board and Billings Woman's club, local teachers will teach English civics and related subjects to foreign born residents.
The Billings city council fixed March 2 as the sale date for two bonds totaling 475000 dollars to fund storm sewer and park projects. Market conditions caused an earlier sale to fail.
Gregory Weinstein chief of staff to Ludwig Martens the self styled Soviet ambassador to the United States was released on ten thousand dollars bail from Ellis Island after several days detention authorities reported.
Arizona desert traveler may spot a husky turkey. E. F. Irwin of Lead offers to pay all reasonable expenses to reclaim the bird and ship it to Lead.
Obituary notices list Mrs. Mary O Neill widow of Timothy J O Neill aged 60. Remains at Walsh's chapel. Funeral to be announced. Michael J Murphy aged 46. Funeral from Julia Price 108 West Copper Street Saturday at 10. Mass at St Josephs Church 10 30 Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Frank Spehar aged 45. Remains at Walshs chapel funeral time to be announced.
Walter Bradbury of San Diego sent a turkey as a Christmas gift to Irwin. The crate arrived damaged and the turkey escaped while the train sped east. An express note said the turkey fled after the crate was opened and ran across the desert, mistaken for an ostrich.
Frances Agnes Mihelich, daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Mihelich, will be laid to rest this Friday afternoon at 2 o clock at the family home 148 Cnercy Street. The funeral procession will move to Holy Savior church for services and interment will follow at Holy Cross cemetery.
Daly Shea Company at 71 E Park St offers funeral directing and embalming services with telephone contact 358.
Frank K. Hudson aged 31, son of Mr and Mrs F J Hudson, died yesterday. The body was removed to Richards' parlors. Time and place of funeral will be announced in later papers.
Frank Reilly of Buxton aged 63 survives wife Meta and siblings with remains at Sherman Reed parlors. Funeral details pending. Charles Nagel funeral today at 2 30 from 2035 Florence Ave with Rev Huddloff. interment Mount Moriah. Peter J Clifford funeral Saturday from 110 S Jackson St to St Patrick’s Church and Holy Cross cemetery.
The funeral for Mrs Catherine Stevenson aged 39 wife of E Stevenson will be held tomorrow Saturday at 9 am from the residence 10382 California Avenue. Mass will follow at 9 30 am at St Josephs Church with burial in Holy Cross cemetery.
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