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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1920
Page
5
Local ads promote renting pianos from Orton Brea and Buick cars with nationwide slogans. Classifieds list fine stationery at the P. O. News Stand and auto trade blurbs from Silver Bow Motor Car Co.
Word reached Mrs. Burdges of Murray hospital that her son James was severely cut about the head in an automobile accident between Dixon and Polson Montana. The steering gear in the car failed causing the vehicle to swerve and he was thrown from the machine landing on his head. A V shaped cut ten inches long was dressed at Dixon. He resides at Dixon and will not be brought to Butte unless complications arise from the injury. The accident occurred Saturday.
Salem Oregon January 15 The Oregon state senate adopted a joint resolution to submit to voters at the May primary the question of restoring capital punishment. The measure allows a jury to choose life imprisonment instead of death in certain treason and first degree murder cases.
Springfield Mass January 15 The city library announced it had removed from its shelves all volumes dealing with the manufacture of alcoholic liquors. The librarian believes this action is in keeping with the spirit of the prohibition amendment by tending to prevent manufacture.
The Senate, after reconsidering, restored an amendment capping government license charges for water power at 25 cents per horse power. The bill creates a federal water power commission to issue licenses for 50 years, with cooperation from states and no charges for small municipal or industrial plants under 200 horsepower. Senator Lenroot opposed the cap, warning of a veto risk, while Senator Nugent urged Indian land protections requiring tribal consent.
Berlin reports an official denial stating Germany has not concluded any agreement with Soviet Russia. The denial comes amid rumors of a possible treaty between Berlin and Moscow and clarifies that no such accord has been reached as of today.
Frank Reilly, a prominent Silver Bow county rancher famed for civic work and county leadership, died early yesterday at Murray hospital after kidney trouble. He was 63, survived by wife, stepson, three brothers and mother in Ohio. Reilly aided Salvation Army drives, liberty loans, calf clubs, and served on the county exemption board. He ran for county commissioner last year.
A meeting in the city council chambers launched plans to form a women’s Republican organization to operate parallel with the men’s group. County chairman Mrs T A Grigg outlined a service oriented purpose and discussed extending activity into county wards and Butte units. A follow up meeting is scheduled for Saturday night at the same venue.
Preparations for a speedy sale of the Silver Bow county bond issue of 250000 dollars are underway. R J Stallman of the Wells-Dickey company of Minneapolis, hired to arrange the sale, conferred with county commissioners yesterday and will advise the best time and details for the sale.
Funeral services for Michael J Murphy age 46 will be held at his sister Julia Price 108 West Copper Street Saturday morning at 10 o clock then proceed to St Joseph s Church for mass at 10 30 Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery
After brief deliberation the jury heard Frank Slager versus Quong P Huie for 5000 dollars after an automobile and motorcycle collision last May found for the defendant Huie. Huie testified he slowed to almost a stop before the crash with Aaron Rudolph riding with him corroborating the speed described.
Cooperation between the county commissioners and the city to fight spring flood waters was solicited by Kk. J. Strasburger the city public works commissioner. A storm sewer proposal to drain the south residential district was discussed though no action was taken. The county may share responsibility and officials said they would consider the plan.
In Geneva on January 15 an enormous flow of German subjects leaving Switzerland for former homes is noted, many deserters from the German army seeking repatriation after Germany's amnesty law. Swiss papers praise the exodus and urge expulsion of remaining spies at Lugano.
A federal regime clarifies liquor reporting duties for druggists and wholesalers, home possession rules, and penalties for violations. It covers confiscation actions, permitted religious manufacture with permits, seizure proceeds, and liability for intoxication damage. The speaker urges obedience as essential to government.
New York on January 15 professional blood donors walked out at Flower hospital seeking $55 per pint, $30 above prior pay since a raise to $40. Student nurses acted as strikebreakers. A nurse was briefly in surgery before the strike collapsed and donors returned to old wages.
Anacortes Washington January 15 Mrs L Elizabeth Dwelley won a crocheted doilie at a card party made from trousers worn by Mrs Gloria Taylors husband during the Civil War. The wearer was a noted 1860s figure and his garments now aid funds for the old ladies home at Puyallup.
The 10 cent street car fare in Tacoma Washington was suspended for 60 days by the state public service commission. The higher fare cannot take effect before March 18, and a hearing on the proposed increase will begin next Thursday.
A Moscow wireless dispatch says Bolsheviki seized Rostov on Don releasing ten thousand prisoners, nine tanks and thirty two guns along with a large stock of baggage.
Dr Britton D Evans noted alienist and superintendent of the state hospital died last night in Morris Plains New Jersey He was 61 years old His testimony formed the brainstorm defense for murder defendant Harry Thaw.
Embree, born in Newfoundland and living in Butte with wife and two children, was arrested after Baldwin pursued him across California. The IWW figure faced a preliminary federal hearing at the federal building, with bonds set. Embree, a Canadian-born alien with naturalization papers deemed a declaration of intent, has long been linked to IWW activity in the West and was previously deported from Bisbee, Arizona.
Victoria B C January 15 influenza has appeared in many places in Japan according to passengers on the Canadian liner Empress of Russia arriving from Yokohama. In three days 175 deaths reported at Kobe. Two passengers Mr and Mrs A De Lemos died from influenza at sea. they were Panama residents bound for home.
Robert Crogien filed a divorce complaint alleging his wife Nanna Crogien committed infidelity on January 15, 1920. The action was filed yesterday seeking a divorce and related relief.
An advertising pitch touts Danderine as a quick remedy to stop hair loss and eliminate dandruff. It claims regular use nourishes the scalp, promotes growth, and results in longer, thicker, softer, shinier hair.
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