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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1913
Page
11
Thomas M. Parker faced accusations of causing a wreck after a demonstration car skidded near Butte Tivoli brewery and struck a telegraph pole, breaking it and narrowly missing him. Parker denies the charge, saying someone must have been praying hard for him during the incident.
A packed Margaret theater hosted King Alfalfa by St. Mark's guild with a strong cast. The Philippine government inspired the act and the singing, talk, and comedy drew praise. The Reel featured the two reel Long Strike drama and The Fishing Industry provided solid entertainment with motor boat and locomotive race scenes.
Hobbie Burns admirers gather Thursday evening at Standard hall in a Clan Stewart celebration feature. The program includes Burns songs by soloists duets and quartette, highland flings bagpipe selections readings and other dances. Local union No 112 members are reminded to attend Thursday Jan 2 1913 meeting to vote on amendments to section 19 of the local trade rules.
State stock inspector John Colling, visiting Anaconda, predicted the town would become the state’s greatest stock shipping point. He noted shipments will start next Saturday with 19 cars bound for Portland, amid rising demand and higher prices. The Big Hole cattle are praised as world class, disease free, with corn fed beef and hay from the basin hailed as top cattle feed.
The union revival at the Christian church drew strong attendance and marked one of the most successful meetings in the series. Dr. Ross of the Presbyterian church delivered a forceful sermon using the text Behold I stand at the door. Evening sessions continue this week at the same place, with Saturday the exception.
At a Progressive party meeting the city election candidates were discussed and petitions collected for all offices. The group scheduled a second gathering for Jan 30 to likely reorganize the county central committee and name a city central committee.
The Musicians' union will host a social this evening with an orchestra, vocal solos by Mrs Tescher and Mr Chase, trumpet solo by F Provost, clarinet solo by P Guatat, and instrumental pieces by Mr and Mrs Ladders and J Holemo, plus Jordan and Holemo on flute and cello. A false sale report about Gregson Hot Spring company is denied by Hugh Daly, president.
Those rheumatic twinges and pains in damp weather arise from uric acid crystals. The article urges aiding weakened kidneys during attacks with headaches backache dizziness and disturbance. Noan's Kidney Pills are said to quickly help sick kidneys and are recommended by Anaconda people.
Mrs C Eckburg of 612 East Fifth Street Anaconda Montana says her little boy was weak with back and kidney pains dizziness and feverish restless nights. After giving him a box of Deans Kidney Pills he benefited him in every way.
Discussion on the future of railroads focuses on public ownership and federal aid. President Tiples warns against premature expansion while Finley calls for a 25 million dollar appropriation to start policy. Noble supports Finley, Cooley demands a state highway commission before any federal aid.
A busy city notes many visitors and local business trips. John Spelman visits Butte. John Healey heads to New York on business. W A Wolcott and Charles Olson were in town. numerous others including J a Kiermeyer and Hugh Daly were in the city yesterday. Mrs L G Smith and Mrs Mary J McCartney plan travel. St Paul’s Ald Society hosts a gathering. ads seek rentals and sales. a social at Thistnut Street and a Maple Street house for sale are listed.
President Taft approves a state department note replying to Britain's protest over exemptions for American coastwise shipping from Panama Canal tolls. Chandler Anderson explains U.S. position. Bryce attends briefing. Negotiations may stretch beyond six weeks with arbitration still possible. Housing rooms offered at East Park, Davidson block, Anaconda.
Anaconda Montana, January 1918, publishes an ordinance establishing the municipal primary nominating election process. It details council duties, canvassing, certification, and notices, with state law references and publication in the Anaconda Standard. It also notes city clerk responsibilities and budget provisions for administering the election, approved January 20, 1918.
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