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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1917
Page
9
Portland Oregon January report shows Chris Iwan Evans former head of the Evai Sontag gang, committed to the poor farm, was moved to a hospital by his son Joseph Evans, a rancher near Portland. Evans, 70, is a paroled convict.
C F Kelley addressed the Butte Rotary sobre mining taxation, urging fair assessment and opposing attack by “calamity howlers.” He traced tax history, explained net proceeds taxation on ore, disparaged arbitrary valuations, and defended mining’s vital state role. He praised local unity and pledged Anaconda Company support.
Mr Barclay notes a Mis soula rotary club formed and critiques a morning editorial on taxation. He says the article read well but differs on the issue and urges investigation. Chairman Gulte says a Helena land law proposal will be discussed at the next meeting.
In Butte a 28-year-old Black man identified as Jack Howard died at the city emergency hospital after taking an overdose of dope. Found in his room at 45 East Galena, he received emergency aid at city hall and later died about an hour after arrival. An inquest is planned for later this week as police seek a man named Checks ers, said to be Howard’s friend. A bottle marked lyol initially suggested suicide, but tests showed it contained dope.
Public invited to inspect a quarter million dollar station on South Montana street five blocks west of the B A&P terminal. Construction nearly finished with finishing touches and seats on order. Opening ceremonies planned with first trains Feb 1 and potential public view days Wednesday or Thursday.
The Butte High School senate held its inauguration for new officers including President Tom Brockway and Vice President Al Healy. An open house is planned for March 1 inviting the public. The roster lists officers such as Tien Mottelson as second vice president and Mel Downey as treasurer with W Reed as recording secretary and Emmet ONeil as censor.
Real estate transfers include James H Rowe to Albert G Ter rei for lot 15 block 1 James H Rowe addition. A 0 Vachon to William Fordmett for lot and north half lot 7 block 6 Englewood addition. John Konen to Alfred C Kremer one third Harvey lode. HA Frank to H Joseph Houpt at 18 block 24 Home addition. A J Wendell to Henry Jarvis lot block 30 South Park addition. John L Hexem et al to Edward Mill ward et al trustees for Butte local socialist party lot 14 and south 10 feet lot 18 block 2 Cobban Addition. Massino Galasso to Margaret Clark win 8 10 and 11 block 26 Home addition. Water Company warns water consumers to stop waste due to leaks and cold weather. inspectors will cut off supply for leaks or waste.
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