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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1916
Page
7
The principal branch office of the Stand ard is at 38 East Broadway, Butte. Telephone numbers list the business department as 22, editorial department as 2, and advertising as available on request.
Bargain sale on pie knives with heat resistant blades and hollow handles. Nut crackers in three patterns, spoons and berry spoons in various finishes offered at cut prices. Butter knife and sugar spoon set in wreath pattern, sale price today only. Limited selection of sugar spoons cream pitchers butter knives and food rushers in first quality silver plate worth up to 125 dollars. Extra special price for today only two dollars each.
A mass meeting led by Pepto J. Kremer and featuring Rabbi Wittenberg and Rev. C F Chapman urged donations for Jews suffering in Europe. Speakers highlighted duty to aid refugees, with several hundred dollars raised and a committee formed to solicit subscriptions today. The gathering emphasized American unity beyond ethnic labels and pledged prompt support.
Butte residents engage in commerce and social events amid city life. Names like Orton Bros, Stein-Broch, Hall, and A. Morley appear along with visitors from Great Falls and Dillon. Local clubs, church groups, and hospitality at Walkerville homes indicate a bustling community scene with reminders of national literature and entertainment careers.
The Madison school in the Butte district was destroyed by fire about 9 o clock last night. The fire started in the basement near the furnace, likely from overheating while warming the building. Firemen faced water access difficulties due to the location away from hydrants, and the brick four room structure burned despite efforts by Chief Ed Hyland and city crews. The loss includes about 1000 feet of hose and several firemen soaked by ice. Insurance valued fixtures at 30 dollars and property at 2100 dollars. school to operate in temporary quarters at the fire station starting Monday with arrangements by Clerk Rheim.
City council debates salary boosts drawing sharp lines between supporters and opponents. Aldermen OConnell and Swarts clash over raises, with talks on lieutenant and police pay. Judiciary committee reviews proposals to raise lieutenant under the police, matron capital, and patrolman wages.
Mayor Lane led a party vote on recalls and appointments. The police force saw resignations and new detectives. a special detective was appointed. An ordinance raised wages and funded playgrounds, shelters, and a rest room study while plans for curb and drainage improvements moved forward.
The Democratic city committee plans a meeting next week to set a slate of judges and clerks for the city primaries. The Republican committee failed to have a quorum last night and will reconvene early next week. The Women’s Democratic Party reported to Judge Donlan. A plan to enlist women for clerks or judges was discussed. G. G. Pinto said he will resume his cross country hike in a week or ten days after recovering from a twisted ankle.
President Frankly states he has reconsidered and now urges Congress to create a tariff commission. He says the body would be nonpartisan and expert, charged only with fact finding to aid Congress, and would not alter policy on gun theories or protection questions. He previously signaled immediate action to Ways and Means.
A jury in Portland Oregon found slommey H Blade of Letts Development Company guilty of misuse of mail in land sales. The case alleged hundreds were defrauded in orchard land purchases across the United States during a period of transfers and negotiations. A motion for a new trial and exceptions were granted in part while a three day delay on a widget transfer was requested.
Jan. Three men perished from exposure and exhaustion while repairing a Southern Bell power line in Bishop California. The operator Corey of the Bishop Creek plant died after a half day of work in the Sierras. A son Dewey, 18, and another worker also died in the incident.
Capital city visitor P Roberts stayed at the Butte hotel with Mrs H C Forter among town visitors at the Thornton. Rev A L Thoroughman of Spokane arrived to oversee district duties of the Missionary Church South and will remain days. T A Stancliff of Kalispell, Presbyterian missionary leader, arrived and will travel to Wisdom. At Mountain View parsonage Rev George ParWvoite united Arman St Toey and Adelaide Kilbey in marriage, with the newlyweds leaving for Toronto that evening.
A pleasant Epworth social and business session was held Tuesday evening at 6 Mag Atethodixt church under the Senior Epworth league. A tea and social hour followed the meeting with refreshments. A Tedppartett lecture on practical education was presented and John F. Herayl displayed a strength and balance exhibition. Officers for the coming year were elected: President Leonard Strongman, Vice President Hazel HIM, Secretary Richards, Treasurer James Ball, and others.
From London the telegraph reports on January 2 that British forces in East Africa moved 15 miles from Metsuni toward Taveta and cleared the Serengeti camp four miles west of Ylouyuni, driving off a small enemy detachment at the end of the day.
Mrs Harriet Herrick was granted a divorce from Tekort Herrick, author and professor at the University of Chicago, with bonds posted in several contingencies. The par value figures and bond terms specify monthly interest and amounts. Daughter custody awarded to the 16 year old son per the agreement, with alimony set. The decree was issued in January.
The Fur Mills company of Minneapolis was declared bankrupt today in the United States district court. Liabilities were estimated around 200000, with assets listed at about 10600.
A torn horoscope column warns of unfavorable planetary influences during business hours and grim forecasts for war, politics, and public figures. It mentions potential enemy actions, a western coast threat, rising scandals, and a forecast of upheaval in leadership, with personal ambitions and family plans noted as likely.
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