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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1919
Page
8
Helena January 28 State Attorney General Phil Greenan announced all men registered for selective service will have their records in his office by February 15 He aims to close the register by March 15 and forward the data to Tats for processing.
Dillon January 28 Mrs William Tash long a prominent Grasshopper valley resident died at her ranch this morning after a short illness from Spanish influenza Her husband stock grower William S Tash survives with three sons the oldest 17 born Idaho Springs Colorado September 14 1876 and married twenty years Her oldest son a military school student was called home yesterday Her father G Meade a sister and a brother also survive
Helena Jan 28 Register Frank Oker and Receiver Frank Steele ruled that settlers who enter unsurveyed land may cultivate it but if later found on a school or railroad section upon survey they are entitled to secure title. The decision outlines entitlement for real settlers on unsettled lands.
Helena Jan 28 The United States fuel administration will continue activities on labor questions in the coal mining industry until peace proclamation according to advices received by State Fuel Administrator A M H Gerry Jr An July agreement placed coal labor disputes under the U S Fuel Administration for final settlement without work stoppage with the sanction of the secretary of labor and the United Mine Workers of America.
Boreman Jan 2 The trial of Harry O Neill on the charge of murder in the first degree for killing Perry Hendershot at Willow Creek last summer is progressing slowly. After seven witnesses including the sheriff the state rested and 12 witnesses for the defense testified today the wife and 11 year old daughter of the defendant among them. A number of other witnesses are to go on the stand to prove that O Neill shot in self defense. It probably will be Thursday evening before the case goes to the jury.
Jan. 28 report says Food Administrator Atkinson's office withdraws maximum margins on oleomargarine bacon butter substitutes and sugar for wholesalers and retailers. Retailers handling under $100,000 annual business no longer require licenses.
Helena, January 28 A federal court jury found Charles Spinney of Helena not guilty on all counts of robbing a boxcar in the local yards Several co defendants had pleaded and been involved in pre trial matters Judge Bourquin denied an order for rowing and summoned men for the juries venire in the case
Helena report on ongoing ruling about railway agencies and a petition to restore car service on the Kenwood and Broadwater lines. Also notes Miss Claire Hepner of Helena winning literary honors at Northwestern University for languages and literature and her Helena high school graduation.
Washington news reports a minimum base price of 17.50 per hundred pounds for hogs in February, unanimously approved by the food administration committee. Frank E. Snyder urged maintaining the rate, noting the current surplus and the need to curb pork deficits as allied and neutral trade shifts occur.
A religious census is planned for Great Falls while Montana towns repurpose saloon buildings as mercantile spaces. Fire Chief Tradick claims 2,000,000 gallons were used to fight the Paris store blaze last week. Montana may license 60,000 autos this year, up 9,000 from 1918. A legislature bill would ban abbreviated bed sheets and require clean hotel rooms free of vermin. In Chinook area farmers held open air picnics in January, plowing and crowing barnyard fowls noted. Daly County proposal faces opposition from Great Falls Commercial Club. About $20,000 in tax titles were sold at Sheridan County tax sale. Netherland-American Mortgage Co. led buyers.
Dillon reports total darkness all night as upper plant fails under heavy load after lower plant burned out. Repairs to lower plant expected Friday. visitors include Brown and Morrison party. officials note lack of snow threatens irrigation water.
Deer Lodge Jan 28 The Sons of Veterans of George Thomas camp plans a joint meeting with camps from Helena Butte and Anaconda on Feb 14 in Deer Lodge. Delegations are expected as the order discusses the rights of returning soldiers. A banquet and smoker will follow the session. Mrs Nathan Reynolds reports a recent illness and departure from Chelipon. Deputy clerk and recorder BM Fe Haya, four years in Powell county, is noted.
The Branscombe O Neill arts and crafts department of the Woman's club will meet at the Elupnouse Wednesday afternoon at 10. M Moody, UC Berkeley graduate in electrical and mechanical engineering, will lead the short course in mechanical drawing and electrical work at Powell County High School. Cummins, former deputy county attorney of Powell, wounded in the war, visits Deer Lodge before resuming his law practice. Woodward coaches the high school basketball team for the intercity opening game with Helena at noon.
Big Timber notes Helena visitors Senator and Mrs Charles McDonnell J A Lowry reports 50558 raised for Armenian drive Sweet Grass quota 500 Bridger Creek 13 Grey Clift 26 contributions Edythe O Leary of Butte visits with O Leary family Infant son of Dr and Mrs R M Wolf buried at home with Rev C Burnett Journ Mountain View cemetery Louis Clatborn presents a gavel to Red Cross in a business session at the high school
John Butler of Lewistown, a large Kendall country farm operator, was badly injured when his car crashed this morning. The skull fracture leaves doctors hopeful but the prognosis remains uncertain as four occupants were thrown from the vehicle.
Adam Steck pleaded guilty to a sedition charge when arraigned in the district court today. He was the sixth of a group of Helena pro Germans to appear in the proceeding following the earlier defendants.
In Phoenix a letter from the American Red Cross confirms Lieut. Frank E Luke died defending himself to the last amid heavy odds. The unidentified aviator cited by Aviator Merriam Hooper after shooting down German balloons and two planes is identified by watch numbers as Luke, who fell at Mervaux near Dun-sur-Meuse.
The Swiss parliament began an extraordinary session to revise the constitution toward democracy and expand popular rights. Proposals include elections for the national assembly and an increase in certain electoral provisions.
The hearing features remarks on fixing meat prices by government and market forces. A. McNaughton of Cudahy & Co. argues packers operate refrigeration more efficiently than railroads and supports limited government action, while Thomas Creighton criticizes proposed investigations as impractical and biased. Wilson and Cudahy presidents are listed as upcoming witnesses before the committee.
Indianapolis January 28 The Indiana public service commission fights Postmaster General Burleson over new long distance rates claiming a defiant federal overreach. Attorneys argue jurisdiction and state police powers while the hearing continues with Bracelin leading the defense and representatives from eight central states present.
Buenos Aires experiences a port strike isolating the city as 49 vessels anchor offshore risking diversion to Montevideo. The strike blocks export movement, with losses estimated at over 10 million pesos for strikers and shipowners and 500,000 pesos daily in customs. Cigarette and cigar workers also walk out paralyzing the industry.
Atlantic City January 28 delegates to the National Association of Merchant Tailors foresee a new era of garish hues and picturesque sportswear for men. E Wetzel of New York, association president, says soldiers educated in discipline will influence future standards, and their return from Europe will widen color choices.
The funeral for John Pander will be held at Walshe Funeral Chapel on the morning of 8 September. Proceeding to St. Anna Macaw with interment at Holy Cross Cemetery.
M J Walsh Co Jackson reports the funeral of A A Jackson to be at Dane Foise Bilboa funeral chapel with time to be announced. Downey’s remains will be moved from Daniels Bilboa parlors to the home of his sister Mrs Patrick Deasy at Mise Roula avenue for the funeral, time to be announced later, with interment in Holy Cross cemetery.
A legislative debate centers on extending the period of government control beyond December 20. Republicans back ending control by December 31, while Democrats and a Prohibitionist oppose. Burleson calls for a longer period, urging government ownership to be avoided, and Madden reads a letter from George Ward of Commercial Cable regarding British influence and control.
Cincinnati newspaper note says the Cincinnati Nationals directors will delay on a manager for next season awaiting word from Christy Mathewson who serves as a captain in France. Mathewson has been asked by cable if he can manage the club.
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