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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1918
Page
7
The principal branch office of the Standard is at 119 North Main street, Butte. Telephones: Business department, 422, editorial department, 423. Advertising rates furnished on application.
We are specialists in good watches built by top manufacturers and sold at standard factory prices. Our phenomenal watch business focuses on familiar brands such as The Hallmark Howard Belgin Gruen Waltham Hamilton.
Notes from Butte recount local visits at Finlen and Thornton hotels. Visitors include J Lossl Wisdom merchant and J J Clark Helena. Births announced at St James and 837 Placer street. Local business Consumers Auto Supply formed with $40000 capital.
Twelve drafted men left Butte this afternoon to join Camp Lewis Washington for military training. They answered roll call in Judge McClernan's courtroom and later reported for entrainment despite snowbound trains delaying departure.
Owen Williams aged 69 died in a Butte hospital after a brief illness. Born in England he lived in Butte 22 years and worked recently as a flagman for the Butte Anaconda and Pacific railway. He leaves three daughters Mrs K T Thompson Eva Williams of Butta and Mrs W K Turner of Suffolk Mont and two sons. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
Washington January 30 The department of labor reaches agreement with unions and operators in Louisiana and Central Texas oil and gas fields to settle disputes through arbitration during the war.
Sarah Lynchehan files a damage suit against Butte Electric Railway for 2900 dollars claiming the conductor caused her exposure to cold after leaving a Centerville street car on Jan 27. She alleges she became ill, passed out, and lay at the end of the line until a miner found her and sent relief. She seeks medical costs and suffering damages.
Col. F. Knabenshue division mustering officer from Camp Lewis departs for Butte Mont to arrange selection of national army men for the next draft. He will visit Montana Idaho and Wyoming over several weeks. A board of examiners for chaplain rank is appointed by Brig. Gen. Fred Foltz including Capt. Edward Mitchell Capt. Percy Shockley and Capt. William Cassels with base hospital. The cold snap strains Camp Lewis with wool clothing shortages and wood shortages.
Zurich reports the Allgemeine Zeitung Fuer Brauerein says barley to German breweries will be stopped, stopping production even for the army. The move aims to conserve oats for fodder due to a poor harvest, forcing barley use for horse feed.
Six men linked to a blackmail ring terrorizing San Francisco's Little Italy were arrested. Authorities say Manuel, named as head of the group, confessed late today.
Captain of Detectives Duncan Matheson notes that the police will not release the names of the men arrested with Ma noele until after further investigation is completed.
Mexico City officials announce an inquiry into Heinrich von Eckhardt the German minister amid charges of German propaganda and corruption in the Mexican chamber of deputies. The legislative committee has directed the attorney severas to investigate the accusations as of January twenty first.
Volcanic activity at Kilauea in Honolulu Territory drops 20 feet from a recent 15 foot level. Observers note the island crumbling as lava overflow predicted by Prof. T A Jagear Jr director of the volcano observatory as the lava lake began rising last Thursday at the world’s largest active volcano.
At last night's Sacrifice and Service league gathering in Butte performances featured musical and literary numbers. Mrs. M. Rowe of Spokane soprano was introduced, though attendance was down due to extreme cold.
Helena January 30 The state board of health ordered all school children of Butte be vaccinated before admission due to an epidemic of smallpox in the city. Ad for Kow s ke clothes at 202 North Main Street.
Frigid conditions grip Butte as thermometers show 21 below downtown and 10 degrees colder in the flats. Cars burst radiators. residents seek warmth while authorities warn of ongoing bitter temperatures for the next days.
Belgium delegates in Amsterdam condemn German authorities for proclaiming Flemish autonomy. They state the move represents only a few traitors in the enemy’s service and has no support among Belgians. The resolution asserts unity and loyalty to Belgium under occupation.
Paris reports the Duke of Chevreuse died during a test night flight. He was 26, son of the Duke of Luynes and grandson of the Duchess of Uzès. The tragedy marks a fatal incident in early aviation testing.
An inquest ruled Nick Crosse's death accidental after his pick struck a missed hole causing an explosion at the Nettie mine on Monday. Coroner Lane presided as the jury found no blame, with testimony noting blasting near the fatal location and an unfired shot left undiscovered.
The remains of Margaret Kelly are due from Douglas with funeral plans set at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs P J Kelly 27 North Atlantic street. The service will be at Sacred Heart church followed by interment at Holy Cross cemetery.
Washington January 30 announces creation of a Pacific coast branch of the aircraft reduction board with headquarters in Portland. Members named include George S. Long of Tacoma a lumberman and William M. Ladd of Portland a banker and army signal corps colonel will compose the board.
London report says Michael Ostinoff the Russian consul general in New York has been dismissed and John Reed will replace him. The Reed named is likely the American journalist and socialist who has been in Moscow since last November.
The funeral for Mary Byrne aged 64 will be Thursday morning at 9 at 71 Vans Avenue, mass at St John’s Evangelist at 9 40, then Catholic cemetery. The Sullivan funeral for Virginia Sullivan aged five years and five months is Thursday at 9 from 100 Nevada Avenue to St Joseph’s church, mass at 8 40, interment Holy Cross cemetery. Card of thanks from Margaret Murphy thanks neighbors and floral donors.
Williams Owen Williams died last evening after a brief illness. The body was removed to White's undertaking parlors. Notice of funeral will appear later.
Local business entry for Wendel Cannon Monument Works located at 2630 South Montana Street with phone contact 1509. The ad presents services in monument manufacture and installation for memorials and markers.
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