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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1917
Page
5
The advertisement promotes Leys engagement rings as trusted, offering assurance of the right ring in every way. It highlights a special $20 engagement ring as high utility matching more expensive options, promising lasting satisfaction.
Local notes list numerous guests visiting Butte from Dillon Helena Missoula Great Falls Livingston Billings Deer Lodge and Sheridan. Names include A B Brown C W Fleming Inez Kemp H F Oates T G Williams Mrs Frances Blaisdell Mrs Sam Waldorf Andrew Anderson and others with several staying for visits and business. Also mentions local suppliers and stationery services.
J J Blot secretary of the fruitgrowers agency reports 23800 apples to be taiged this year across western districts. Stop allocations list Bitter Root valleys 500 cars Walla Walla 500 White Salmon 200 Yakima valley 500 Lewiston 250 Hood River 1200 Medford 1500 Wenatchee 8000 Spokane 650.
Thomas Connell, a station tender at the Anaconda mine for nine years, died suddenly at his home at 703 North Montana Street. Funeral services are scheduled for tomorrow at a time to be announced.
In the Takia valley farmers form vigilante bands to shield property from suspected Industrial Workers of the World influence. Discontent follows failed state action and rising tensions with workers groups. Leaders warn against incursions while authorities contemplate dealing with the unrest and threats to farm communities.
The First battalion Second Montana payroll was sent to Port Harrison to adjust pay. Montana soldiers receive the same pay as regular army counterparts of similar rank. Pay ranges from $20 for second class privates to $81 for master sergeant with recent advances surpassing prior checks.
A Bleary report describes unionist speakers at a Kennedy picnic with Tom McCarthy and Tigan present. It notes IWW activity among Campbell’s workers, Bisbee copper miners’ big meeting with 490+ delegates, six hour work demands, and proposed joint organizing with zinc and lead miners. The piece discusses IWW influence, calls for union alignment, and the potential shift of TWU headquarters to Salt Lake City.
Globe and Miami miners vote to strike effective tomorrow as seven workers in Globe heed the Metal Mine Workers Industrial union call. Union leaders report nationwide IWW agitation, with notices posted late today and strike actions set for 7 oclock tomorrow morning.
Governor Campbell monitors escalating dispute as mines face walkouts and 60 percent of Calumet Arizona company workers remain on site. Labor leader Donnelly denies urging governor and claims strike decision followed by Metaline Workers actions. Fires erupt at local smelters as 800 workers expected off work.
A Northwest mining and timber strike situation tied to Industrial Workers of the World activity during wartime. The Northwest Mining Association urged Washington congressional reps to act now to protect industries and workers, citing IWW efforts to halt mining, lumbering, transportation, and farming. Reports detail pay, camp conditions, and local government responses as governors, defense councils, and state legislatures consider further action.
Swanson and Hutte report a taken up maiden Rainbow trout near Maiden Rock on Saturday. The big Rainbow, the largest this year and possibly the largest in years, is the standout catch of the weekend with medium-sized trout also noted in the Pleth and Stream reports. The fishing month promises to be the best in years.
Farmers in Owa pivot to private bars as liquor shortages bite after federal prohibition extended to states. Rock Island stores run dry of beer. farmers, long anti prohibition, stockpile liquor to keep workers on farms.
In St Louis on July 2 a mass gathering of about 250 armed Black people opened fire on a police department automobile, fatally wounding Detective Sergeant Coppedge and injuring others. The attack followed a church bell signal and police were ordered to move as shots rang out.
In Winnipeg Manitoba on July 1 fifteen hundred returned soldiers charged the crowd gathered to hear Alderman J Queen. The rush led to several minor injuries while police dispersed the scene and made no arrests.
A rifle discharged during a tin can target practice injuring Elmer Lemoyn Mott 14 who died of a chest wound. David Yorath is the other boy involved and Captain William Yorath is his father. An inquest is planned later this week.
A funeral procession will march from St John’s church at 2 o clock for Joseph Corby former mayor. A platoon a squad of Veterans of the War and a company of national guardsmen will lead with a United Spanish War Veterans firing squad concluding the salute at Mount Moriah. Mothers and widows of the Spanish war will gather at the courthouse.
The unwatering effort in Mountain shaft progresses from the sump to the 2100 level as flood water forces reach 5 feet above the 2100 level. Water on the 300 level slowed progress yesterday, with crews continuing to pump and assess the flooded sections.
Funeral services for the husband of Mary O S are held at the residence then at St Lawrence's church where a high mass will be celebrated for the repose of his soul on 10/30. Interment follows at Holy Cross.
The funeral of the late Jo will take place at 2 o clock at John s Episcopal church with Rev C F Chapman officiating. Interment will be in Mount Moriah cemetery. The funeral home is Hodges and arrangements are at the family residence 100.
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