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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1917
Page
12
A German court martial in Liege sentenced Mlle Grandpreze and her brother of Stavelot Belgium to death. They were to be executed within 24 hours for espionage. An Amsterdam dispatch reported the verdict amid ongoing wartime tensions.
A Nebraska to Idaho survey shows optimism for farm crops as thrashing nears. Farmers rely on hired help while students at the University of Nebraska raise funds by summer labor, and Idaho and Montana report scarce labor with wages driving interest yet uneven turnout. Referenced are paint sales to farmers and concerns over crop harvesting and equipment damage during past seasons.
President D G O Shea of Red Lodge reports the district farm loan bank shows loans approved totaling 2 615 160 as of June 20 with 85 4 859 836 in Washington and 8 128 085 in Oregon and 2 245 415 in Montana and 1 180 400 in Idaho since opening For the district 81 associations have approval and charters issued while 14 more have been investigated and charter decisions await adjustments before grant of charters
Two well dressed youths named A G Fransen and A Conner were arrested after allegedly stealing a motor car from a road house front. The car ran out of fuel near Nine Mile and was damaged as they attempted to continue. Police say they were returning to Butte when spotted by Stokes and detained by city detectives.
Oneida city attorney Junge on, who was shot by J E Bell editor of the Oneida News last week, died late yesterday. The shooting followed an argument and alleged threats by Fulton to view the matter with Chattance James Ac. The Epworth league of the Lowell Avenue Methodist church held a pleh yesterday at Columbia gardens.
Boston copper officials warn a spreading labor crisis in Butte risks halting war munitions supplies. They blame a mastermind behind the unrest who allegedly aims to disrupt production. Shattuck Arizona has shut down. Calumet & Arizona cut to 50 percent. Phelps Dodge at Bisbee limited. Greene mill and smelter halted. copper deliveries to refineries may drop for 40 to 60 days while LW W agitation sways workers.
Strikes and walkouts disrupt copper production in North and South America marketed through the United States. The monthly loss runs into tens of millions, with markets including Arizona, Utah, Alaska, Montana, and Mexico cited among affected areas as workers press demands.
The report outlines confusion over liquor shipments and enforcement after a referendum restored liquor sales. It notes packages of confiscated goods being shipped back to consignors in Montana and Washington, with mention of express shipments, tax impacts, and potential penalties for stores and individuals.
The United States is the top producer of cereals, growing the most wheat ahead of Russia, producing the most oats with Russia second, and leading in corn while Argentina is second. Russia leads in rye and Germany is second.
The Consolidated Interstate-Callahan flotation plant under construction will raise zinc output to about 7 060 monthly when commissioned. Lead shipments for June total 1 000 tons, the largest in the history of the company. North Butte Mining declares a dividend of 50 cents a share on 480 000 shares payable July 28 1917 to holders of record July 12 1917. Stock transfer books will not be closed. Kennedy treasurer notes.
Quick thinking and rapid logic highlight a Whitestone telephonist who aided a caller, praised for calm, clear actions. The hometown note applauds mental speed and problem solving, calling it a lesson in human brain value and thanking the operator for her splendid deed. by Kowske, the tailor at 202 N. Main.
Federal Trade Commission may study copper cost to fix a fair war orders price for copper metal. Producers argue for liberal profits under wartime needs, while some seek lower costs. Utah Copper and Anaconda show high production costs per pound.
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