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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1918
Page
2
London reports on American troops at Villers Bretonneaux describing their first combat experience. A 21 year old corporal wounded severely still recounts killing seven Germans and bomb-throwing to clear gun positions. Other young soldiers recount bayonet clashes and close combat with German troops.
Washington reports Russia problem under study by the administration with potential military considerations discussed between Washington and foreign capitals. Publicity of steps is avoided to deny enemies any advantage. A decision rests with General Ford and the War Council as a military matter.
Private John Kukoski earned the Distinguished Service Cross for single handedly charging a German gun and its crew with an officer. General Pershing commended his splendid conduct during June and awarded the cross. Separate items note a Senate House conference on a 12 million grant and a Camp Devens rookie scene after lights out.
Dominick Reed was jailed after a court hearing where his wife described years of abuse, neglect, and desertion. He received a fine of 50 dollars or 26 days in jail. Several others faced minor fines for disturbances and traffic violations in the same session.
Thomas Mooney a Butte copper camp pioneer from Ireland died aged 67 after a career at major mines including the Colorado. Surviving daughters Mrs. Mary Phillips and Mrs. C J Cannon, Mea Co. Masson, son Michael Mooney, and sister-in-law Mrs. Peter Ward. Funeral at Ward home then Requiem high mass at Church of the Immaculate Conception and interment in old Catholic cemetery.
Training classes for miners to learn first aid will run in full next week with many new applicants. The program is organized by Director Tramway Mine Tork with wardens on July 28. Judge Lamb granted use of his town for the event.
Mrs. Walter Furlong wife of fore ver Justice Walter Furlong died in the afternoon after a brief illness. She is survived by her parents Mrs and Mrs Michael Lavell and three sisters Mrs John Gardner Mrs Michael Purcell of Butte and Mrs John Sarsfield Vanier British Columbia and two brothers John J Lavell with American forces in France and George William Lavell of Butte. She had lived in Butte 16 years. Funeral at a date to be announced at the home of her parents 1155 Sampson Street.
Fragmentary text reports the shipment of the remains of William O. Price to his family. The record includes partial place names and a rough destination, reflecting a WWII era obituary notice style with limited legible details.
Burials and funeral services announced for several individuals including Annie Riley at Holy Cross Church and a Masson family member in Los Angeles. Services listed for July 1 and July 2 with interment at Be Josephs Church, Church of Conception, and Alder Cemetery locations. Names include Warmkassel Riley Slooney Mooney Lynch and Esmond Lynch among others.
Local obituary style notice highlights Sherman and Reed Undertakers and Embalmers located on Broadway. It notes services including autopsy equipment and burial preparations. The fragment mentions S1-135 and Ta Broadway as identifiers or addresses.
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