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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1928
Page
6
A vintage price list lists Extra Fancy bananas and raspberries by item and weight, including peaches apricots cherries and winesap apples. It also notes cantaloupes in several sizes, pickles, guaranteed whipping cream by quart pint, Rock Creek Butter per pound and eggs by the dozen with varying freshness claims.
County Clerk Margaret Callan mailed 55 absentee ballots the first batch for the July 17 primary. Some ballots were sent out of state by air. another batch will go out today. Eligible voters abroad on election day may vote now and should report to the clerk’s office. Ballots must be returned to the county. Ballot locations include Precinct 1 through 17 at various schools, halls, and stores.
The trial of T. J. McPhail, who admitted striking Patrick Lappin with his car, was continued indefinitely as City Attorney Morgan was reported ill. The case will likely be set for hearing next week. McPhail remains free on a $100 bond.
Thomas Soninger pleaded not guilty to a third degree assault charge in Justice Henriod's court yesterday. Bond was fixed at $150 and furnished. The case is set for hearing at 4 o'clock this afternoon. Complainant witness W. F. Meyers is named, with other state witnesses Mrs. W. F. Meyers Larry Slausson and William Meisner.
Erna Janoschek, 17, Oakland, says she loved the baby but sought revenge on the mother in a police released confession. She strangled the year-old Diana Liliencrantz while alone with the child and another youngster, in the home of Dr. and Mrs. Eric Liliencrants. Her mother Mrs. Marie Janoschek is stunned, calling the act accidental.
A girl reported a snake near Chestnut street in Anaconda. Officers armed with axes and clubs hurried to the alley and killed the water snake three feet long, a rarity in the area, prompting an investigation into its origin.
An auto collision damaged J. W. McNall of 506 West Fourth Street. Joe Laslovich admitted driving the vehicle and agreed to pay all damages. McNall’s car was struck on West Park Avenue after the other driver fled. Vehicle ownership traced to C. E. McBride and later to Peter Koutses. Also reported: intoxicated men dismissed after a Fourth of July hearing. Joe Shegina fined $10 for a disturbance at 520 East Park. An historic aviation note and an auto show recap from Helsingfors and Berlin events.
A rail ad offers $4.25 to Idaho Falls and return and $4.80 to Blackfoot and return, valid July 20 from Anaconda via Oregon Short Line. Tickets may be used only in coaches or chair cars with a return limit before midnight on July 23 to reach home destination.
Strains swamped A C M 15 to 5 at Athletic field. St Pauls beat Lincoln 11 to 8 in C division. St Pauls forfeited a B class game to St Peters. Daly forfeited to Lincoln in A division. Yalovich pitched well for St Pauls to seal 11 to 8 win over Lincoln. Lineups list Strains and St Pauls players including Jefferies, Shea, O'Brien and Roe.
Montana crop prospects for 1928 look brighter than in 12 years says E. E. Calvin of Union Pacific touring Anaconda. He notes western states expect a bumper year based on current conditions and arrived from Salt Lake with H. V. Platt as far as Silver Bow. Calvin confirms no business ties to his visit and recalls Wyoming roots with Montana hotel hosts the Smiths. The piece also lists a baseball lineup and a note that the tomato is a fruit per Australia’s trade ministry decision.
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