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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1914
Page
5
Notice from Ray Reardon Deer Lodge County Montana states the reg retry book for the August 18 1914 primary nominating election closes July 26 1914. Electors may register at the county clerk courthouse Anaconda or before a justice of the peace or notary public per law.
City council in session formed a committee to confer with the county commission and the Anaconda Copper Mining Company about opening the east end of East Commercial Avenue. Remonstrances from property owners were discussed as to widening the street and paving from Hickory to Chestnut with electric lights. The fire limit change proposal was sent to the fire committee. A heated exchange led to a two week police vacation with pay, approved after discussion on staffing and rotation.
Alderman Tierney defends relentless labor while others face assignments. City Attorney Frippet notes oversight before continuing work on Stain Street paving. Atonday district lighting project approved. Mayor O'Brien scolds Alderman Dalton for inactivity. Council orders surveying of 140 alley in block 131 following streets and alleys committee advice. Next council meeting set for July.
City page items list numerous meetings and social events across town tonight including AOHL Moose Hall tango class at 7 20 and social at 9 pm real estate listings on Cherry street and west side sale of 19 acres in Deer Lodge Valley farm sold to John Groath with unspecified terms.
All employes of the Butte Anaconda and Pacific have received copies of the booklet Safety First by George Bradshaw. It includes illustrations and descriptions of common accidents caused by negligence and provides concise directions on the safest working methods for railroad men.
Social events list private lessons with L. J. Cadwell at Washoe park pavilion. A tango contest is planned for next Tuesday and Friday social gathering details are noted.
WW J Ryan instructed 35 couples in the hesitation waltz at Washoe Park last Tuesday night. The public is warming to the new dances being taught each Tuesday at the park.
Copper City and MacRae clubs played a 12 inning tie that ended at darkness. Hutchinet and Horvath were standout pitchers, with Conley delivering the tying hit in the eighth and O Rourke moving runners. The game featured two homers and close defense as neither side could plate the decisive run.
Copper City edged a 3 8 Mayes 8 0 and Hayes teams in last night’s contest with lineups featuring Domitrovich Flanagan and Hutchens. Score details show Copper City 7, Mayes 0, late four-run surge. Umpire Finnegan called the game after hours with stolen bases by Kelly Mayes Somer ich and others.
New officers were installed at Anaconda Lodge No. 5 Sons of Hermann in the Odd Fellows hall on Commercial avenue. Installing officer HF Plasot of Butte represented Grand President F. K. Kenck of Butte presided. Frank A. Lenz served as grand escort and John L. Strobel of Butte was grand vice president. Other Butte visitors included George Kegel and J. Liebe. a social hour followed the ritual with refreshments.
The Alcazar features The Voice of the Wilderness with Francis X Bushman as a man who leaves his wife only to witness a ceremony upon his return. The Grand showcases Brought to Justice a western drama about frontier justice with horsemanship and acting praised. Also shown are Father’s Furtation a two reel comedy with John Bunny and Her Cousins a Spanish tale comedy drama. Judge Lynch to open Anaconda court Saturday at 1 PM due to train timetable.
Anaconda feather weight Young Wallace signs to fight Yankee Rhue of Michigan in a card here. Anaconda camp No. 154 to meet first and third Thursday until further notice.
Washington reports a June weather boost to wheat prospects with a forecast of 190 million bushels, a new record, and July temperatures aiding growth. Corn plantings match last year's pace while corn condition sits near 1 percent above the 10-year July 1 average, with a large 789 million pounds expected crop.
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