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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1919
Page
2
Livingston July 11 Sprinkling engines over the entire Montana division of the Northern Pacific and western line may be adopted as result of tests conducted in Livingston today Guards stationed at all switch yards and employés instructed to use sprinklers and hose for fire protection during hot weather. several engines running out.
Officials said a recent experiment with left to spray bridges and platforms showed sparks may have fallen. The plan calls for railings and platforms to be upgraded this spring to prevent future fires or damage.
Helena July 11 MontanA firemen will gather in Dillon September 18 to 20 for the annual state convention announced by RS Mentrum state fire marshal who returned from Dillon after arranging the meeting Arthur Baker chief of the Lewistown fire department and president of the state association will visit and deliver the formal call for the convention
Helena July 11 The Huntley Wash state of Montana capital is announced as $600,000 Carl Huntley of Beaverhead county named state agent of the company. United States District Attorney E Day brought suit to condemn the site as a reservoir or irrigation project. Broadwater of Havre entered a plea of not guilty to charges of running cattle on public reserve. Ballast road projects at Livingston to be improved with substantial funds. Dr B D Hiten former navy lab chief arrives to begin state health service work.
In Helena this afternoon the jury found Rufus Lewis of Des Moines Iowa guilty of murder for shooting his wife Jolie in the back with a shotgun last summer at their home. The verdict leaves punishment to the court and sentence will be passed Monday.
Helena reports Charles D. Green the state agriculture commissioner is troubled by a mysterious weather prophet who claims a dry spell will end next Sunday. The unnamed seer, a Ten Mile pioneer and meteorologist, bases forecasts on animal and mountain color and predicts a severe winter ahead. Greenfield questions the source but notes Montana already burned, and wonders if the prophet is tied to coal interests.
Great Falls July 11 State Director Scott Leavitt of the United States employment bureau reports a telegram from Sidney Nebraska county agent seeking 260 harvest hands with transportation provided. Wages 50 cents hourly for pitchers and 65 cents for stackers, meals included. Fifteen men departed for Sidney fields last night. bureau will favor those with notes from county agent or banker confirming they are through victims.
Helena July 11 report Capt Millard Knowlton of the United States public health service will direct a two month survey of Montana focusing on eradicating social diseases. He is aided by Frank J O Donnell from the state Board of health staff and will work with Dr W F Cogswell secretary of the board and Dr J J Sippy state epidemiologist on the effort.
New York July 11 The national foreign trade council forms a special committee to push improved Pacific communications and a new cable. The group cites wartime delays, aging lines, and ongoing interruptions as arguments for an American led system of international wireless and cable links to speed Far East trade. El Thomas of United States Steel Products Co heads the committee.
Paris July 11 reports allied officials view Holland curtness as not reflecting Dutch attitude on surrender of the former emperor or oldest son. Council of five had received a reply denying the crown prince’s escape from Wieringen as unfounded. Dutch note asserts sovereignty and internal obligations, and reserves freedom to act as it sees fit.
Deer Lodge ball club travels to Anaconda for a Sunday clash with the Anodes aiming to break their win streak. Kelly to pitch with Tucker catching, other locals filling in. Ed Kelly may depart after the game for an Arizona offer. Local fans expect a prime showdown and a strong turnout.
Helena July 11 More than 1 100 000 worth of road building equipment will be in possession of the state highway commission and ready for use within 30 days according to figures by Paul D Pratt chief engineer of the commission.
Attorney General Bard directs bond elections and urges commissioners to fix levies in August with the election in September. The guidance outlines timing for tax levies tied to local bond issues and canvass procedures.
Herena amy reports restrictions on water use due to scarce supply. The chief urges residents to turn off water after an alarm as pressure remains low. Woolston pumping plant, idle recently, to be restarted to address critical outlook.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference J. Beott Harrison and a decade long survey project on public lands. The garbled text hints at progress, locations, and figures, but specifics are unclear.
The funeral of William Meizel, killed in an automobile accident several days ago, was held at the church with Rev. Humphrey officiating. Streets in the improvement district are being prepared for pavement, with excavation and wiring crews in place. Authorities expect operations to begin within the month and project payments to follow, while changes to local employment and materials proceed.
Longview Texas July 11 nearly 200 Texas National Guard members from Dallas and Nacogdoches ordered by Gov Hobby to prevent further clashes between whites and blacks. Four white men wounded when whites fired on a group of about 75 blacks. Officials expect no further trouble tonight as authorities search for F L Jones a black schoolteacher tied to derogatory statements about a county young woman.
Rain fell at multiple locations in district No. 1 aiding firefighting. One new blaze reported near Bel-Way forest, crews tackling it. White River fire still active but stromg rains expected to help. fires on Rock and creeks continue to burn uncontrolled with large crews deployed.
War may be over but thrift persists in the community as supporters of the war savings plan are named. Lists include Mnctntyre B D Mahan Malters Laundry Anaconda Tire Shop Osborne & Hunter Smith Drug Company and several unions departments and businesses. E H Moore and Mr Jones discuss organizing war savings societies in Copper City with plans to extend under Home Defense.
The Helena club launched a campaign with state Fire Marshal Rob Mentrum to pressure the city to demolish old shacks seen as a menace. The group plans a tax and permit effort to curb unsightly properties and promote new development.
Detroit reports Edsel Ford states a new car company will form from Ford family plans with wage increases to follow. Estimates of minority stock purchase near 8 percent, worth around 10 million, spark market speculation as executives discuss merger prospects and new structure. Henry Ford and Henry Ford II noted in proceedings.
The remains of August Steinsen lie at Daniels and Tithons Undertaking Parlors awaiting funeral arrangements. The late Mat Matson, age 3, rests at Panicle and Bilbon's Undertaking Parlors with funeral details to be announced in later papers.
Thomas Buggy, a longtime Butte assayer aged 75, died yesterday in a local hospital. He lived at 30 North Main, Aurora. Funeral arrangements to be announced in later papers.
The funeral for the late William of Tester, aged 49, will be held Monday morning at 9:30 from the family residence 735 Gareida streets. Proceed to Immaculate Conception Church for Mass, with interment in Holy Cross Cemetery.
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