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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1915
Page
5
The Ironworkers overwhelmed the Carpenters with a decisive 6-3 win, aided by three timely hits and solid pitching from Lockrider who held the Carpenters in check after a rough start. Thomas drove in runs, Watson misplayed a key play, and Meanet scored on an erroneous call to seal the victory.
M P Mahoney Funeral Director based at 3 Main Street Anaconda. Serving the community with funeral services and arrangements.
A sick young man who collected about seven or eight dollars for a petition asking county help was found in a saloon melee by Deputy Sheriff Vick Carlton and Officer William McAndrews. He had spent his贡献 earnings on drinks, and officers questioned him about his recent actions.
Public administrator Rt. D. Crosawhite filed a petition for letters of administration for the estate of Harry McKenna. Peter McKenna, a nephew, now files a similar petition in Butte. The estate is valued at 5000 dollars. Heirs listed include Owen McKenna in Liverpool England Mary SteKen in Ireland and eight nephews and nieces including Pusajiro Fukeda in Japan H. Herty in St. Pal Earl J. Murphy in Butte J. D. Crossman in Salt Lake Leonard Franks in Seattle G. Odgige in Butte Mr Golden in Butte dame Montgomery in Missoula Otis Morden in Missoula 4.1 Simerson in Missoula Mrs Philip ette in Butte C Henderson and wife in Missoula S Anderson in Butte Mae O Mara in Portland D MacDonald in Vancouver. Edward Reinhart a woodchopper has pleaded guilty to third degree assault and received 13 days in jail.
Warlike Hummingbild ball aggregation will exhibit at Wisdom with two contests tomorrow and a dance tonight. Manager Mike Murphy, scorekeeper Frank McKenzie, and a Schnitzelbank Glee club troupe provide force and music. Jim Christie acts as official photographer while Gustav Guger and Greer perform. Also billed is Mike Wars Dreams three act dramatic offering at the Alcazar with Eyton and the Selig stock company.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology graduates from Anaconda are gathering in Butte for a Silver Bow club dinner honoring Prof. L. E. Locke of mining and metallurgy. Attendees include Ralph Hayden J A Root C D Demond F C Jaccard W C Capron A B Wiggin Warren Jenney F C Noblé and W Winninghott. The report notes the fish hatchery's strong year with 5,000,000 fry redistributed from the local hatchery and plans for further spreading graylings to Georgetown Lake and streams statewide.
The Imperial show was favorably noted by witnesses including a cast called Captain Swift. The narrative covers several generations and portrays the sorrows of an unfortunate mother, with a special added attraction on the bill.
At a playgrounds committee meeting a July Fourth expenditure report shows $1,101.81 spent with generous donations anticipated for year round sports. Citizens near Brown's Quarry request $100 for playground apparatus for Blue Eyed Nellie district children, and the Anaconda band concerts will continue. Itemized expenses include music $24 and decorations $12.44 among others totaling $1,310.84.
William Sprouse of East St Louis, Illinois, was hanged at Clayton Missouri for the murder of his wife Annie Sprouse who disappeared on Oct 31 1914 and was found near Brentwood on Nov 14. On the gallows he tried to kill himself by slashing his throat and attempting to eat poison. The six children who testified against him refused to see him.
Chicago officials seize nearly twenty five thousand dollars in fake currency and plates used for counterfeiting. Five men arrested including Samuel Robbins who claimed the money was made in Duluth Minnesota. Robbins confessed he led the operation and hired two companions. two others named Berkowitz and Saltzman assisted in passing the currency.
Local brief lists events and ads in the city. Dance at A O H hall tonight with latest song hits. Various notices include loss of a book, travel updates, a marriage license for Gust Lind and Louisa Holland, and several locals visiting or moving.
On July 18 the Portland attorney for Jason Moore notified that unless a bond of $10,000 is filed by next Monday night to guarantee development of Albert Lake in Kon, the sum will be forfeited. The board ruled that without the bond other bidders may bid. The lakes are believed to hold rich mineral and salt deposits and Moore would be expected to invest at least $7,000,000 in development if awarded the contract.
Sale catalog notes twenty percent off on fine silks and laces including white and 15c values two fifty trimmings at 75 cents yard with fancy iridescent and beaded dress trimmings. Roadlawn handkerchiefs for women at regular prices, bedspreads, Marseille satin hemmed pieces at 20 percent discount. Cluny Battenberg Madeira items doilies scarfs and napkins also reduced.
Gen Julio Madero brother of Mexico’s former president wed in Los Angeles with Francisco J. Madero Sr. and Mexican notables among witnesses. The prisoner of war parole enabled him to travel for the ceremony and claim his bride, Carmen Garcia of Hermosillo.
Joliet July 18 a man known as the man who never had a chance was hanged today for the murder of Charles Masters. His cellmate at the penitentiary a year ago was Repeta who had earlier been imprisoned for burglary. At trial he cited his troubled upbringing and urged youths to refrain from wrongdoing.
Dr. Caries A. Doremus of New York city toured the Anaconda smelters with EP. Mathewson and Dr. Gardiner. He praised the plant’s progress and the region’s lush Valley surroundings before departing for eastern Montana to visit friends on his journey home.
Captain Anton Seperovich of the Montenegrin Red Cross waived extradition in New York on July 16. He posted a $5,000 bond to appear in federal court in Chicago on July 26 to face charges under U S neutrality laws.
Maj. Gen. Hans von Below promoted to division commander in the German army. Formerly colonel of the Augusta Guard regiment at the war outbreak, he becomes the youngest divisional commander. His wife is Mrs. Nina Bryce Turnbull of Philadelphia.
A fragment from an Alluvial Nevosneva 3 report notes discovery of aki catriches rising to ally LS feet in height, hinting at substantial gains or wealth associated with the terrain. The unreadable OCR leaves key details unclear but suggests notable finds in the area.
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