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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1914
Page
7
The passage compares grades of sterling silver to steel, noting that some steel is soft or brittle while good steel is tough and springy. It argues sterling silver shares this range and asserts its quality is high, tempered to endure years of use.
Butte notes list social arrivals, visitors, and business notices. Dentists, merchants, and residents from Helena to Dillon are recorded. Travel plans include trips to New York, England, and Yellowstone Park, with several local service notices and upcoming events.
The Butte Mine Workers union will meet this afternoon at the Holland Fink at 1 o'clock. Leaders of secessionists discuss proposed constitutional changes and a potential referendum on affiliations with the United Mine Workers or Western Federation. Debate likely to center on keeping a single organization vs concessions for compromise.
A warrant exists for James Duffy a lawyer who practiced in the police court and is said to be avoiding arrest. The complaint from city attorney cites alleged improper conduct toward Mrs Martin and a fee dispute with Martin, with Duffy reportedly leaving city premises to dodge authorities. Earlier, Duffy had a courtroom clash with another attorney and sued Mayor Duncan for employment.
A Friday evening social and program at Stevens and Mantey’s Hall South Butte drew many attendees. The event, hosted by church women, opened with vocal and instrumental numbers and concluded with a two act playlet featuring forty or more Sunday school members. A social followed with light refreshments.
A one day program at the Orpheum theater features The Moonstone Fez two part photoplay with Maurice Contello as lead, plus two Biograph comedies Some Decorators and It Was Some Party. Tomorrow the bill changes to include the three part production Strongheart from the Edison Kenulne line.
A large gathering near the Standard Office last night heard the Anaconda Copper Mines band perform two selections, Serenade and To One I Love, to enthusiastic applause. Many former members returned to join the ensemble, drawing hotel crowd turnout and approving the restored lineup.
A telegram from James Adams Rockford Illinois reports the death of Rev Paul Adams age 77. The retired minister had served about thirty years and leaves six children. Another son Rev Paul Adams of Illinois is expected to travel home soon.
Thomas Hoyle died yesterday at his daughter Mrs William Richley’s home in Gregton aged 69. He leaves a son Thomas in Idaho and several ranching years behind him. Funeral Monday at 9 am at Mrs. Richard Murray’s home 5 East Gaga Street then mass at St. Patrick’s church.
Trustees met to plan three courthouse reading rooms for children. A modern juvenile room will feature adjustable tables, chairs, low bookcases, tinted walls, portraits, maps, and a globe. Librarian Davies and Ruth King oversee the project with details awaiting East expert input.
The Mon tana Equal Franchise league held a well attended meeting at Carpenters Union hall. Mrs Grace Benefiel Cotterill of Beattie spoke on her state trip and propitious conditions for the equal suffrage movement. A question box prompted animated discussions as delegates debated issues. The next meeting is announced for July 3 at 1 North Main Street.
A set of Q and A items discusses city block counts in a fa mile, the number of lawyers in Butte, which mine employs more men, how many mines operate in the Butte district, and which Butte mine is deepest. It notes about 14 blocks per direction, 196 blocks total, 123 lawyers, Anaconda employing the most workers, most mines active with some closed for alterations, and High Ore reaching about 3400 feet.
Pete Jovetich pleaded not guilty in Judge Lynch's department to the information for blackmail. George Lasage his attorney asked that bonds be reduced from 5000 to 1000. Other defendants named include John Miller John McCaffery charged with burglary and Oscar Hicks who faced a warehouse burglary charge. Maurice J. English was appointed to defend Miller McCaffery and Hicks. David J. Murphy charged with hold up of Dale Lamon and theft of cash and a watch. Alexander Rodger named as Murphy's attorney. Proceedings set for Aug 8 with pleas to be entered.
Acting Mayor Smith appointed Dan Schroeder H Quinn and John Bevan to canvass Butte house to house to ensure dog tax payment. Enumerators will report unlicensed dogs, owners face police court fines from three to one hundred dollars. South district by tracks. other districts split western and southern. Breed color and sex recorded for future checks. Owners with licensed dogs face eight dollar or four dollar fees for different cases.
In Atchison Kansas valy is-watlie P Wagner a railroad attorney is remembered on his birthday as he turns an age today. Though urged by doctors to skip the celebration he rents every downtown movie theater and admits thousands of children free. The Wagner Jubilee began years ago for his granddaughter and has become an annual event attracting numerous youngsters who mail birthday cards. Jesse Farren of Granby Connecticut discovers a terra cotta Indian head relic carved in stone and baked over a rock hearth. The artifact shows a smooth rounded surface and skilled workmanship uncommon among typical relics.
The Sone and Daughters of St George celebrate debt freedom after burning the mortgage and canceled bonds at a North Main street banquet. James Harries leads the moment as members toast a building valued around 20 000 dollars. Ford, president and speaker, reviews lodge history amid musical selections. The event marks the association owning a debt free hall.
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