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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1923
Page
8
London reports that British North Borneo presents a tax friendly, low cost lifestyle with no income tax, only nominal land tax, unchanged railway fares since 1911, very cheap tobacco, chickens at a shilling each, and whiskey at eight shillings a bottle according to official government authorities.
North Dakota Wheat Growers association announced that 300 600 bushels of 1922 pool wheat would be held for the time being and loans would be made with the grain as security to pool members. The action follows a drop in wheat prices.
The Dempsey Gibbons Shelby Mont bout films were seized in Hollywood with two attachments, one by C J Hubbel for $5 000 owed for the pictures and another by internal revenue head CC Rasmussen claiming $5 825 income tax due from Shelby receipts. Investigations and possible federal indictments for conspiracy to violate federal law were discussed by the U S district attorney.
New York July 18 William Killefer Cubs manager suspended for three days by National League president John A Heydler for protesting a balk call by umpire Hart during the third inning against the Giants. Casey Stengel Giants outfielder fined $50 for remarks about a visiting club official in the July 13 game at the Polo Grounds.
Butte's Bloomer girls practice daily at Lake Avoca under Manager Sammy Kinville in preparation for upcoming games. More than 15 girls seek positions, with large crowds watching. The squad includes Ann Meehan, Julia Harrington, Louise Girogre, May Hamble, Ann Moore, Madeline Lynch, Agnes Merron, Violet Buck thought, Rosalie Guay, Mina Jones, Teresa Corm, Jessie McTaggert and others as outfielders.
Michael Clevett, physical director at the Y M C A, after a Lake Geneva conference, returned to Butte and outlined next week’s program for Columbia gardens. Girls will engage in athletics and folk dancing every Thursday, with Mrs. Glenn W. Robinson noting greater interest and progress this year.
Babe Ruth belts his twenty second homer of the season in the seventh inning at Detroit as the Yankees face the Tigers. No runners on, off Holloway who had yielded earlier homers to Dugan and Ward. In San Francisco, Hugh Dwyer sails to New York seeking matches with Lew Teacher and Benny Leonard after winning the Australian title last October.
The Colorado Wizards lost 6 to 0 to the Second Street Ramblers at Milwaukee grounds. Ramblers batteries were Reams and Miller. Wizards batteries were Dorsh, Davis and McCarthy. They issue a citywide under 16 challenge and can be contacted at 3442J for a game.
Jimmie Murphy, famed automobile race driver, departed Los Angeles for New York en route to Europe to compete in Italy, Spain, France and England, aiming to add to his world championship achievements.
Port Arthur Texas July 18 John Holland organizer for the Industrial Workers of the World transport workers division filed a libel suit for 5000 against a Port Arthur newspaper for a story based on police reports that his fingerprints showed he was wanted for the slaying of two persons in Everett Washington He claims he was mistreated by Port Arthur police during fingerprinting and recounts his June arrest and subsequent release after habeas corpus action He was seized by unidentified parties that night and later reportedly hospitalized in Galveston with minor injuries He said he had been beaten and released on the Beaumont road Members of the IWW plan a resistance crusade to fill the local jail on vagrancy charges and labor gangs to service city work Police Chief W Covington commented Let em come there are many chores to be done in Port Arthur.
Hamilton July 18 A romance was disrupted when Sheriff Far Lockridge arrested Roy Miller 25 on horse stealing charges in Philipsburg July. Stockman L J Campbell swore to the complaint claiming stolen stock from Stevensville area last fall and a horse found with Miller. Miller, engaged to a Rock Creek district school teacher, was bound over to district court after a Hamilton hearing. The teacher’s father posted bonds for Miller’s appearance and he returned to Philipsburg where a second cattle theft charge followed. Miller held in Philipsburg to be brought back by Sheriff Lockridge. Carl Hacke and Albert Phelps of Stevensville were charged. held then released on $1,000 bonds each.
Darby reports the Campfire Girls completed a week long outing at Medicine Springs with all members returning July 17 in high spirits and tans. Mrs B J Billings led the group through daily outdoor activities, including hikes hill climbing and trout fishing. Scouts also enjoyed Sleeping Child creek to Lake Abundance on a rugged foot trek under Scoutmaster Rev E Clutterbuck and Ranger N E Wilkerson, with bear tracks noted near camp.
The text notes that matches were widely used in Europe for many years before they were introduced in the United States, indicating a delayed adoption and assimilation of the product across the Atlantic.
Helena July 18 United States district attorney awaits definite word of further law violation before action in the case of Elmer Thompson arrested on obstructing U S mails. Thompson tore up about 210 feet of Soo Line tracks and built a fort and irrigation ditch. He claims land occupation for 29 years. After bond he returned to the fort and drove off a section crew. Authorities report no further action until legal proceedings. Deputy Platt and Sheriff Salisbury arrested Thompson and brought back a photo of him with a rifle and revolver. Thompson raised the flag and approached officers unarmed, demanded credentials, and would not accompany them without being paid. Bond of $1000 guarantees appearance in Great Falls. Mail detoured as speeders again serve Whitetail.
Dillon July 18 after September first a training school for nurses will begin at Barrett hospital Miss Benson matron heads the movement. Barrett hospital opened June 9 this year with wards operating room sun room reception and nurses quarters. The facility has attracted extra nurses from Butte to meet demand making Barrett an ideal place to train for nursing.
Miss Henrietta Jones leaves Dillon for the Jones ranch near Twin Bridges then Georgetown lake to visit her brother G. T. Jones. George Pyle of Polaris arrives for haying season on Grasshopper. J. D. Harrison and O. E. Pannish with family from Bannack stay a few days. Park Scott meets cousin Dr. Howard Kirtland of Los Angeles in Armstead. The Innesses vacation at Elkhorn. Mrs. Andy Burnham returns to Albion as her husband recovers at Dillon social notes.
In Dillon on July 18 the Rotary club hosted a park picnic with Rotarians wives and friends. The event began with a 7 o'clock supper followed by a brief business meeting and an enjoyable social time.
Sioux City Iowa July 18. Ed i son Hennigan 13, son of Mrs John Mulroney Sioux City, disappeared with a mysterious stranger. He left a note for his mother saying they had gone to Minneapolis Madison Wis and Billings Mont. The pair were traced to a farm house near Onawa Iowa shortly after leaving Sioux City. No word since. The man gave name as Ralph Bennett 23.
July 18 Chicago reports carriers and the American Train Dispatchers Association filed joint submissions with the U S railroad labor board seeking a monthly pay rate of 275 for dispatchers. The note mentions venom guard replacement timing for Sg Aenke.
The world’s largest photograph measures 95 feet long and 10 feet high and is displayed at the Academy of Sciences in Chicago. It attracts visitors eager to see the massive image and the venue’s unveiling event.
Anaconda Kiwanians and spouses enjoyed dinner at Gregson Springs during the weekly Kiwanis meeting followed by a late dance. Charles W Hamsey of Hollywood gave memory tests using a blackboard, captivating attendees for over an hour. The group discussed the Lewistown state convention to be held August 18 and 14, and plans for a golf tournament with Lewistown, Anaconda, and other clubs. Committees were named to arrange a joint picnic for Butte, Deer Lodge, and Anaconda at Gregson Springs with officials Otto Kreitzer chairing Anaconda’s delegation.
Anacondans endured a scorching day as the thermometer rose to 85 at 9 a m with a brief dip to near noon. Hundreds watched the Anaconda Independents lose to the Colored Giants of Butte while autos clustered at resorts for relief.
Elks announce a regular meeting at 8:30 p.m. J. M. Hudson serves as Exalted Ruler with F. H. Clinton as Secretary. The notice lists the usual officers and urges member attendance.
Mill and Smeltermen's Union No 117 calls a special meeting Friday at 7 30 PM for business of importance. Delegates to the Central Labor Council and members of the Anaconda Engineers' Union No 118 are urged to attend. George McArdle, Secretary.
The nude body of 18-year-old Mrs. Patrick Coyne was found beaten to death in her Port Perry home. Her father, John Conroy, discovered her after going to tell her husband, a railroad brakeman who had lost his legs in an accident and was in a Pittsburg hospital.
An investigator contends that Native Americans understood and used music as a healing power well before European settlers arrived in the region, highlighting enduring cultural practices and medicinal beliefs.
Dull hair lowers beauty while shiny soft hair enhances it. The olive-plannet Palmolive Shampoo, sold in drug or department stores, cleanses gently and leaves hair gleaming and pliant. One use reveals real beauty in the hair.
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