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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1915
Page
7
Thousands of Butte residents, about 4000 children, flocked to Columbia Gardens for Children's Day activities despite high temperatures. The program featured Miseuth Metcalfe of the state normal college, storytelling, folk dancing, efficiency contests, and a minstrel show at the pavilion.
A long list of residents and visitors appears, noting arrivals and Good-byes from Helena, Billings, Dillon, Three Forks, Deer Lodge, and other towns. Events include church meetings, a motor trip, home-building ads, and social notices with several names and places spelled out.
Traveling wear section highlights motor coats for men and women plus sport suits. Emphasizes practical outerwear for journeys and everyday use with durable fabrics and tailored fits. Includes a range of sizes and styles suitable for road trips and seasonal weather changes.
Robert Taylor nicknamed Blue hurt eight times with a short pocketknife and fled to Colorado Junction before being captured by Detectives Ambrose O Donnell and Powell after an all day manhunt. Arthur Lewis slashed left cheek and chest injuries were treated at emergency hospital with infection risk. Taylor surrendered after a car pursuit. Lewis had troubled Taylor for some time.
Miss Julia McEnery of Chicago private secretary to Julia Ward Clinger grand trustee of the Ladies Catholic Benevolent association arrived in Butte last evening. She will stay briefly as guest of Miss Annie Ward and plans to visit subordinate branches in the West and tour the San Francisco exposition. She also edits and publishes the association’s official paper among her duties.
Dr McCrimmon grows stronger and can retain liquids at Murray hospital after debilitating injuries from a Saturday night crash. Physicians express growing optimism about recovery as the patient regains responsiveness between brief periods of unconsciousness. Miss Butte accident victim Helenore Inverston, a Missoula native and stepdaughter of William Teague, died in the Sunday crash involving a motorcycle and car.
Olive Sullivan, wounded in a shooting near Silver Row last Saturday, is improving rapidly at Murray hospital. She is almost out of danger from infection and is expected to sit up soon.
A Chautauqua parade will proceed from the courthouse at 7 o clock tonight with about fifty automobiles expected. Sheriff Henderson Mayor Lane and James A Canty will lead, followed by officers and boosters on a route across Woolman and Caledonia streets to the Country club and back. The event aims to boost Chautauqua and will coat main business streets with decorations starting at 6 45.
Washington reports heavy demand for vessels since the European war began. As of July 1 more steel ships were under construction than any year since 191, totaling 298,426 tons, while 65 steel ships and five wooden vessels totaling 288,701 tons were also under construction, the highest wooden tonnage since 1907.
Pittsburg saw July twenty three cars loaded with Montana horses stopped for the minimum rest and water period before continuing to Bayonne New Jersey for shipment to the Italian army. A total of 104 export cars have passed through Pittsburg this month, most from Northwest points.
Investigations into the records of Pedro Redqex Basilio Planeda and Manuel Balades reveal two are subject to deportation from the United States. They were held under six month sentences for carrying concealed weapons after crossing the border near Juarez about six months ago. They had earlier spent time in Denver before arriving in Hutte. No word yet on further actions by Holaho authorities or possible repatriation.
A coroner jury ruled Miss Eleanore Robertson’s death on July 18 near the Five Mile house resulted from a collision, and no one was to blame. They cited a broken steering gear on Dr. McCrimmon’s automobile as the cause of the loss of control. The wreck involved a seven passenger car and a motorcycle, with witnesses describing the scene only partially.
From the Dardanelles Gen Sir Ian Hamilton reports a raiding party penetrated enemy trenches on July 15 with the foe fleeing, one killed, and an anti aircraft gun hit by a British shell. Southern fighting on July 18 saw Turks repelled as French and British lines show little progress, with trenches and redoublements advancing slowly. Meanwhile a factory notice warns Germans in neutral countries, including the United States, face treason charges for aiding the enemy with penalties up to ten years.
The Rotary Silver Cup, awarded annually by the International Association of Rotary Clubs, went to Cincinnati for its delegates total travel. The 18 Cincinnati delegates logged 89 208 miles to attend the convention. New York placed second with 18 delegates but zero miles listed. Toledo last year, and the top represented section included lithographers printers engravers and book binders.
Butte is identified on a park to park auto tourist route linking Yellowstone and Glacier parks. The plan includes two potential Montana routes via Belt White Sulphur Springs Livingston Helena and Butte to Livingston and Yellowstone. Butte is expected to receive many eastern visitors in coming weeks.
New York July 22 The Board of Directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York at a meeting today established a rate of 1 per cent for the rediscount by member banks of trade acceptances. This rate, it was announced, has been approved by the Federal Reserve Board. Princess Mary speaks French and German fluently.
Washington July 22 naval board eight months in formation to test Isham high explosive fuse for heavy shells will run further trials. The board headed by Rear Admiral Fiske and approved by Secretary Daniels considers improved fuses after recent tests showed promising results. Navy officers see potential merit in refining the Isham concept.
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