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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1912
Page
4
Local notes list residents and visitors leaving for Portland Seattle and Vancouver. Names include Dr Ironside, Mr and Mrs Kaufman, Mrs J Bartels, Mrs J Brinig, and many Montana guests at the Thornton and Floraton. Reports mention births, dances, and upcoming articles with Munsey.
Several thousand spectators watched Prof. Bert Sharrock race against Inar Johnson and William Bowers in a half mile event at Lake Avoca. Johnson, a Butte miner, said it was the longest distance in 13 years and felt winded. Sharrock claimed he could swim all night, while a flotilla of small boats trailed the competitors for safety.
Miss Elia Driscoll has returned from a 410 week visit in Seuceie. Mrs. Max Dried on a daughter will leave today for Portland and other coast points.
Lapp, a renowned Anaconda fire chief, greeted by his brother Jobin Lapp and nephew George Lapp who arrive from Reading California after 28 years apart. The essay recounts Jobin’s journey and a tale of Jol Lapp in San Francisco during the quake. CAPTAIN NICHOLS' FUNERAL is announced for this afternoon at 4 from the residence of L.
The report notes the arrival of a child named Warren Nichola from Chicago, accompanied by Mrs. L. O. Evans and Misses Gertrude Frances and Marion Nickels, with Evans at 849 West Galena Street. The fragment mentions Miss Nichols and Captain Stepola’s youngest daughter in a partial obituary-like context.
A Montana town novelty offered a cash prize and furniture for any couple to marry in Columbia Gardens pavilion with the woman proposing. A crowd gathered last week but no wedding occurred as rules required the woman to make the proposal. Forsyth confirmed the offer remains valid with about 200 dollars in value plus £50 cash and goods from merchants for a marriage witnessed in the pavilion.
A Boston & Montana band midsummer dance at the sear dens drew strong crowds and high encores. The event featured fairylike souvenirs for guests, belt buckles for ladies, and a reception committee of prominent residents including C. F. Kettey and J. Wharton among others.
Preliminary elena were taken last night to organize the Order of Owls, an organization in Hude two years ago. A meeting in the Hagles' hall at Lewisohn hills Ing set plans for reorganization and a new nest. The social group is one of the more recently formed arabs. J Cordon is re organizing the nest pegs. Adems showed continual improvement yesterday and doctors said yesterday was the best day for the patient in a week. They expect steady improvement from now on.
Spokane delegates at the annual insurances commissioners convention spent the day away from business, enjoying luncheon and an excursion. Committees neared completion and will present reports tomorrow. The legislative committee discussed drastic measures for state legislatures to regulate and control fire and life insurance companies.
Chicago dispatch reports Mrs Harold F McCormick was taken to a sanitarium near New York City before a planned family sailing to Europe. Mr McCormick and their three children remained at the McCormick summer home as Mrs Cyrus McCormick and Mrs Emmons Blaine join the Rockefeller party nearby in the Adirondacks.
Warden Snook of the Idaho penitentiary identified Claire Denks as the escapee linked to the April 5 killing near Divide and a county jail theft. Denks, a trusted prisoner known for using the warden’s horse, fled in July 18-s rounds while on parole, later captured by Under Sheriff Murray after a saddle dash and a suspected duel. He faces charges including horse stealing and murder related to Clarence Ackayt’s death. Smith faces separate felony charges in Butte.
Thomas Cummings of 106 Jay Street narrowly escaped injury when two sticks of powder exploded during tamping at the Moonlight mine on the 2300 foot level yesterday. Rock and dust showered him but larger pieces missed him. Both hands were lacerated and his left eye was injured though none of the injuries are expected to be permanent. He was treated at St James Hospital. The 40 year old man is described as single. Also note in brief: senate finance committee postponed Pujo bill action to next Monday. Painting and paper hanging services advertised. Pallipsoor Block, 272 East Park, Butte.
The notice touts daily and Sunday Standard subscriptions at 31 per month delivered by carrier or by mail. It claims routes exist, offers international delivery, and assures health department compliance. Visitors are invited to engage.
The article reports on Germany expanding the navy with a planned third squadron of eight battleships to be commissioned by the end of 1914, and crews for a reserve squadron prepared for years. It contrasts German naval buildup with British diplomacy and cites economists on rising naval costs impacting ordinary families.
London debates raise naval growth plans amid wartime context. Churchill and Lords discuss a potential program mirroring German moves to expand the navy over years. The issue touches policy shifts and implications for Anglo German relations as Berlin visit informs the debate. In other news, Charles Bear was fined $15 by Judge Poindexter for unlawfully killing a prairie chicken out of season.
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