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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1918
Page
7
When away from home you will find a well fitted traveling case of fine leather at Legs store. We deal only in leather goods of the finest quality with traveling cases featuring sterling fittings and ebony at prices from 12 to 75 dollars. Watch inspects and G The Hallmark Store.
A jumble of small town items lists rental piano sources in Helena and Butte residents, visitors passing through, and a birth notice. Names include Orton Bros, Mrs. A. Goodman of Great Falls, J. L. Boyd of Missoula, and Mr. and Mrs. Michael Miller. Also mentions city officials and local business figures visiting or on assignment. A birth is recorded for a son to Mr. and Mrs. Miller at 245 1st Granite Street. Secondary items cover military and civic notes, including a court verdict and a tax discussion, with references to Alaska travel plans and the city marshal and fire chief. The page blends social notes, arrivals, and official notices.
Telegraphed dispatches describe French use of American troops as cannon fodder near the Aisne and Marne. Reports claim waves of infantry overwhelmed by German artillery and machine gun fire with substantial casualties. A later correction notes the losses were not in the thousands as initially stated.
Amsterdam dispatch reports tens of thousands killed and eight American officers with 120 men captured after a desperate fight at Epieds on July 22. The front changed hands several times as German forces gained the village and seized 12 American machine guns.
The seventy first anniversary of the Mormon colony’s founding in Salt Lake City was celebrated in Moose Hall with a pioneer reunion. A keynote by 10 year old Florence Scovil and a talk on the Mormon exodus by Elder Saiddle highlighted the program amid patriotic reflections on sacrifice for war and faith. The event featured tableaux songs and a children’s program, followed by refreshments and dancing.
Butte soldiers may vote in the coming general election by mailing a 30 cent request and blank form, with the county clerk noting a total of 52,000 qualified voters this month. The county clerk and recorder’s office will stay open until 6 p.m. Saturday to register eligible voters.
Twenty five saloon keepers were arrested for keeping bars open on Monday night during a pack-up for Camp Dodge. Officers led by Chief John Strovich and supervisors listed names and addresses across Anaconda, North Wyoming, East Broadway and South Main streets.
Helena July 24 In the case of George Blinn the noted latte dealer a trial was held in federal court on a charge of selling coal at Butte above government price. Judge Hourquin sustained a motion for a directed verdict in Blinns favor and the case was dismissed due to the motion being treated as a demurrer.
The dinner dance planned for this evening at the Butte Country Club is postponed until tomorrow evening as announced by Av de Matt secretary of the club. The postponement allows members to attend a public meeting at Broadway Theater where Maj Gen W Kensley and John D. Ryan will address. Mrs J J McGrath and daughter Rita have gone to the Highlands on a camping trip.
A postponed Montgomery vs. A C M game was moved from yesterday to this evening at Hedgen Park. Officials and players listed include Art Merkle as umpire and Rweeney Barewelt and Khawe among others. The text lacks clear outcomes or dates due to partial OCR.
An insanity suspect known as the Mestean Slayer declared I killed 10,000 Mexicans when a policeman challenged him in an alley near City Hall. He was taken to the police station where Archin of insanity was noted and he was later transferred to the jail.
An adjutant general telegram warns Montana draft boards to halt releases until a sufficient number of Class 1 registrants are physically qualified for August calls. Local boards must push reclassifications and expedite examinations, with medical advisory boards urged to speed up exits of unexamined registrants.
Brown, aged 41, died yesterday morning. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Whites Undertaking, with details to be announced.
The notices report funerals for Miss Mary Fleming aged unknown at 6 South Colorado Street near St Joseph's Church with mass at 830 PM and interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. Nora Toomey Toomeyann is to be laid to rest tomorrow at Grebe Streetiner Church with interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. Patrick McCarthy aged 23 died yesterday and will be mourned at Woolman Street with time to be announced, interment Holy Cross Cemetery.
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