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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1917
Page
4
Philines July 26 reports the state board of di ranges denied a hearing in the Hall case. The Billings Woman's Club plans an appeal to Governor Stewart for a hearing and a pledge funds for legal assistance and gathering evidence.
Representatives of every railway operating in Montana met Governor Stewart and officials in Helena to discuss guarding railway property. They plan to request county peace officers help, and to keep I W W members off trains unless full fare is paid. The meeting followed unrest after towns were to be withdrawn from Palo Alto duties.
Helena July 26 A F McFartridge of Great Falls formerly a special agent in the Indian service has been appointed clerk of the board of examiners succeeding Percy Witmer who resigned. The change is effective Aug ik Mr McPatridge is employed as handle way agent for the Great Northern. His candidacy was moved by Secretary of State C T Stewart and voted favorably by him and C Ford attorney general, with Governor Stewart voting for Witmer.
Col. A A White announces the Flathead Lake Hotel company will organize with headquarters at Helena to build a modern hotel on Flathead Lake. The plan includes two palatial ferry boats to operate between the lake’s north and south railway terminals. White, 74, has summered on the lake 38 years and hopes to see it become a premier summer resort, town, and voyage hub.
Helena July 26 Misa Amy Schuferal daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Schugeral of Silver Creek aged 16 is praised by H Miller a Helena valley farmer who employs her on a 40 acre Broadwater ranch as a regular hand He says she is better than any hired man and the first girl in the area to work with men The employer tried a woman worker paying 20 day hoping she would not be worse than men.
July 26 Beaverhead county crews under County Surveyor O A Ruftners push the southern park to park road toward finishing in 2 3 weeks. Three teams including engine and caterpillar units clear blasting sites in Beaverhead canyon to quiet long standing rock hazards for tourists and residents. When complete the smooth route will link Glacier and Yellowstone parks, benefiting Armetead Tutte and Anaconda residents and drawing visitors to Lake Grayling fishing areas.
Helena July 26 Judge Bourquin left the Great Northern railroad the fate of a suit in equity involving 50000 as Mackay Wall Plaster company sues United States Gypsum and the Great Northern over a Riceville plant lease. The gypsum firm must notify 60 days before lease expiry to exercise a 50000 buy option. failure to notify may force the gypsum firm to buy. Plaintiff granted 20 days to secure consent to assign the lease. if consent is granted, a decree for plaintiff. if denied, a decree for defendant.
Word reached Lewistown that Harry Peck son of W H Peck Garneill received his commission as second lieutenant in the engineers corps of the officers reserve. Also noted a patriotic address by Professor Smith on The Spirit of 762 and remarks by President Hamilton on Gold Discovery in Montana and mining development. Additional teachers arrived from Chouteau and Wheatland counties boosting attendance. Harry McMahon and John Howard Callahan granted divorces for desertion, with the Cahillans married in 1918 in Lewistown.
Special Dispatch reports that Senator Myers attached an amendment to the river and harbor bill to withhold Corbett tunnel payments until the treasury investigates Mrs Katherine McDonald’s claim for compensation for pushing these claims through Congress. The amendment directs the secretary to pay McDonald the amount found due and pro rate the rest among the claimants. treasury warrants had already been sent as notices a month earlier.
July Deer Lodge notes recall a Knights of Pythias ceremony with prayers, songs, and a town parade led by the Deer Lodge Knights. A baseball game faces Antconda next Sunday. a preliminary hearing was held for F. J. Roach on robbery charges. Great Falls reports rearrests linked to moral reform and Butte charges in a lead location deal involving the Me Alester Real Estate Exchange.
Deer Lodge valley farmers club reports Senator Williams of Deer Lodge says Ambassador James Gerard accepted an invitation to speak at the annual Tewey ranch picnic about 20 miles from Anaconda. Williams notes Gerard may discuss patriotism and the plow and expects to be in Montana August 28 for the address.
A round up report describes a night series of hold ups on July 26 near Roundup. Two autos and a horseman were halted by two armed men who placed a rope across a bridge to stop traffic near Klein five miles away. Victims were freed unharmed after the stop. Police investigate the incident as possible ambush.
Conditions at the smelter yesterday appeared hopeful with openings expected across all departments as ore from Tutte mines increases and blasts may restart soon. The plant reports two weeks of coal dust supply remaining after recent cleaning, while war draft talks dominate discussions and many workers express willingness to serve, with several offering to volunteer and request replacements.
A Pantages bill features Edna Keeley and her company with The Other Fellow's Gift, Frank Morrell, O'Connor, Dixon in Hired and Fired, Claire and Atwood, and a new Six Venetian Gypsies act. The Dill picture series opens, promising variety and entertainment. notable patrons listed include Leslie de Mattfeldt and Mrs J. Knowles among others.
Keltus starred for Knights of Columbus by striking out 16 and going 4 for 5 as his team routed the Panama squad. Morrow started for the Panamas and faced early devastation, while Foote and Drolette struggled with field support. The Knights set a city league record by scoring the first nine batters in the lineup and logged multiple hits and home runs including by Drolette Kelly Keltus Logan and Lynch.
G. W. Gordon, a car checker for the Butte Anaconda Pacific, fell from moving cars in East Anaconda yards and lost his right foot above the ankle. The incident occurred as two car strings collided on center track No. 12 while switchman McGlynn watched the shunt, Gordon was taken to hospital by electric motor and later reported resting. Gordon, about 35 and unmarried, lived at 202 West Park Avenue.
The MacRae ball team seeks a game with the Washoes at the park Saturday afternoon. If the Washoes accept, they should contact Manager Beaudette at 612 East Park to arrange.
Francie McKeown sues Michael Louth with a sheriff sale set for August 6 1917 at 2 p.m. at the north courthouse door Anaconda Montana detailing metes and bounds property with heirs and profits specified. Also notices to creditors for Abraham Lincoln Rohon deceased and James M Glenn deceased executor notices and probate hearing for James Fe Spelman with letters testamentary requested. Sealed with Clerk White and Deputy.
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