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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1917
Page
4
Helena reports show dry land crop failures push I W W workers out of harvest. Farmers help neighbors with irrigated fields while labor demand shrinks as owners work to aid friends across Montana. Local residents note IWW taunts fail to secure work as harvest proceeds.
Fred Pape, wealthy Livingston resident, named defendant in a breach of promise case filed in district court. Plaintiff Maude Stockwell of Los Angeles alleges Pape promised marriage on April 15 and refused to wed after accompanying her from California. seeks 10000 dollars. Also: Lottie Schofield sues for divorce from James Schofield for desertion. James Cole, Cooke City teamster and miner, bound over to answer incest charge involving his 19 year old daughter Doris. Charles Comiskey, owner of the Chicago American League club, passed through Livingston en route to Yellowstone. Traffic noted by camping company and hotels.
Col. A. A. White announces the Flathead Lake Hotel Company will be organized with HQ in Helena and will construct a four feature hotel at a picturesque site on Flathead Lake. It plans two palatial ferry boats to operate day and night between the lake’s north and south railway terminals. White, aged, has summered on the lake 33 years and hopes to live 26 more years to see the resort grow into a top world summer destination.
The report notes heavier private auto traffic than last year and mentions Goldie Gibson's 1915 free marriage ceremony in Gardiner, now before the district court for legality. It covers Mrs. Rapelje’s visit from St Paul, funeral for Mrs Anton Mlekush, and a warning after counterfeit Northern Pacific pay checks were cashed in St Paul.
Dillon July 27 report: Beaverhead Alberta Oil company directors approve continued drilling on the present well and plan a new well soon. Sheriff warns that car thefts will be met with grand larceny charges after several thefts from parked cars. A shooting incident in Armstead leaves a man badly injured. names not yet released. Jesse Finsley plans a new residence on his ranch near Jackson. Light rain at 1 80 p m gives indication of heavy rain within 24 hours after seven weeks of heat and only minor showers.
Boulder July 27 The Big Four Leasing company formed by Hutte men plans to develop the J. J. Humphries property in the Foot mining district south of Boulder. The firm includes Fred Moulder Joseph Frudenstein and P H Kenny of Butte they aim to unwater the ground and strike a rich ore body. Mrs Lillian Wade Kelly widow of D M Kelly of Butte died yesterday shocking Boulder acquaintances. Charles Humfeld and family from Clay Center Kansas arrived overland to visit relatives and two sons in Butte. The heat wave topped 100 degrees in the shade with some thermometers at 102 and 110 in spots threatening crops if rain does not come soon.
Helena July 27 a 100000 deal completed involving 11144 head of sheep mortgage filed Mikler Wright of Cassia Idaho to Tagg Bros and Moorehead Doug Neb The band branded with black dot and diamond includes 7700 yearling ewes and 3444 yearling wethers value over 8 per head one of the biggest livestock deals in the region
In East Helena, Austrian Joe Krulich pleaded guilty in district court to second degree murder in the May 10 Knaggs stabbing incident. Judge R. Lee Ward scheduled sentencing for Krulich and co-defendants Martin and Nick Pavich, with Martin and Pavich previously convicted and facing life terms or long sentences.
Lewistown July 27 About 2000 people mostly farmers and wives attended the ninth annual Judith Basin farmers picnic at the experiment farm near the city. Joe White spoke and addresses were given by Professor Heard Miss Roe and President J M Hamilton of the Bozeman agricultural college. A welcome rain after the program closed was noted as a fine feature.
Metena July 21 Att General A advised Commissioner Greenfield that farmers cannot be supplied with seed wheat for fall planting by counties under the seed act. The act intended relief for fall and spring plantings but omits fall provision, risking poor crops unless private funds step in. Helena July 21. States Marshal Asbridge reports 60 Turks at Judith Gap who had refused to register for conscription signed up after explanation of the law. These were the last notable slackers in the state.
Montana state superintendent Mae Trumpeter urges opening schools at the usual fall date despite farm labor needs. She cites wartime education authorities and warns against diverting resources, urging a full school year with adjustments for part time work while continuing vocational and continuation programs. The appeal emphasizes maintaining education, not delaying to aid harvests, and calls for immediate action to ensure attendance.
Lewistown July 27 reports county board adjustments to city assessments totaling 3 289 348 excluding railway tax with a 1917 gain expected. Main street corners on Broadway and Jarots from First to Sixth Avenue discussed. property owners appoint committee to meet Assessor Ridick August 7 for agreement. Nora Ladoule granted divorce from N Ladoule for cruelty and neglect. married at Duck Lake Saskatchewan in 1908. George Raymond info filed for robbery in a failed hold up of Lee Gummere. Two hundred thousand grayling left by state fish car for stocking streams nearby. Junket to Glacier Park: over 40 ambassadors leave Great Falls Sunday for Montana bankers tour with Present at meeting invited. 160 miles, seven to nine hours.
A Deer Lodge party including John Knachie and Laurence Flannery visited last night while Dr. Max Dorland offered U S medical services. J Lundquist, once thought dead, is alive in Battle Creek. Addison Maskinson aged 12 and George Glenn aged 10 are missing. authorities urge sightings and reports to locate them immediately.
Edward Kauffman, held for non residency and fishing without a license, pleaded guilty in Soutive court yesterday. The case was dismissed after the judge imposed the minimum fine, which Kauffman paid.
Anaconda’s common game sparked a heated dispute over a 6 to 6 score. Umpire admitted confusion on a plate theft and plays at first, third and home drew challenges as Brickyards and Goodfriends exchanged runs through the fifth to eighth innings with tied action and disputed outs.
At a closed meeting of the mill and smelter men's union in the A. O. hall last evening the wage committee presented its report and it was adopted. The will of the members on the subject will be expressed at the referendum vote next Wednesday.
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