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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1926
Page
5
A political advertisement endorses Dan F Shea for county attorney. It highlights his will, fairness, intellect, and intent to hire capable deputies, asserting his clean nomination and self made background. Paid political ad.
The column lists visitors and guests in Butte from Helena Deer Lodge Great Falls Dillon and Missoula staying at the Finlen Leggat Thornton Grand and Acoma. It notes Republican election judges to meet Aug 2 and carrier notice for the Standard. Madrid Spain mentioned with regional transport plans.
City engineers and Warren Brothers of Portland face costly repairs on Montana Street as bitulithic pavement shows waxy wear and buck holes. Crews report some blocks, notably Park Street from Covert to Montana, repaired and in good shape, but the wave-like damage remains an enigma to be solved.
The Pernardt shows celebration receipts total nearly 20 000 with refunds and concessions adding to the sum. Itemised costs include fireworks 1179.40 and a rocket mishap $15.60, medical care 119.60, street decorations 1000, music costs 1617, and office expenses 757.64. The report lists many acts, bands, prizes, and parade features with total expenditures.
Mrs. Mary Shea 66 a longtime resident of Butte and Ireland native died yesterday afternoon at her daughter Mrs. Arthur Laramie 640 South Colorado Street after eight days illness following paralysis. Surviving: daughters Alice Holden and Laramie a son Dan J. Shea Miles City and sister Mrs. Dan Sullivan of Butte.
Lightning sparked eight forest fires near Bute in Deer Lodge National Forest. Byte officials report crews fighting in Clearwater Blackfeet and Flathead districts with 200 volunteers needed, 100 already sent. Fires threaten Minnesota Gulch and south fork of the Flathead river area with continuous operations around the clock.
Landewick, president of Highland Kennel Club, sponsor of the greyhound race meet at the new Butte race course opening August 4, spoke at a Butte Exchange Club meeting. He discussed growing interest in dog racing nationwide.
City crews will oil Broadway at Thornton alley starting Sunday morning. The work is the first of several street maintenance projects announced by the city hall to apply an asphalt covering over the next weeks.
Readable ad item lists ripe Moapa cantaloupe fancy new potatoes fresh peas green corn lemons bananas oranges lamb shoulder rib roast rump roast veal chops pork loin shoulder and other meats. Also noted are sausage veal liver roast beef corned beef and Welch’s juice products.
Alex Guerin, 25, held in city jail as police investigate a reported gun battle on East Curtis Street near Cobban Block. Neighbors recall four men on a corner exchanging shots and fleeing. Guerin’s account varies and police reinterview him as probes continue.
The annual premiere of Slavonian societies will be held Sunday at Pipestone Springs. Four Slavonic organizations in the city will unite for a day of events for members and families with a reported program. Antone Ross and Nell Stoner, both of Milings, were married last evening at the home of Rev. Lester H. Bent in Floral Park Boulevard. Mrs Bent and Mr and Mrs Joseph Zumchicht of Great Falls attended, with the Roses noted as well known local residents.
Probate matters move to Monday as district court hearings occur for Bt Sounty. Recent actions include a $640 judgment for the plaintiff in a divorce suit, a divorces case filed, and an application for letters of administration. Interlocutory decrees from the state board of equalisation list estates with heirs. A contempt motion for nonpayment of attorney fees appears, with related agreements recorded. In France, an earthquake near Havre faints minor coastal impacts with no damage reported.
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