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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1917
Page
2
Vernon Castle returns from France where he served with the British Flying Corps. The dog, a German breed used for police and Red Cross scout work, deserted to the English amid battle, now loyal to Britain and known for attacking dashhounds. This is the couple's first photo since his homecoming.
A violent eruption of Lassen peak occurred early today after a subterranean explosion felt for miles. The black ash cloud obscured the sun for over an hour as it moved southward on a strong wind and the activity appears to be escalating rapidly. Meanwhile in Denver a state supreme court reversed the murder conviction of Alon R. Lawson, former executive board member of the United Workers of America, in connection with the coal miners strike in southern Colorado three years ago.
Red Cross workers from Oregon Washington Idaho Montana and Utah met in Portland to plan the Pacific Northwest drive for 10 million dollars during Red Cross week June 12 to 15 Over 200 delegates attended Henry L Corbett of Portland presided. President to Russia Francis delivered Wilsons war aims communication to Petrograd which will be published in a day or two after state department clearance.
New York reports the government has arrested 141 persons in recent weeks in this district covering parts of Northern New Jersey and Western Connecticut. The specific charges in each case have not been made public.
Great explosion wakes Paris as a factory in Aubervilliers suburb blows apart at 4 AM. The blast leaves the structure destroyed and roof sections blown onto nearby buildings. No casualties yet reported.
A Boston fire today gutted the T. C. Ashley & Co chemical plant and the International Waste Company warehouse, with two stables also damaged and nearby tenements briefly at risk. Estimated loss is $100,000. In Laredo, Silvio Cambiaglo, Italian minister to Mexico, arrived en route to Italy and said he would enlist in the Italian army.
In Washington on June 4 the Supreme Court sustained the legality of the sale of Silver and Copper stock to the Anaconda Copper Company by Henry H. Rogers. The ruling ends a suit filed by stockholders seeking to overturn the sale on grounds of fraud and abuse of trust.
Capt D Gay Stivers formerly with Anaconda Copper Mining legal department accepts a commission from Governor Stewart and becomes Major in charge of Montana quartermaster affairs at Fort Harrison. He will oversee provisioning, equipment, quarters, care and transport of troops. to accompany the regiment to France with the Second Montana mobilization. Stivers, son of Col B J Buvers, has long service from Texas Rangers to West Point, later with the Third Volunteer Cavalry. He has led Putte Club and Butte Anglers, and was offered an overseas major post by Colonel Roosevelt.
A simple wedding united Harold Benson and Augusta Noen at the home of Mr. and Mrs. I N Gilchrist on Main Street Meaderville. Justice Joseph Mitchell officiated with a small circle of family and friends in attendance. A wedding feast prepared by Mrs. Gilchrist followed the ceremony.
New York, June 4. Federal authorities, with three men already under arrest, said more arrests may follow in a case alleging a contract to transmit military information to Germany via regular mail channels. The officials indicated possible disclosures of a German spy system.
The clerk’s office reports 47 licenses issued in the first three June working days, averaging about 16 daily. Names of several couples are listed among those licensed yesterday, with some choosing not to publish. A seaplane project and a postponed swimming meet are also noted along with Armour Packing’s financial filing and a parable about costly advice.
Paris reports that M oumont, the Brazilian aviator, has...
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