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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1917
Page
9
Copper camp No 297 Woodmen of the World votes to carry recruits who enlist or are drafted, keeping life insurance in force and paying regular dues from camp funds during service. Consul Commander M J Murphy notes the burden on home members but cites loyalty. Also mentions abundant bees in northern Arizona hills.
A public letter from the Butte Women’s Patriotic association outlines relief work and lists hostesses for June. Days and names include Mrs. Eva Jonas June 11 and Miss Anastasia O’Meara June 23, with many additional dates through June 30 for the workrooms and related societies.
Dave Quilty of Butte, a medical corps volunteer, was ordered from Fort Wright Spokane to San Francisco to join a corps of inter mountain doctors and internes sent to France. He is a Gonzaga and Creighton medical college graduate who previously offered his services. He notes Montana pride and aims for top contribution among states.
Report describes passengers on a Kennebec River steamer noting a flag from the ship’s tagstaff that resembled a pirate ensign but was Old Glory darkened by coal smoke. The scene emphasizes the flag’s worn appearance and a biblical aside on purple as a prized color.
Claude Gerard, a young man recently from Laurel Montana, found a diamond and pearl brooch lost by Mrs Geoffrey Lauzier near Broadway and Alabama streets in Butte. He returned it after seeing the reward notice, receiving heartfelt thanks and a reward from Mr Lauzier. The heirloom valued at hundreds of dollars was worn for a John Drew performance at the Broadway theater when misplaced.
Oscar Tuomi a Finlander appeared as a witness in a minor forgery case before Justice John Doran. When asked for his registration card he admitted he had forgotten it and was jailed for failing to register. The judge said he would require registration cards from all young men in court.
A Broadway children's matinee features a Pantages vaudeville lineup headlined by Oh Please Mr Detective. Hobby Woolsey Betty ns Hudson Freeborn star with a glamorous chorus. A one act Woman Proposes delights, and Green McHenry Deane present From Farm to Farm as part of a fresh Pantagescope motion picture series.
In a prevention drive, Police Chief J J Murphy visited pawnshops and second hand stores ordering all guns rifles and weapons removed from display. Pawnbrokers were told to report any sale immediately and to ensure buyers have a valid reason. Extra guards remain at city hall amid possible trouble or demonstrations.
At the Empress this afternoon a 2 o'clock matinee features Princess Ka the vampire dancer as the headline act, plus five more vaudeville numbers of class. The program promises mirth and melody for children and includes the eleventh episode of Pearl of the Army titled Million Volunteers and the latest news events of the day. A special matinee is planned.
A matinee at the People's Theater is set for 2 30 this afternoon with doors opening at 1 45. The evening show starts at 2 80, admission 15 dollars, and patrons are urged to buy tickets early as choice seats may be unavailable at show time. Rents may be available for next week performances.
Work on the Ben Bank building at Galena and Arizona streets was stopped by city officials after a wall collapse injured five workmen. A fence and signs were erected, crowds kept away, and three men remained hospitalized with injuries not deemed life threatening. Fred Bushnell suffered a severe head wound but his skull was not fractured.
The friendship of Pat Rogers for Pat Ryan led Rogers to post a $25 bond before court opened. Ryan faced a disturbance charge and spent the night in jail. An hour before court opened Rogers posted the bond, but Ryan failed to appear at 10 o'clock and the bond was forfeited.
Sergeant Prija continued patrols this week as Paul Hirsch and George H. Parry faced $10 fines for driving a motorcar without a license. The day’s enforcement adds to a busy period for the police department.
German school children gather fruit pits and hand them to chemists who convert them into rich lubricating oils. Cherry and plum stones are said to be the best for this purpose.
Jury convicts John Rife of manslaughter for stabbing Ivan Svetkoff in a Galena street coffee house on Christmas night. Punishment set at two to four years. sentencing scheduled for next Saturday. Verdict reflects compromise between higher homicide and lesser charges amid conflicting testimony.
J. M. Toffey of Thomaston Conn wired his garden for electric lights to extend his productive time in the evenings aiming to accomplish more during spare hours.
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