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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1918
Page
3
A bold wartime editorial calls for complete overthrow of the machine power behind the war and asserts that lasting peace follows victory over militarism. The piece emphasizes decisive action and unity among nations to end hostilities and secure enduring harmony.
Dr W Matthews, city health officer, warns dairies and express firms to speed delivery and shelter dairy products promptly after inspection at the air station revealed several consignments from Velvet, Crystal and Idaho dairies standing on the platform in souring condition. The executive council report also notes federation funds and labor policy discussions amid wartime tension.
Sergeant J J Read, after seven weeks directing mining and sapling branch recruiting, departs for Quantico Virginia. Sergeant Chamberlin will run the office for three more days before the mining sapling unit closes. about 40 high quality recruits signed, Montana and Butte residents praised the effort and its impact.
The Silver Row County Medical Society passes resolutions on the death of Mrs Mabel Potter wife of Dr Peter Potter praising her as a beloved wife and esteemed member of the medical community. The message extends sympathy to the doctor and directs resolutions to be spread and sent to Dr Potter and the press.
Spokane reports the national party will not field a ticket in Washington next fall. Will Everett says the people are not responding. David Coates, state organizer, agrees it is useless to carry on. The local chapter plans align with dominant battles while the campaign is officially over.
A Morley former railroad commissioner has been named head of a new corporation board. He will retain Montana citizenship and return to Chicago, with texts to be issued today in handling carloads of meat from Chicago to New York. Delays in the quartermaster's order may affect shipments and Morley plans to travel back to Chicago soon.
Col Patrick Sheehy died at his home 27 West Cat Honia Street. The funeral, under Knights of Pythias and Grand Army auspices, will be Wednesday at Pythian hall. Daughter Mrs A T Castle en route from Los Angeles to Butte arriving Wednesday. He was born in Vermont in 1840 and served in the Civil War with the Fighting Sixth. He worked as an assayer for Anaconda Copper and led the Soldiers' Home at Colum Falls for two years before returning to Butte last winter.
The Marine Corps began a new week with eleven recruits departing Butte for district headquarters in Missoula. The group, led by Patrick Henry Cassidy and Francis Richard Degmes, includes D. McCarthy, Morrison, Sheridan, Chinook, Idaho, Willan, Looney, Matthew, and J. V. Sweeney. Enlistment totals place Butte second nationwide over three weeks, with Hillings at 35 and Missoula at 23 cases.
Meaderville residents report letters from relatives in France and Italy describing morale and conditions. Mike Radovich praises French hospitality as American units near No Man's Land while Angelo Donati notes Italy’s food concerns yet confidence in final victory. Local merchants anticipate shipbuilding booms on the coast after the war and rail at leather shortages amid war-time demand. Frank Pucci visits Pipestone, Lt Donati praises Uncle Sam’s efforts and the morale of American troops, with censorship allowing Italian writing. John Bertoglio and Henry Donati seek local posts and family visits, and Meaderville eyes a branch library.
Franklin announces construction of a school building with a focus on improving facilities and providing ready access to books for citizens traveling to Butte to obtain required volumes. The notice emphasizes educational access and community use of the new structure.
Children’s day observed at Mount Hethel church Sunday with a musical program and a patriotic address by Rev. Thomas Clarkson. Frank Maloughney convalesces from recent mines. The Osler son and East Daly street residents recover from injuries while others plan trips to Seattle and Whitehall.
A committee named by Mayor Maroney will oversee the July Fourth program with delegates from about nineteen national groups. Each nationality will design its own parade and evening demonstrations, promising a colorful national display and patriotic participation. The first meeting is Friday at 2 PM in the Boning room with members including Joe Ky Currie OA Storvikey Thomas Henneth Boucher De Siere Swend Carlson Peter Buller Tom Tomich Otto Stroh and Lawrence Mautz. June 1 6 Peoria IL. June 1 6 a Graham of Long Lake IL won the Hercules cup in the Illinois state trapshoot tournament opening day.
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