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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1916
Page
10
The forecast warns of deception in love for women and unrest in romance with possible divorces and scandals. Military ties may threaten happiness while fashion and public print work bring gains. Strikes loom in mining regions and new or improved machinery could alter transcontinental railroads. Some treachery toward the U S government is noted amid religious figures.
Butte alumni of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology cancel a Boston banquet plan and will attend an Anaconda gathering instead. Through Bell Telephone the group will listen by telephone to talks in Boston celebrating MIT’s fiftieth anniversary. Guests must be seated at 6:30 East time, 5:30 Montana time, as the banquet starts.
Western yards report great amounts of junk amid confusion over a freight con that supposedly raises prices and shifts foundations. The claim mentions changes in rolling foundations affecting the area.
Robert B Mantell and Genevieve Jamper star in The Spider and the Fly at Ansonia theater as Mantell argues the European war will push America to develop a strong national drama school. He says kept by war, Americans will create plays equal to England and Europe. The war, while horrible, is seen as a blessing in awakening preparedness in drama as well as arms.
A little Japanese maiden, Mise Hateu Tanaka, appears at the Empress theater this week. She sings charmingly and dances wonderfully, winning emphatic hits with audiences and becoming a beloved member of Aki and company. The act blends magic, mystery, song, and dance as part of a standout vaudeville program.
Leila Shaw says steady effort has driven her career after matinee at Pantages Broadway. She discusses vaudeville versus stock and dramatic work, noting most of her stage experience spans other forms, and praises the current bill with several strong acts accompanying her performance.
Winifred Greenwood stars in Lying Lips at the Orpheum for the last time. Neal Frazer, a traditional artist, saves Emily Alden in a Broadway setting. Marriage and money tensions arise as Emily longs for independence, encounters her old manager, and contemplates returning to the stage while facing her husband’s anger.
Manager Wisner of the vaudeville circuit announces holiday vacation matinees at the Broadway with children admitted for 10 and 15 cents. No extra charge for boxes is planned, providing accessible seating during the season.
Leaders report that Sullivan may not be a serious vice presidential candidate and that Governor Morehead could broker an agreement. Palmer and Bryan weigh in as delegates debate the platform. Stone condemns Justice Hughes as a risky choice, signaling a possible party issue against him on the presidential ticket. Gompers and other leaders watch the maneuvering closely.
Secretary Morrison and labor leaders arrive with 14 planks aiming to shape the party platform at the St Louis convention. Former Gov. Glynn named temporary chairman. Hawaii seat in contest. debates over four day session and campaign strategy, with Bryan possibly addressing and Wilson’s renomination support noted.
Daneteed Hicks recalls mother preparing bake days with Calumet Baking Powder to ensure tender doughnuts biscuits cakes and pies. She claims it is the only powder that guarantees uniform results every time.
Washington reports Secretary Baker left for St Louis as Wilson's personal representative at the Democratic convention. He carried the president's draft platform and other political suggestions for the resolutions committee. Several planks were written by the president, with wording to be refined by the committee. Reports say some delegates consider Baker for vice president.
Administration officials discount Sential nominations and expect Vice President Marshall to be renominated. Secretary Baker, leaving for St Louis, reacts with a smile saying the report is friendly enterprise. He notes that Sam Marshall is the man and will be named for the place, while declining further comment.
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