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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1916
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text mentions corn products, drug companies, and evolving phrases. Details are garbled with misread names and unclear actions, preventing clear event identification or narrative.
Bert Selfridge, once named machinist in the city fire department by Mayor Duncan and later dropped by Mayor Lane, testified before Judge Lynch in district court. The suit seeks to overturn Lane's action and regain a department post, though no law provided for his appointed position. Several firemen testified to Selfridge’s duties at Quarts Street station, his injuries in the streetcar incident, and his pay as machinist at 160 dollars monthly versus 115 dollars for fireman pay. The hearing resumed today with jurors and attorneys present.
Mrs James Reynolds left yesterday for a four month visit in California. Mrs RL Woodward has returned to Salt Lake after visiting relatives in South Butte. Mrs A D Downing and daughter Minnie left yesterday for an extensive coast trip. Mr and Mrs Martin Maddox of Meaderville tour their old Maine home for the summer. Mrs Sloan of North Montana street will visit Philadelphia friends during the summer. United States Marshal P returned from a long Montana trip serving subpoenas for the federal grand jury. D S Spencer of the Short Line, with wife and children, returned to Salt Lake after a visit in Butte with B A Shewe. Francis R Curran, 1916 Mines graduate, returned from Alaska mining properties and went to Helena for a new position.
A testimonial for Plant Juice claims it restores stomach function and digestion and boosts overall health. Mrs. G Kramer of Pittsboro, Pa recounts long indigestion relief after using Plant Juice and urges others with stomach issues to try it. Sold by Newbro Drug and Smith Drugs.
Athens observers report a hostile demonstration outside newspaper offices that had backed former Premier Venizelos. The crowd, largely comprised of spectators from a prior stadium horse show, included King Constantine and the royal family, seen in attendance at the event.
Col and Mrs Theodore Roosevelt motor to New York Oyster Bay. They will meet their son Kermit and his wife returning from Panama. Roosevelt planned to confer with progressive party leaders during the stay. The Roosevelts will remain in New York until tomorrow.
Property Owners of Walkerville hear that the city council unanimously adopted a garbage ordinance at a June 9 1916 meeting. It requires one garbage can per residence or business to hold all refuse and provides city pick up at no extra cost. Penalties for noncompliance range from $5 to $50 per violation. Mayor John Holland urges compliance to avoid police court penalties.
The forecast warns of a not fortunate day with malefic aspects affecting men and women leading to partings and quarrels. Wealth may rise regionally but caution and frugality are advised. Robberies and dangers on dark roads are noted. warships trends, railway and auto incidents loom. births may bring venturesome individuals.
Petrograd reports a circulating rumor that Czernowitz, capital of Bukowina, has been taken by Russians. Officials note Dobroono point 10 miles northeast, with lines to Okna and roads to Czernowitz. Russian advances and Austrian resistance described. Germans seen unlikely to aid Austrians, may pressure other fronts. Separate item notes persistent El Paso rumor of American deaths in Chihuahua uprising, denied by railway officials.
Butterodge lodge No 240 of the Elks has prepared a Flag Day program tonight at their hall. The public is invited to attend the patriotic program featuring Elks orchestra, songs including The Star-Spangled Banner and My Own United States, a prayer, history of the flag, a patriotic address, recitation The Littlest Rebel, and a patriotic medley. Committee members include Jack Hangauer J J Canning William Sielart Joseph Earls and W E Reynolds.
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