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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1919
Page
2
Hundreds of visitors attend a Grand Army of the Republic campfire event in Deer Lodge. Hosted by local women’s clubs, speakers praise Civil War veterans and democracy while officers are installed and tours are offered. Actor Brown delivers remarks and a moonlight picnic follows the formal program.
Mrs Rose Houghton of Seattle national president of the Ladies of the Grand Army urges active roles for war veterans’ women. She outlines a plan to aid returning soldiers with jobs and practical help, praising Montana women’s work and noting a 700-member state department. A Deer Lodge encampment baseball game saw Butte beat Deer Lodge 7 to 6 amid festive activities.
Prominent participant, long associated with Grand Army activities, drew attention at the encampment parade. Despite a minor injury, he moved vigorously with crutches, keeping pace with four bands in a lively display.
Silver Bow chapter held its June Play Day at the home of Mrs. Charles A. Blackburn. Plans were discussed for a float in the Fourth of July parade and collaboration with Anaconda chapter for a joint event at Gregson Springs. The group reaffirmed support for a public comfort station and appointed committees for summer activities including Red Cross civilian relief, with guests and a reception afterward.
Special Dispatch reports Deer Lodge hosts veterans for a convention with free lodging meals and transport for visitors. Claude L Benton chairs the committee aided by Daniel B Hertz Jr and J A Morrow while Col CH P Bielenberg and Ladies of the Grand Army assist. Local Chamber of Commerce and Boy Scouts provide support ensuring guests enjoy accommodations and entertainment at no cost.
A June 14 monarchial demonstration in Graudenz Posen saw guards march to a monument of William II and crown it with a wreath. Speeches urged restoration of the monarchy. A delegation from Workinen protested to Defense Minister Noske. Vorwaerts warned officers in Eastern Germany against working for ent reinstitution.
Dan W. Lawler former mayor of St Paul and a longtime Minnesota political figure is the first candidate to seek the House seat formerly held by the late Congressman Carl C Van Dyke who died recently in Washington Lawler's entrance signals the start of the race for the district's succession.
From Paso Texas on June 14 Villa's rebel forces moved toward Juarez under cover of dusk. Cavalry were visible from El Paso rooftops as dust rose along the mesa rim near the Juarez race track and grandstand. Civilians fled to the American side as authorities prepared to deploy to the river front and Federal troops manned buildings in Juarez. United States troops controlled the international bridges and detentions of fleeing Mexicans continued.
The remains of Louis S Kreuger were sent to Honeman Montana for a funeral to be held at a time to be announced after a service at Lawrence's. Mrs Margret ONeill will have services at 42 Went Daly Street with interment at Holy S. The late Joseph Muller of 1308 Went Platinum will have a funeral with arrangements announced in water papers.
Atlantic City N J June 14 Vital problems confronting organized labor in its reconstruction program will be debated at the American Federation of Labor convention. Delegates will push plans to improve conditions for workers and to crush Bolshevism as radicals push controversial resolutions. Secretaries urge unity, while fiery debates loom over actions to expose radical sponsors and show that U S labor rejects Soviet schemes. The convention also faces the question of organizing Negroes into separate units if white unions refuse admission.
The remains of Anthony D. I White will be removed from the family name this Sunday morning at 11 o'clock to Elks hall East Quartz Street where the funeral will be held at 2 o'clock. The Rev Mr Ing will officiate under the lodge. Interment in Mount Moriah Cemetery.
Fy Winnipee June 14 Officers of railway brotherhoods and Far Way companion said the sympathy strike of running trades union employes failed. Vice President James Mure fock admitted 1800 union men could be hired to replace the strikers as Cadadian government railways faced staffing shortages. The move followed yesterday’s announcement that brotherhoods would back companies under certain circumstances.
Mrs Alma Wheeler of 1267 East Fifteenth Street Los Angeles reports dramatic weight gain and renewed energy after using Tanlac. She describes severe past health decline from illness and nerves, noting improvement in sleep appetite and daily function, with several neighbors now taking the medicine. Sold in Anaconda and Butte by local drug companies.
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