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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1918
Page
3
Draft records indicate registrants who reached 21 since June 5 and married will be denied deferred status. A message from Adjunct General Greenan states dependency arising from marriage before May 18 1917 will not support deferment unless the spouse is a dependent child. if not, deferment is disallowed.
Five young men from Butte left yesterday for Helena to enter government service in war work. They will study for weeks to qualify for work on machinery and automobiles. Among them is Arthur J. O’Leary, son of Cap T. O’Leary, and Janes A. Range, son of John Range, a veteran hoisting engineer. O’Leary has built a miniature airplane to take with him and assemble on the ground.
Judge Lynch reduces administrator and attorney fees in the Conway estates after a four day hearing prompted by heirs. In Peter Conway estate extra administrator Harrington is capped at 100 while attorney Jones stays at 1000. Appraiser fees drop from 75 to 20. Ramund Conway estate sees extra administrator cut from 1020 to and attorney fees from 2500 to 1500. Appraisers’ fees also lowered.
The article summarizes divorce actions where spouses claim desertion or misconduct. Pauline sues for divorce citing his removal of her from the home, while he defends with alleged provocation. Other cases mention similar separations and judgments involving multiple individuals. It also notes the French Academy of Moral and Political Sciences election.
Long vacations will be rare for real school teachers this summer as many enter war work or other service. About four instructors will teach in summer school here while others pursue hostess work, clerical roles, Yellowstone camp jobs, or forestry service. Many teachers will attend summer sessions at universities to improve for next term.
Reports from London warn of an Austrian crisis with unconfirmed sources noting potential unrest as the population calls for peace. In Pacific ports the steamship Ravalli was destroyed by fire after being beached. passengers and crew survived, most cargo lost, Ravalli of 777 tons under Capt. B D McGillivray.
Final practice shows both police and fire squads ready for the first city league game at Hebgen Park. The $2.00 admission for adults and 10 cents for children applies. Over 20 players per team anticipate a full afternoon schedule with potential second teams if needed.
In this Sunday forecast astrology marks an uncertain day with Venus in friendly aspect signaling potential military activity and decisive outcomes. It notes romance among the young and married, possible separations or divorces, rising roles for women in public service, and war’s ultimate results shaping world influence. Conscription and stock caution appear, with strong notes on labor, entertainment, and new organizations. Also reports Japanese marines landing at Swatow as a separate brief.
Readable listing describes quality rubber sanitary aprons with rubber top garter fasteners and two safety pins valued at 30e and available for 396. The notice presents equipment details and price in a concise catalog style.
Washington reports an additional list of 40 American prisoners in German camps released by the War Department. The full list totals 449, including 133 soldiers and civilians. many were crews or passengers from ships captured at sea. Names and locations include Mathew Buckard in Heidelurg and Adolph Colstad in Seattle, among others.
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