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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1915
Page
4
Front lines show desperate fighting as British French seek to hold gains against German counterattacks in Galicia. Austro German forces push toward Lemberg and Boland frontier while Russian retreat drains rail links and hinders supply. Estimated losses cited as high casualties daily on both sides.
Rome reports via Paria a naval base action at Pola Austria where Allied observers say Austrians are entrenched. The dispatch notes efforts to take Pola by bombardment and questions if civilians were harmed. The account emphasizes strategic pressure on the Adriatic stronghold and criticizes expected civilian impact.
Wire service report says despite protests from American and Spanish diplomats the French government refuses to mitigate harsh conditions for German civil and military prisoners in tropical Africa. It highlights Dahomey where educated white men are kept under harsh control, lacking clothing and protection, forced into brutal labor and exposed to indignities by locals.
Fragmentary OCR item with unclear names and event details. Readable bits point to a possible local notice or brief, but essential entities and context are missing.
The government states it has decided to compel French prisoners of war to cultivate swamps in various regions as retaliation, while promising not to neglect anything essential for their welfare and health.
London reports a French dispatch from General John French detailing British progress on the continent. He notes gains east of Ypres and near Arras with heavy enemy losses, counterattacks repulsed, and a slight advance on the 16th aided by allied action.
Boston reports on the Dardanelles front as the North Carolina returns after ten months abroad. British and French losses are heavy and many wounded reach Alexandria. Australian troops suffer severe losses in a dawn landing under Turkish fire with boats sunk and men drowned. Despite high casualties, troops press forward and seize the first trench line before setbacks. Turkish defense, aided by German officers, is praised as formidable by Australian observers.
Genuine Oneida Community souvenir silver spoons of the states priced at 16 cents each with coupons. Standard subscribers may buy four spoons at 15 cents per month paid on subscription. Thousands have already been distributed and more will go out in the coming days. Mail orders to the Anaconda office of the Standard. Macomber, railway mail service official, visits Butte before traveling to Salt Lake and San Francisco for the railway post association convention. Tonight the Irish drama Robert Emmet opens at the Elven. The St Lawrence Dramatic club presents it with Jack McGlynn guiding the cast.
News notes that Miss Helen Kammiller left last night for San Francisco and San Diego. She plans visits to Spokane Seattle and Portland and will return via Salt Lake City and Montana. The item also lists commodity prices for barley rye flax and wheat with unit figures.
A fragment from a Helena market page shows July wheat trading around 200 to 229 with various lots and prices listed for grades No 1 and No 2 northern and spring varieties. The entry includes dates such as September and October with prices near 1.28 and 1.74 per unit, reflecting a mixed, low-volume session.
The Travelers' Protective Association of America completed its twenty sixth annual convention. Lafayette Indiana was selected as the next convention city. C F Tomlinson of North Carolina was elected president.
The South Butte and other camps promote the order in various ways after a minstrel show in Ana fonda. A new Oak Leaf camp No 16000 with 2 members forms under District Deputy Mrs Wannie Black. A Royal Neighbors camp with 28 charter members joins preexisting members for a dance and banquet. Next Thursday a Silver Bow county Modern Woodmen dance and literary program in Sons of St George hall Centerville features Giver City and Royal Oak camps.
County commissioners with County Clerk and Recorder Dave Kehoe supervise a force of men beginning work on the Rocker Anaconda road along the county line. Two road supervisors direct efforts to improve the highway, aiming for a top quality stretch though portions are still passable by vehicle.
As the Fraternal Outer of England plans its July in Butte, two local hotels compete to host delegates. Varying improvements include new floors and lighting, with assurances of attracting entertainment through vocal and instrumental music to welcome guests and entertain later delegations.
William Noyes, a longtime Butte resident born in Cushing Quebec, died in a local hospital after a brief illness. He leaves a sister Mrs. J. R. Wharton and brothers George, Holland of Butte, Benjamin and Thomas of Montreal, and sisters Arenha Douglas of Vancouver and Mrs. Pack of Montreal. Funeral services set for Sunday at 2 pm with interment in Mount Moriah Cemetery.
A. Johnson of South Butte to Forsyth on a business mission. Miss Vonnie Fgan and Miss Helena Kirby have gone to Asia for several days. L. Rose, chief engineer of the federal building, will leave today for St Paul to attend a national gathering. Charles T. Main, engineer in charge of the Thompson Falls power plant, was in Butte yesterday with Charles R. Main and Henry A. Herrick. About 15 men were held on forgery charges after a police roundup. Teasley, Beasley, and Von Ehr faced accusations of passing or uttering bad or worthless checks for various payments.
Mayor Lane discharged Officer Jon Nelson on the police commission’s recommendation amid charges heard Thursday night. This marks the week’s second removal. Nelson previously served under Mayor Corbin, was removed by Nevin and reinstated by Duncan on court order. Watch for the grand ball on June 21 at Columbia Gardens.
The notice advertises an opening season dance at the Lake with a formal dance this evening and regular social dances to follow, linked to the Florence avenue Englewood line service resumption. The ad notes new car tracks and through service resumption as context.
Knights of Columbus defeated Ironworkers 8 5 in a hard fought City League game. Curley led with seven strong innings, Clucas pitched well for the Ironworkers, and Logan homered to spark the Knights as Shohan and Sheehan contributed on offense and defense.
AND ADCAZAR presents a three part program headlined by the strong dramatic attraction the Call of the Noren. The film follows trappers and pioneers in the Hudson Bay country with picturesque surroundings and vivid effects. Leading roles go to Wally Van and Nitra Frazer, supported by a humorous cartoon lineup Lost in the Jungle and A Close Shave. The program runs tonight with a Saturday matinee.
A prominent statesman cites Shaw's Pygmalion as a sharp satire of class and manners. The play, described as a romance with a flower girl posing as a duchess after six months of schooling, elicits strong reactions in London, where Mrs. Patrick Campbell’s radiant performance at the Margaret Theater is highlighted.
The eighth year school closed with Rev Pirnot presiding as diplomas and prizes were distributed. Philip Catan won Irish history medal from the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Rose Gillispi took Iris history prize from the Daughters of Ireland, and Joseph Hadish won a progress in music medal. High school graduates named include Charles Callan Anna Glenn Lauretta Healey and many others. Father Mel Cormack spoke and promotion cards were handed out before vacation.
A historic program features a line of clean wholesome comedy with the Barnes animal circus. The laughing part of the show is highlighted as a distinctive feature with comical clowns, dogs, elephants, monkeys, goats and ponies entertaining the crowd across the entire performance.
Hog Greig recently returned from Southern California and shares a vivid tale from Catalina Island about a fishing trip. He negotiated with a boatman, describes a dispute over fish pricing, and recounts catching several large fish while a dispute over ownership and payment arose at the dock. Also noted is the death of Frances Weber and details for funeral arrangements led by A. Tuttle Co. Funeral Directors.
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