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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1916
Page
13
A short note by Goldberg presents a humorous domestic scene where an uninvited guest complicates an evening. The piece hints at social expectations and the ease with which plans derail when a visitor stays over.
Helena June 19 The supreme court affirms the district court judgment in Minnie J. Davidson vs James Davidson in favor of the defendant. The ruling removes a jury trial right in this equity suit. David Elijah vs Vingl claim Tand also favored the defendant. District Three notices list two Democratic candidates for District Judge: Joseph Smith of Dillon and William Clark of Wingty. The district covers Beav erhead Jefferson Jones Lewis and Clark.
Helena June 19 federal grand jury returned 20 indictments, mostly for bootlegging and horse theft across reservations. Defendants include Adolphus Flurry John Mur Pulver Edward Judd and others on Flathead Crow and Blackfeet lands. Four more indictments issued with arrests pending. of 16 named, some jailed and some on bail.
Rivers Gatlav and West Gallatin rise rapidly with warm spell melting snow. West Gallatin bridge at Erwin is out and closed while crews shore up the gap. Baker dam out, waters overflow banks threatening towns. H E Kraus and family travel to Missoula as Kraus plans to enroll at state university summer training school. Menard terminal of North Milwaukee planned celebration with horses and rides. Local gopher contest yields $61 prize.
Lewistown June 19 W H Nitschke found guilty after a nearly 24 hour jury deliberation on conspiring to steal goods from the Switzers. Seven convicted, five acquitted. Sentence to be passed later. Also details in related civil action to recover 2000 on contract for delivery of wheat and allegations of elevator scale manipulation. Deputy sheriff James Blevins travels to Congdon Oregon to fetch Nick Oscar Surwood on grand larceny charges connected to wheat ticket schemes.
Hardisty reports ongoing work at the Ajax mine under Hand’s management as part of a broader rejuvenation of district properties. Stone creek bathers arrived with a large traction engine to plow and prepare land for homesteads and other settlements. Woolbuyer Joey Gould Co from Boston visited Dillon to arrange loading and sale of 0,000 pounds at 82 cents per pound, with the Schalke clip of 20,000 pounds aiding the year’s wool shipments. Sheridan Sunday school extends invitation to Twin Creek school to join in a south-of-Sheridan gathering. Arthur Jordan travels to Anita for his mother’s death, while Mrs. J. F. Fox leaves for Missoula to visit daughter Mrs. Washington McCormack. V. Morrow hosts a visit from Mrs. Danzy near Armstead.
June 19 Deer Lodge reports Mary Butte hosted weekend guest Virginia City Miss Helen Daniels leaves for Missoula for summer school at the state university. Mrs. R. D. Larabie and Mrs. Ja Boyer return from Episcopal convocations in Great Falls. Local visitors IM. Gregory Avon John Bo Aces John Milan and Joseph Clint Drummond attended courthouse business. Tim Lynch Helmville plans nominating petition for Republican representative.
The Anaconda Teamsters spent a day at Beer Lodge with a late afternoon poolside amusement. A 27 year old resident died from spinal meningitis at St Joseph's Hospital after hospitalization last week. He left a wife and his parents who arrived from Pomery Washington. He had lived east of the city and farmed land nearby.
A telegram sent to Adj. Gen. Phi Greenan in Helena offers volunteers from Bear That can company on short notice. It quotes fifty named men including FHL ALBEE A. CHRISTORFERSON and WILLIAM HANSEN ready to join the trail to the front by June 19.
Special to the Standard reports Montana's Second Regiment of the National Guard, the seventeenth to reply, will mobilize under orders issued immediately. Acting Governor W. W. McDowell confirmed the move as the War Department expected to bring the state unit into federal service under the new army laws.
June 19 Hamilton notes Lindaay receives sister Medora Stafin with Jailer Hogue and County Attorney Kurtz en route to Stevensville to probe a fight. Judge McCulloch returns from Sanders. W. G. McClelland plans a trip to Scotian. Ravalli hotel hosts upcoming Democratic banquet and Republican banquet preparations as local society figures attend Helena and Great Falls business.
National guard units are being mobilized for possible federal service. The plan contemplates drafting guardsmen and placing them under federal authority if Congress approves. Officials note readiness measures, including remounts and medical reserve examinations, to prepare units for rapid mobilization and deployment.
Fragmentary text discusses who should receive leave, implying proof of eligibility, with references to private matters and separate presentation in a family context. The unreadable lines limit fuller reconstruction.
A special train from Nacozari Sonora will bring Americans and foreigners to Juarez crossing toward El Paso. Authorities say orders were given from Rio and crossborder movement violates General Oloris war orders. Food shortages push Mexican officials to the doorway, while Admiral Winslow sails from San Diego toward Mexican west coast waters.
Testimony from telephone operators and classmates describes a tense scene surrounding Marian and Orpet. Witnesses recall threats of suicide if Orpet betrayed Marian and establish details about the elder Orpet directing maintenance of poison in the greenhouse, with the defendant aware of it.
The Pacific Aero Club telegraphed Adjutant General Thomas of the California state militia offering eight aeroplanes, three balloons and the immediate services of three aviators. The balloons belong to Edward Unger, a balloonist.
Washington June 19 Vance McCormick newly elected national committee chairman plans an aggressive campaign starting immediately. He met with President Wilson and Burle N Tumulty and spoke with Democratic leaders. Headquarters will be in New York with work also in Chicago and Washington. He will form a campaign committee and guide platform lines emphasizing Americanism and peace. Representative Doremus leads a separate effort to elect a Democratic majority in the House. Marshall will assist with campaign duties as the national guard mobilization in Hawaii sparks concern over possible hostilities.
A Grand Army procession plans to march as Maj A Reed leads the drum corps in a mobilization effort. Williams notes recruitment progress near Bozeman, while a steamer EMa is torpedoed north of the Sthimarine area, with a Reuters report on escape time.
Cavalry detachments under Ian A. Pershing push south and west of Namiquipa in pursuit of Mexican marauders while warnings from Generals Trevino and Funston shape the move. Reports claim the action is minor and not expected to alter the expeditionary campaign. Moving trains supply the front. some ranchers complain of Carranza followers linked to Cavazos command.
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