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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1916
Page
9
A jury ruled in favor of the defendant in a case over possession of a property on Hast Park Street. Tom Lavell allegedly sought Surrender of possession while Walsh, connected to the rental, faced contention over rent increases and tenancy terms. The decision centers on who retains control of the house and the relevant lease arrangements.
The county attorney pressed charges against road house operators after a sheriff raid early Sunday. Henry Oberg of the Bungalow and Jack Drew of the Three Mile face trials for opening after midnight against state law. Drew to be tried in Justice Buckley’s court and Oberg in Justice Doran’s court.
After a nearly two week layoff the courthouse elevator resumed operation with Arthur Peary as chief engineer. A faulty mechanism part required machining, and officials expect to order extra parts to prevent future delays.
Leaders in congress decided not to seek immediate action on a resolution to make the national guard eligible for foreign service. They feared it would be seen as warlike by Mexico. Regulars remain available for emergencies across the border. If needed, the resolution could be rushed through later. War department reports indicate mobilization is proceeding satisfactorily.
In Portland today Sergeant Akiey of Company E Third regiment Army national guard wed before deployment to the mobilization camp at Clackamas Ranke. The ceremony took place in the armory with Butte Ladies and the paper promises a money prize next Friday.
A bomb mailed in the Unitex incident exploded in a Northern Pacific mail car at Butte last Thursday. Investigators believe the device, sent from Oklahoma, was intended for a Moore, Idaho resident. Mail clerk Winterowd was injured by torn tin wrapping and facial glass. he remained hospitalized in Salt Lake City.
A feature on the Robinson circus highlights top bare-back riders Castellos Melrose and Meers, noting the sport’s prestige and the entertainers luxe status. Alias EATS is praised as the prettiest performer and a versatile equestrienne set to perform a dramatic bare-back act and wardrobe change on June 30 in the main tent.
The photodrama Going Straight at the American features Norma Talmadge with Ralph Lewis in the lead. Critics praise Talmadge while noting uneven directing and acting that may affect the production. the work shows sincerity but uneven pacing and execution. Also announced: Central College at Pella, Iowa receives a $150,000 endowment gift from the Northern Baptist conference.
Palm Beach aristocrats and New York stars headline the Orpheum program with Burke in a leading motion picture role and Lucile gowns worth thousands. The Spell of the Yukon drama, and a rich three act lineup, draw packed audiences as children applaud local performances by Mai Heer Wisner and Miss Mollie King in Fate’s Boomerang plus a World Film tale Hypocrisy.
The Pantages program at the opera house ends tonight after a highly praised bill. Manager Wisner predicts next week’s program will be announced soon. A special matinee was to be shown for children today.
Miss Pearson stars in Hy ie the worl pocksye at the Ansonia theater with a tale of money madness and social climbing. A wife to a husband in film life is drawn into debt through love and dress, exposing the persistent truth that the poor bear the bill. The play, based on New York life, echoes hidden tales of social disgrace whispered in cities of every size.
At the Empire Theater Ernest Wilkes players stage Uncle Tom's Cabin for children with Little Miss Elsie Lee Wilson praised as Topsy. The cast trains hard with 12 scenes and lively scenery as rehearsals begin for Charles Klein's The Third Degree, a dramatic police expose set to open next week.
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