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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1914
Page
15
Colum bia gardens host modern dancing classes with Prof W J Ryan teaching two dances tonight from 730 to 930. Following the lesson an 18 number dance will be held. The ad urges everyone to join, noting hundreds already attending and warning against being a wallflower.
The article notes rising talk of huge trout near Butte with Maiden Rock yielding the largest catches. Ten to seventeen pound fish are not rare, with four and five pounders common, a 14 pound 11 ounce rainbow shown in a local window, and weekly trips to Glen, Dillon, and Armstead drawing crowds. Weighing over 12 pounds is tracked by a club, and the season’s top angler may win a gold watch from Mark Ezekiel.
Tim Hartnett suffered a fractured skull and facial injuries at the Anaconda mine when a rock fell while loading ore at the 2800 foot level. His partner pulled him to safety and he was operated on at St. James Hospital. The notice also lists a lodge funeral and a French ball event with dates in June 24 2014.
Hammondsport N Y June 23 Several trial flights were made here by Rodman Wanamaker’s trans Atlantic flying boat America The trials proved the machine flies fast well balanced and easy to handle similar to smaller craft Pilots Glenn H Curtiss Lieut John C Porte and George Hallett praised its behavior Curtiss cautioned the main hurdle remains adding 1300 pounds lift before full load tests and plans auxiliary water planes are under construction He expressed cautious optimism about the project
Daly hosts a tango supper at Gregson from seven to twelve each evening. The ad promises cafe service top in the state and a chance to dine in New York and Boston fashion while enjoying the latest dances.
Investigators who questioned witnesses on the impeachment charges against Federal Judge Emory Speer in Macon Georgia presented their testimony to the House Judiciary Committee which postponed action. The majority report urged no impeachment, while a minority urged exoneration. The committee is expected to adopt the majority report.
Washington reports that seventeen transcontinental railway lines face billions in reparations for shipments since the Inter court decision. Claims reportedly total about 12 million with one attorney handling over 2 million in a single batch. The interstate commerce commission will review petitions and new claims within legal limits, while preserving scrutiny of original cases.
Ail M street resident A L Livingston, a well known Western mining figure, praises Plant Juice for stomach trouble nerves and constipation claiming it makes him and his wife feel 20 years younger. He notes Civil War service and says the remedy works where others fail, sold by Smith Drug Co Anaconda and Newbro Drug Co Butte.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Christian church will entertain the inns of the church next Thursday at 2:40 PM in the church parlors. Mrs John Crossman will have the program in charge. Miss Hazel Arthur will give a story and Miss Dora Reiehart will talk on Girls and Missions. Ingerhorn Howe will tell a story of some decisions. Mrs Frank Daly will report on the state convention. All ladies of the church are invited. In a separate note, W R Howett, 18, was arrested in Denver on a charge of passing worthless checks and will be brought to Butte for trial, posing as a former Oregon Short Line agent to obtain a ticket.
Regular subscribers of the standard may buy a cotton flag five by seven feet with pole rope and holder or a premium combination. Supplies are limited and only one flag may be sold to each customer. Wool bunting flags are priced at $1.25 each with one flag per customer.
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