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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1923
Page
1
Bids for the Montana Way construction and paving project ranged from $106,102.43 to $119,697, with five other bids submitted. The figures reflect proposals from multiple bidders for the street upgrade and paving work.
Bids from Nichols and Saner in Butte amounting to 119697.00 dollars. Leigland and Kleppe of Great Falls bid 4111997.55. Blakesly and McGuire Great Falls 117531.48. O'Brien and Reardon Butte 106102.45. McLaughlin and O'Neil Livingston 111001.84. J C McGuire Idaho Falls 1110.57.
O'Brien and Reardon of Butte were the lowest bidders for the Montana Way paving project in Butte with a bid of 196 192.43 dollars. The contract was awarded but not signed due to insufficient funds to meet government deposits plus ten percent. Ten bids were opened in Helena with a spread of about 13 000 dollars. Nichols and Saner of Butte bid 119 697 dollars. Government requirements call for a construction fund ten percent higher than the bid, and additional funds for condemnation proceedings to secure title.
Open air Cycle Park theater in Dallas suffers a wooden platform collapse as hundreds rush gates for the Bird of Paradise performance. No deaths reported. Ambu lances swarm the site. about 80 taken to Baylor hospital after multiple trips.
President Harding told a Cheyenne crowd that the United States must not nationalize coal mines and that the federal coal commission will offer a new understanding and a solution in the public interest. He blamed operators and cited law enforcement limits, urged work as universal need, and praised Wyoming’s mineral riches while urging prudent national action.
Ethel Barrymore Colt files for divorce in Providence Superior Court from Russell G. Colt, son of the late Samuel P. Colt, a rubber executive. Hearing planned for the week of July 2. no contest expected. Married March 14, 1909 at the Catholic Church of Precious Blood Hyde Park Mass.
AP reports nearly a score of deaths and extensive damage from Sundays storms in the Northwest. Six died as a tornado struck western Bowman and eastern Adams counties North Dakota. Drowning and accidents killed several near St Paul and in South Dakota. Heavy rains added to destruction with two inches in Minnesota areas and 5.62 inches at Redwood Falls.
President and administration align with opponents of any modification to the bone day law, placing political fortunes with those resisting change.
President Harding in Denver stated that while he remains in the White House the prohibition laws will be enforced and not treated as a byword. He warned that New York’s enforcement changes would backfire on its advocates and reaffirmed a firm stance against repeal of the eighteenth amendment.
Livingston Montana June 25 Johnathan Tipton Smallin pioneer of Montana known as Tip Smallin died suddenly this morning from paralysis at his ranch near Wilsall about 40 miles from town. He came to the Gallatin and Shields valleys in 1866 and ranched here since.
Mrs Charles Jarvela 27 swallowed carbolic acid in her East Broadway room after threatening to kill herself if her three and a half year old son was taken from her. Divorce proceedings and custody battle with her husband had escalated, with the child placed with an acquaintance while the court ruled. Her husband was at her bedside as she died at Columbia hospital later that day.
The clash over wages and working conditions ended with the clerks union accepting a half holiday on Saturdays for two months each year while wages stay the same. Dry goods clerks mainly affected. grocery clerks may take the half holiday on other days. If workers refuse the holiday, they will be paid for full time. The strike vote failed 237 to 268.
Chicago June 25 The hot wave in which the Middle West has sweltered for eight days will moderate tomorrow, announced tonight by Prof Henry Cox weather forecaster for the Chicago district.
The Standard begins a series on enterprising men and business concerns in Butte. Merchants, professionals, and the public are invited to read the stories and answer daily questions for merchandise prizes. First correct respondents will win.
A Savannah petition signed by citizens endorses Henry Ford for president and is forwarded to Detroit. The Ford secretary replies that Ford can have no objection to further activities in this direction, thanking supporters for their interest.
A two car Brooklyn elevated train plunged into a busy intersection. At least some killed and 85 injured as flames and wreckage blocked emergency crews. Motorman Edward Parcell arrested for homicide as officials blame faulty construction. Mayor Hylan and District Attorney Dodd led the inquiry.
In Helena Montana a special committee of employers, labor representatives, insurance men, physicians and the industrial accident commission adopted a schedule of fees for hospital and medical service. The fees apply only to cases under the workmen's compensation act. The schedule is lengthy and complex and will not be made public for a day or two, said Chairman Jerome Locke.
The Montana Supreme Court ruled that stocks held for legitimate business uses outside the state and owned by a Montana resident are not subject to Montana tax assessment. The decision, written by Chief Justice Callaway, dismissed Attorney General Rankin’s bid to force Ed J. Harrington to assess 6019 Inspiration Copper shares and 3000 United Verde Extension shares, both with Arizona mining properties.
Denver, June 25. Funeral services were held for Sumner Curtis, Republican National Committee representative on President Harding's Alaska trip. Curtis, Thomas F. Dawson, and Thomas A. French perished when their car fell 75 feet in Bear Creek Canyon yesterday. Donald Craig of the New York Herald was treated after suffering injuries but was reported hopeful with no fractures.
The hunter slayer Luis Macchino emerged from woods and shot two posse members during a chase after last night’s christening killings at New Providence. He fled amid another volley near Mrs Ganetti’s home as a larger posse closed in. Dorley and Mrs Fusco were killed earlier.
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