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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1918
Page
7
The groom plans to give the bride a diamond set in pure gold or platinum. The jewelry may include a lavalieres brooch or pendant and is described as of high quality with brilliant appearance. The wedding ceremony will feature the bride wearing the piece.
Multiple visitors and business figures travel to Butte from Wallace, Tutte, Dillon, Missoula and Sheridan. Names include D Riordan, G H Garret, J Kelly, F M Murry, D H Price, C E Young, A G Gracter, P D Leese, J B Morris, Lynch, Mrs Owens, Helen Gillette, Will Dextras, Mrs Rader, Mrs Toys, Lena Antonalli, A M Biber, and A Langdon. The Hennessy company sues M J O Farrell for 100 for goods bought in 1913. A Langdon of Providence R I plans Seattle summer travel.
A special congressional committee chaired by Rep Taylor of Colorado met with Rep Utah Cole Rep Smith Idaho Bake ing and Sec J F Galbreath of the American Mining Congress to draft a bill aimed at aiding gold mine operators. They discussed curbing the war tax and securing fair railroad rates as gold production declines and costs rise. Officials from the treasury will be consulted before any bill moves. The article notes broader wartime political propaganda and U S policy on freeing races from German and Austrian rule. A local jeweler advertises $100 reward for proof of superior mainsprings and Jewelry work.
A masked highwayman robbed a Frank Struia saloon at 1908 East Second Street and took about $40. George L. Seymer of 224 East Second Street was arrested nearby and identified by two victims. Suspect denied the charges, claiming innocence as officers awaited further identification from others. Victims described clothing matching Seymer, who is 41 with a wife and family. Crime note continues with unrelated North Dakota civil and political reports.
Dex Moines Iowa June twenty six concerns allegedly controlled pearl button prices and output in the country. Officials consented to a court decree here today halting their actions and ending their official roles in the button industry.
Washington date lists Killed in action Died of wounds Died of disease Wounded severely Wounded Prisoner with numerous named servicemen from many states and Canada, including Private William J. Whittaker Clarkston Lieut. The Hewitt Landing and Sgt Fred A Plogger among others. note adds correction to disease death count and notes prisoners and missing entries.
Ottawa dispatch reports a casualty with the death of Heath noted in today’s update. The brief item confirms a fatality without further details on cause or circumstances.
In Fargo Dakota's primary, a non-partisan ticket led by Fraser faced incomplete precinct returns yet held a strong lead. Preliminary estimates show Fraser's ticket with a substantial majority as independents failed to secure statewide gains. Fraxier and Fraser competed amid missing precinct totals and early county-by-county counts.
Washington on June 28 reports that the experiment station at American University will come under War Department control by executive order issued by President Wilson. The station will be directed by the division of war warfare under Major.
General Joffre a pony Sunset Teddybear and Sunset Pinkie a high pedigreed cat were sold by the American Fund for French Wounded to buy comforts for American soldiers in French hospitals. The pony was exhibited by Miss Gertrude Taylor and valued at 1000 dollars. The dog and Persian cat were donated by the Misses Champion, breeders of dogs and cats.
In a June meeting at Vancouver Washington Oregon and Washington fir lumber manufacturers promised to supply at least 100 cars per month of airplane fir to the government cut-up plant at Vancouver and to ship stock to Chetera destinations. Washington reports government needs for the next months total 170000500 feet of fir etc. The War Labor Board granted a 10 cent an hour raise to pulp wood and paper industry workers. The Federal Trade Commission has been asked to pursue another price increase for news print.
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