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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1920
Page
6
A medical claim promotes nitro phosphate as a starved nerves remedy to boost body weight and health. It argues organ phosphate feeds nerves and cells, promising energy, improved sleep, and brighter eyes, with a caution for those not wanting fat gain.
In Portland last Thursday night Mike O Dowd and Battling Ortega fought a ten round draw in the main event at Milwaukie. O Dowd showed power and rangy punch variety but Ortega always pressed and landed enough to earn a verdict of draw in the eyes of Referee Denver Ed Martin. The bout featured fast pace, toe to toe exchanges, and a wild tenth round with both men seeking a knockout.
A double rollover on a highway near Holy Cross cemetery five miles south of Butte killed Hjalmar Koski and injured Anton Hakke Mrs Edla Johnson and Mrs Hilda Houlita. The three survivors suffered bruises cuts and head injuries. Police noted speed and tire tracks indicating a fast descent before the vehicle righted and stopped in the road. Koski a shoemaker and close friend of Hakke died at the scene with a skull fracture. Hakke and the women were treated at hospitals with non life threatening injuries. An inquest will be held per coroner Dan Holland.
The candidate argues for efficient state service and economic restraint, urging budget-based spending controls. He claims no political faction ties, no enemies, and 10 friends to reward, insisting on merit in public service and business-style governance. Paid by approval of R. L. Clinton for governor.
The city council will discuss garbage disposal at the next meeting. Montana Disposal Co holds the current contract and seeks to exit if a profitable plan cannot be arranged. Officials note warrants could be paid at face value rather than discount.
Paris report states Germany is three million tons behind on coal deliveries under Versailles treaty. Louis Loucheur told Petit Parisien today that the shortfall reflects delays in fulfillment of the agreement.
In Beaumont Texas on June 28 officials from federal state and city launched an extensive rat extermination campaign after the discovery of a second suspected case of bubonic plague.
Local ad lists blackberry and apple preserves at 45c, Bevo bottles 10c with return, and 15c to 60c canned goods. Offers include sardines, deviled chili meat, salmon steak, olives, pickles, and Sunshine cookies, all advertised as fresh for outings.
City engineer announces paving work on South Main Street will start within two weeks after underground prep. Over 206000 of 442000 paving blocks have sold at 1 cent each to residents. remaining blocks offered to public at same price. Blocks from band stand site will be offered after Main Street blocks sell. Streetcar service should resume within days. rails and paving expected to allow car operation by week’s end.
Washington report shows Walla Walla with 15 503 residents, down 3 861 or 19 4 percent. Oklahoma City tallies 91 257, up 27 053 or 42 1 percent. Delaware totals 225 003, up 20 681 or 10 2 percent, including New Castle County and Wilmington at 148 239, up 25 051 or 20 3 percent.
Convention week began in San Francisco under overcast skies with 58 degrees, rising to over 60 as the convention opened. Clouds cleared in the morning and a mild, perfect day greeted attendees.
In Dixon on June 28, members of Perkins Grove Lutheran church broke into their building using axes and saws, destroying pews and the pulpit amid internal disputes.
A public mass meeting will be held tonight at 8 oclock in the Butte high school auditorium to discuss law enforcement. The discussion will cover viewpoints of the official citizen and taxpayer and is open to all interested attendees.
July 9 is the final day for qualified electors to register for the primaries on August 24 and the general election in November. M. F. Sullivan today filed his nomination petition for the Democratic ticket for county clerk and recorder, while John B. Bennett filed for the Democratic nomination for county commissioner.
The Combination Operation Company filed articles for incorporation in Silver Bow county to deal in mining properties and related industries. Capitalization is $60,000 with $100 shares. Directors named are W H Hall Edward Roach Harry T Lewis George C Crangle and Marcus L Hurley.
The United States geographic board has ruled that the pass through the Rocky mountains between Glacier station and Belton in Flathead county Montana shall hereafter be known as Theodore Roosevelt pass and not Belton pass. Government maps will note the change and records will carry his memorial to the late president.
In Raritan New Jersey on June 28 Senator W G Harding Republican presidential nominee had a quiet uneventful day at Senator J L Frelinghuysen country home. A single event planned was a golf match with Senators Frelinghuysen Hale and Kellogg. He expected to depart late afternoon for Washington.
Rioters in Fer Mayo Fermo y County Cork Ireland caused heavy damage and smashed windows last night. The unrest followed reports that soldiers left barracks after learning of Brigadier General Lucas's kidnaping Saturday night. Attempts to burn houses were thwarted.
Prohibition officers aided by Piedmont police raided a fashionable Piedmont district residence in Oakland this afternoon arresting KE. Wright a caretaker in the home of Mrs. A. Wing. Two copper coil stills and a large quantity of liquor were seized. Mrs. Wing owns the residence and has been living in an Oakland apartment house.
In Moline Illinois Thais Jenniseh six years old died last evening after a chaser set her dress ablaze during premature Fourth of July celebrations. The ensuing fire killed the girl and prompted local officials to investigate the incident as a fatal accident. Police and fire crews responded to the scene and are reviewing witness statements and possible motives.
In Limerick Ireland June 28 unknown assailants attacked the railway hotel with two bombs. No casualties are reported though damage occurred. Police inquiry underway as authorities investigate the incident and motive.
Nashville Tenn June 28 The legislature will be called to meet August to consider the federal suffrage amendment it was stated today at the capitol.
Salt Lake City June 23 voluntary appearances were made before US Commissioner H V Van Pelt by five of the seven officers of the Utah-Idaho Sugar company accused in a DOJ complaint with profiteering in sugar. Hearings set for July 19 and July 15.
In Mexico City on June 28 negotiations between petroleum interests and the executive department ended without any concessions on petroleum regulations established under Carranza. An official announcement of the talks' progress was issued last night.
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