This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1918
Page
8
A bride is gifted a chest of solid sterling silver from her parents. The article notes exquisite patterns from Gorha owle Dursin and other silversmiths and praises the finer tableware inside as a durable, useful wedding present.
In Butte a string of visitors and residents are noted with short entries. Trent pianos from Orton Rrce and Mrs J J Wright of Three Forks are in town briefly while Edith Brestin of Warm Springs visits. James Gerry of Salt Lake intends to visit his brother in Butte for several weeks. Local births and arrivals are recorded, including a daughter to Mr and Mrs William La Paih. Portland-bound John L Powers leaves to visit relatives. savings deposits gain from July 1. The Rev Merton Cr Lodge will preach at the People’s church, and notable guests of the Leguat registry name John D Rockefeller and Douglas Fairbanks among others, though real names are withheld.
London reports Emperor refuses to accept Austrian resignation of Von Seydler and has summoned an Austrian meeting for July 1. Telegraph item from Copenhagen claims Vienna paper published an autograph letter from the emperor to Seydler. Also notes club show plans at Pythian Hall with students choosing costumes and a cast list including Joseph Kieron and William J Kennedy among others.
War savings workers report $201 810 pledged in a brief drive with pledges from individuals still needed to reach full allotment. The effort continues until the guarantors’ club is released and additional subscriptions are counted, with 58 members listed and districts contributing to the latest total.
Enthusiastic telex reports from officials in many towns including Benton Worland Springs Muswoula Libby Mell Lodae Tewistown and Tener with overs. The brief item notes a successful appearance and positive outlook across multiple locations.
Unclear fragment describes Army Day recruiting details and mentions Postmaster Goodwin and headquarters notes. Immature text references Missoula and tentative physical exams with names like Wilson Peaons and absent officers.
Citizens of Butte protest against utility rate hikes as the city considers challenging the Butte Water Company's charges. The council seeks expert review and possible legal steps to present a case before the Public Service Commission while weighing costs and depreciation in a proposed citywide water system. A separate incident notes a mine trestle collapse with fatalities and injuries as railcars derail after a thick dust storm.
The article lists appointive and staff positions for the Woman's Relief Corps at a closing meeting, naming Mary Lee Helena as inspectorate, Missoula officers, and retiring secretary Leighton Bozeman among others, plus staff appointments for the unit and Spanish War Veterans staff including Beott Leavitt Great Falls as commander and fellow officers.
Secretaries to overseas service at Camp Lewis are W C Moore, John Neville, and Phil Warnock among outgoing staff. Report notes October arrivals from Walville Oregon and Everett Washington while naval air coast operations from June 24 to 26 claim three enemy aircraft shot down and two British planes lost.
Representatives from all parts of Jefferson were present at a dance at the Pipe Stone Springs hotel for the Whitehall relief fund. Several died, and the occasion marked the formal opening of the hotel under a new company owner. A poisoning incident involving candy affected two people and their families. Tornado warning reached Wichita, Kansas, as a mile wide tornado passed west.
A scrambled safety of a Fourth of July program lists parade order and units including police, Chief, A C M band, United States Infantry, Henry W Lawton camp drum corps, Spanish American War veterans, various military and fraternal organizations, and multiple ethnic and local bands and societies. The page details divisions and expected duties for orderly arrival and participation.
Fraternal organizations including Knights of Pythios Pythian Sisters and Loyal Order of Moose gather for a community event. The program features a drum corps, honor guards, and speakers from the Knights of Colin and Wat Brith groups, celebrating interclub cooperation and local charity.
Ned Haynes was appointed to the police commission by Mayor Staloney, succeeding the former member. Born in Vermont and raised in Rutland, he moved to Montana after college and has since worked as a reporter and in public life. The local press lauds him as popular, well known in Butte, and versatile from races to prize fights.
An unmasked highwayman enters Bros saloon at 1 East Mercury Street before midnight and steals $17 from the cash register while keeping a gun to his head. He leaves most money behind, states he harms no one, and exits without incident. A bartender says the man has been seen before and could be identified.
The health department investigates waste as Mrs. Kennedy reports food discarded from asparagus, cabbages, and waters near stations. Reports indicate produce hauled away for destruction while officials promise closer monitoring and action to prevent feeding to animals. In other news, Kerensky arrives in Paris after a conference with the Russian ambassador, and a plan to build barge lines on the Mississippi faces a favorable review for reducing river congestion.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.