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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1921
Page
5
An elderly mother appeared in police court begging for her son's acquittal on drunkenness charges. She argued the family is poor, owes bond money, and that the moonshine trade harms the vulnerable, while Judge Grimes urged dismissal as a condemnation of bootleggers.
H B S Harling vice president of the Milwaukee railroad on an inspection trip in Butte yesterday urged that wage readjustment is vital for railroads. He argued wartime wage rules must be abolished and that railroads seek reparation of national agreements, not a war on labor.
Rent pianos from Orton Bros main springs $1. Meyer at 37 North Main. Easter greeting cards at the P News Stand. More than half the automobiles on the road are Fords. Judge Jackson disqualified in the John Mikelich case. McLure resigns as executor. B Melagh suggested to act. Henry Tsolta vs Mary Isolta continued. Divorce case: Robert Fitch vs Tilaneh Puch granted by default after wife unfaithfulness. no children.
Justice Buckley dismissed the case against Mrs. Harriet Bucher on grounds the state lacked sufficient evidence to bind over to district court. Emma Powell claimed her unchristened child was taken at birth and given to the Gibson family. Bucher admitted giving the child away but cited arrangements and Powell’s request for secrecy. Trial notes include testimonies from Powell, Bucher, and hospital witnesses. dismissal ordered, with district court to handle further proceedings. Deceased: Kate Brennan memorialized. funeral at St. Lawrence followed by St. Patrick's cemetery interment.
Commander Troup of the Silver Bow American Legion reports that claims of government patients at Galen Sanitarium suffering from vermin infestations and poor food are unfounded. Father Tougas Chauncey Berrien and a Legion committee conducted a week–long inspection, spoke with most patients, and found conditions satisfactory. Dr Vidal welcomed further visits, and the commander invites accusers to meet for an on the spot investigation.
Several altercations closed in police court yesterday with varied outcomes. Frank Riley failed to appear and had bond forfeited while Mullins was dismissed after a minor ear wound. Heaney reported a bite and odd actions during a late incident. Witnesses described a nocturnal parade of mistaken addresses and a broken window over a mislaid boat.
Anton Balla aged 54, longtime Butte resident and night shift boss at the Moonlight mine, died yesterday at his Meadervill home. Survived by wife, two sons John and Steve, and two daughters Mrs John Meskine and Mrs Julius George. Funeral planned for Thursday at Holy Savior church with burial in St. Patrick's cemetery.
Elmer Manion is recovering from a serious operation at St. James hospital. The West Virginia state penitentiary will soon be self supporting, with a coal mine on state property to be operated by prisoners. The new mine lies within eight feet of a year of fine coal under 163 acres of the prison farm.
County Attorney Tour Quin says commissioners may approve and pay Miss Grant’s stenographer salary without county auditor approval. The dispute centers on Sullivan opposing Grant’s claim and questioning February service, while Quin’s opinion cites 1919 law authorizing board salaries and deputy appointments. The board put the matter to further review and a possible test case to settle authority.
A heavy snow storm swept Tutte yesterday through last night, with about five inches expected by day's end. The andance began at dawn and continued, pausing briefly in the afternoon, as no official figures were released. Forecasts say today will be fair and somewhat colder.
New county treasurer Puckett takes office with clerk George Brennan and aides Mike Sullivan and Frank Sullivan, transferring accounts to March 5 with a balance of 530,788.88. Funds are held at several banks and cash on hand totals 9,474.62, as clerk records confirm. Incoming treasurer plans to register warrants issued in the coming year, facing an outstanding indebtedness estimated at 275,000.
Police report a raid on a moonshine plant at 2 ite street leads to the arrest of two men, Adkins and Murray, with a third suspect sought. Detectives seized a large quantity of mash and moonshine samples were collected while the rest was destroyed, and the plant owner is mentioned as the unidentified figure. The men are held for federal prohibition officers amid ongoing investigations.
Seven bills of special interest to veterans were posted at the Seventeenth session of the Montana legislature. Rep. Frank A. Silver of Silver Bow county said while in Putte that he would return to Helena for the extraordinary session. The measures include a $10 monthly bonus up to $200, public employment preferences, burial guarantees, and continued support from the veterans welfare commission, plus memorials to Congress urging passage for the disabled.
A Kawex automobile was confiscated by Chief of Detectives Larkin with Detectives Rodda and Gerta after arresting Henuitzon on a bootlegging charge. Jugs and demijohns found in the car indicated recent moonshine contents. Schultz was arrested nearby on East Park street with a satchel and demijohns. an additional jug and machine were found near the curb.
The county commissioners are informed by General Rankin and County Attorney George Bourquin that future monthly reports must detail the results of examinations. The attorney states the law requires only examination and investigation of the books' condition.
Tolle returns as manager of the Western Union Telegraph company from Helena where he attended a conference on business development and efficiency for the firm. He discussed strategies to improve operations and expand services.
S A Rhewe district passenger agent of the Union Pacific system visited Butte yesterday. He returned with Montana delegates to the Rotary convention in Salt Lake City.
Readers seek immediate contact for desirable living quarters, jobs, resorts, or steam launches through classified ads. The column urges sellers to place clear ads to connect buyers with the wanted items, noting ads act as the straight line to what readers seek.
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