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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1913
Page
3
London dispatch reports Melbourne correspondence that the name Canberra provokes outrage in Australia. Critics say the term means laughing jackass, though the bird is valued for pest control. The piece notes government oversight in testing word meanings before choosing the name.
Tondon. March 17 The Duke of Marlborough announced plan to plow 1000 acres of Blenheim meadow land as part of a farm campaign against the government urged nationalization of land. He argues private management can be cheaper and more efficient, aiming to show higher wages and yields than state administration. Brenton, N J March W Abraham Ju Beavers was sentenced to five years in federal prison in Atlanta for embezzlement. He formerly cashiered the First National Bank of Highbridge NJ for converting 79000 of bank funds. Heavily a note disclaims liability for future debts contracted by Mrs. Robert Croly.
Anaconda allocates a lean city budget for 1913 14 with total appropriations of 65242 50 including wage and salary lines for police fire and city officials. The ordinance details per person monthly salaries street costs library funding and various municipal expenses while trimming bonds and capital items.
A council committee investigates illegal liquor sales and urges enforcement. An ordinance creating a police led sanitary unit passes without opposition. Ernest Gillespie is confirmed as patrolman by unanimous vote amid municipal reform talks and a March primary canvass.
A large crowd attended a Saint Patrick event with the Shamrockanda troupe presenting a Irish drama at the Margaret Hunter venue. Afterward a banquet at the A O H hall followed by communal songs and talks. A special train brought guests from Libs MhoRKoToTis to Anaconda and back.
A crowded page of city happenings lists visitors from St Louis Butte Spokane and Butte. People like Mrs Boyle Cable J L Durty and J W Manecan travel for business or social visits while local firms hawk pipes and a world beat cut rind. A baby named Thrascon is reported dead while a teamsters union meets at Moose hall and signatures push spring wear.
A cluttered string of funeral notices, visits, and personal updates from various locals. Mentions Hiram Rodgut, Miss Gartrudy Willoughby, Percy Foskelk, John Wongeshan, and Patrick Cuddihy with travel and health notes. Also references court matters, tax funds, and social club plans, all in compressed, era-style notices.
Dr J M Scanland, superintendent of the Warm Spring insane asylum, granted a year’s leave of absence. His family will accompany him. Dr A C Knight named as acting superintendent during the absence with Dr Kars date of Bozeman as assistant. The Alcazar’s program includes Ali Children and a comed y Life. Cast sings and dramatic features entertain patrons with various acts and a mix of reviews.
Paris March 17 the international congress of physical education opened in the Sorbonne amphitheater led by President Volnesre. The seven sessions will study rhythmic effects of movements training for war boxing athletic sports games and the influence of sports on women and mothers Mine Girard Mangin urged women to have fair chances to develop health and grace Evangelist Dow of Louisville endorsed a string of reforms.
Journalistic report details alleged involvement of notable individuals in white slavery schemes. Female victims and juveniles are cited as targets in a case proceeding toward juvenile court. defendants remain jailed as authorities pursue broader prosecutions linked to the alleged exploitation network.
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