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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1923
Page
2
Continued from page one afternoon reports that demonstrations occurred in many occupied area cities. In Essen hundreds of thousands marched for liberty and justice for Ruhr workers and for international agreement. French authorities were unseen as military planes watched and dropped pamphlets while traffic was guided by unionists.
The Committee for Highway Funds outlines a proposed route approved by city council and federal engineers. With backing from civic groups and business leaders, a $30,000 public guarantee is awaited from the secretary of commerce to begin construction.
Edward E. Hopkins, born in South Wales and a Montana resident for 26 years, died yesterday afternoon at his 1130 Talbot Avenue home after a lingering illness. He was 65. Survived by two sons William and David B. Hopkins of Butte, two daughters Mrs. D. J. Davis of Tacoma and Mrs. George McNeil of Butte, three sisters Mrs. Thomas Evans of Pasco Washington, Mrs. Esther Parkinson of Butte, Mrs. Thomas Taylor of Clarksdale Arizona, and a brother David of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. Body to White's chapel. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
A historical note states the first abbey in England was established at Bangor in the year 560. The claim centers on Bangor’s foundational event marking early monastic life in the region.
In Evanston Illinois skeleton of Leighton Mount found under lake breakwater. Police and Cook county officials consider murder tied to a fall 1921 clash between freshmen and sophomores. Northwestern University suspends class wars and hazing. sophomores and freshmen lose social privileges for the rest of the year.
Montana Supreme Court rules widow and her minor children may seek damages from the estate of Jacob Maki for the death of Anderson, who was paroled at the time of the killing. The court orders a new trial unless the defendant pays $5,000 in damages within 30 days.
Eight members of the Pittsburgh National League team and Sam Dreyfus narrowly escaped serious injury when their car crashed into a truck on the way back to the hotel after a game. Babe Adams and Jimmy Maddox were slightly hurt. Adams suffered a bruised leg and Maddox a deep cut on the left hand. Others present were Wilbur Cooper Whitey Glazner Johnny Morrison Rob Russell Traynor and Spencer Adams.
Demonstrations in Paris lead to chaotic street fighting as police clash with crowds in Isbor quarter. A wounded officer is stabbed in the back, later saved by reinforcements. Casualties mount to about 60 on both sides, while rioters hijack streetcars and damage public property in the mob scene in Versailles and St. Dennis nearby.
F W Hagenbarth president of the National Wool Growers association told the Interstate Commerce Commission hearing in Salt Lake City that there should be an even break on wool shipment rates. He rejected a wild hue and cry against railroads and said if railroads cannot sustain current rates the association will support paying them. He warned members may back the protests, but urged proportionate prices and fair treatment. The hearing included witnesses from western wool producing states.
Skinner & Eddy corp files suit in Seattle superior court seeking 9 129 401 14 from the United States Shipping Board Emergency Fleet Corp alleging breach of contract after February 1919 cancellation of 70 vessel contracts. Claims include 1 605 060 22 for plant improvements 514 441 40 rent 166 272 42 taxes and insurance plus on hand materials bonuses and subcontractor advances deemed largely worthless.
New officers were installed at the meeting of the League of Women Voters held at the Woman's clubhouse last night. The session included an open discussion on whether the current city government is successful, which the group decided is not. Officers installed were Mrs. J. R. E. Sievers president, Mrs. E. R. Bowersox first vice president, Mrs. Halver second vice president, Mrs. Catherine J. Penney secretary, and Celia Aronowsky treasurer. The league will meet weekly at the Y M C A and conduct a parliamentary drill.
Ancient Egyptians practiced irrigated garden cultivation around 2000 years before Christ, showcasing early irrigation techniques and landscape management in Egypt. This historical note highlights groundwork for organized horticulture and agricultural planning in the ancient Nile region.
Thomas Hickey visits Philipsburg to handle mining concerns after residing here for years and then moving to Missoula. The town records several local movements and a fire destroying a small cottage, plus numerous residents traveling to nearby cities for business and medical care.
The Kiwanis club of Deer Lodge marked its first anniversary with a party at City Hall on Monday evening. Guests included members and ladies, with dancing and a midnight buffet. Performances by Willa Watson and vocal selections by M. F. Hays and Lou Boedecker impressed attendees, along with talks by Attorney B. N. Genzberger of Butte and G. F. Nossell of Anaconda.
DEER LODGE May 1 Frank Smelser improved after a week of illness. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hurst were passengers for Butte Tuesday. Ted Mathewson traveled from Champion mine Monday and will visit his family on Clark street. Misses Georgia Kelley and Alexina Roberts and Messrs. Phil Black and
Virgil Malone attended the opening dance at Washoe park in Anaconda Tuesday evening. Monte Strickland of Race Track was a business visitor Tuesday. J P Wykcoff and wife motored to Anaconda Monday. Mr and Mrs Chester Eaves returned overland to Portland Tuesday after a week's visit with relatives. Mae Conway Chambers returned from California this week after spending the past month there. Walter Gannon of Philipsburg visited his parents in Deer Lodge Sunday. Pat Keeley visited Deer Lodge Tuesday from Anaconda and Mrs W M Morin of this city hosted Mrs Rodgers who motored down from Anaconda Monday. C B Clark of Billings paid Deer Lodge a business visit Tuesday. A note on weights: standard gallon of Canada equals 227,274 inches and 231 cubic inches for this country.
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