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 26 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1916
Page
14
Herman Beck a 10 year old newsboy died after falling under a moving freight train as he tried to earn 76 cents for a suit. His brother recovered his body from beneath the wheels. The scene occurred in Billings on May 3.
May 2 Deer Lodge officials report a meeting between the Deer Lodge Commercial Club and the Northern Pacific railway confirms a new passenger station will be built. The facility will combine freight and passenger operations under one roof with separate buildings, featuring pressed fire brick and Western hardwood. The project costs and specific executives are noted, with local leaders and railroad officials in attendance and a luncheon to conclude.
Deer Lodge May 3 Frank Klein and Francis Carroll Holwig passed the required exam before Judge Winston Mon Tag o and received citizenship papers. Mary and Francis Breslin of Warm Springs visited Deer Lodge. Assistant Car Foreman William Morrow of Milwaukee reviews car development for revenue service to support a large crew between here and Avery Idaho. A fire department was called to two homes, including Mr and Mrs Craten on Second street, with $300 damage averted. Mrs Merville Jensen returned from Garrison after visiting. Deputy Assessor William Shaw returned from the north end after a month assessing property. The Daughters of the Desert play at Race Track drew strong praise and may tour Deer Lodge. Arrangements are underway for a late April production. Fred Schmook of Gold Creek was a business visitor.
May 3 in Hamilton reports Grant Shook leaving his home above Darby for town business. N A Lyman returns to French Basin after a short visit. C P Hart and wife go home above Darby after several days in town. County fair commissioners meet. Chamber of Commerce and Dr TH Hanbidge attend as visitors. Supreme Court sustains Jo McCulloch in state vs Turnmire. The case, initiated by County Attorney E Sr Kurtz with the sheriff to collect a peddling license, follows a lower court judgment over $300. County officials plan to pursue collection.
An advertisement touts drinking a glass of hot water with limestone phosphate before breakfast to cleanse the stomach, liver, and bowels. It claims relief from headache, bad breath, acid stomach, and indigestion, promising renewed energy and appetite. a quarter pound of limestone phosphate costs little at the drug store and can benefit biliousness and constipation.
Marie OMalley was chosen to represent Billings High School at the state Pe Eatery contest with the state track meet at the University of Montana. Miss Satakey won first prize among eight speakers and received a cash award donated by local merchant David Roe. The report mentions a grain elevator project in Visden and notes farmers’ concerns about unfair grading practices used by older elevator companies in Montana and surrounding states.
Local residents anticipate future growth as Twin Bridges baseball opens with an 9 to 5 win at home on Sunday. A community club plans to turn the “wet” site into a venue and stage productions like The O18 Deity Homestead. Attendees report a promising sports and cultural season ahead with plans extending to nearby towns and a potential forthcoming crop boom.
The section reports extensive alfalfa field damage from winter killing across the state with some farmers losing nearly all stands. Hay prices are rising as producers address reseeding efforts while stockmen move cattle to summer pastures. William Marshall and family visited town, and attorney Julian Knight remains homebound due to recurrent limb trouble.
Edith January Elliott daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard Elliott of 193 Marlboro Street Boston wed Edmund Pendleton Rogers son of Mr and Mrs Archibald Rogers of Hyde Park on Hudson New York. The ceremony at Emmanuel Church was officiated by Rev Elwood Worcester and Rev Endicott Peabody. Guests included Herman L Rogers maid of honor Janet Billet bridesmaids and Eliot Cross John Sloane Chalmers Wood Jr among ushers. The couple will summer in Far Hills New Jersey and reside in New York this winter.
Hotena May 3 Dr W R Hopkins a chiropractor was convicted in district court of practicing without a license and fined by Judge Ward. Tried yesterday the jury verdict found him guilty within minutes and the sentence will be determined by the court. Hopkins plans to appeal arguing the examination requirement is class legislation.
Bozeman records show Earl C Nolan and Mary E Rogan of Bozeman granted a license to wed. The town reports a thumb injury to R H Boucher from tying a horse, 197 births and deaths in the year, December death excess, and a fire loss per capita of 25 cents. Building permits total 192095 dollars. Bert Hapner, former Bozeman resident, dies in St Louis after ear surgery. New city officials sworn in. post office staff additions planned.
A Washington dispatch notes Walsh's land bill aims to classify and value lands for reservation and cultural use. It mentions new post offices, county appointments, and Senate committee support for land disposal, coal lands, and arid grazing policy affecting Montana regions and Indian territories.
Montana lumber operators and railroad officials filled a Helena hearing room as the railroad commission addressed the interstate commerce ruling that Bonner's Ferry to Great Falls rates be no more than 1% cents higher than Libby. The six cent differential favored Columbia Falls and Libby lumbermen seek adjustment.
Captain Robert Lebaudy of Paris, a major Great Northern stockholder, tours Butte with Vice President W. P. Kenney's party. The financier, a former French artillery captain, has ties to European finance rivaling Rothschilds. He first visited Montana in 1802 as an investor in the Tooston & Montana mines.
George Brenning of Grars near Lewistown fell victim when his automobile overturned and crushed him. The fatal accident occurred in the King Range area, leaving the community in mourning.
On the campus of the normal college in Dillon, the annual May fete will be staged Friday by the normal students. Miss Covington heads the physical culture department and Miss Hatch directs music. The fete is a gala event with a half holiday for city observances, and the program includes an orchestra for the occasion.
Helena reports Chief Justice Theodore Brantly and Mr Morley declared candidacies for the Republican nomination to succeed Brantly. Brantly pledged to devote all time and ability to the duties of the office if nominated and elected. The claim follows the May filing in Gisborne.
Logan May 3 The Northern Pacific starts reballasting the marine west of Livingston near the Bozeman tunnel. Supt B O Johnson mobilizes a large force, two workers moved to thinning service, and several miles of track on mountain grades remain to be ballasted over about two months.
Livingston May 3 a city meeting announced officers of the Women’s club and city council committees. Officers include Mrs HL J Milter as first vice president and Mrs J N McCracken as second president. treasurer Mrs E W Weston. secretary Mrs EA Allen. City committees list chairs such as George B Cutting Dan Healy and George Charm gereeta on streets and alleys. Trowbridge Dolles sight water. Kapp and Masters on sewer and health. Healy and Colplits on purchasing and supplies.
The text describes farmers joining under Plan Three, enrolling in a class, and seeking compensation under the act. The state industrial accident board references the plan and indicates it may involve farmers and a legal review by the attorney general. The wording is garbled but centers on plan three enrollment and potential legal action.
Lewistown May 3 suits were brought against Milwaukee by G R Jackson and W J Khel to recover damages alleged from negligence in handling stock shipments to Chicago. Ministers of the Tattherun pastoral conference protested to President Wilson and Montana's congressional delegation against acts that might embroil the U S in war. Grass Range residents petitioned for incorporation and census shows population above the required threshold, prompting a July 3 special election to decide the proposition.
Pittsburg May 8 Martial law seizes East Braddock and North Braddock as Pennsylvania National Guard patrols streets to quell unrest. Edgar Thomson and American Steel and Wire resumes with police at gates. Strike leaders push peace talks with Westinghouse Electric, while mediation chief Patrick Gilday coordinates a meeting with AC Herr. Committees form among workers, railroad crews, and Cass Avenue Steel Car to address wage and labor disputes amid the broader national wage crisis. The report notes the U.S. food production shares amid ongoing labor tension.
The report notes editor Devoy and John Devos not indicted, while Gaelic American figure and Buffalo attorney John T. Tyan are named in federal grand jury indictments detailing a German conspiracy to seize the Welland Canal. Indictments name Franz von Papen, Franz von Igel, Hans Tauscher, and others as co conspirators, with Devoy cited as a key facilitator through whom messages were sent. The scheme allegedly planned a 1914 Buffalo operation, with payments and attempted funds routed via Baltimore and Philadelphia contacts, and immunity granted to several witnesses.
Douglas, May 2. Reports from Hermosillo indicate Diaz forces moving northward along the Southern Pacific railroad burning bridges. De facto troops or militia claimed to number about 8,000 in the Saull valley with battles and captures reported since April 24.
A smith confronts Raggers over a joke that led to a dispute about a $10 debt. Raggers admits the prank while recounting how Mehat and Jones failed to collect, and a debt-collection agency is involved. A letter claims the $10 was collected and a $15 fee is owed.
Advertisement style notice listing sewing machine repairs by Brownfield Canty and partners with addresses in Butte. Also includes a debt consent warning from B A Syler. Another line advertises plowing, harrowing, or hauling services with a telephone contact in Butte. A local buy offer for old artificial teeth sets in Butte ends February 8. A Pekin Noodle Parlors short order case and travel orders for black set appear with Park Street, Butte contact info.
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.