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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1921
Page
10
Police Chief Murphy, backed by the city attorney and Police Judge Shea, declares an open season on traffic violators after two weeks of complaints. Police records show over a dozen drivers charged with injuring pedestrians, and owners who pass streetcars while unloading face action to halt the violations.
In Ravenswood West Virginia a widow reports seven years of female trouble and inflammatory symptoms that hindered housework. After trying several doctors she read about Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and used eight bottles resulting in full recovery. She endorses the medicine for suffering women.
Murphy declared that all police department members must show no leniency toward violators. Judge Shea backed the chief by announcing that automobile drivers found knowingly breaking traffic rules will face the maximum penalties.
The Associated Press reports a secret hearing in the Stillman divorce suit featured testimony that Mrs Anne A Stillman and Indian guide Fred Beauvais were seen together in the former's Grande Anse Quebec camp room. George Adams a woodsman claimed to witness it through a window curtain hole. Mrs Stillman attended with her lawyers. she left smiling and posed for cameras after adjournment.
A list of recent births reports numerous couples with addresses and dates across the city including Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Webster 815 Hyland May 1 and several others such as Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Christie 909 Gallatin May 21 a daughter and Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Cook 635 W. Granite April 26 a daughter. Also noted is the Montana state board of examiners for nurses holding its annual meeting at the state capitol Helena June 6 and 7. A separate item highlights Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and bronchial trouble with a customer letter from John G. Hekking Passaic NJ. A brief note discusses why coins are struck rather than cast and mentions counterfeit coins showing size variations.
James Bilboa Roy King and John Doe were accused of first degree assault after an altercation yesterday morning in front of the Northern Pacific station. Tevlin a 35 year old taxi driver suffered facial injuries and was treated at the city emergency hospital.
The Mountain View choir and Robert Logan perform tonight at Shaffer A. M. E. church at Idaho and Platinum streets with The Rev J W Gilbert as MC. Public concert with silver offering to fund the pastor’s Spokane conference trip.
Three men in Sliver Bowl county admitted they were married to dodge the bachelor tax. Treasurer McIntyre issued 13 refunds approved by commissioners after exemptions for sole support, divorce with children, marriage, and under age. About 10,000 liable. fewer than 700 paid, with many paying under protest while a Miles City test case proceeds.
A brief diary style notice describes an event offering speeches jokes and recitations that provided a pleasant evening with local participants sharing light entertainment and social fellowship.
A list of hotel guests noted in Butte and various towns including Three Forks Billings Anaconda Missoula Helena Dillon Great Falls and Missoula names several couples and individuals such as B Henslee Messick Duffy Rafferty Loomis Clemon and Bovard among others with affiliations to Billings Helena and Virginia City reflecting travel and lodging patterns of the period.
A jumble of personal names and towns presents a roster style segment. Names include J G Lacrosse Missoula Arthur Nelson Ennis Mrs MH Edwards Hamilton A A Shanly Robert McCullagh Great Falls John Graham Livingston G W Whitmore Helena etc, indicating a public notice or directory fragment with multiple residents and locales.
The Lotus club dance at the Silver Bow club drew over 150 couples to a smart seasonal affair. Purcell's orchestra played as elaborate decorations adorned the hall and intermission refreshments included punch and candy. The club comprises young members and meets monthly in the city.
The Matt Franick suit against Northern Pacific remains in trial with Judge Carroll presiding. Franick seeks 29000 in damages alleging a watchman struck him on railroad property. The defense asserts trespass and accident. Helen Sullivan granted relief from Timothy Sullivan on cruelty grounds. Helium gas gains note as lifting nonexplosive for dirigible airships, with Texas gas and oil reservoirs rich in helium, reportedly wasted during the war.
County commissioners announced they cannot hire workers for road or construction projects until the state highway commission authorizes the Pipestone pass road. They said 50 to 100 men come daily seeking work and must be refused, as funds are not yet available and no projects are planned.
The text states there is 29000 dollars in protest taxes that will be distributed to counties and districts to be apportioned quickly. Property owners must file suits within 50 days of payment, or the funds are to be placed beyond the owner’s control.
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