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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1913
Page
13
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Local notes show residents visiting cities from Chicago to Helena and Missoula. Births announced include a son to Mr. and Mrs. Myles Griffin and a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. W. J. O’Neill. Several residents depart for trips to St Louis, Philadelphia, and Ireland while others plan travel to Great Falls, Seattle, and San Francisco. Community events note Holy Communion at a church, a Grand Army encampment in Great Falls, and fashion book promotions at local outlets.
The trial of Ulysses Papp, a young Greek, for the murder of George Prokos in the Greek American club rooms at Main and Park begins before a district court jury. Jury selection began yesterday with capital punishment opponents excused. Papp shot Prokos after a dispute over a card game and a revolver. The engagement to marry has been postponed following the case.
An officer of the Third National Bank, charged by the bank’s officers with embezzling funds, was placed in the hands of a marshal. The charge, presented by Assistant United States Attorney Baseler, alleges embezzlement totaling $8,456 across the years 1912 and 1913.
Deputies searched ranches near Herrice and Woodville for Johanna Sullivan of 39 Gray Rock, last seen Friday night at a ranch house west of the area. A rumored sighting proved false. If alive, she may be wandering without food as mental strain is feared. Search efforts continue today.
Ay Bramlett, head of the Kansas Federation of Labor, visited Butte officials and plans a trip to Kemmerer, Wyoming, to discuss powder and explosive manufacturing. He notes most powder factories are organized, wages for workers run under a dollar daily, and insurance costs are prohibitive due to explosion risks. Bramlett aims to unionize the entire industry and reports a successful trip.
A live large tarantula was found yesterday among a banana bunch received by Hite from a commission house. Chandler, an employee, kept the creature contained in a can with a heavy cover and reported it remained alive into the evening.
John Nichol nicknamed “The Esterday” allegedly stabbed a woman in the back amid claims he was called a stool pigeon for the chief of police. The victim was treated at emergency hospital. Nichol faced charges of second degree assault after the incident as the Taylor woman says she was running away when stabbed.
The ad notes fashionable footwear for youth at low prices and promotes Evers Body's Shoe Store in Butte. The piece also includes a public notice from the Masonic Fraternity offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the shooting of Harry Drumm and Edmund Thomas on a May night, listing city leaders.
We extend heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for acts of kindness and sympathy in our bereavement for our son and brother Joseph John Rogers. Special thanks to those sending sentimental floral offerings and to Woodmen of the World, Rev Mr Rhodes, Mr and Mrs Richard Rogers Henry Samuel Rogers Coulter.
Davy Stichards a former Kendall miner, later of Maiden, was found dead near the miter camp road in Lewistown yesterday. Coroner Creel examined the body after noting no immediate violence and clothing remained. Richards, seen riding a horse intoxicated before the discovery, is reportedly connected. he leaves a widow and several children.
Louis Sponheim Jr son of Mr and Mrs Louis Sponheim of Basin Montana died last evening after a lingering illness He is survived by both parents and a sister living in Basin The body was moved to Basin yesterday afternoon for interment to be made today The United States reports in the Orient including all of Asia and Oceania show a 75 percent rise in the last ten years with exports rising 10 percent in the same period
A fierce midnight blaze swept a Centerville block on Minal Street destroying three houses and badly damaging four more with a small loss to three others. Firemen battled the flames as residents fled, and a child was quarantined for scarlet fever. Principal tenants faced insurable losses estimated around 15000 dollars.
A Maine resident named Lewis Kidder moved his house from Gourasdoro to a new site one mile away. He hitched four pairs of Norses and one yoke of oxen, thawed through an icy pond, and by sled and Seer a pasture, the house was ready for occupancy in under two hours.
At the weekly school board meeting trustees discussed installing fire escapes on Grant, Greeley, Sherman, Ha freon, and Franklin schools. The committee favored five escapes for all five buildings while others urged selective use and cost concerns. The board approved contracting Montana Iron Works for two or more sites and planned further actions with auditing and teacher pay discussions.
A personal injury suit is brought in Lewistown by G. against the railway company and associates. The plaintiff alleges he was thrown from a moving train near Workeyne due to a sudden start without warning, sustaining injuries. Attorney for the plaintiff is William Meyers of Butte.
In Washington May the Democratic majority advances the Underwood tariff bill amid heavy debate over free list provisions and the billion dollar income tax feature. Republicans block amendments, keeping the measure largely unamended as it moves toward a final vote.
Charles Hirschman a respected resident of this township died Sunday after a brief illness. At fifty seven he had served as justice of the peace and once police magistrate. He was born in Germany and came to the United States at age nineteen. He is survived by his wife Joseph Hirschman a brother Sylvester Hirschman and family. Funeral services will be held at Kate Presbyterian church this afternoon.
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