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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1913
Page
9
The Butte city council, split between socialists and non socialists, debated Rowan and Driscoll seating, minutes amendments, and mayoral voting power amid a long session. Payrolls, ordinances, and public works items followed as tensions persisted into midnight, with future appointments expected to favor socialist locals.
Coroner Drew was notified last night that an infant's body was found behind a barrel in the 400 block of East Broadway alley by a woman. Police were told a woman driving through the alley yesterday afternoon may have left the body. No marks on the linen surrounding the body. Coroner Drew to continue investigation today.
A choir of 18 voices rehearses under A P Valen at 105 East Broadway in preparation for the Linnea Lodge Order of Vasa third anniversary gala among Butte members.
Charles Durnin died at a local hospital after a lingering illness. He was born in Mauch Chunk Pennsylvania and will be taken there this evening by his brother Dennis Durnin. Undertaker Walsh has charge of the remains. The note mentions Salamanca as the oldest Spanish university, founded in 120.
Authorities seek killers of deputy clerk Harry Drumm and target Edmund Cream Thomas as eight suspects released after a night chase near Anaconda. A $500 to $1,090 reward is urged by County Attorney McCaffery, with Masonic and state lodges potentially boosting cries. Drumm, 42, native of Michigan, died at St. James Hospital while Thomas lies severely wounded. funeral plans favor the Butte temple. Names of mourners and local officials fill a long, tense casualty list alongside horse race results from Spokane.
Race results show Cantem winning the first one mile event at 8 to 5 straight with Harlem Maid finishing second and Santa Call among the notable finishers. In the earlier short dash, Qiolesworth won at 2 to 1 with Veile Forty second and Old Cotn third. times listed for the races include 1:02 1-8 for Tima. Anne McGee and C W Kennon also ran.
Governor Sulzer set an extraordinary session for June 11 to consider direct primary and related measures as the tariff bill wins backing in the House. The speaker praised bipartisan courtesy during long debates and noted the bill reflects the views of 218 members in the House and 49 in the Senate.
Mildred Keller, 20, on trial for murder of Edward Pratt testifies she endured repeated beatings and threats from Pratt. She described fights in drunken confrontations, moving from a restricted district to a Main Street rooming house, and hospital treatment after a November assault. She says she killed in self defense to protect her life, while supporters argue her love and fear framed the act. The courtroom was crowded with attendees throughout the day.
A 1913 testimonial from John W. Onten of Ohio describes severe rash and facial itching, relief after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. He credits these products with soothing and drying lesions and healing the skin, noting cost and samples from a cosmetics department.
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