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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1917
Page
10
Montana railroads report readiness to furnish vast car and locomotive arrays as the nation gears up for a draft. Officials say transcontinental lines through Butte may be asked to supply hundreds of cars to haul thousands of troops and equipment, with inventories under way and division chiefs coordinating deliveries.
Ben Calkins and his wife, staying at Arrowhead Springs near San Bernardino, California, plan to visit Los Angeles and other southern points this month. He notes meeting Montana people including former Sheriff Henderson and others, and recounts Henderson being fined after a high speed chase with a motorcycle officer.
The May 9 1917 horoscope warns of unfavorable early day stars with Neptune and Ma f. It foresees travel good later and profits for hotel keepers near eastern resorts. It mentions a sensational Newport event, aerial navigation feats, cooking interest, and honors for colored people.
Hollis Buelger, a homesteader, allegedly posed as an immigration inspector and tried to collect an $8 head tax from Henri Aerio at the latter's ranch near Shelby Montana. The charge will be heard before a U.S. commissioner in Shelby Friday. Assistant U.S. Attorney Leiberg will travel to Shelby to prosecute and handle government business in Havre as needed. May 7 to 14 library closure noted. main doors open 9 am to 6 pm for returns. children's library operates as usual.
Secretary Lansing announces a centralized system for releasing information through the new bureau of foreign intelligence. He warns officials that any criticism or unauthorized disclosures will lead to dismissal and that only the bureau or himself may provide updates to the press.
General Warren of the Grand Army of the Republic Smith B Quayle and Tom P Brockway will speak at the noon liberty luncheon in the Finlen hotel. Members are urged to bring a guest and addi tional entertainment is planned with Leonard G Diehl as presider. The event ends by 1 30 p m and a cloth flag is attached to each invitation. Today’s luncheon is moved to the Finlen hotel due to repairs at the Butte Grill. A local dance is noted at Leonard yard by the Meader ville Young Men s club.
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