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Newspaper

Anaconda Standard

Location

Anaconda, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1917

Page

7

Diamonds priced by true value policy statement

A policy statement asserts selling diamonds strictly at their actual value rather than perceived worth. It emphasizes transparency and aims to prevent inflated judgments based on appearances.

Butte Guests and Local Notices Sweep the City

Local society notes list visitors from Helena Billings Missoula Dillon and other towns. Births and bankruptcies appear alongside business and social items with calls for meetings and upcoming events in Butte Montana.

Butte Directors Push Plan to Rebuild Team

The Butte Baseball club directors moved to revive the club after 11 straight losses, sending wires to Milwaukee for players and offering McCarl a May 15 report in Seattle. Umpire and player discipline were discussed after recent fist fights, with fines and new umpire instructions authorized.

Butte Milwaukee McCarl Seattle McGinnity Intermountain Charles McCaffery Blewett Hester Eckman

Hager Moves To Finish Harrison Avenue Highway Work

Hager, who held the contract to pave two miles on Harrison avenue, arrived from Manhattan to finish surfacing after a late fall delay due to cold weather. Under Hager's direction the old paper mill, Montana’s sole plant for years, is being torn down as steel costs rise and shipping to Bozeman becomes profitable.

Fien Hager Harrison Avenue Manhattan Montana Hager Boze

New York Hails Joffre and Viviani Welcome Parade

New York unconditionally welcomed Marshal Joffre and Rene Viviani as the French mission arrived from Philadelphia. Tens of thousands cheered as they rode through Broadway to the Frick mansion, with Mayor Mitchell and officials greeting them. Viviani spoke of France’s sacrifice and the war’s liberty goal, while Joffre noted the warm American reception.

New York Joseph J. Joffre Marne Rene Viviani France United States Jersey City Philadelphia Fifth Avenue Henry C. Frick City Hall Broad~way Mitchel M. Viviant America M. Vivian Frick Marshal Joffre Anaid Independence Amerieas Benjamin Franklin University of Pennsyvania Marshal Foffre Indeppendence Hall

Butte Bank Saloon Robbery Ends in Slaying Bandit

In Butte two masked robbers struck the Connors saloon taking $55 from the register and $180 from the till plus purses and pockets of patrons. One bandit was shot dead as police pursued the men and investigators identified the dead robber as William Popst, a known criminal recently released from prison. His companion fled, police searched the city and surrounding areas, and Deputy Sheriff Doherty, shot and injured, was said to have a chance to recover.

Dennis Leary Pat Byrne Pat McCarthy Will Dolan Popsi Connors Montana Sheriff's Office Popst William Popst State Penitentiary Butte Feeley Joe Boulette South Main van Orden Tim McCarthy Doherty Murray Hospital Fred Furman J. K. O'Rourke

Anaconda Copper Sees Big Saving From Flotation

Wiggin of Anaconda Copper Mining testifies on cost reductions from the Minerals Separation flotation process at Washoe smelter. He presents data showing millions saved in operation costs and higher recovery, with the change not disputed by Butte & Superior. Dr Grosvenor discusses scientific aspects of the oil flotation method. The Chinese government plans to open an aviators school.

Minerals Separation Company Butte & Superior Wiggin Anaconda Copper Mining Company Washoe Anaconda Ir. Wiggin Butte & Superior Company William Marion Grosvenor Tis

Newsboys Hold Season Finale Meeting in Butte

Newsboys of Butte concluded the season with a program featuring Myrtle McDermott on piano, Father Barry, M Jordan storyteller, Dolling and gnair violin duet, Mrs Jomer vocal solo, followed by refreshments.

Butte Myrtle McDermott Tally Father Barry M. Jordan

Mine Sweeper Sunk Off Coast With Losses Reported

London reports a British mine sweeper was torpedoed and sunk on May 5 resulting in the deaths of 2 officers and 20 men, according to the admiralty.

London Admiralty

Butte Inventor Told For Washington Aircraft Plans

George B. Ervin, a picture framer, met General Squier in Washington to demonstrate his vertical takeoff aircraft concept. Funded by the war department, he described a craft rising from a stationary position, starting on water or pontoon support, and capable of forward, backward, and vertical movements. Ervin pursues two other inventions.

George B. Ervin Calkina General Squier Aviation Service Army Washington, D. C Eevi Washington War Department Bineers Ervin Uons Walsh J. B. Poindexter Honolulu

Sons of Veterans Pursue Armory Campaign in Butte

The Sons of Veterans of Butte plan to erect an armory costing about 10000 dollars. John A. Steinberger says Butte lacks an armory and a shell structure could suffice, funded by public subscription. The armory could join with a proposed municipal auditorium, per Commander Guy L. Tyler.

Sons of Veterans of Butte John A. Steinberger Uie Municipal Guy. L. Tyler The Sons of Veterans

Armed American Liner Fires On A German Sub Off Ireland

An American steamship liner arriving in New York from Europe reported six shots fired at a German submarine off the coast of Ireland on May 2. The periscope was sighted at 6 p.m. the submarine disappeared after the first shot and did not reappear. The liner continued on its voyage with 29 first class, 28 second class, and 24 third class passengers onboard.

New York Ireland

Canadian Casualties Near Ninety Thousand

Ottawa reports Canadian expeditionary forces casualties since the war began total 88 513 as of yesterday from the war records office. London notes a bad week at sea with 24 British merchant vessels over 1 600 tons sunk and 34 under 1 600 tons sunk or attacked.

Ottawa Ontario War Records Office London Sun

China debates war resolution against Germany in secret session

Premier Tuan Chi-fui and the cabinet urged a war declaration against Germany in a secret parliament session. The measure was referred to the standing committee for Thursday. In the senate the informal move sparked a stormy session amid opposition calls for cabinet reorganizing before war.

Peking

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