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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1916
Page
3
An advertisement extols drinking hot water with a spoonful of limestone phosphate each morning to cleanse the digestive tract and purify the blood. It claims benefits for skin conditions like liver spots and pimples, improved Breath, and relief from headaches and constipation, asserting internal cleanliness is vital for outward beauty.
In a police court hearing Judge Whitty spared F A Cofer a 30 day jail term thanks to asthma and a notable record as a pioneer Butte miner. Cofer and four companions were arrested after a saloon scuffle near South Arizona street. Heffernan and Cofer were dismissed. the others were jailed for a month. The judge criticized crooks and strong‑arm men, urging continued police action to clean up the town while noting Cofer’s long history as a working miner deserving consideration.
Montana bankers report widespread openings of new business ventures across the state. A large classified listing notes hotels, doctors, newspapers and particularly corn cashing canneries mills and garment factories as demand soars for goods produced locally.
Washington May 10 The commerce committee favorably reported to the House a bill to regulate railroad workers hours. It would prohibit keeping any employee on duty longer than 16 consecutive hours and require at least 10 hours off between shifts.
A new telephone directory for Butte announces a new book, with editions to be published soon. The notice invites residents to be listed, warns that copy closes May 19, 1916, and encourages daily consultation by many users. The wording is fragmented but indicates standard directory publication.
Daily special trains run from Anaconda and Pacific railway Butte starting Monday May 8. Trains depart Weace at p.m. reach Gregson Butte at 8 45 p.m. Return to Anaconda p.m. with regen at 9 20 p.m. Depart ing at 10 20 p.m., arriving Butte at 31 10 p.m.
In Ellendale North Dakota a blaze swept over the center destroying three blocks. Aberdeen and D May report the fire caused an estimated loss of 200000 dollars.
In equity actions, Robert Mi lh sues Sutherland over a 1500 dollar 1915 loan from Bart Favaro. He claims the mortgage on Lincoln and Breaderville properties was a fraud to defraud creditors and seeks to void the mortgage and recover costs. The filing cites lack of consideration and requests setting aside the mortgage. Separately, notices announce Carrie Chapman Catt as president of an association, John D Rockefeller opening his estate at Tarrytown, and a Chamber of Commerce trip to West Point with delegates visiting notable homes and gardens.
Harrison Idaho reports Canada timber buyer shows huge timbers 30 to 40 feet long and 10 inches thick to be used by the Allies in Europe. Seven carloads billed to Hallimore and Wyquebec. Freight from shore to coast listed at $414. The selling rate here for timber is $50 and the average price for timber around $16.
New York May 10 The National American Woman Suffrage Association plans to promote suffrage propaganda at the General Federation of Women's Clubs convention in New York City. About 16 000 delegates are expected to attend with suffrage leaders announcing a mass meeting to be held during the event.
London reports British aeroplanes dropped 18000 pounds of food and military stores at Kut el Amara between April 11 and 29 to aid the beleaguered garrison. The House of Commons heard parliamentary under secretary for war Harald Tennant describe the relief effort and note only one British airplane was shot down by Turkish forces during the siege.
Seattle May 10 The Orpheum theater building and site at Third Avenue and Madison Street will be sold at auction to satisfy a judgment in favor of an Eastern insurance company theatrical firm of Subsidine. The judgment totals 388000 dollars.
Grace Methodist Episcopal church plans a debt paying day next Sunday to raise the remaining balance of 2800. Rev Francis Short of Spokane will preach at 1046 am and 730 pm. Soloist Pearl Job returns from London and Arcadian male quartet to perform. Mme Grace orchestra of 12 pieces to accompany both services.
Public health advertorial extols 8.8.8. as a remedy for catarrh malaria stubborn sores and rheumatism. It promises rapid recovery by stimulating cellular activity and restoring blood vigor while warning against other mineral tonics. Claims include non graphic healing anecdotes and asserts natural, vegetable composition from Swift & Company of Atlanta Georgia.
Special examiner heard testimony in Seattle on May 10 about a circular letter by Pitts Transcontinental Passenger. The document allegedly shows 36.7 percent of round-trip passenger traffic to California came from the Northwest, challenging the railroads' routing claims and fees as travelers faced higher return fares via Oregon and Washington.
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