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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1917
Page
3
I V Platt vice president and general manager of the Union Pacific railway announced in Butte during an Oregon Short Line inspection that railroads will subordinate business to war preparedness. He noted readiness to conserve equipment and ensure ample dining car services, while predicting good crops despite delays.
A Milwaukee jury, by an eight to four verdict, found in favor of the Milwaukee Road in the case of Joe Martini a 12 year old boy who sought 2950 after his wagon was struck at Rocker crossing on July 6. The jury found trainmen had given ample warning. Two related suits pending include damages to the wagon and injuries to the boy’s driver.
Albany N J May 10 The Hill Wheeler bill to permit cities in the state to decide licensing was passed by the assembly and the senate within hours. The measure now goes to the governor. Sinn Feiner elected to the House of Commons in London May 10 filling a southern county vacancy.
Miss Anna Parr in charge of Butte city employment reports that women seeking work avoid general housework. She says demand for maids exceeds supply and many lack competence or dislike constant supervision. Fifteen women secured positions yesterday mainly as waitresses, chambermaids and cooks, while ten men were sent to labor jobs.
Nellie Parmenter seeks divorce from Leonard Parmenter after seven years of marriage in Red Lodge. They have one son. She alleges verbal abuse and a drunken incident that damaged furniture, seeks child support and legal fees.
Montana School of Mines graduates from Butte and Anaconda plan a large group trip on the Great Northern for a non sightseeing visit to Great Falls. The trip will include the smelter plant and power plant, plus meetings with alumni in the city. A special car will carry attendees from Helena onward, with many listing names of those going.
An article quotes Joe Kubosawa, a Japanese leader, predicting U S entry into the war will cement Japan relations. He urges U S delegation visits to Japan and discusses cooperation, Atlantic vs Pacific supply routes, and hopes for closer ties between the United States and Japan amid the war efforts.
Freddy assists at the aid event for soldiers and urges listeners to take a personal oath to keep the country free and upright. He recalls his father’s federal oath and stresses liberty, duty, and moral conduct in a 1917 context.
Harry J. Curtis faced charge of implication in a failed jail escape at Minnespolis Omaha. Curtis allegedly sawed bars in his cell window and began climbing out before a policeman observed the act, preventing his breakout.
London May 10 report states two more hospital ships were sunk by German submarines following British air raids on Frieberg in reprisal for earlier hospital ship losses. Andy Bonar Law, a British war council member, announced the information in the House of Commons.
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