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Newspaper

Anaconda Standard

Location

Anaconda, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1917

Page

8

Eminent Montanan dies after California operation

Senator E J Anderson of White Sulphur Springs Montana dies in a San Francisco hospital after a surgical operation performed Wednesday He was a leading merchant miner and rancher with vast interests in Butte White Sulphur Springs and Meagher County The 61 year old native of Indiana left a wide business network and was noted as a square man by colleagues His wife daughter and son were at his bedside with governors and officials paying respects in Montana after the death in California

E. J. Anderson White Epiphur Springs Montana Jay Anderson San Francisco Butte W. W. McDowell Anderson Indiana Waite Busines White Sulphur Springs Butte & London Colusa-Leonard The Emma Pilot-Butte Meagher County McDowell California Tony Monture Cockrell Deer Lodge Eldon Anderson Glenn Anderson Butte Copper and Zinc Company Silver Bow Club Montana Club Helena

Platinum Jewelry Policy Clears Government Stance

Secretary Redfield defended government stance at a conference with department heads and jewelers. Jewelers reported higher platinum supply and pledged patriotism, saying no need to curb platinum use for war needs. Officials emphasized increased production in the United States and abroad, debunking rumors of a government appeal to women to avoid platinum jewelry.

United States Department of Commerce Redfield Department South America Department Commerce

Strike in Salt Lake Leaves Transit Workers Idle

Salt Lake union workers will quit tomorrow morning after rejecting a wage offer of 8 44 cents an hour. The Salt Lake Street Railway company, led by General Manager Dicke, cannot see a path to avert a walkout as workers demand a ten cent increase per hour.

Salt Lake Salt Lake Salt Lake Street Railway Company Gentral Dicke

Davison Named Red Cross War Council Chairman

Washington May 10 Henry P Davison of J P Morgan Co was named chairman of a Red Cross War council by President Wilson The council will respond to extraordinary demands the war will make on Red Cross services in field and civilian relief

Davison Washington Henry P. Davison J. P. Morgan & Co Red Cross War Council Wilson Red Cross

Dividend Declared by Union Pacific Railroad

New York May 10 The Union Pacific Railroad declared an extra dividend of one half of 1 percent on common stock in addition to the regularly quarterly dividend of 2 percent tote Fa.

New York Union Pacific Faiiroad Tote Fa

Finlanders Put Up Hot Fight But Get Big Fine

Seven of eight men arrested at a Finnish pool hall on Covert Street were fined $50 each for gambling after police found them playing cards resembling poker with money on the table. Ami Hill was excused due to illness as his attorney cited his sickness.

Teustay Igrn Afteen Ami Hill Morrissey O'Donnell Ona Tilent

Indictment Issues In Rintelen Case Dismissal

In New York on May 1, Judge Cushman dismissed the indictment against Frank S. Monnett former Ohio attorney general and co defendant with Captain Franz Rintelen in a scheme to disrupt munition shipments to the Entente allies. The judge rejected evidence to justify Monnett’s defense while upholding indictments against other co defendants.

New York Frank Monnett Ohio Franz Rintelen Cushman Rintelen Monnet

Verdict Awarded Against Norman Hapgood Mentioned

Washington May 10 A dispatch notes a verdict awarded to Henry Lane Wilson former ambassador to Mexico against Norman Hapgood former editor of Colliers Weekly The article suggesting publication in that magazine referred by inference but appeared in Harper s Weekly

Divorce suit and abuse claim linked to childbirth tragedy

In a contested divorce, the wife alleges beatings during pregnancy and an accusation of infidelity. The child born in March died in April, and she cites threats with a knife. The dispute highlights personal harm amid fragile family circumstances. Separately, French Agricultural Society asks the U S to send ten farmers to Allier to replace mobilized workers and allow farming to resume.

Graham

Jews Seek Representation at Peace Conference

Amsterdam report says Jews adopted a resolution praising the American Jewish congress and related movements as the start of a unified body for Jewish representation at the peace conference. They call on Jews to join the effort for national autonomy and Palestine. Also notes Cuba plot against Menocal and two convicts returned to prison in Oregon.

Amsterdam London American Jewish Congress Russia Palestine

Prisoner Escape Rumor and Governor Cantu Appointment

State prison reports an escape by trusties after exploiting privileges last night. Flood telephoned from Pudding River claiming return to prison with Thurber, who fled Pendleton for burglary and Portland for larceny. In other news, Col Estaban Cantu is reappointed military governor of northern Lower California by Carranza. Utah wheat forecast rises to 5,026,000 bushels with a 38,000 bushel increase in rye production.

Flood Pudding River Thurber Thurber Ben Pendleton Portland Cantu Yuma Ariz Estaban Cantu Lower California Utah Salt Lake City United States Department of Agriculture

Memorial Day Minute of Silence Urged in Butte

Citizens of Butte are urged to observe a one minute moment of silence at noon on Memorial Day in salute of the flag. The idea, popular in eastern cities, spreads nationwide with participation from the Woman's Relief Corps and others. Knitting for soldiers is discouraged for socks but knitting scarves and wristlets or making bandages are suggested as comfort items.

Hennes Butte Coun- United States Woman's Relief Corpa Steeosta

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