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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1923
Page
4
The article notes beaver populations rebounding after restoration, with extensive dam and tree cutting damaging lands. Governor Smith signs a bill authorizing the conservation commission to permit beaver trapping by traps only during March, highlighting beaver ingenuity and its ironic end.
The piece argues the Philippines shows little agitation for independence, praises General Wood as governor general, and notes many Filipinos serve loyally in the American army. It claims the population supports American protection and access to U.S. markets, while only professional agitators oppose the status quo.
The piece contrasts beavers and ants, praising the beaver for engineering talent and architectural skill while noting the ant’s tireless diligence and Solomon’s misgivings. It notes New York’s historic beaver introduction in the Adirondacks to promote forest and water conservation and industry.
The repeal of New Yorks state dry law stirs national interest and sharp opinion. Vets cheer, drys denounce citing risk of freed offenders. some say federal enforcement will rise and grow stronger. Brooklyn Eagle notes abolition of double jeopardy and curbing graft as key outcomes.
Railroads are stockpiling coal at an estimated 5,000 cars per week, aiming for about 6,000,000 tons by September to free lines for general freight during the peak period. The railroad share of coal shipments is projected at roughly half a million tons weekly, with current freight traffic raising normal fuel needs.
J H T Ryman, a Missoula banker, plans to locate the site of the first white residence in present Montana. The house named Saleesh or Sateesh was David Thompson’s trading post 114 years ago in Bitter Root country. Thompson, a London orphan turned fur trader, helped map latitudes and longitudes for the Hudson Bay and Northwest companies.
Thompson sought to beat Astor to the Pacific coast by reaching the Columbia River mouth from the Hudson and Champlain route. He built boats at Kettle Falls, traveled down the Columbia, and crossed into what is now the border area. Had he claimed the mouth first, Britain might have set the Canada boundary at the Columbia River.
New York May 16. Mrs Myr tle B Hayes Boston businesswoman indicted for forgery in the second degree. She allegedly negotiated nearly 20 notes totaling about 325000 bearing forged endorsements of Charles M Schwab. The notes were linked to the Hotel Chatham project in Boston. One $25000 note formed the basis of today’s charge. Bail set at 10000 for a hearing tomorrow.
A large furnished three story model house on display at Butte Electric Supply, 44 East Broadway, shows various electric lighting forms from basement to roof. One apartment features modern lighting, another shows an inefficient contract system. The exhibit, owned by Edison Mazda Light Company of Harrison, New Jersey, is part of Market Week and will run until the week’s end. It cost over $8,000 and has drawn many visitors.
Katherine Svitkovich a 54 year old Austrian native and 20 year Butte resident died at home 23805 Cherry street after a brief illness. Survived by husband Nick two daughters Mrs Mike Style and Mrs Mike Roseman of Butte two sons John and Adolph of Los Angeles two brothers Frank Marvin Chicago and Louis Marvin New York.
California leaders say the Victory highway will be passable into Northern and Central California this year with $100,000 raised in the region and $790,000 spent in 1923 and 1924 to improve Utah and Nevada segments. Utah gains $420,000 with federal aid. Nevada receives $350,000 for three sections. completion hinges on continuing Northern California support and federal funds.
Joseph Richards aged 49 and a native of England died in Butte yesterday after a long illness. A miner by trade he was last employed at the Berkley mine. He had resided in Butte for 17 years and is survived by his wife and four children in England.
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