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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1915
Page
9
A Montanan with a contested political background seeks a federal post as hearings unfold. The candidate faces scrutiny over past affiliations and campaign backing while detailing qualifications and public service record.
Frederick Simpich, U.S. consul at Nogales, investigates a report from Sonora alleging Clarence Fisher, foreman near Suric, was tortured to death by raiders under Gov. Jane Maytorena. Fisher was arrested, released, then reportedly hanged and shot.
London May 11 Anthony F Wilding of New Zealand former lawn tennis champion and Davis Cup veteran has been killed in the Dardanelles fighting. He was a second lieutenant in the marines. Portland Ore The first Bet conviction since 1864 results today Fred Skogseth motor truck driver convicted for killing Russell Ward 11 last December with a penalty of 1 to 15 years.
The 1915 McClure Syndicate horoscope notes Saturn brings good during busy hours while Uranus dampens earth wealth. Farmers see a good season despite insect plagues, mining may gain, and industry habits improve. Leather goods profits, cattle and horse wealth rise, temperance looks favorable, but emotional appeals may spark trouble.
The court heard Charity Viola Hil testify her husband Frederick A Hill beat her at least once monthly for three years and caused wage loss due to drink. She described threats and false accusations, and claimed his temper worsened after a mine job loss. A separate domestic note mentions an infernal machine incident at Mrs Owen’s home and an explosion from stove wood. Ada Catlin files for support after desertion from H Catlin, while Louise Ayres obtains a divorce from Jame Ayers after seven years of marriage with one child and $29 monthly support.
A fragmented note from Butte describes rising wine prices as champagne becomes scarce. It notes the pinch on patrons at cafes and road houses, with champagne jumping from 2.50 per pint to higher prices and quart costs climbing, amid wine production disruptions due to the war. A wine merchant warns prices may rise further as wholesalers seek more money.
Judge J M Clements, who presided over the Musicians' Union boycott case in district court, has studied the matter since hearings. He reportedly remained in Butte last night and is expected to hand down a decision today.
London May 11 The admiralty reported a Turkish official communication via Berlin and Amsterdam stating the Australian submarine AE-3 was sunk while attempting to enter the Sea of Marmora. The crew officers and 29 men were taken prisoner. No confirmation had been received by the admiralty.
The funeral for Paulina Bouletar, wife of Joseph Bouletar, will start at her son's residence on South Arizona Street and proceed to St Joseph's Church for mass. Interment will be in the Catholic cemetery. An earlier notice mentions Mrs. Himitia’s remains and an unidentified German wreck at Sherman row.
A Theosophical society lecturer speaks at the Unitarian church on life after death. He describes the astral body as a duplicate of the physical world and contends that death changes only the surroundings, not the self, with reincarnation and memory limits discussed by Mr. Rogers.
An official communique from Vienna via London describes Austrian advances in Southern Poland and Galicia. It notes Russian retreats behind the Wisla and San, losses and prisoners for Russia, and Austrian captures near Debica Tarnow Deblen Ballorod and Dvor nik, with ongoing actions near Czernowitz and along the Dneister. Ireland reports 200,514 emigrants in the previous year, the smallest since 1897.
Bishop W R Lambuth will preside over the Montana conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South at Willow Creek on August 12. Born in China and son of a missionary, he helped establish the church’s mission in Africa and lectures at Vanderbilt. Revival services begin May 2 at the South Side church with Rev George D Wolfe preaching.
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