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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1914
Page
14
Missoula hosts about 800 visitors and 075 contestants from 82 Montana high schools for the Montana interscholastic meet. Officials rearrange schedules for trials and finals across events, Gov. Eugene Stewart to open exercises, with perfect weather aiding the bustling university city turnout.
May 13 Lena Caruso, an Italian girl aged 11, won top honors in the city schools spelling contest, achieving a perfect 100 average. West and east side winners were Hazel Snyder, Esther Roth, Myrtle Adkins, Clyde Edmonds. Other notes include county road mapping by local clubs for Trail Day and planned improvements on the Yellowstone Trail.
The schedule lists trials and finals in 20-yard low hurdles 50-yard dash and 20-yard high hurdles, semifinals and finals in hammer throw and broad jump, finals in 100-yard dash 40-yard dash 120-yard high hurdles and an 80-yard run, with two teams qualifying per event for the finale.
Seventeen of nineteen Indies prepare to perform in the annual interscholastic declamation contest tonight at University Hall. New subjects replace old hacks with most selections tomorrow by the contestants including last year’s winner Miss Gladya W of Victor who may again compete. The program features The Music Master and pieces from Davis, Brooks, Phelps, Wig King, Dunbar, and others, with entries from multiple towns and schools.
Mis soula wins the triangular meet with Montana and Aggies placing across events. Brown and Taylor lead sprints and middle distance while Craighead dominates field events setting a new record. Declamatory contest drew eleven top state orators and an English teachers organization formed at the University of Montana with officers named.
New York May 12 vivid passenger accounts describe the explosion on the Ol Iomin son liner Jefferson last Monday night that killed nine men. First Officer Danse fought back Regro passengers toward the ateerage as darkness engulfed the compartments. Four men burned staggered after the blast and were aided by Miss Mabel Hillett. Some injured begged to be thrown overboard as others fainted.
Norfolk report states engineer Smith died from injuries in the engine room explosion aboard the Old Dominion Steamer Jefferson off Cape Het Monday night. He is the ninth victim. Chief Engineer Portlook remains in serious condition.
Charles Mellen former president and several New Haven and Millard directors will be placed on the stand in the Interstate Commerce Commission investigation of their financial operations. Mellen is expected to be called tomorrow and may be examined for several days despite contrary reports.
Washington May 3 Secretary uryan and Salvadorean charge Senor Dr Don Carlos A Mena signed a convention renewing a five year limited arbitration treaty between the United States and El Salvador. It commits both nations to submit to The Hague for arbitration all questions unresolved by diplomacy that do not affect vital interests independence or honor.
A vessel sank off Southwold in the North Sea after a cargo shift, with 12 men lost. The chief engineer said the ship turned turtle rapidly preventing boat launches. A cutter sunk in the Hristo channel left five dead and 16 rescued. Diana's 1913 manufacturing valued at 192,385,671 dollars.
ANACONDA NEWS reports a centennial celebration planned in Baltimore from September 6 to 13 to honor the birth of the Star Spangled Banner and American independence. Mayor James I Preston urges national display of the stars and stripes, seeking cooperation from city officials, businesses, and residents to mark the occasion.
Joseph Kelly, manager of the Mac Callum and Cloutier Mercantile Co., announced his candidacy for county commissioner as a Democratic nominee. He cautioned this is his first political run but notes a strong following. PLT. Dooley has also announced. Other potential candidates include W. J. Johnson, current chairman of the board of commissioners.
Over 200 Elks attended last night s social at the club building with a smoker and a Reel theater visit. Dances by the Lurgois drew strong applause as the crowd enjoyed refreshments and entertainment in Anaconda Montana. City officials hold public hearing on Special Improvement District No 38 proposing paving Main Street and Pari Avenue plus installation of lighting and posts with an estimated total cost near 847700. Public notice dated May 13 1914.
County official T P F Dooney announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination for county commissioner of Deer Unige County, subject to Democratic voters at the primary to be held August 25, 191%. The message conveys a formal campaign declaration and the primary election date.
The funeral of the late Catislie Mostison will be held at the residence of her son in law at 0 Spruce Street Thursday afternoon. The ceremony will be conducted by the Stevs Mt Hoss at Paulsdayy afternoon in Jadeine, Serioet.
Paul Hasmussen aged 53 died yesterday in Florida. Funeral Friday at 10 AM at Christian church conducted by Mormon elder. Mary Tuscantt2 daughter of Mr and Mrs Tamtrice Wescanetz died yesterday. Services at 2nd Street residence of Mis cholux Brauchine. Depot. Pat Ehiteh to be conducted at Beiock 4awler & Climer 113 Main Street Anaconda.
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