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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1918
Page
7
Hallmark Bracelet Watches feature Swiss movements cased by American makers. Movements were selected after thorough testing and are described as dependable. Offered in two grades with various shapes, the $16.50 model is highlighted for value whereas higher priced options are described as exceptional, suitable as graduation presents.
Butte notes record a flurry of visits and business matters. Olson of Lenox and Olsen of Helena hotel guests, Dillon and Miles City travelers, and several Missoula Helena and Great Falls residents are noted in town. The text mentions a Maccabees show, a funeral arrangement, naval reserve enlistments, and local business men coordinating trips and meetings at Thornton hotel and other addresses.
Four children age 11 and under vanished after a Columbia garden day party. Police and anxious parents searched hills and gardens as officers scoured the area, with no trace by midnight. A separate note mentions union meetings and organizational backing, referencing plumbers and carpenters unions.
A masked gunman held up a saloon in Hutten last night seizing seventy five dollars from the cash register before fleeing into the darkness. Harris, proprietor, said the quiet visitor had daily drinks for a week and entered again when the robbery occurred. The robber gathered half dollars and coins, then escaped without further incident.
Fragmentary notes describe ongoing inquiry into Count Minot and a warrant under a certain law. References to Count Gallo Bolo and Count AM appear with unclear context, mentioning a transfer from Asia and an ancient silk trade theme amid legal proceedings.
A Serbian volunteer effort grows as a recruiting mission cites strong local response. Dushan, a deputy in the national relief, notes limited funds and government backing while aiming to unite volunteers with the broader international effort toward closer ties among nations.
London reports a conference among Charles of Austria Hungary and German leaders. The official account hints at strengthened ties and a firmer line on the relations within Europe. Observers question whether Austria will act mainly as a caretaker for its core imperial aims.
Butte audience hears Jean Selkirk in In Old Kentucky on Broadway with a matinee Friday. The wholesome stage piece blends realism, charm, and breezy humor as a mountain lass heroically aids her community. Ethiopian plantation artists enliven the performance. News notes also mention a House of Lords update on prisoner exchanges between Britain and Germany.
Members of Mountain View church in Butte gave a heartfelt welcome to Rev. George Wolfe as he returned from California for health reasons. He spoke of convalescence and recalled months of weariness, noting a large share of local residents were churchgoers and praising the flock’s kindness and support.
A court report shows jury selection dragging in the Prager case with delays and procedural pauses as attorneys confront evidentiary disputes and scheduling conflicts. The proceedings focus on identified witnesses and motions affecting pace.
Report from Amsterdam and Vienna indicates a wide sphere of control with treaties and financial unions pressuring Hungary and allied regions. Swedish financial notes show Germany demand for Moscow, armament shifts, and dissolution of recent military formations amid Bolshevik and anarchist clashes. Violence flares near Kiika as Red Guards clash with Bolshevik forces and anarchist headquarters are attacked.
Washington May 14 The house public lands committee reports a leasing bill aimed at governing mineral lands. It supports patenting of all other valuable minerals while leasing the government’s phosphate and oil deposits to secure navy supply and reduce speculation. It covers western states including Wyoming and Alaska with cautious oil development provisions.
The obituary notes Victor Forsander aged 39 and John Catalin aged 51. It records the funeral announcement details with the remains at a local hard mineral site and a forthcoming service.
Funeral arrangements list services for Das wud D. Tyan at 18 is an aves hue and St Jane church with burial at Holy Cross Cemetery. John Alekts Weld funeral time to be announced. Daniel Moran to be buried at Holy Bross Cemetery after a high mass at Ann s church.
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