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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1918
Page
7
EYS offers extra value on diamond rings suitable for graduates. The stones pass a rigid examination and meet Leys standard of quality, with fine cutter and brilliant light. Customers are invited to examine the diamonds.
Butte notes list social and business items from Missoula Helena and nearby towns. Mentions Olson of Lenox and Shombaugh of Miles City visiting Butte for personal and commercial matters. Includes births, visits, road notes, and a United States forecast service official in Butte on government business.
City proposes ordinance to make the emergency hospital partly self supporting. It envisions a $3 charge for surgical dressings in emergencies and a $1 per day flat rate for meals and lodging for women or children and others held by authorities from other cities. The measure goes to the judiciary committee and action is expected before the council in May.
Mayor Maloney announced to the city council last night that he had appointed Mrs P J Brophy to fill the vacancy on the library board. The council confirmed the appointment without dissent and Mrs Brophy will take office immediately.
A local civic group campaign elevates the war service flag to honor those entering the big war for humanity and liberty. President J. M. Hinkie calls veterans and community members to support the effort, underscoring duty, sacrifice, and the devotion of local citizens to the cause.
A fragmentary speech recalls dark and light ideologies, praising liberty and the flag. It honors those who fought under the blue white and gold banner, stresses loyalty and duty, and invokes religious blessing while naming local officials and veterans.
A sheepherder named Tom Osborne, 60, was struck by lightning while tending sheep near Melrose yesterday. He died from the bolt and burns. his body was found near Eight Tree. Osborne, employed by Weeks Ward, left a burned pocket item. authorities announced a funeral will be held.
A Burlington train derailed at a crossing with three cars and its engine. Crews rushed to the scene and removed derailed cars to allow the rest of the train to continue to Butte. No passengers were served in Butte that night. The scout unit will meet at city hall at 6:15 tonight.
A yesterday dairy prices meeting showed reductions of 1 cent on both fancy butter and canned milk. The committee listed changes for staple items including milk, butter, cornmeal, oatmeal, navy beans, bacon, ham, and ham products with noted per pound and per can prices.
Mise Clara Mueller, known in the community, was killed in an accident while visiting Spokane. She had recently been in San Diego and was connected with Andrew before her death. Surviving relatives include Mrs. T. J. Sullivan of Butte, Mrs. James Hi, her parents, and Irvin, a brother in Spokane.
Police in Minneapolis and St Paul investigate a case in which Arthur Kelly a fan who shot a person on a street last day failed to identify. Authorities communicate as they review whether Kelly acted alone and seek details to proceed.
A merger committee appointed by Mayor Maloney will convene Friday to prepare concrete plans for city county consolidation. The meeting will be held at the High Hall with committee members and Aldermen Selfridge Swanson Freud among those named.
A broken text item describes a motion picture fundraiser for the Teronstriction fund of a women’s association. Delegations from Anaconda and Port Harom attend in support of disabled soldiers. The group claims it has pledged funds and contributed to liberty efforts.
Women of Sacred Heart parish held a social to raise funds toward a 100 deficit of a 1,000 goal for charity stamps. A children’s musical program at the old church preceded a dance, with MG Curly, the acting pastor, noting receipts would likely surpass the needed amount.
Citizens express sorrow and anger over unlicensed dogs tearing up gardens as aldermen push for tighter rules. City Attorney Toole fronts a plan to hire staff to enforce dog regulations. Three suspected draft dodgers are jailed as police investigate with federal agents, Frank Robinson detained on South Montana Street.
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