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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1917
Page
13
An unruly crowd battled police on Main Street as protesters opposed a national action. A railroad man refused to join, fighting ended when police opened fire, forcing surrender. About sixty men have been arrested on minor charges this period. A private from Company K of Pillings was held in Bozeman guardhouse.
Helena May 16 Officials plan to guarantee payment of premiums on insurance policies issued to soldiers by popular subscription. State Auditor William Keating supports covering policies for men who had insurance before enlisting, arguing it buffers public treasuries from bearing beneficiaries who might become public dependents. Methods vary from town subscriptions to business groups and a Canadian plan that uses municipal funds.
Amanda Edens died in Bozeman and was buried there after a Monday service. She left eight children, eighty grandchildren, and two great grandchildren, with three sisters and a brother surviving. Born in Kentucky seventy years ago, she moved to Montana in 1888 and lived in Gallatin County near Bozeman for thirty years. Her children include John Edens, David Edens, William Edens of Townsend, and Joe Edens of Dillon, among others.
Bozeman May 16 The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks faces a convention question as 11 lodges weigh delaying canceling or holding the state convention. Ray Holloway asks for expressed opinions to guide a summer gathering planned for Bozeman.
In Lewistown May 16 a stipulation to wholly terminate all litigation between Mr and Mrs Frank Stephens and the Cook Reynolds company and others was filed in district court. The suit arose over the sale of the Stoddard ed and involved about $30 000. The matter was tried before Judge Spencer of Red Lodge with rulings in favor of the defendants.
W N Weber and J Mulcahy returned from the Knights of Columbus State convention in Helena. Mulcahy elected alternate to the national convention at Old Point Comfort Virginia in June. H B Grant left for Drum to attend district court. Judge Winston dismissed A W Lewis v Golden Rule Co as settled out of court. Mrs H G Willard and daughter Louise of Tacoma visited Dr and Mrs George M Crabb on Missouri Avenue. They plan to visit relatives in Whitewater Wisconsin, and Dr Willard and son Don will join them there in about two weeks.
Helena reports the Boulder river is rising threatening the town as workers and citizens rush to dam the stream. The new state bridge carries water pipes to the city while stores close and fears grow of widespread flooding. In Deer Lodge, Judge McCulloch issued rulings in several cases, including actions against the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway and Williams versus Silver State Publishing, with defaults and judgments noted.
Helena dated May 16 Deputy Sheriff Irish sought A G Stewart wanted in Lewistown for gambling fine. Two waiters named A G Stewart were arrested at Wolf Creek and Holter prompting a collective pick. Another Stewart remained ready for contact as deputies compared notes. Promotions announced in the Second Montana include First Lieutenant.
Acting regimental adjutant McGuinness to captain and Se Lieut Burke of Company D promoted. Burns of Code Baker advances to first lieutenant. Claire Kelly promoted to first lieutenant. Kalispell to first lieutenant. Charles Thom B. Walier promoted to first lieutenant. Carl Huckleberry K. Fillings to second lieutenant. Thamar FE promoted to first sergeant. Shelby to second lieutenant. Lawren ger promoted to second lieutenant. Burt Kt Davidson promoted to second lieutenant.
Livingston May 16 The Northern Pacific Railway Company announced a wage increase effective January 1 for all employees on the road and those under scheduled work. President J W Hannaford stated the change would apply across the system and impact current payrolls.
A recruiting officer led ten men to a train on Monday including Joseph va George Maston Charles Wilcox Richard Sharp George Short Paul Tanease Bain and three Cox brothers Homer Roy and W A Cox escorted by the band. The body of Kr Anderson who died in San Francisco arrived and was treated with half mast flags. Odd Fellows met on Tuesday as residents respond to preparedness efforts with gardens started and free water promised. Women and children join in the work.
In a two day trial Wilson versus Wilson the jury exonerated Mrs Leard and sustained non support charges. Park County funds poison program aims to save grain worth over 10000 dollars while eradicating ground squirrels and prairie dogs. Yellowstone River rise threatens farms, bridges, and incites damming to divert flood waters. Elk and cattle carcasses along banks risk contaminating the city water. Industrial Workers of the World speeches lead to the arrest of Fred Niche for disparaging federal service.
Herbert Houston, head of the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World, urged President Wilson to back their thirteenth annual convention in St Louis on June 3. He said mobilizing best thought and unity of purpose would aid business stability and wartime civilization.
Associated Press report from Geneva describes a German aviator of a wealthy family killed in France during a November aerial raid. It profiles Fraulein Le, a 21 year old lieutenant in the army, who reportedly downed three enemy planes on the Vosges Hinterfort front and now pilots a Hiker man plane, disguising as an officer. She has fought in the air for four months and twice escaped capture, with no wounds.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention David and King David, militia and command roles. It references active service, a commander in chief, and an army appointment for a limited period, but details and context are unclear. The text suggests a historical or biblical military discussion without concrete events or dates.
May 16 Deer Lodge Woman's Patriotic association No 1 met at Kleinschmidt building for a special session. Mrs Frantzen and Mrs Orman of Butte offered instruction to prepare bandages compresses and hospital supplies for the American soldiers. They urged sewing clothing for men women children and babies and making comfort kits. The group plans a patriotic dance at the Milwaukee house on Friday evening to bolster support and patronage for the effort.
A fragmentary Chicago item from May 16 notes a ceremonial gathering about birthday traditions. It references ancient customs and a biblical example, mentioning Job and feasting on a birthday. The text is garbled but centers on birthday observance.
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