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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1920
Page
6
Beaverhead county farmers expect the remaining days of May to allow planting after a warmer spell ends a long wet period. Cattle and sheep are turned out on range, easing hay prices as insurers report a near normal sheep shed loss and dry land acreage mirrors last year despite slight flax gains.
Local businessmen explore oil development in Meagher County area near Ghell and Judith Gap. The Big Four Oil Co is formed with $200,000 capital, directors from Council Bluffs and Lewistown. The Big Five Oil Co is registered by Harlowton residents with $1,000,000 capitalization. Boy Scouts official N N Miller arrives, inspecting campsites and meeting leaders. Clayton Grew, long-time local cowboy, dies aged about 80 in Miles City area. County treasurer reports April balances, district funds nearing $1.32 million and education funds over $320,000 plus $250,000 more in school building fund.
Lous Lapp won the sole bid for paving Railroad street from the west city limits for 23,086.08 with engineering costs totaling about 33,000 dollars. Eighteen thousand dollars will be paid by property owners. the rest funded via federal funds. The cement pavement will be 18 feet wide with 6 inch side edges, on a flat bed, and travel-filled space between the sidewalk and paving.
Spokane reports detail Kalispell Montana shooter Etroop leading with five high guns in a 100 target heat at the annual Inland Empire trapshoot tournament. The event, held in May, drew competitors including Stine, Radley, Gia, and Pestaah with notable showings amid a crowded field.
Helena plumbers sign a wage scale agreement for the year after terms were not made public. The Landing laborers and a carpenter crew had already signed a separate deal earlier, completing the industry set.
In Dillon Montana the May term of district court opens tomorrow with the murder trial of E. Davis alias Albert Yek for Sheriff C K Wyman’s death at Monida. A 100 name juror panel has been drawn amid anticipated juror selection difficulties. The term also includes the state’s sedition case against Albert Brooks, who was remanded on appeal to this court for another trial.
Washington reports profits of major meat packing firms rose sharply during 1915 to 1917 as the Federal Trade Commission noted profits averaging 59.5 million annually from 1812 to 1914 and 192 million in the war years. Swift & Co defended its accounting system amid FTC criticism, claiming long term profits averaged 11 percent on investment and 2.5 cents per dollar of sales.
Viscount Uchida, Japan's foreign minister, announced that the consortium loan deal to China, involving the Japanese banking group and Thomas Lamont of J P Morgan, was confirmed by note exchange on May 11. He said Japan has always acted in concert with interested powers and urged U S approval of the new consortium after withdrawing from the six power group.
The treasury under the Pittman act directs the mint to buy up to 207 million ounces of silver at $1 an ounce, delivered to New York or the Philadelphia Denver and San Francisco mints. Purchases must be U S produced and proven as such with clear proof.
Martin E. Brolin and Margaret Clara Kirton were wed May 5 at St Marys Episcopal Church Malta. Rev J M Nelson officiated. 100 guests attended. Bride wore ivory satin with train. bouquet of roses and lilies of the valley. They will reside in the city. Also a note on a Dakota event: an overall and gingham dress dance at a local hotel.
The Anodes defeated the first infantry team 12 to 6 in an opening contest. Ruddy Domitrovich pitched strongly for Anode with solid support from Keltus and Seggie. Amacker started for the infantry, but Anode batsmen combined for seven extra runs and steady offense throughout the game.
The game featured multiple players including Domitrovich and Keltus. R. Domitrovich and Keltus contributed key hits as Baker produced a long drive. Amacker singled in the eighth, Tucker and Selon Cullen reached on fielder’s choices, and Reed and McHenry sparked a late scoring sequence with Jowarek driving in runs. The final score remains to be stated.
Mrs Henry Wood returned from Lolo after her aunt Mrs William Arnold died in the city. Miss Mary Papez and Miss Margaret Coucher accompanied her toward Butte. Not dead but panting, a Spanish War veteran found Mr Koontz alive at home after reading the funeral notice. A government reward exists for dangerous beasts in India as per A W Howlett.
An epidemic of cerebrospinal meningitis has struck cities and towns in the Yangtsze valley with Shanghai feeling the impact. The illness has reached serious levels in Kashing and the demand for serum has exhausted Shanghai’s supply prompting emergency calls to Manila, Japan and the United States.
San Francisco brokers face early start after New York shifts to daylight time. With clock changes, markets open at 7 coast time, forcing 5 am arrivals for some and leaving afternoons comparatively free. Report notes 6 am work rounds and auto traffic as brokers adjust to daylight saving differences.
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