German butcher tells tale of detention camps escape
Carl Shipman, an Anaconda German butcher, recounts his 4220 mile escape from a British detention camp in Canada. He traveled through Saskatchewan to Prince Albert, Calgary, and McLeod before reaching Fernie and crossing into the United States, where he finally reached Rexford, Montana, and Anaconda. He describes harsher conditions in the Canadian camps, his repeated detentions, and interactions with authorities while fleeing German identification.
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Canada
Carl Shipman
Anaconda
Dominion
Prince Edward Be
Calgary
Shipman
Eitien
Kciala
McTeod
Alberta
Kentey Lines
Shiman
Fern
Columbia
M. Leod
Fernie
Poute
Fen
Custom House
Copper City street vendors skewer local officials in bargain spree
Heard on the Streets reports Mickey McDermott and county staff clashing with Arabian peddlers who hit the courthouse and sold tempting wares. Officials allegedly overbid, with tales of stewed bargains and pricey finds like a 420 piece fork for $2.50. Paddy O Rien shut his door. McDermott says he has been burned before. Purchases may turn out well.
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Mickey McDermott
County Terk
Ofice
Paddy O'rien
Anaconda Business Men Approve Rural Delivery Plan
The Anaconda business men meeting last night approved action to rent rooms for travelers amid a lodging scarcity. President Yaent led, with Secretary F. W. Harriett gathering a list of towns to rent. A committee will assist the Postmaster Burke and arrange entertainment for visitors, with a roster of attendees from Chicago to Spokane.
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Coe
Yaent
Siet
F. W
Id Burke
Anaconda
Madha
Pool Hall Robbery on Main Street Linked to Skylight Ingress
Robbers dropped into a pool hall on lower Main Street early yesterday morning by breaking through a skylight. They landed about 0 feet from the floor, cracking floorboards in the impact. Only a few nickels from a stamp machine were reported stolen.
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Sime Pool
Lower Main Street
Ali team claims another win over Pony Boye last night
A fragmented game report shows Ali defeating Pony Boye with unclear scoring. Batteries credited include Krizan Yoo Bononit and Oprey with Johnson and RAN listed in partial, garbled lineups and timing.
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Ali
Tare Adden
Krizan
Yoo
Bononit
Oprey
Local visitors and ads mix in city pages
A jumble of names and notices fills the page with visitors from Butte and Louisville. Mentions include Mr Kowske, Verberckmoes, Gowdy, and Mrs Fagan, plus a Vermilion liquor ad and patterns at 10c. Reads like a busy city social and business update with travel notes and local promotions.
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Verberckmoes
Roseboroueh
Oxteopath
G. D. Gowdy
Butte
Local social notes and visitors fill Anaconda city
Reports list residents and guests including Mrs Joseph Peters Mr HC Gustafson from Meltim and Mendricks of Ralston visiting. Maria Crafft osteopath and Moura plan activities. Warren Le Hughes from White River stays several days. Nearby events include a Methodist church gathering and Women’s Club meeting at 697 Maple Por nio. De Pont eye exam event hosted by Salt Lake City specialist at Flood block.
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Maria C. Crafft
Heauary
Moura
Warren le Hughes
Wite River i
Crave
Department of the Women's Club
W. H. Trippet
Npaanener Sioatard Ron Automobile
Anaconda Nationa
Conmrt De'Pons
Salt Lake City
New Fraternal Orders Organized in Anaconda
A new fraternal lodge named the Fraternal Order Bears formed in Anaconda last evening. George Sisemore organized the group, with a large class joining as Bears. Officers include President P Monroe, Vice President Elim De Jardin, Secretary Mary McArdie, Treasurer Robert Williams, Chaplain John Walsh, and trustees Jack Cudashy. Next meeting set for May 28.
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Anaconda
Bears
George ‘Sisemore
P. Monroe
Elim Dea Jardin
Marry McArdie
Robert Williams
Wieut
Frank Herbauch
John Walsh
Henry Staffan
Albert ‘Anderson
Jack Cudashy
Charles Harrington
Pat Huber
Joe Kelly Purchases Parrott Block On East Park Avenue
Joseph I. Kelly completed a major purchase yesterday, taking over the Parrott block on East Park Avenue from George Parrott. The property runs between Cherry and Oak streets with a 60 foot front, ground floor occupied by two Muss- Hees houses and an upper story modern residence. The deal was finalized by RB. Levis, with a substantial consideration involved.
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Joseph I. Kelly
Howe Presents New Navy Film Series On Transformation Of Philippines
Howe and his camera men showcase a Secretary of the Navy approved feature set in the Bar Margaret area. The film traces from head-hunting to civilization and includes a segment on how machinery replaces human labor. It highlights the scale of the Dayton Ohio plant with vast steel, metal, timber, tin, rocks, copper, coal and paper needs.
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Howe
Secretary of the Navy
Bargaret
Uncle Sam
Philippines
Fama
Makingeof & National Cash Register
Dayton
Ohio
Nearing tie in Barnes v. Rooseveltan suit in supreme court
In a high profile case William Barnes versus Theodore Rooseveltan, the supreme court nears a tie as both sides present further evidence and counsel prepares closing summaries. A verdict appears likely to rest with the jury after today’s testimony and delay before final arguments. Meanwhile in Denver on May 18 municipal results show early returns hinting at a home rule amendment passage.
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Byracuse
Ing
William Barnes
Wibel
Theodore
Denver
Local fraternal lodge initiates new members amid drive
In a brisk ship of activity the Hauor eime camp reports growing membership as a large drive continues through July. A narrow vote distribution caused some doubt, with intermittent rain and snow affecting turnout. The lodge, a leading fraternal group, plans further initiations every Thursday as applications pour in.
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Tng
Order
Ite
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Muller’s
Hood River
Campbell
Muller
Anaconda News
Rexford
Smomsen
Wn Atwaye
Nevever
United States
Rext
Martha Washington
Mayer
J ¢ Comfort Shoes
J. H. Stein
F. Mayer Boot & Shoe Co
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Glen Urquhart
Goodfriend Clothing Co. Good
Copper City
Montana
Henry J. Smith
Chicago
A. G. Mink
Bank Sweeney
Salem
Great Falls
M. M. Stark
Bupey
GD. Gowdy
Thtte
X. C. Trudell
Spokane
J. W. Chandler
la Grande
Ore
W. H. Stee
BR. M. Carson
Ball
H. Tr 'Yiendricks
Ralston
Warren’ 1A
Hughes
Wise River
Rombel
About the City News
Dongen
Great Faile
Mlm
Stark
Ary
Membeeer
Rivan Beanswan
Yeateraay
Vermiliion
S. George Johnson
Race Track
B. J. Landauer
Loutaville
Mra. Johnson
Sweden
Fagan
Ash
Alert
Win Kilgore
Hamilton
Win “Liawenter
Main Street
Me. K
Fraser
William Fox
William Lackaye
Ketto
Alcazar
Catey
Vitagraph
Wally Vand
Nita Fraser
Charles Chaplin
Werth Phird Atreet
Peacock Rock Springs
Anaconda Coal Co
East Park
Abbott CO
Haat Park
Anaconda National Bank Capital
Ballymedes
Joseph Peters
Gustafson
Mendricks of
Jonnie "Watkins
Wiliam Peterson
California
St. Faure Ald Society
Hamil Malvey
Boyce and
Keough
Charles Wilson
Great Pall
Wilson
Cleo Liscombe
Joe Kelly
George Parrott
Margaret
Billie
Burke
Jerry
Lyman Howe
United States Navy
Bruno Mainville
Highonda
Main- Ville Avenue
Locust Street
Wellcome & Durston Co
Wnoilf
Ghowang
H. F. Kimball
Zing, Lead and Smelt Company
M. P. Mahoney
Anaconas
Bell
C. A. Tuttle Co
East Park Avenue Telephone Bell
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