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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1914
Page
16
The Woolworth remains the tallest NY building but the Equitable project, begun now, will be the largest office building worldwide. It will rise over 590 feet, cover about 5 acres of flooring, house 15 000 tenants, have 48 elevators, and cost about 29 million dollars.
Police moved to stop all pool selling after investigation showed widespread gambling tied to baseball pools in Butte. Saloons on West Park street and North Main advertised pools with dice and team scores. Walker's saloon handled the largest share, about 1,500 pools daily, with a 10 percent house cut. Chief Murphy ordered arrests under the lottery and games of chance ordinance, while promoters planned to resume quietly.
In Judge McClernan's court, Martin Weinrich's $25,000 suit against Murray hospital for allegedly improper treatment of a fractured leg was dismissed on non-suit grounds. Evidence included Roentgen photos showing bones not knitting. judge granted motion as no improper treatment proven.
Kathryn and sister Winnie star in The Warrior Maid at the Ansonia. The tenth Adventures of Kathryn promises sensational action with lions, revolt, and a daring escape as Umballah pursues the fugitives through a palace siege and a smoky balcony trap.
John Mekara and Mise Jessie Livingston, both performing this week at the Ansonia theater, wed after a long youth romance. The Rev. Groeneveld officiated as the couple reunited after 20 years apart, the bride forgetting her lines as the wedding march rang out. The couple plans a year in Australia.
Mayer is showing flawless diamonds including perfect white and steel blue gems, mounted or unmounted, with a "money back" guarantee. Unmounted stones can be set into rings pendants stickpins or bracelets per customer request at the lowest price in Butte. Advertisement for 29 West Park.
A plain notice promotes a home flag package including flag with pole rope bail and holder. It invites payment of $10 in advance for a year and promises delivery by post on Memorial Day Flag Day Independence Day and other occasions. The ad urges every home to be supplied with a flag.
Mayor Duncan is expected back today from Chicago where he attended a meeting of the national committee of the Socialist Party. He was elected a member of the executive committee of that body.
Stirred by evidence of political activity socialists democrats and progressives Republicans vow strong fall preparations. A meeting is set for night at Schilling's hall North Main street with county committee Republican club and interested party members welcomed to bolster party presence. Also an advertisement urges residents to use local laundry at 404 Arizona Street highlighting a dry wash deal of 40 pieces for $1.
The article reports multiple divorce actions and child custody disputes. Filah Leary denies charges by Michael Leary amid claims of extreme cruelty and neglect. Charles M. Kane seeks visitation with a child despite alleged hostility. Rowie Funkelman sues Max Funkelman over failure to provide since their marriage in Portland. Sarah Louise Williams seeks divorce from Frank Williams citing profligate habits and requests to resume maiden name Sarah Louise Seaman.
In Eagles hall Tobin Hood Yeomen members held a social evening after a business meeting with about 200 attending. Seven new members were adopted. State manager W. Bennetts spoke on alms and order deeds, noting past years’ prosperity. The event featured songs by Louise Prophet and Kelly, a violin solo by Dillon, a piano duet, and dancing, with Charles Peterson as lodge foreman guiding a growing local lodge of over 200 members.
The Lincoln school will be represented at the grammar school track meet Saturday. After students vowed to avoid tardiness and obey Miss Butler, the team was reinstated. Tickets are selling fast for a 1:30 start. Professor Hoch prepares the gardens for a smooth opening.
A past bulletin misprinted Superintendent Castleton of East Butte with the old address 22 West Quartz Street instead of his current 822 West Quartz Street, asserting smallpox at that residence. The error misinformed readers and unfairly targeted present occupants. no smallpox outbreak exists at 822 West Quartz Street.
Fred Tuesher wed Miss Freda Schuler at the bride’s parents home 2111 South Dakota Street Monday night Justice Conn presided Charles Olonesorge was best man Rae La Duke bridesmaid. About 30 guests attended a wedding supper. The couple will reside at 2107 South Dakota Street.
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