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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1917
Page
4
Norwegian steamship Thorum seized by a German submarine inside the four mile limit Norway claims as territorial waters. Government reportedly demands crew release. Thorum had carried forage to Northern Norway during famine. A Norwegian destroyer attempted to intervene but did not fire as the submarine was beyond the three mile limit.
The article describes plain wells and matching press with 1 inch color in gray cream or brown, cretonne window curtains, plain colored rugs, silk shaded lamps, a few good pictures, and many mirrors and flowers to enhance a home’s appeal.
Reports describe a gang robbing travelers along the Anaconda Butte road. Victims say more money and valuables were missed than taken, with one man escaping by handing over $60. A connection to a prior Stagg hardware store burglary is suspected, along with stolen pistols and tools found abandoned in a car. A mechanic among the bandits is suspected due to a car misfire incident near Three Mile. Victims Ozna Padovich and Agnes Keogh are hospitalized with critical and serious injuries respectively.
Mayor J. A. Hasley announced the formation of a new playground committee. Members listed include C. A. Lemmon, W. M. Kelly, F. W. Harrison, Patrick Dalton, D. T. Macken, Sig Goodfriend, A. J. Tuchscherer, P. M. Halloran, and Tom Twohy, who represents the mill and smeltermen.
In Anaconda yesterday three marriages were performed. Rev. Robert A. Cameron officiated for Miss Reba Lois Ball and John B. Adams at 6 pm at the Presbyterian church. The couple planned a honeymoon in Missouri and western states. Justice Thomas Sitha also witnessed unions for George Cottrell and Miss Mary Leonard, and Reinhart Christman and Miss Virginia Moncrief with E. V. Julianovich and Hetta Thornton as witnesses. A license was issued to T. E. Whetstone and Mary Pooler of Butte.
Stockholm reports that socialist conferences will open Monday with separate meetings for each delegation. The Bulgarians, Germans, Finns and Hungarians will meet in that order, gathering under the London mediated setup.
Washington May 19 The Southern Pacific railway was authorized to continue possession and operation of its fleet of merchant steamers plying between New York New Orleans and Galveston as approved by the Interstate Commerce Commission.
St Mark's, First Methodist, First Presbyterian, Christian, Zion Lutheran, Swedish Mission, and Theosophical Society churches in Anaconda announce morning and evening worships or lectures. List includes sermon titles such as The Gospel of Good Cheer and The Possibility of a Changed Life. Sunday schools and special activities noted. Rev. J L Craig, Jesse Lacklen, Robert A Cameron, and others led services.
Immediate coal delivery notice lists Rock Springs Diamond Owl Creek and Bear Creek Coals. Supplier F. W. Peckover Co. Inc located at 203 Main Street Anaconda announces availability and delivery details for the listed coal varieties to regional customers.
The African Methodist Episcopal church at 805 West Commercial hosts a Wednesday testimonial meeting at 7 p m A reading room operates daily except Sundays and holidays from 1 to 4 p m All visitors are welcome Pastor Robert Stouse will preach at 11 a m on Faith and Good Works Sunday school begins at 12 30 p m Evening service with prayer and song runs 7 40 to 8 p m followed by 8 p m preaching on The Christian's Courage A midweek tri meeting prayer and class service Wednesday evening and cordial welcome extended to all visitors Additional Anaconda news page 2
Milwaukee club urges a ten mile radius antivice zone around every federal camp with stationed soldiers at all times. The resolutions, adopted by the South Side Women's Club, were sent to Secretary of War Newton D. Baker.
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