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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1921
Page
2
A garbled OCR snippet mentions political figures and secret men vocally, with unclear dates and places. The readable pieces include references to a cordial officer and a venerated person, but most specifics are lost, leaving an enigmatic historical fragment.
The readable fragment hints at a presidential contest and political maneuvering among five items. It references a president, a protective civ policy, and mentions months or dates with unclear roles for politicians.
The Montana State Baptists convention in Butte concluded last evening with reports on Christian education and youth work. Morning sessions featured Rev Randolph and Dr Edwin M Poteat of New York praising cooperative church effort and a Crow Indian work report interpreted by Ruby Norton. Afternoon talks covered Sunday schools, girls societies, music in worship, and outdoor recreation for boys with leaders including Daniel Bryant and George MacDougall. A fellowship banquet followed at 6 with Missoula declamation winner Sheldon Swenson as toastmaster and speakers on youth rallying and religious education. The meeting closed with a subsequent session at the First Baptist church.
Two men calling themselves Al Anderson and Edward Walden admitted stealing two cars and are suspected of numerous other thefts across hermiate. Detectives Larkin and Police Captain O Donnell detained them at a south arena garage while they tried to dispose of a six passenger Buick. They claimed they worked on a ranch near Dilor and denied ownership of the cars. Police reported additional machines implicated and are pursuing further charges.
The senior class of the Butte high school presents a play titled The Ai this evening in the auditorium. Miss Gertrude K. Ryan directs and a dress rehearsal last night indicated a successful performance. No seats are reserved, so late buyers may still enter.
Frank Cooney, Missoula county relief chair, announced the county has subscribed over 4000 dollars for Ireland destitute and starving women and children. He expects 4400 to 4500 before turning books to the State Chairman, Sealton. Cooney drove to Butte to report, praising Missoula’s campaign and noting good road conditions and rising Western Montana travel.
Old-timers from all sections around Butte gathered at the home of Pate ek cinion to pay final tributes to the departed pioneer. The body was moved to St Patrick's church for requiem high mass by Rev. fat Venue, with many inside and outside attendees. Burial followed at the cemetery as Patrick's choir led the service and a piece from the folk was sung. Native pallbearers included Crazies Po Nevin, James cactigany, Jarry Cue fora, Jaina Finten, C.J. Kelly, and Ihn Forweitt. Honorary pallbearers listed included P. S. Brophy, John Gleaton, Thomas Dri soley, He MeQueenesy, Thomas, Law Tamies Brennan R Te Kilroy, Capt A Retty, Thomas Walker and Jere Murphy.
Washington May 19. Secretary Hoover said overstocked markets largely explain the slump in American exports in recent months. He noted conditions are improving modestly and predicted foreign markets will rebound. Helen Crissman spoke on youth engaging in service and Dr. Thomas B. Frizelle discussed optimism and ethical living at the convention which adjourned with prayer.
Police pursued two youths aged 14 and 16 after a late night attempt to break into the Me Carthy meat market at 307 North Main. Officers chased across Main, Granite, and past the Napton hotel and Hennessey annex, one boy fleeing roofward and the other hiding in a telegraph pole shadow before capture.
Investigation shows entry gained via rear window during attempted burglary at the market. No items reported stolen and suspect fled. details remain under police review.
The Western states completed distribution of 1000 revolvers and 80000 rounds of ammunition to mail clerks on trains and at stations. Post office inspector H Morse said workers must wear firearms visibly as a warning and carry shoot to kill orders with their arms.
A jury awarded Otis Elevator $426.90 against Archie McTaggart for work on a business-house elevator. The trial spanned several days before Judge Carroll. A separate matter, Miss Florence Ivan’s salary suit against the county, was continued to May 28 after county commissioners disallowed the claim on county attorney advice.
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