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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1915
Page
5
Reports describe spring vandalism in Anaconda with crabapple trees damaged, lights broken on electric signs, and rocks shattering globes. Residents fear mischief by youths, urging authorities to locate offenders and curb unwarranted destruction.
Carl Heimex isolated at 809 West Park due to a severe case of smallpox. He had been ill for some time and, in a weakened state, contracted the disease. A high-cost program featured Sherman and Tonin as the main musical act tonight.
A lively evening featured an instrumental piano player and Sherman delivering fine tenor vocals with his partner as accompanist. Several reels of pictures accompanied the bee show. The act repeats tonight with a complete change of pictures for new delight.
Local items report sales in Raincoat district and drink offerings at the Mint and Office Saloon. Notices list visitors from Butte Missoula and Salt Lake, business trips, marriage notices, church events, a funeral plan, and transfers in the county land records. Names include Vermilion Heller Woolen Co. Heller, Miss Mart Harrison, Mrs. Lew Cole, Ted Seefield, George Reynor, and More.
Venus Davis sues Forrester Davis for divorce alleging lack of support. The couple married in 1909 in Utah. Mrs. Davis seeks custody of their five year old daughter Wilma and requests court intervention regarding child support and property issues.
Assistant Chief Jack Walsh arrested a man in Mainville who gave the name Alexander McLean. He had lingered in the district and may be the same individual linked to past city incidents. Judie Pringle will hear Milton Dobbing and John Hayes’s case this afternoon on a disturbance charge on lower Main street. Tracy's court will try JP Johnson Monday for firing revolver shots at Mrs Wagner, who swore out the warrant. Johnson claims the shots were directed at a barn door during a dispute over property.
Two Anaconda youths, George Beausolell and Howard Rigler, returned home from three years of service in the United States Army. They enlisted in Salt Lake, served in the coast artillery corps at Fort Logan and Fort Winfield Scott in California, and were honorably discharged after not seeing front-line combat. They attended California fairs during discharge and praised the experiences. Beausolell is the son of Mr and Mrs Samuel Beausolell of 006 East Fifth. Rigler is the son of Mr and Mrs Weinsigier of 6m Spruce Street.
J. R. MacRae of the ana condi Bi Men s association announces committees including rural route with H G Coy D R Hue FW Peckover J T Boone and AN MacKay. Entertainment of Chinese commercial commissioners listed with K P Stathenson Sig Goolfriend Joseph L Kelley J H Strain B Moore and George B P Wellcome.
Anson County residents recall Roach a fearless diver who led a crowd to the Face Black crossing to chase a locomotive. Witnesses describe his sensational race beside the moving train, with bystanders swept up in the daredevil exhibition as rail cars approached.
London reports a broad cabinet reshuffle during wartime with Asquith and Grey likely to stay in place. The shakeup may install a new civil head of the admiralty and war office, with Kitchener influencing policy. Lloyd George, Bonar Law, and Balfour are named for senior posts as the government rebalances among Liberals, Unionists, and Laborites.
Paris May 20 five battalions of Infantry four squadrons Cavalry and one company of Marines were reviewed by General Galliopin military governor of Paris in front of the Hotel des Invalides. The crowd watched as officers and soldiers carrying the Legion of Honor and military medals received decorations from the general who kissed the honorees.
The closing session of the Westlon Multurian conference focused on the European war as the main topic. Charles M. Perry of Town Nowa argued that it is not blasphemy for opposing sides to invoke the same God for success, claiming both sides worship the same deity and should seek victory through the shared faith. The conference also announced the election of all officers.
The remains of the late Stiglich will be removed from the Enderistkin Rooms to the Austrian ball etdas evening for a funeral service to be held Saturday morning at 5:5. A requiem high mass will be celebrated at St Peters at o'clock.
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