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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1918
Page
3
Civic organizations and the public are invited to a 4 p.m. public meeting at the City Hall to discuss a proposed city county government consolidation. A mayoral committee met to prepare plans and urges delegates to attend and offer ideas for the merger.
Mr Orton proposes a single improvement plan for the Ny road from Tiwell to Butte Waters to enhance travel. He suggests county action to build a new route through Cardwell replacing the mountain road to shorten the Hot Springs trip and improve scenery during spring travel.
Mrs John Courtney of Butte dies in Los Angeles while visiting her daughter. Telegram states she was there when notified of her husband Thomas Courtney. Funeral services scheduled and Mr Courtney to travel for arrangements as details emerge.
A Minnesota University class visited the city to observe smelting methods and plan a trip to Wallace Idaho to study the mining industry. They left last evening from a residence on Rast Granite street, with a service at Holy Cross cemetery noted.
A two and a half year old girl from New York City helped rally residents to subscribe for Liberty bonds in a drive that recently closed. She is credited with strong public appeal while pushing thrift stamps. The child is described as the granddaughter of a local figure known as the Diamond King of South Atta.
Sergeant Head reports many miners and laborers had applications held awaiting guidance. He urges those men to return to the 381 Rialto building recruiting office to confirm acceptance with Arthur N. Church of the Montana Infantry Volunteers. Head plans to reach the Alene district to fill quota with Butte men and supports their move toward active service.
fragments report the emperor of Russia may go into exile in Romania or Switzerland with the Soviet granting a concession on conditions including refraining from attempting to regain the throne.
Gunner Dunstan of the Seventy Eighth Battalion Canadian Field Artillery is spending several days in Butte before sailing for France. Born in England he came to this country as a boy and worked in mines nearby. his wife resides at 146 Hast Daly Street Walkerville. He expects to depart on the return voyage.
A letter addressed to Rudolph Beavil traveled from New York to Philadelphia via the new aerial mail service yesterday. The journey was partly flown by a mail plane, marking a distance portion covered by air.
The county attorney's office issued two complaints charging grand larceny yesterday. John Sitwell is charged with the offense, Tracy named as Complainant, and John Marsura's preliminary hearing occurred before Justice Ornsby.
A proposed three story addition to Murray Hospital at Alaska Streets was authorized, to be built of reinforced concrete with a new roof. The project, totaling about $15,000, includes a cooling system estimated at $500 and plans were submitted to the inspector for final approval.
The casualty list shows 43 names with breakdowns of killed in action 7 died of wounds 1 died of accident 1 died of disease 7 wounded severely 27 wounded slightly 2. Officers named include Capt. Harris D Buckwalter and Lieut Tom W Brown with others listed from various states. The report also notes Brig Gen Frank Wo Coe nominated by President Wilson to be chief of coast artillery with rank of major general.
Seven wedding guests led to jail and fined ten dollars each for alleged vagancy and party disturbance after a Mas honey alley wedding ended in a fight. The sole woman involved gave names including June Wella and Stella Baker.
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