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Newspaper

Anaconda Standard

Location

Anaconda, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1920

Page

2

Geologist reports favorable Roundup field prospects

May 29 roundup notes geologist John Hoff spent weeks examining several structures in the Roundup field with interest from California capitalists. He finds a large anticline from the Snowy mountains through Fengus County to Garfield County, about five miles wide and trending north northeast. Smaller anticlines along folds could yield more oil as development begins, with sands indicating potential leakage. Hoff, representing E J Doneny interests, says Roundup is an ideal field and may enter a new development era.

John Hoff California Snowy Mountains Fengus County Garfield County Norta Montana Hof E. J. Doneny

Postmasters Named for Montana in May Appointment List

Washington dispatch announces Montana postmasters appointed replacing resignations and realignments. New appointees include Biba M Kay Maudiow replacing Irene Denny and Donald D McKnight replacing Mary J McKnight. Redstone Bra Vance and Warland Ley Browning named to vacant offices amid resignations and reassignments.

Yeetah Dispatch Standard Washington, D.C Montana Biba M. Kay Maudiow Irene Denny Bra V. Vance Redstone L. Cotton Donald D. McKnight Rosemont Ley Browning Warland Vicero Weiner

Workers at Klein Coal Maine Still on Strike

Minors at the Klein coal mine remain on strike with about 600 idle for 10 days. Discharge for not following duties sparked walkout, with Stephen Fry and Henry Drennan meeting privately but no settlement announced. The Republic Coal Company operates the mine, supplying coal only for railroad use.

Big Klein Stephen Fry Henry Drennan Republic Mul Company Milwaukee Railroad

Glendive Concert Reveres Talented Local Daughter

May 28 Glendive Mrs Irene Albert a nationally known singer gave a benefit concert at the Glendive Methodist church for the civic department of the Glendive Woman's club. The packed crowd heard a wide range of music from technical to popular renditions. Afterward an informal reception offered a chance to meet Glendive's native daughter who has achieved world recognition in music, and she was presented with a large bouquet by the Woman's club presid ent Mrs H T Allen acting spokesman.

Glendive Irene Albert New York America Jendive Albert Woman's Club H. T." Allen

Polson News Highlights Miss Rother Birthday Party

Miss Rother, sixth grade teacher at Polson school, was surprised by pupils with supper at the Lyman home then escorted to the Mallory residence for gifts and refreshments. Mrs. Howard Nash hosted Jane Nash's birthday party for 24 children. Civic League sets June 28 moonlight excursion aboard the Klondike and a covered barge. Modern Woodmen and Royal Neighbors event drew about 200 guests with an exhibition drill, cards, and dancing. Visitors from Kalispell and area attended. Mr. J. J. and Mrs. Hansen from Hillsboro, N. D., visiting. they plan to settle here and plan house purchase. Meek family to relocate to a fruit tract nearby. Montana state board of nurse examiners to meet June 26 at Helena capitol.

Polson Miss Rother Polson School C. H. Lyman Mallory Resinee Lyman Howard Nash Jane Nash Civic” League Klondike G. Crayne 104S Kalispell St. Ignatius Somers Monan Big Fork Pablo Dayton Big Arm J. J. Hansen Roy’ Hansen Hillsboro N. D Hilbert Hansen California A. L. Meek Mrs. Meek Onieat Mr. Meek

All Bond Market Delays Improve Roundup May 23

The dull bond market stalls municipal sewer projects as the city council rejects a petition from property owners. Water and cement walks will be built on the east side when market conditions improve. Roundup notes only crate walks in city limits and suburbs seek similar upgrades at residents’ expense. Water meters arrive to curb lawn irrigation, with new water-use limits to conserve supply. A million-gallon reservoir will be filled and commissioned within 30 days.

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Van Duzen Company Plans Discovery Well Drilling

Roundup May 23. Van Duzen company nears loading nearly all casing and prepares to drill its discovery well to the Si foot sand, two days from current level. Fires removed from derrick to prevent gas ignition. minor bailings remain. Shacks material moving to section 18 11 25 for Victory Oil company drill after the discovery well, slated for Thursday.

van Duzen Victory Oil Company

Nurse to Direct Welfare of Infants in Musselshell

Musselshell county chapter will hire a public health nurse for infant welfare work this summer under Mrs Laurie Jean Reel supervising nurse of the U S public health service The effort aims to curb high infant mortality and will cover the entire county with Miss Anna Goetsch guiding the program starting after school for three months in Roundup

Rounday Musselshell County Laurie Jean Reel United States Public Health Service Health Service Montana Musselshell Anna Goetsch Roundup

Frantzll company to develop Winnett field rapidly

Billings May 23 The Frantz ll company holds 20 locations in the Winnett field and will develop them as quickly as material is obtained said C A Graybeal secretary of the company and head of its land department on his Billings visit from Denver to inspect. The secretary also expressed elation over bringing in a second producing well in the Winnett district last Wednesday. In court, James Sakelaris proprietor of a Greek club and Gus Manitos a boot black were fined 150 each for gambling and running a gambling establishment. Louis Spans, arrested with them, was discharged. The raid followed Spans and Manitos fighting in the street. The first annual track meet of the city schools was held yesterday with 174 students. Garfield school won first with 56 points McKinley 3 Jefferson 86.

Billings Frantz Ll Company Winnett C. A. Graybeal Denver Montana James Sakelaris Gus Manitos Louis Spans Spans Manitos Garfield McKinley School Jefferson School

Horoscope for Monday May 24 1920 warns of upheaval and delays

Seers read in the heavens omens threatening to affect those in high positions as warlike and industrial unrest begin. Mars signals postponed actions, potential price shifts, and cautious dealings for those born on May 24. Warns vigilance on contracts and writings. advises delays on major initiatives.

Weil Gil Keely McCture

Elks Plan Red Letter Day at Roundup

Roundup May 23 to June 12 will host a big Elks event as Billings Lodge members travel to Roundup to initiate 60 candidates. About 100 Flows Lodge members reside in Roundup, with a large crowd expected for the event at The Big Park pavilion. A plan to apply for a local lodge charter once Roundup reaches 5,000 population is discussed.

Ikdom Billings Elks Flows

Butte Spirit Expands Into City Civic Efforts

Billings May 23 W W Gail president of the Billings Rotary club returned after talks before Butt groups he said the American City bureau has raised a 40000 fund and sparked unprecedented civic enthusiasm in the mining town. Rotary membership reaches 1600 and a civic improvement program is planned. The Butte spirit is credited with Y M C A progress and broader community efforts.

Billings Butte W. W. Gail Billings Rotary Club Butt American City Bureau Butte Spirit

Reed arraigned in murder case in Roundup

L B Reed, who shot Peter Semercott in the Woman's Pocket on May 2, was arraigned before Justice McVay and entered a not guilty plea. He was held to answer to the district court on first degree murder with $10,000 bond, remanded to jail awaiting trial, and will likely claim self defense. The county attorney will pursue seed-note collections for state defense seed loans two years old, with steps likely to ensure repayment from this year's crop. Sugar prices and local merchant behavior are noted, with Roundup residents able to buy sugar by the sack at 17 to 18 cents per pound despite higher prices elsewhere.

L. B. Reed Peter Semercott State Council of Defense

Whitehall News highlights dances and local visits

May 23 Whitehall reports a well attended Jefferson Island dance and list of local residents traveling and visiting relatives. Navy band member Martin Sloan receives furlough to visit family and plans world trip after duty. Numerous social events, club meetings, and theater plans noted with area schools and church groups.

Edwards Chooses His Headquarters for Presidential Nomination

NEW YORK May 23 Convention headquarters for Gov Edward I Edwards of New Jersey candidate for the democratic presidential nomination will be established in the Palace hotel San Francisco it was announced here tonight The governor will attend the convention as one of New Jersey's delegates at large

New York Edward I. Edwards New Jersey Palace Hotel San Francisco

Indian seal fishermen feared dead off Washington coast

Six survivors arrived in San Francisco aboard the Multnomah recounting a storm off the Washington coast that likely claimed eight Indian seal fishermen from Clallam county reservation. The men described 18 hollowed log canoes with three per boat sent far to sea by southwest gales, carrying little food and equipment.

San Francisco Fort Clallam ‘County Washington Multnomah Umatilla Reef

Two Lake Accidents Fatal to Four Persons

Four people drowned in two lake accidents near Minneapolis on May 28. In Lake Harriet a canoe capsized killing Glenna Waldron, 17, and Roger Waldron, 21, with two sisters rescued. In the Mississippi River eight year old twins Michael and Andrew Lange died after Michael fell overboard and Andrew tried to help.

Minneapolis Glenna Waldron Roger Lake Harriet Michael Andrew Lange Mississippi River Andrew Staf

Train Hits Automobile Killing Milwaukee Man at Crossing

A Soo Line passenger train struck an automobile at a central Waue rsna crossing injuring five others and killing Reinhold Steingroeber, 40, of Milwaukee. The group, three Steingroeber relatives and two companions, were in the car. Senator Boies Penrose, ill at home since last fall, suffered a relapse and was reported in serious condition but not immediately in danger.

Wauersna Wis Soo Line Reinhold Steingroeber Milwaukee Steingroeber Philadelphia United States Boies Penrose

Memorial Day plans outlined for Butte ceremonies

Plans for Memorial Day include firing squad from United Spanish War Veterans and bugle calls by American Legion. Cemeteries Mount Moriah Old Catholic Mountain View Holy Cross to be visited in order. Comrade C P Brinton and H Makinson to preside at Protestant and Catholic services. May Loretz to deliver Gettysburg speech. Volunteers prepare graves amid transport shortages. Memorial events funded by mining companies and banks. high school auditorium service to conclude the day.

Ored United Spanish War Veterans American Legion Mount Moriah Old Catholic May Loretz Lincoln Butte Corayin W. A. Clark Charles 8. Warren Maine Fath ‘Tougas France General Warren John Troup

Daring rescue of tots from death in fire

Mrs Dolmer and Mr Sturm saved two young children from a blaze in Butte. Mrs Dolmer suffered two deep gashes while breaking a kitchen window to fight flames with a garden hose. She remains in hospital as Mrs Dolmer recovers from severe arm injuries and blood loss. Mr Sturm entered through a bedroom window to reach the children before the fire ended. The couple, longtime Butte residents, had been friends with the Dolmers, and the husband had previously run a soft drink business on East Second Street.

Sturm Mrs. Dolmer Butte Fast Second Street Dolmer

Missing Butte mining engineer Lindsay feared dead

Robert H. Lindsay mining engineer long a Butte resident vanished after leaving his room Saturday. Last seen in khaki clothing he may have fallen near a shaft ladder. two fingers missing on his left hand noted. Lindsay, 40, born Virginia City New York, had lived in Seattle and Great Falls. His wife lives in Great Falls as search continues. A separate note reports a half million dollar fund in St Louis to finance two hotels for women in industry.

Robert Samsay Ae Wen Butte Great Falls Anaconda Company Lew Hart Lindsay Montana City, New Seattle Nell Jessen Virginia City Mont Robert H. Lindsay Iron Properties Mr. Lindsay New St. Louis

American Legion Pushes Anti-Communist Drive and Laws

The American Legion outlines a fundraising plan to support its cause, aiming to raise over 300000 from member contributions. It backs federal and state actions, including stricter immigration enforcement, deportation reform, and criminalizing membership in groups advocating government overthrow by force. It also endorses broader enforcement and denial of mail rights to publishers promoting such offenses.

Legion Spokane United States Communist Party Exe Committee of the Legion Executive Committee Congress Department of Labor Department of Justice

Carranza and Molina Among Killings in Coup Fallout

Details from page one continue as attackers captured 60 prisoners including Mario Mendez Paulino Fontes General Garias General Perea Colonel Gomez General Villela and Carranza's military aide They note the president slept with trusted guards and that few were wounded or killed The American embassy and others lowered flags to half mast on news of Carranza's assassination.

Mario Mendez Paulino Fontes Garias Perea Gomez Villela Carranza Mendez Fontes National Railways Senor Garias Herrero

Bill Hart Injured In Film Scene Accident

Los Angeles May 23 William S Hart the film star was seriously hurt He suffered broken ribs bruises and facial cuts after a horse threw him when struck by a tree limb and knocked him from the saddle The horse reacted to the blow and Hart tumbled to the ground during a scene.

Los Angeles William Hart

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Daly Bank and Trust Company of Kelly Oe Silver Bow National Bank Federal Reserve Dax THE First National Bank Grong Davis ii Forsythe Hoss Clark Clare & Bro Bhi Ma Te Klein Coal Maine Polson News Montan State Board of Nurse Examiners State Capitol Helena Frances Priederichs BR. N United States Mall Drummond Helmville Ovando No. 4 Hamilton Missoula Bay Express van Duzen Company Discovery Billings News ELKS Roundup News Whitehall News Whitehall Jefferson Island R.A. Hetherington Livingston Jesse Ford Detroit Mich Buffalo Martin Sloan Navy Daisy Clinton Pipestone Springs L. R. Packard E. 0. Pace N. R. Reasoner B. M. Huston Pace Woods Masonic Order Carrol Donohue Montana State College Bozeman Clyde Darby Boulder Darby Sefferson Valley Club George B. Irving Callaghan Club Whitenail Christian Ladies’ Ald Society Christian Church Mira al Carne Ed Huston Miller Pearl Gamm Father Gilmore Ted Yellowstone “Theater J. M. Smith Inlaw Beasle Latey Waterloo Woman's Auxiliary Lo Lon Post Bred Fessender Inland Empire Keriat ‘Training Company Heese Whitewall Ingfield Galt Etucial Bat Taee SA Edwards J. C. Shields St. James Schoettner Studio North Main Street Bute Molina Bill Hart
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