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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1920
Page
7
A fragmented ad describes a large West 300 block lot offered at 2600 dollars with cash option 239 dollars and small monthly payments at 8 percent interest. It mentions a 60 foot front lawn delight with trees and fine furniture. Immediate possession available with 100 dollars cash and other listings include a four room unit with a cement retaining wall and a garage at a low price.
A young man charged after endorsing a $20 check to Ed ward Marron escaped from Officer Matt Hunt near Park and Broadway while being taken to the city jail. Shots were fired into the air during the chase through alleys west of Main street. the suspect, last seen entering the Broadway theater area, fled with many bystanders in the alley. The check was signed by William Foster and cashed at Samuel's Smoke House on West Park street. the subject gave 624 North Main street as his address, and police continue the search.
The board discussed establishing a normal training course for Butte high pupils after a report by Superintendent Maddock. About 15 non-freshman pupils not eligible for the course expressed interest. If started, it would train students to teach in rural schools for two years, with Three Mile likely as a practical training site. State and district costs would be shared. Action was postponed.
A local branch of the League of Women Voters will be formed in Butte with a Thursday meeting to be held at an undetermined location. National field directors Miss Gertrude Ikins and Miss Liba Peshakova arrived in Butte to assist. They have helped form branches in Billings, Livingston, Helena, Great Falls, Lewistown, Kalispell and Missoula. Mrs. E. L. Norris of Great Falls is state chair, with board members Mrs. H. H. Mitchell, Miss Ama A. Ingalls, Mrs. Charles Haire, Mrs. Tylar Thompson, and treasurer Mrs. C. C. Sadler.
May 25. Police Inspector Dominick Henry of the Tenderto is indicted by the extraordinary grand jury on a charge of perjury connected with New York's vice war. He was released on $5,000 bail. The same grand jury reported a dismissal of district attorney Edwin P. Kilroe in the related matter.
Complete returns from 23 of 36 counties and incomplete returns from the rest, tallied at 5 pm, show Senator Hiram W. Johnson ahead of Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood by a margin of 1,643 votes. Final totals: Johnson 43,933 and Wood 42,290. The figures come from the Portland Telegram Portlandian and the Associated Press.
Annette Markland, a French girl aged two, died yesterday at the county hospital after a brief illness following surgery. Her body is at Walsh undertaking establishment. Funeral services will be held by the Woman's Auxiliary of the American Legion. She served as an ambulance driver with French and later American forces during the war.
Mrs. Annette Markland died from injuries after an ambulance accident during her service with the American army. She married Ralph Markland in Paris after the armistice and moved to Butte. After marital troubles they separated, she was taken in by friends, and a military funeral with American Legion guard of honor will be held.
Reports to the sheriff describe Jack the Wagger operating on Wyoming street near St. Mary's church and at Montana street near the railroad crossing. Two young girls fled in fear as he pursued them toward a lighted street, with deputies and anxious parents ready to confront him if he returns. A partial description notes the man does not appear to be of English-speaking race.
Washington May 25 Reports to the Interstate Commerce Commission show continued improvement in the railway freight situation. The American Railway Association Commission notes cars tied up fell from 269 000 on April 24 to less than 170 000, signaling easing congestion and better flow.
The senate approved the annual pension bill in under three minutes, authorizing 279 million dollars. The measure now moves to conference to reconcile differences with the house draft.
A representative gathering of the Fire Fighters of Old Days met with P I Tucker presiding. Officers elected included P H Tucker president Sol Levy vice president and Ea Caddy secretary treasurer. Names on the roster include P H Tucker Sol Levy George Lapp P J Gilligan Tom Coberly Lou Frank Joe Sinsell John McDonald Kim Wood Ed Caddy W E R McDonald Tom Lavelle Scotty Orr Charles Roberts Wesley Barnaman WO Reese George Simpson and George Porter the state auditor. They plan to participate in the Fourth of July parade and meet again July 2 at City Hall to arrange details.
Circuit court of appeals declares the Levy amendments constitutional in profiteering indictments. Judge Manton overrules Weed’s Inc demurrers in Binghamton and orders arraignment on sight counts. report notes a tangential item about a new shoe spur invention.
Viscountess Astor Lady Bonham-Carter and the Countess of Selborne urge financial support for the eighth International Woman Suffrage Alliance congress in Geneva June 6 to 7. They note seven years since the last congress and point to Britain and international delegates needing funds as many delegates are poor. The appeal seeks freely given help to cover travel and expenses, aiming to unite women from across the world to advance emancipation and economic rights.
A fragmented report describes a woman tied and momentarily unresponsive near Beahy peas. Authorities probe a peculiar scene with unclear timing and limited identifying details.
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