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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1923
Page
2
A road campaign reports contributions to the pavini fund from auto owners and others with inexpensive cars. Subscriptions range from five to twenty five dollars as residents seek inclusion on printed donor lists and pride in improving the old town pavement.
Police seek two holdup men who robbed Harry Faulkner of about 25 dollars near the viaduct on Harrison avenue and then accosted Mike Melkovich minutes later. Faulkner, 1915 George street, was confronted near the city incinerating plant by one masked bandit and another with a low visor.
The article outlines a reparations agreement with Lanaprogate provisions. It states that if arrears threaten full payment, the United States may abrogate after three months unless the terms are amended to ensure liquidation. It also notes deductions for German dyestuffs received via the reparations commission.
The Montana Supreme Court dismissed the state's case against the Montana Brewing Company of Great Falls at the attorney general’s request. The suit arose from a Cascade County raid by the prohibition department alleging beer with more than a half of one percent alcohol content and seizure of property. The attorney general sought a continued hearing, which was denied.
Tull McGee was booked last night on attempted robbery after an alleged attempt to steal a car owned by William M. Gleason of Taft Mercury Street. Gleason had left his automobile on South Montana Street when the incident occurred.
A man found his machine missing and later recovered it a block away. He waited and saw three youths approach the vehicle and enter it. He confronted them and a struggle ensued as McGee fled. detectives Larkin and Calpin pursued and nabbed a suspect near a boat as police arrived for county turnover.
Testimony and cross examination in the intrastate railroad case continued with Gibbs and other witnesses recalled. The attorney general sought subpoenas while noting the White Sulphur line value and road equipment costs, and the proceedings debated jurisdiction and permanent excusal of some witnesses.
Police seek Fred Tallon in Butte after a telegram urged contact with George Tallon in Butte. Telegram mentions 25 pairs of eyeglasses held in reserve by a corporation official for use in case of damage.
Carrie C Van Orsdall founder and long time head of the Neighbors of Woodcraft died at her Meldrum Oregon home after two years of illness. A native of Town born in 1864 she organized Denver’s free Woodcraft circle over 25 years ago and served as grand guardian of the Woodmen order from 1898 until two years ago.
The first carload of strawberries and cherries arrived in Kennewick’s local market in crates and flats. Demand was good and distribution broad with most fruit sold before noon. A few crates remained and were expected to clear in a few days.
The text argues against harming the standing army, urging unity and defense funding. It defends the 1920 National Defense Act as economical and American, noting defense budgets are modest beside luxury spending and urging supporters to oppose cuts and focus on strong, efficient forces.
A Wisconsin public meeting led by Senator La Follette connected rail valuation to a national crisis. Chicago businessmen posted a sharp reply branding the conference a menace to all and alleging staged proceedings to favor progressive politics and rail interests.
A Memorial Day planning session at the courthouse included the G A R United Spanish War Veterans American Legion Women’s Relief Corps Ladies of the G A R Auxiliary of the U S W A U S V Auxiliary American War Mothers and Boy Scouts. Ht HS Makinson was elected general chairman and Marianna Rickey secretary.
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