This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1917
Page
4
Reports from Helena on May 27 describe a military procession for a pontifical mass at St. Helena Cathedral. A giant banner rose, the top cable snapped near the ground as the Star Spangled Banner played, while fog slid from a belfry window. Bishop Carroll blessed the banner and urged help for soldiers amid a large crowd including four Montana regiments led by Maj. Erastus Williams.
Lewistown May 27 A district court will hear a will contest filed by Daniel Haggerty of Reno claiming John Bowen used undue influence to obtain Julia Bowen's will. The paper also notes a fatal ore chute accident investigation absolving others, a planned $150000 Lewistown apartment project, and local obituaries and society notices including the Wright funeral and various civic matters.
Bishop Faber of Helena will deliver the commencement address at Montana State College on June 6 at 10:30 AM, as 80 graduates receive diplomas. Final exams run May 31 to June 1, with a music recital June 1 and campus rally to follow. Several graduates head to war service or assignments while a reception and alumni banquet cap the events.
Virginia City reports from May 26 detail Thomas Thexton of Varney transacting county business, Duncan moving his family to the Kearsarge mine, and development plans at Williams gulch and Alder gulch. Local miners and merchants are expanding operations, with the Ruby Valley Mining company to begin development next week, and several residents traveling between Butte, Sheridan, and Dillon.
Helena May 27 Will J Cruse of 413 Lawrence street died suddenly tonight from an acute illness after months of suffering. Nephew of the late Thomas Cruse, mining figure behind Drum discovery. Survived by wife two sons Will and George of Helena, sister Mrs H C Ras of San Francisco, brothers Thomas of Helena Frank of California, and many East cousins. Born in San Francisco and long a well known Helena resident.
Two Industrial Workers of the World members Pat Monahan and William McNamara were arrested on charges of disloyal utterances directed at President Wilson and others. They denied the statements, but witnesses testifying to overheard remarks and IWW literature on their person supported the charge. They were bound for Glendive and held awaiting federal action. The report also notes a robust crop season in Shields valley with wheat promising and ample labor.
Washington May 27 Representative Rankin's first request to the war department was refused. A chicken rancher from her district must register on June to be within age limits. If he claims exemption for poultry duties he may present his case after registration.
Two large ranches known as the Jones and Toomy holdings in Big Hole basin Montana near Wisdom and Dixon offer 5471 irrigated acres with timber access, 100 registered Durham cattle, 100 grades, 50 horses, and household goods. All sells cash without reserve. auctioneer Aber- Aeen. Also sealed bids invited to lease Camas Hot Springs for hotel and bath house use until June 18 1917 with $500 certified check, commissioner Cato Sells announced.
Anaconda boys who enlisted in the Second Montana infantry report in a Standard staff letter that all are getting along well with officers and men. They hope to cross to Europe soon, with no discontent and a good time despite daily drills. The Red Cross critique is noted as a small point of opinion among the men.
Private Clarence J. Stewart and Serat Maj Frank P. Stewart from Anaconda discuss home front duties. Women and girls should sew candy and cakes while men focus on drilling and bandage needs. The unit notes good morale, no friction, healthy rivalry, and a growing baseball season as weather stays favorable.
At the Bluebird theater tonight the Metro Columbia screen version of Paul Trent's novel A Wife by Purchase with Viola Dina as star will be seen in a super cast interpretation. Robert Walker leads opposite Dina, after work with Edl gon Kalem in earlier films and stage successes across titles such as The Balkan Princess and The Pink Lady.
Augustus Phillips, long-time Metro player, leads in God's Law and Man's with Henry Hallam as Kunda Ram. The all-star cast includes Frank Currier, George A Wright, and newcomer Marie Adell, who studied concert singing before screen work. Hallam, born in London, rose in Erminie and light opera with wife Josephine Stanton.
A meeting of registrars to serve June 5 for enrolling all men of military age will be held this evening in Sheriff Harteell’s courthouse office. Pamphlets with regulations will be distributed and officials will answer questions on the instructions. Registrars are urged to attend.
Fragmented local notices list piano rentals Schlappi Western Star meeting at 7 80 sharp plus various ads. Mentions Blooming pansy plants graveled with ice cream records and a string of names from Butte Great Falls and Missoula. Community events include lodge meetings and miscellaneous classifieds.
G Edens of Chicago outlines prospects for transcontinental travel via northern route this season. He leads the Illinois highway movement and promotes improved highways with bankers and local boards, touring the West to speak on roads as a good investment and national parks highway as a strong lure for tourists. He notes Chicago publicity drawing inquiries and expects thousands of summer visitors along the route with hotels and garage services praised.
The weekly notice lists uncalled letters at the Anaconda post office for May 26 1917. Men named A Dire Pat Donahue N Economedes George R Hale T Thomas N H Johnson Carl A Lannan Peter Merrick Thomas McMahon G B Mackinnon Joseph K Dermott Dan McCambridge Edward H Neal Shore Vic Rugger M Robbery Simon Running R D Smith Willie Stanton J Wise. Women named Mrs John F Burek Mrs L H Craig Mrs N R Kelley Mrs George Kollis Minniey Nelson Mrs J H Sherman. Postmaster Edward Burke signs the notice.
Two Greek men created a rough scene on Hast Parke avenue last night and were taken to the city jail by Patrolman Tom Corcoran and Special Officer James O Keefe. They were released on bonds of 25 dollars each and will appear before Police Judge Daniela this afternoon. The fight drew a large crowd with minor damage, including battered faces and a torn coat.
Fire Chief Charles Collins sustained injuries when a department runabout overturned on East Commercial after a radius rod bent. He was taken to his city hall apartments for attention and is expected to recover quickly.
The item lists individuals and their hometowns including Paul Fouke St Joseph, Mr and Mrs F W Smith Billings, Mr and Mrs M Schwartz Chicago, W W Odell Great Falls, Beck Cleveland, RJ Baker St Louis, H L Wenger Chicago.
W. M. Hayes reports his son Harold of Anaconda has been promoted to sergeant after enlisting in the regular army last month. Harold led a target competition with a 193 score out of 200, signaling strong marksmanship and advancement.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.