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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1921
Page
5
Report from Menoverns details a gambling case at Elra Spiatiiing where three local players faced vagrancy charges. Chief Murphy defended the players, stating no orders were given to stop card play, while Judge Snow rejected arrests for mere card games and cautioned against overreach by authorities.
Absence of Mr. Wills, manager of the chamber of commerce in Butte, caused the county commissioners hearing on alleged illegal spending of 65 000 from the poor and widow funds to be postponed. Paul A Gow said Will is out of the city and cannot attend but the matter will be presented in proper form at a mutually convenient time.
Forecasts predict a cool cloudy Memorial Day with possible showers. Recent statewide reports show showers and flurries of snow across Montana, including Yellowstone and Billings. Butte observed near normal barometer as rain began early evening and was expected to continue overnight.
Mrs A L Bradshaw of the Associated Charities seeks clothing for many Butte children, especially shoes, as teachers prepare for summer vacations. She urges willing citizens to help and provides a contact by telephone to arrange pickups and delivery.
Am distorted local items note rent planes from Orton Bros and a dentist Dr Roberts moved to suite 821 328 Rialto building. New magazines at P O News Stand with travel and hotel ads. Marie Cronin recovering at home. Excursion fare to Alhambra Hot Springs promoted. Louis Fisher charged with petit larceny in Buckley court involving bale of hay valued at $1 from Pete Grogan. First lodge of Odd Fellows founded in United States in 1819.
The mayor announces Chief Murphy remains police chief after a trial and board findings. He states confidence in the police department’s integrity and approves the examining and trial board’s recommendation. The action, dated May 2, 1920, reflects official retention of leadership amid contested evidence.
A police court session fined most violators ten dollars each for speeding. W. C. Mostlas, cited for running without rear lights, claimed car loan to a federation convention committee, but the court upheld the fine. A. W. Merrit and a Montana Wholesale Fish driver also paid fines for 22 mph and similar offenses. Dr. Emery was dismissed after testifying to a 25 mph hill run for urgent sick call.
Ed Marans, proprietor of Home Supply and Outfitting at 16 North Montana street, departs today for the East visiting Ohio, Cleveland, New York and more. He aims to replenish stock after a successful auction sale and to visit relatives unseen for 17 years, planning a two to three week return.
Gunt Pantages faced charges for selling drugs at the Portland Cafe and was arraigned before U S Commissioner Van Eten. Both sides requested a continuance to secure additional witnesses, and the case was continued until June 14.
Mrs J R Sievers of Butte has been named a member of Montana state board of charities and corrections. A longtime philanthropist and clubwoman, she will begin duties this week and attend the board's Helena meeting as it reorganizes. Her appointment pleases Montana women’s clubs and promises strong advocacy for state institutions serving unfortunate women and orphans.
A directed verdict for 4000 dollars was returned in federal court in favor of Charles Gunther trustee in bankruptcy against Home Insurance Company of Minneapolis and others. Marion A. Bullyon, a Butte dealer, took insurance with several companies, a fire destroyed his stock, and after bankruptcy he settled for 3400 then left town. The trustee sought the face value of the policies totaling about 10000 dollars. The judge noted this was the last jury case on the calendar.
Judge Lynch sentenced Paul George to 20 to 40 years for a crime involving an 11 year old girl. Paul Pesanti was given 1 to 3 years for an attempted robbery at a Continental Oil gasoline station. A post ponement motion for Mike Burzan's murder trial was continued to Tuesday at 1:30. Extortion charges against J F McRae and John Bonner were set for June 6.
John Doe was fined 15 dollars in police court yesterday for disturbance. He claimed he merely pitched a traffic sign into the street as Officer Larkin observed him and halted the escape. Doe admitted drinking moonshine but denied intoxication, saying he had about a Sam drinks but was not “dasutcated.”
City Treasurer Herman Strasburger states warrants should be exchanged for bonds funded by the city. Interest on warrants stops once notice is given. Bonding brokers may only earn commissions funded by bondholders, not the city, with bonds payable at 6 percent and tradable via banks.
The B A P railway will run special trains Sunday and Monday May 29 and 30. Trains depart at 8 p.m. 11:30 p.m. and 12:45 a.m. from Gregson at midnight and for Anaconda at 1 20 a.m. Sheep store surplus fat in tails while camels do in humps.
John W. Koren, jailed for the death of Jasper K Horan, testified in Butte that a 41 gesture of hostility by three men at the Landreth home on Pine Street led to the fatal blow. He said the others began the attack, and he struck only after fleeing toward protection on the back porch. Koren, who had been drinking, claimed he did not recognize the men or Horan, and that he did not know who delivered the fatal blow. The inquiry follows conflicting accounts from the Landreth family and Ed Anderson. Coroner Carey ordered an inquest for Tuesday afternoon.
C C Skidmore appears again in Silver Bow county court not as a defendant but as plaintiff in a damage suit seeking 2300 in compensation from Chief of Police Jerry Murphy and other officials. He claims property valued at 6000 has been withheld since April 1821 including two stick pins a chamois bag with gold, a hack saw an electric percolator and more. The second count lists a trunk with women's clothing household goods army blankets toilet articles and cut silk valued at 2000. A mink fur valued at 190 is listed in the third count. The account references prior arrests and releases with federal involvement.
A revived habeas corpus writ requests release for J. W. W. with federal action referenced. The note cites legal action and court involvement, indicating ongoing detention review and potential habeas remedies.
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