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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1924
Page
5
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A list of visitors and registers in Butte shows John Farrell of Sheridan at the Butte hotel, Theodore Rothschild from Portland at the New Finlen, George Wards and other travelers from Helena and Deer Lodge registered at the Arizona and Favorite. Residents and professionals such as Dr. Tracy address epilepsy and nervous disorders with psychoanalysis offered nearby. Local business and social visitors include Thorsten Slenning from Miles City, Ed Rediman from Sheridan, H. N. Hill of Great Falls, Dr. L. Ring of Seattle, and William A. Clark Jr. of Los Angeles staying at the Clark home. Dental surgeries, paper deliveries, and shopping plans are noted alongside hospital updates and paper delivery instructions.
Nearly 150 Butte high school graduates are named on two honor lists by Principal Jesse Ragsdale. The first list lists 45 students with superior marks in three full-time subjects for the final quarter. The second lists 96 students with three 2s and a 1 or better in full-time subjects.
Police officers Larkin and Morrison raided a West Mercury establishment last night ending a run of a popular illegal dice game called crapa. Two Chinese suspects were arrested for running the game, about $50 found near the dealer, and a substantial amount seized from the dice game. bonds of $50 each secured release.
Joan Doe is charged with petty larceny in a complaint by Mrs Mil dred Kitto. The charge says Doe placed a battery in storage with the defendant and converted it to her own use.
Mrs. J. G. McDonald president of the Butte W C T U announces a home cooked food sale at Brophy Grocery on North Main Street. The sale starts Saturday at 4:30 p.m. with committee chair Mrs. R. J. Lilly and members Mrs. W. E. Currah and Mrs. J. G. McDonald.
Clark catcher Mike Henry caused a stir last night by a gift steal of second, then trotting to first after a misread play. Black Pitts, surprised, did not tag him, Henry reached safely and advanced, then retreated to first on a foul ball call from Kantz, the second baseman.
The Union Pacific system announces reduced one way fares effective May 12 from Montana to Nevada Arizona New Mexico and California. Butte to Los Angeles is 43.71 dollars for round trip. other points priced proportionately. Henry Coulam, general agent 229 Bistro building Butte.
Staff Sergeant Alva J. Harvey and Major Frederick L. Martin rode in on the eastbound Olympian through Butte after surviving one of the Northlands worst spring storms. They head to Washington to meet General Patrick for a new assignment with Martin possibly rejoining the world flight. Harvey returns to Rantoul, Illinois.
Butte Mines band and the Elks drum and trumpet corps joined for a music week closing smoker at the Elks hall. An hour of music followed by an old fashioned get together featured a varied program with solos, marches, and a boxing exhibition.
One week after John O'Leary fired a dozen shots in a federal courtroom, he remains in critical condition at St James Hospital. Attendants say he rests easily but deterioration could occur from his head injury, though gradual improvement is noted.
The first match play of the year for Butte golfers will be held Friday at the Country club. Qualifying rounds determine the Goodale cup contenders with the 16 best scores advancing to the next round.
Don Thiel of Fort Wayne Indiana reports Foley Pills gave a good night sleep after taking two tablets in the afternoon the pills acting as a diuretic stimulant to flush the kidneys and increase their activity
Judge Carroll issues a peremptory writ of mandate to W. Grant Hoage and four assistants to inspect all books and records in the county clerk and recorder’s office related to registration matters. Respondent William Molloy offered no opposition. examination may begin after the primary election.
Chris Tegen faces a lengthy trial on receiving deposits in an insolvent bank. The defense notes slow progress, with at least two weeks more anticipated. The state bank examiner's report, detailing 8955 names and bank assets and liabilities, was admitted after extensive objections.
Butte banks yesterday contributed 800 to the Salvation Army maintenance fund, bringing the total to more than 25 thousand. Brigadier John Bree said substantial contributions are expected tomorrow and the campaign should top the goal before Memorial Day. East and Western Iron works and Copper company employees have given amounts, with further reports of wider industrial support anticipated.
J A Broderson files suit against Northern Pacific railway and division superintendent G H Jacobus claiming he was exposed to freezing weather and gas inhalation while a rear brakeman on the Twin City express October 6 7 1921. He alleges unsafe working conditions and seeks damages. Cora Gruwell sues Charlies Gruwell for divorce on desertion grounds. no children.
American Legion officials announced 300 American flags will decorate Butte's business district along Broadway Main and Park streets. Flags purchased by local businessmen from G W Peeler of the Memorial Decoration company will fly from poles at the sidewalk edge once installed.
All Odd Fellows and Rebekah lodges are urged to meet at the Chapel in Mount Moriah cemetery at 10 oclock Friday morning to attend memorial exercises. Signed, Committee Adv.
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