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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1907
Page
5
Western Montana office of the Standard is located on Higgins Avenue in Missoula. Telephone number 118 is listed for contact, with advertising rates available on application.
A busy university week features class closings for the season and a declamation contest. An event on Sunday will confer honors on Maureste, directed by Kev F A Beteman of Nelens-Degreen, marking a significant campus program.
The programme lists events for commencement week including a declamation Friday May 31 at 8:30 p.m. a Baccalaureate address Sunday June 2 at 2:30 p.m. by Rev. F. R. Bateman of Helena an annual recital of the school of music Monday June 3 at 8:20 p.m. class day Tuesday June 4 an annual lecture before the literary societies Thursday June 4 at 8:30 p.m. field day Wednesday June 5 alumni reunion Wednesday June 4 at 8:30 p.m. and commencement Thursday June 6 at 10:30 a.m. with an address by Theodore Brantly chief justice of Montana and degrees conferred by the university president.
The University of Montana will close for the season next Friday May 31 and commencem ent week programs have been issued. Attendance and work quality are praised with a 4 percent rise in language class enrollments and fewer delinquents. Twenty seven graduates will receive diplomas the largest class to date. Elaborate commencement preparations are under way and the public is invited to attend at University Hall. The final convocation only announced year-end business and student organization activities.
Missoula voters face a special election from May 29 to June 1 on a bond issue to fund a new county courthouse and county high school building. The courthouse is described as unsafe and inadequate for records, while the high school is deemed essential for the educational status of the county. The South Missoula high school lease expires next August, with no alternative facility available. The report stresses the county’s claim as an educational center and the urgent need for a county high school.
Local leaders discuss abolishing the university system in Missoula and forcing county students to seek other high school options before entering the university's collegiate department. The prevailing sentiment supports evaluating the bond for a new court harbor and school building.
Missouli May 23 The funeral of C P Arnold was conducted with In passing ceremonies by the Inca Knights of Pythias and Sons of Hermann lodges at Elks hall. A long procession followed the hearse to the cemetery as Rev LE Wright preached a touching sermon paying tribute to Arnold and his private life. Fifty lodge members marched. floral offerings were many and state wide. Arnold died in a runaway near Wallace about a week ago. Mrs Arnold injured in the accident remained unable to attend. Amelia Arnold of Toledo, Ohio, his aunt, also attended, with relatives from Butte and Philipsburg present.
A busy Missoula district court session presided by Judge Myera heard multiple matters. Trials were paused for Monday, June a, with jurors discharged. several cases were continued or dismissed, and divorce proceedings granted with custody awarded for two minor children aged 2 and years.
Reilly's big loaf is always Creel. Andrew Beckwith returned to the reservation. Peter B. Whaleyieg fled a beacher and stone entry on 40 acres near Bon neve Miss Blale Eaton visited as a guest of Mrs. Frank Kaul returning to Pendleton Oregon. J. J. McLaughin admitted to the company hospital in Victor where he is on the sick ward. Charles Ferris, 34, Lothrop, admitted to Northern Pacific hospital for treatment. Mrs. J. E. Power and children left for New York City and the East for about three months. John Pope moved to Dillon to work as steam fitter for a local firm. Mrs. Pope to join him. HL Wychell, NP agent at Bearmouth, slowly recovering and expects to resume work in about two weeks.
Missoula May 29 Northern Pacific Railway Company filed notice of appeal from the appraisers decision in condemnation proceedings against Mary T Bandmann and others. The appeal goes to district court from appraisers who awarded Mrs Bandmann 12300 dollars and other defendants sums totaling 2447 dollars for right of way sought by the company.
May 11 edition from Tuxtilt border town reports Gualentalan troops throwing up intrenchments and mounting artillery opposite Oras as war preparations escalate across the border.
The junior class prom at the gymnasium tonight drew a large crowd and was praised as the most ambitious social event yet. Elaborate decorations in red and white with green canopies transformed the hall, while the Missouri club orchestra played for dancing. The event, an annual honor to seniors, featured comfortable alcoves, plush seating, and ample decorations accompanying the royal atmosphere.
In Corona on May 28, Leon Graham Andraid, 17, was captured near the Stetfridt farm after chasing and resisting attempted assault on Marie Tuck, daughter of John Tuck. He matches the description of the man seen nearby and was arrested with local aid. The earlier Elmerhurst homicide suspect Henry B. Hecker is now questioned.
Indianapolis May 29 police search for Frederick Willay Horn charged with larceny of 40000 dollars in bonds and stocks from a safety deposit box at Meier's National Bank belonging to his sister Mrs Catherine H H Nold. A warrant for his arrest on grand larceny was issued as he is believed to have left the city.
Louisville May 22 A general strike order was issued for machinists on the Louisville and Nashville system. About 60 to 70 workers are employed along the line with 46 in the South Louisville shops. The men seek union recognition and better conditions with no pay increase requested.
An article describes a process creating a material called galodith from skimmed milk mixed with formalin. Milk is processed in a multi tank setup with wire sieves and air pressure to produce a yellowish brown powder named ensola, then combined with formalin and dried into a hard substance for billiard uses.
May 29 Phoenix. After a prolonged investigation attorney Schuyfer for the widow of Nicholas De Jingain abandoned the claim of body substitution. Proceedings in Chicago seeking a widow’s rights in De Raylan estate will be dismissed. De Raylan’s body to be reinterred in Phoenix. Russian consul Bar on Schilppentach says efforts to locate relatives in Russia. estate may go to Minnesota state, totaling about $23,000. De Raylan was not on good terms with her spouses. funds and papers were moved from Phoenix to Chicago.
A bogus prize fight planned near Wilkesbarre collapsed as J He Collins a prize fighter and T C McCarthy his Chicago manager were jailed on $2000 bail. Walter Davidson a wealthy farmer thanked authorities for protecting him and his money. Police said Chicago officials tipped off about Collins and McCarthy after they left Chicago with Davidson and his son.
Philadelphia May 20. George W White heard screams from children playing in a field and saw a large bird swoop down on a calf with its talons in the calf s back. White fired at the wing and the bird was killed after a struggle. The creature measured seven feet from wing tip to wing tip and three feet from head to tail.
A major blaze in Bellingham overnight destroyed three warehouses tied to the canning department of the Pacifi American Anderlee grant. The fire caused an estimated loss of seventy five thousand dollars worth of platinum and other goods, with much flowing into the sea. Authorities expect further details on the damage and casualties.
Metal can be recovered and shipped to the smelter for refining. Thélaas is fully angered by Inguraneé. The mammoth packing plant, largest in the world, was saved with great difficulty.
Ind city story describes Butler University dorm matron Matron Moore imposing new rules to curb evening socializing. Students face staying in lit areas and limiting visits to summer houses and tennis courts as six weeks remain in the semester. Dorm residents push back amid campus tensions and an end to aimless wandering.
Ithaca May 29. Segregation of sexes at Cornell sparked a three week contest between men and women over participation in class organizations. A rule to bar female students from voting failed after men and women mostly abstained, with Miss Ethel Hamilton of Pennsylvania delivering a notable address.
A fragment recalls a man named Wade asking about a new half brother. The reply, in rough humor, mocks the question with a crude remark, reflecting a strained family moment and casual conversational tone.
A fragmented reminiscence describes a girl wearing Rimona with a low neckline when a boy named Robbie touched her collar bone and asked if she always swallowed a bone, revealing a puzzled auntie's moment of confusion.
Members of the Society of St John the Baptist enjoyed a pleasant dancing party at Masonie hall in Butte last evening with about 10 couples in attendance. The cadet is new to Butte and aims to unite French people socially. The affair was well received with committees led by General Dr. H. A. Mallet and others handling reception and organization.
Mike Wyrich, 2, living at 411 North Wyoning Street, is hospitalized at St James with a broken back after being struck by timber while working at Mountain Consolidated Union yesterday morning. He is described as single and 2 years old, with unclear circumstances and misspelled details in the report.
Annela Daly eight years two months old dies at home 620 Fast Mercury with parents Mr and Mrs Pod Daly. Death caused by diphtheria. Funeral held yesterday afternoon. The family has the sympathy of many friends.
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