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Newspaper

Anaconda Standard

Location

Anaconda, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1916

Page

11

Memorial Day Observance Across New York and El Paso

Civil War veterans led a May 30 parade before Governor Whitman in New York, with 15,000 marchers, joined by coast artillery, sailors, marines, guardsmen, and veterans groups. Memorial exercises at Grant’s Tomb and a salute aboard Michigan followed, with wreaths from Wilson and Grant’s family. In Columbus, New Mexico, services honored Villa's raid victims and Maine’s sailors, while El Paso featured a border parade with Confederate and Spanish American War veterans and local cadets before cemetery ceremonies.

New York Whitman Soldiers’ and Sailors United States Coast Artillery New York Navy Yard National Guardsmen Boy Scouts Grant Michigan Hudson Lawrence Y. Sherman Illinois Wilson Frederick Dent Grant Loyal Legion U.S. Grant Grand Army of the Republic Washington Main Havana Harbor Maine Monument Columbus Circle Charles D. Sigsbee Ured John Chinwick St. Jo Villa Columbus N. M Thirteenth Cavalry Little Desert EL Paso Texas George Bell

Central body endorses wage demand clash in Butte strike

In Butte Montana a workingmen's union demand for higher wages faces a strong counter from the Silver Bow Employers Association. An executive letter urged members to refuse increases to prevent higher living costs and to preserve community welfare amid looming June wage changes.

Workingmen's Union Gng Butte Merchants’ Association Silver Bow Employers’ Association Aetter Employers’ Association C.F. Kelley J. H. Rowe A. Gurrie John Giile Fred Melcher William ‘Twohy A.’ J. Davis J. L. Bruce Oscar Rohn Waamat Butte, Mont Silver Bow Employers Association Mont Workingmen’s Union Teamsters Tts

Two-Piece Undergarment Suited for Full Skirts

A fashion note shows a two piece undergarment designed for wear with new full skirts. It can be joined at the waist or worn separately and can be plain or elaborately trimmed to suit taste and budget. The piece emphasizes practicality for daily wear and warns elaborate trims require care and cost.

Prosperity in Camp Faces Possible Break

The note warns that a break in current prosperity would threaten the camp’s welfare. It emphasizes meeting organized demands through united effort and directs readers to refer such demands to the association for action.

Association For Action

Germans Claim Verdun Front Gains In Major Push

Berlin reports two mile front from Le Mort Homme to Cumieres near Verdun was captured with gains northeast of Verdun in Thiate mont wood and eastern sectors. Paris concedes some trench losses northwest of Cumieres and retreat south of the road between Hethincourt and Cumieres. Berlin says 1 313 prisoners taken including staff near Le Mort Homme. Italian and Russian fronts show renewed activity with Austrian and German offensives repelled in Italy and in Russia near Augustinghof. Greece faces German and Bulgarian advance. The invasion cited as protection against Entente surprise attack.

Associated Press le Mort Homme Cumieres Villa Verdun Berlin Teutons Thiatemont Wood Paris Cumieres Hethincourt Italy Astico Posnia Austria Rome Pasablo Suzana Opedaletto Augustinhof Toutehache Greek Macedonia Ilin

Warden at Sing Sing Might Resign to Write and Study Criminology

New York May 20. George W. Kirchwey warden of Sing Sing prison said he would resign soon to devote time to writing and criminology. He succeeded Thomas Mott Osborne after Osborne was indicted. Rumor says Osborne may return as warden when Kirchwey retires.

New York George W. Kirchwey Sing Sing Prison Mr. Kirchwey Thomas Mott Osborne Sing Sing Osborne Kirehwey

Women’s Clubs Observe Memorial Day Convention Balloting

Delegates and visitors at the General Federation of Women’s Clubs biennial in New York observed Memorial Day with a busy session. The nominating committee named candidates for president and other posts, amendments to by laws were adopted, and rules for reinstatement and treasurer duties were set. Balloting begins tomorrow and results will be announced Thursday.

New York General Federation of Women’s Clubs Whitman Josiah Evans Cowles Los Angeles Samuel B Sneath TiMn Ohio Treas Board of Directors Federation Pata

No Note From Carranza Discussed By Mexican Foreign Minister

Mexico City May 30 Foreign Minister Aguilar said no note had been sent to Washington by General Carranza. He noted communication had been under consideration but gave no explanation for its withholding indicating only that the matter remained unsettled.

Carranza Mexico City Aguilar Washington

Submarine Expansion Moves to Fifty Units in Navy Bill

Washington reports that the naval appropriation bill gained a committee of the whole approval for an amendment to raise submarine construction from 20 to 50. Also notes a lost key incident at Columbia Gardens with reward offered for its return.

Washington Naval Committee House Columbia Gardens Care Standard Butte

Silvertown Cord Tires Now Available Through Goodrich Dealers

Vital Features praised for smooth riding resembling gliding as Silvertown Cord Tires become obtainable via any B F Goodrich Co dealer in Akron Ohio and across America. This marks expanded distribution through Goodrich outlets and sole manufacturers.

Silvertown Onc Goodrich America B. F. Goodrich Co Akron Ohio

Binnard Resigns Land Office Post To Return To Law In Butte

Joseph Binnard resigns from the United States land office at Helena after two years, returning to Butte to resume his law practice. He cites commitment to his law business and plans to remain active in local Democratic politics. His partner Alexander G. Roser has maintained the Butte office during his tenure.

Joseph Binnard United States Land Office Helena Butte Binnard T. J. Walsh Myers Walsh Tinnard Ame Alexander G., Roser

Register of the land office acceptance echoes sacrifice

The speaker explains that continuing as register of the land office risks their legal practice and life work. After two years in the post they fear further injustices and cannot afford more sacrifices.

Land Ofice

Wilkes Players Arrive to Begin Work at Empire Theater

Ere nest Wilkes and Manager A Hatfield lead 15 member Wilkes Stock company from Spokane to start rehearsals for Alias Jimmie Valentine at the Empire theater. Notables include Harry J. Leland Jeanne Mat Marta Oatman and Ralph Cloninger. Seats go on sale today at Newsbro Drug store. matinees 1:30 2 and 7:30 to 9 daily until June 4 opening.

Wilkes Erenest Wilkes A. Hatfield Spokane Empire Theater Harry J. Leland Jeanne Mat Wilkes Stock Company Butte Mise Marta Oatman West Ralph Cloninger Jimmie Valentine Newsbro Drug Company Park Street

Hotel Arrivals

Hotel arrivals list passengers and visitors including Matt Berryhill from Kansas City Ed Fork Los Angeles A Berryhill and O A Edstein San Francisco C D Miller and A M Van Buss Kirk Missoula TM Hanta and Mrs Collins Butte J W Morrison and G E Howe Spokane G Criacay Mine

Leggat Fred Haas Salt Lake Matt“ Berryhill Kansas City Ed. Fork Los Angeles A. E. Berryhill O. A. Edstein San Francisco C. D. Miller A. M. van Buss Kirk Missoula TM. Hanta Mrs. Collins Butte J- W. Morrison G. E. Howe Spokane G. Criacay Mine

Stephens and wife and others listed in census record

A fragmented OCR list names Stephens and wife, Thurlow Travis BM, H Stanley of Chicago, W M Green and P C Gristown, D BE Greeley, Kimball and A Gage of Portland, Eberling Milwaukee, A G Corbett Seattle. The snippet appears as scattered surnames and city associations from a larger census or directory entry.

Saapolia Thurlow ‘Travis Stephens H. Stanley Chicago W. M. Green P.C. Gristown D. BE. Greeley Bas'n. Kimball A. G Gage Portland Eberling Milwaukee A. G. Corbett

President Enjoys Fun and Talks With Actors in Baltimore

President Wilson attended a Friars Club show at Nixon's Academy of Music, receiving enthusiastic applause for three hours. He went backstage, spoke briefly to actors, and shook hands, as the crowd roared with songs praising Wilson. In badlands, Katherine Hall was arrested for robbing L G Kemple Immner of $60 in the restricted district. A Parisian inventor created a device to play three phonograph records at once.

Baltimore Wilson Friars Club of New York Nixon Academy of Music Badlands Katherine Hall Primrose Lite L. G. Kemple Immner

Calvin to head Union Pacific system in Pacific already set

Union Pacific tors will meet Wednesday and set E. E. Calvin to be president of Union Pacific railroad, succeeding To Mehler and taking office July 1. Edgar B. Calvin, formerly of the Oregon Short Line, has held top posts since 1908 with Breton Railroad and Navigation, then Southern Pacific, and recently returned as vice president and general manager.

Union Pacifetors E. E. Calvin Ore‘n Short Line Union Pacific Railroad King Bee Mr. Calvin Mehler Gennv Aa Haa Deon Dighter Amenea Ici Calvin Ber Monier Salt Lake Edgar B. Calvin Oregon Short Line The Breton Railroad and Navigation Company Sigent S Southern Pacific Company Oregon Line

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