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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1920
Page
5
Mayor Stodden issues proclamation declaring November 11 a legal holiday in Butte to honor the signing of the armistice. He urges all business to cease and citizens to join in a patriotic celebration recognizing American soldiers for achieving the war's end.
Captain J. M. Kelso, assistant to the recruiting service head for the state, spoke to high school boys on the need to finish school. He urged that educated men are essential to the country and warned against leaving school to earn more money, stressing diligent study as a duty.
Anderson, a clerk and recorder, sustained slight injuries when he fell about 20 feet from the first floor to the basement of the Nap ton building at 8 o'clock Wednesday evening. His calls for help brought quick assistance, and reports from his home last night said he would be able to be at his office today.
Delegates from city parishes will meet tonight to consider forming a league of Catholic women as proposed by Bishop Carroll. Representatives will be chosen to attend Sunday at St Patrick's school to adopt a constitution, by laws, and nominate officers.
Butte notes rent pianos from Orton Bros and Danese, with Young's orchestra performing Saturday evening at Boulder Hot Springs to relax. The stop includes Motion Picture Classic and other new arrivals at the P. O. News Stand. James Walsh, U S collector of internal revenue, stayed in town two days and left for Helena.
County Treasurer C. T. Puckett started the collection of 1626000 in taxes for state county and school purposes in Silver Bow. Notices were mailed late causing a delay. 26 days remain before penalties apply. Office staffing and payment windows were expanded to speed processing and reduce lines.
A crash at Fischer's Meat Market on North Main Street yesterday noon sent splattered meat, ham, and vegetables across the floor as a truck from the Butte Electrical Company Tanamueck smashed into the display window. Glass shards flew as a clerk barely avoided injury and a crowd gathered at the scene.
Weather conditions in Butte remain unsettled with possible rain or snow. Last night barometer showed little change except a slight uptick. Yesterday's high was 34 and low 18 with the first precipitation of the month a snow flurry event. In 1919, Butte saw five inches of snowfall for the period observed, with various daily amounts in early November.
The clerk of the court at Butte issued two marriage licenses yesterday to out of town couples. William Bradahl and Hazel Bustrack of Great Falls were first, while Clarence L. Carter and Rose Guess Hines of Helena were the other couple to receive the papers.
Tokyo reports show Japanese newspapers view Harding victory as a setback to the League of Nations. Jiji Shimpo cites Wilson’s Monroe Doctrine exemption lowering League effectiveness by half and warns further reservations could imperil it. Yomiuri Shimbun notes faith in the League erodes. California anti Japanese legislation draws predictably mixed reactions. Yorozu Choho urges formal government protest. Foreign Office official says public awaits Washington talks.
County Attorney Rotering said the investigation into charges against Jack Melia former chief of the cry squad suspended after the bootlegging exposure will begin this afternoon. Subpoenas for several witnesses were issued and turned over for service. The investigation will be private with sworn witnesses examined by the county attorney in person. A transcript will be prepared for future action.
The Silver Bow Park volunteers postponed tonight’s meeting to discuss a reorganization plan for the district. The Daly addition, once included, caused complaints and will be excluded in a new district formation.
Dr. Paul C. Phillips, Missoula State University history chair, opens a 12 week course on Montana and Northwest history at the Administration Building Saturday at 10:30 AM. Lectures cost $1, with optional university credit upon completion of readings. Phillips, an authority on Montana history, has studied Franco Montana relations and will share pioneer era anecdotes.
Miss Audrey Phaten daughter of Mrs Anna Durkins of the Grand hotel married Orien Guiett a Flint Michigan contractor yesterday. Rev Charles F Chapman officiated. Attendants were Miss Nell Duff and Chester Gillette. The couple honeymoon in Chicago and will reside in Flint Michigan.
It is now possible to transmit pictures by ordinary telegraph by wireless and by telephone, signaling a new era of rapid image communication across distances. The note highlights three methods enabling visual exchange beyond text alone.
A letter to Chief Murphy requests the Butte police help locate Joseph Vincent Egan missing since June 23. The 20 year old, about 6 feet 9 inches tall and 165 pounds, was last heard from in Denver. His mother is ill. contact M B Vincent Moorestown New Jersey with any information.
Construction on the northwestern Butte sewer project will start now after county commissioners awarded Maurice Keley the contract for 31 745 dollars. Peter Orem bid 26 040 dollars. Bonds delayed work until taxpayers subscribed nearly 15 000 dollars, ensuring the system's start.
Articles of incorporation for the Montana Oil Shale Refining company were filed yesterday. The new firm is capitalized at 2.5 million dollars with 2,500 shares subscribed. It will conduct mining and refining in Beaverhead county with its principal office in Butte. Incorporators are Alex Walker C J Hinerud and Anne S Dorhofer.
Panis Nov 4 French aviator Caps de Romanet today flew a 1 kilometer course at speed 209 kilometers an hour breaking the record of 793.82 kilometers set two weeks ago by Lecointe, winner of the James Gordon Bengmett cup race.
A local advertisement declares progressive men value time and urges sensible use of it. It promotes PALL SUIT, P COAT, and DRESS options available at the Ring-Co le Garment Store on West Park Street.
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