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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1921
Page
8
Anaconda high school students parade through streets to cheer the first football game of the season against the Butte Hubs at Washoe park at 3 pm. The scene drew a large crowd as preparations and speeches fired school spirit for the fall season.
J Harry Dunlap a private detective who swore a complaint charging David Bender a fugitive from Maryland state prison with the murder of Father Patrick Heaslin Colma California was arrested on a perjury charge in connection with the complaint He was released on a habeas corpus writ later The complaint says the detective misstated the pistol caliber used in the killing William A Hightower an itinerant baker also charged with murder of the priest is to stand trial in Redwood City Monday The Associated Press Helena Sept 30 The state industrial accident board today denied compensation to Troyd Birmingham of Butte injured when a street car collided The board ruled an employee is entitled to compensation only for injuries received while at work Travel to and from work is not covered by employment
Members of the Anaconda Country Club volunteered to help finish the new 18 hole course expected to be completed in about two weeks. Crews laid out boundary stakes and cleared land while greens work will begin next week. the men’s handicap tournament nears the semi finals and Mrs. Frank Tucker won the women’s championship, defeating Miss Margaret Nuckols 7 up and 8 to play.
The Federal Reserve Board reports a distinctly optimistic September on business conditions. Notable gains in credit, stronger liquidation, and encouragement in cotton price driven improvement. Employment rose slightly but harvesting season may affect jobs, offset by rising labor demand in manufacturing.
The Montana railroad commission received a telegram from the interstate commerce commission requesting more details on complaints that carriers in Montana charge higher rates on grain shipped from branch line points than from main line points at equal distance. A hearing date is expected to be set by the commission.
Thousands attend the Lewistown fair as racing programs and thoroughbred cattle draw crowds. Weather cooperates and officials report record attendance despite earlier forecasts.
Moscow dispatch notes M Zinovietz, head of the Third Internationale executive committee, addressing Russian youth on the Polish ultimatum. He warns that war is not desired but asserts limits beyond which the USSR will not permit any encroachment. The remarks come amid mounting international tension and calls for restraint.
Filing dates for the city government race in Bozeman list eight candidates. Three will be elected to select city leadership, with former County Commissioner W. Erwin and Ernest Hellman among hopefuls. The election is set for Tuesday, Oct. 4. Spinach as a winter crop notes from southern states and a fleeting Forbes Magazine citation conclude the fragment.
Local briefs note city trips 266 and Independent taxi services. Funeral cars and a phone listing appear, alongside October Victor records and theater outings. A mix of notices, personal travels, sales, and social events mentions Missoula, Butte, Seattle, and other locales with multiple residents returning or traveling.
Associated Press reports C C Prest, pilot, halted his attempt to fly from Mexico to Siberia after a second accident to his Polar Bear biplane. Weather delays forced postponement until next summer, with Prest sailing to Vancouver Sunday. He previously stopped in Anaconda on July 39 during a pioneering test of a freight air route to Siberia to aid mining district access.
Powell county high school football team and Deer Lodge residents depart for Helena where the squad will face Helena high tomorrow. Players listed include Schuller Quintin Carrigan Roehr Roehr Denton Fee Davis McKiver Ruhl Rivers Coombs Hollywood Rice Moore and Black.
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports Deer Lodge chamber of commerce urging the city council to fill and pave over the cisterns under Main street to provide continued protection. The city will remove fountains above the cisterns, risking extra costs of about $1000 for heavier concrete plates if not filled.
Fifty Boy Scouts were awarded merit badges yesterday by the court of honor in district court with Judge B Winston presiding. The awards followed recommendations from special examiners. some applicants will face later hearings. The panel included Greene Bender Dwyer McCarvell and Pierre de McWain. Live presented the petitions for the applicants.
Interest in the bowling tournament rises as opening games near. Teams haunt local alleys to shape up, score sheets are studied, and workouts of new members are watched. Veteran Old Timers are feared, but the younger Bloods promise a strong fight for first honors.
Peecanee elects H H Blanchard principal of Mah school as vice president of the organization. The treasurer and secretary positions are filled. The group aims to bring several prominent figures to the city during the season. Meetings will cover topics of interest to educators.
Members of the Zu Zu club a hiking group with high school students hiked several miles west of the city. At the destination a large camp fire and entertainment area with games and songs followed by a dinner. Faculty chaperons supervised, plans appeared light and simple.
Anaconda placed second in the Thomas H. Ince fire prevention contest at Victoria among about 137 cities in the eight far western states. California’s Piedmont won, while Anaconda’s 1920-21 fire record yielded a strong showing in prevention efforts, sanitation, and inspections, with the annual cup requiring multiple wins to retain permanently. Chief Collins warned that rivals are keen this year and a repeat is not guaranteed.
Emery Kell head of the Washoe smelter department was elected Montana representative of the Pacific Coast Fire Chiefs Association at Victoria. Fire Chief A J Trodick of Great Falls was elected President. Kell, Anaconda city council member, attended with Chief Celllng to study new fire prevention methods. Other officers named include T J Scott Los Angeles vice president Joe Wood Renton treasurer and R W Bringhurst Seattle secretary. A state VP from each of eight states was chosen. Kell will represent Montana and Percy Hoyt Cheyenne Wyoming.
Alderman Patrick McHugh spearheaded a dog license cleanup in the city. In two weeks the collector reports more than 100 licenses collected and double that amount in total payments. St Slosson now handles the work after G A Hurd left for Bitter Root valley. The effort follows McHugh’s claim that the city lost money from a missing dog catcher.
Frances Beckman seven is struck at Fourth and Hickory by a car driven by a man who gave the name Horrigan. Taken to St Ann’s Hospital Dr Willits treated her arms then released her to 514 Locust street. Doctors say injuries are slight. Relatives deny serious harm and say family will contact the father. Also notes Mr and Mrs Tai Beausoliel of Fifth street Anaconda celebrate their twenty eighth grandchild born Friday to Mr and Mrs Sidney Beausoliel of East Sixth street.
A vintage ad touts Foley’s Cathartic Tablets as a wholesome remedy for constipation and indigestion. It claims relief from griping nausea bloating gas bad breath and headache and cites a Mrs H J Mass testimonial praising their household use. Sold everywhere.
United States census bureau agents plan a October birth registration test in Montane to verify 90 percent of births are recorded for entry into the national birth registration area. Dr. Max A. Dorland urges complete reporting of all births for 1921, urging physicians, midwives, and heads of households to provide home, date, and birth place to ensure proper certificates and legal protection for every child.
Sheriff reports arrests for liquor charges in Deer Lodge County with two men detained awaiting court action. The article also notes a dissolution application and a creditors notice for Michael S. Balch estate, with administrator inviting claims within four months at Anaconda office.
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