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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1921
Page
4
A satirical note contrasts King George V financially strained on a $2.35 million salary with selling Barton Manor and trimming royal expenses. It also questions bootlegging as a path to wealth, and critiques a proposed unemployment solution to replace women with men in factories, noting domestic labor shortages and attitudes toward servant work.
The sudden death of James Kane Murphy, a respected Anaconda citizen, removes a promising copper industry leader. A 1910 Montana School of Mines graduate, he rose from smelter worker to assistant superintendent, and was valued in local athletics and social circles for his integrity and promise.
The Brooklyn Eagle profiles a bootlegger who rose from a low wage bartender to a fortune around 500000 dollars through illegal liquor trade. He has invested in real estate and a builders and contractors firm seeking respectable status. many peers follow similar paths, despite the stigma.
An anonymous philanthropist offers 100000 dollars for a cancer cure to spur global medical progress. The piece notes that discovered cures must be shared with peers, though scientists may receive gifts. opinions on prizes, politics, and public figures are briefly touched.
Mrs McCabe placed a sulphur candle in a three gallon pail on a chair in the bedroom to burn. About ten minutes later an explosion shook the building spraying burning sulphur across walls and quilts. She extinguished flames with water and saved the room from major damage.
Interest in the Nicholls cup tournament centers on four semi-finalists EJ Barker Willy Tuohy Eugene Carroll and A L Matter. Barker advanced after two wins over A W Merkle and two more matches with RoR Kilroy with a dice based tiebreaker. Kilroy edged ahead early but Barker surged with birdies to force a final nine holes and then won by a dice game. Tuohy Carroll and Matter also showed strong play to reach the semis.
R Hoo Co seeks judgment for 583.21 plus 250 attorney fees after a 1913 mortgage on the Butte Bulletin press. The Bulletin, linked to the Duggan church property sale, faces corporate turmoil as former leadership and associates drift into exile and rumor. The suit follows the sale of the church property by Sheriff action and transfer to Senator Leonard, amid rumors of further ventures by Bulletin figures.
A horse owned by Mike Burns was fatally injured in a collision with an automobile driven by an apparently intoxicated motorist near Five Mile House on a county road. Mayor Cocking stopped the car, secured the license number, and Sheriff Duggan with Deputy Main responded to the incident.
A note from Butte lists new issues at the P O News Stand including Cosmopolitan Literary Digest Brain Power Popular Science Smart Set and Saucy Stories newly available today.
A Butte audience will hear a program on Armament 1 with a talk on Present Conditions in Europe by a prominent American Legion member and a reminiscences talk by Dr Harold Behwart. Musical numbers will close the evening as guests from Miles City arrive and city club representatives greet them. The event starts at 8 sharp with free admission.
Commissioner Fabian announced rapid progress on the Eighteen Mile hill road with contractors expected to finish well before the 100 day limit. A steam shovel and explosives are removing obstructions as workers shape fills and prepare the highway for opening.
Van Zandt of Alexander Mnauituce New York spoke to Butte Business College students about the true meaning of American ideals as shown by Lincoln and other leaders. He discussed President Harding and the humane laborer, urging students to follow their example in civic life. He is author of Yank the Crusader, a best selling work. After his talk, Blythe Orpeary called for attention to a forthcoming disarmament meeting at the auditorium.
A local man reports bootleggers threaten to burn his house and drive him from the neighborhood. He appeals for county protection as rocks are thrown at his windows and bootleggers gather nearby. the sheriff’s office says it has received complaints and will provide full protection.
Reverend M D Huddoff leads Sunday services at St Mark's Lutheran church Butte with morning and evening themes on missions. Morning features Richard Barre anthems while the evening will include More Sweet Than Odors as the anthem. Senator Ed Donlan visits Butte noting quiet lumber districts but possible revival next spring per Montana source.
Special Dispatch to the Standard says Sheriff Hungerford led a search near the old Revenue mine at Norris for 65 year old Louise Miller missing since July. Cadavers of clues were not found but the probe continues Monday with officials skeptical about her safety amid reports she hid money.
Bank officials say a depositor Mrs. Miller who has an account at Butter Bank started by mail and officials never met the depositor. Last evening they said inquiries received last week were the first knowledge of her disappearance and they had no suspicion of foul play until informed.
Sheriff W H Houston requested more jail space as raids across Missoula led to numerous arrests. County Attorney Campbell cited ongoing congestion and bonds arranged before Justice of the Peace Grae Dyson. Arrested individuals include Rube Dishman Ori Ray Howard Nels Micki Thibideau Ha Mareure Anton Dotum Emi Johnson Charles Mattson Charles Sheer John Gotta Ea Bo Hans Olson John Dugal David Kers William E Brown Albert Miller Harold Anderson Frank The Hiaull Mike Peceia Paul Quesnelle and Bete Dumphy.
The death is attributed to a heart attack, with James W. Murphy of Anaconda identified as the deceased. A Montana State School of Mines graduate, Murphy worked at the smelters and rose to assistant superintendent. He was active in Knights of Columbus and local athletic programs, survived by his wife Mrs. Laist and several siblings and relatives across Butte Missoula and Long Beach. Funeral arrangements include a requiem high mass at St. Paul’s church and burial at Patrick’s Cemetery in Butte.
Government leaders approve TMX amendments addressing income taxes and increased exemptions for families. The measure aims to bolster household relief and adjust credits to accommodate post pandemic economic conditions.
A man requests modification of a 1919 divorce decree granting custody to his wife Mary. He argues Mrs. Holland lacks a home for the child and that the girl is exposed to harmful influences. He asks the court to grant him custody of the infant.
In a splashy sea meet, Mud Jve defeated Caik Ke Asethcan Vengue with strong marks by Rien Ren and Ne, while Mis chres amen earned $10. Burner faced an early knockout as Buff alo's team struggled in the first. Large crowds witnessed the event at the coast.
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