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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1920
Page
2
The writer abandons support for Senator Harding over his stance on Germany. He endorses Governor Cox for the presidency, stating Cox has the wisdom to take the right side and the courage to express his views, as self-respect compels him to vote Democratic.
The blaze at the old Coliseum dance hall on Montana and Mercury burned part of the structure valued around 20 000 dollars. Fire Chief Martin said an explosion in the vulcanizing room aided the spread and gasoline residue may have contributed. The Motor Tire and Sales garage area resumed operations the next morning.
Mrs. George McNeil, shot by her husband at their home on Hazel Street, McQueen addition, is reported somewhat better though still critical. Her husband, also wounded, is at Murray hospital with a self inflicted head wound but improving with good recovery chances.
Births reported to the Butte health department list four newborns. A son to Mr. and Mrs. Patrick McCarten of 115 Jay Street born October 13. A son to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lehwaller of 2105 Oregon Avenue born October 13. A daughter to Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Rossland of 3223 Burlington Avenue born October 12. A daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Orin Kinney of 1600 Dewey Avenue born October 13.
Detectives Larkin and Dwyer raided a Chinese club on West Mercury Street just before midnight, shutting down a chop suey party. Police reported the operation disrupted an illegal gathering and seized undisclosed items.
John Lee triggered the police raid by accusing fellow countrymen of cheating him at cards. Fourteen Celestials were taken into custody on a shooting craps charge and released on bonds of fifty dollars each.
William Vincent of the Northwestern Improvement Association announced yesterday that once $4,000 more bonds are sold, totaling $14,000, work on sanitary sewers in Northwest Butte will begin. Contractors have been asked to submit bids as the last bonds are expected to be disposed of easily at about 10 percent.
Ringleader Dorhofer, alleged illicit still maker, was captured on West Silver street after a police raid. A 50 gallon copper still was seized. no mash or liquor found. He was released on $300 bond as the case moved to federal authorities. Officers McDonald and Gerry led the raid.
Advent of weather suggests ice soon prompts Butte Curling Club Secretary Don McMillan to call a meeting for members tonight at 8 at the Montana Cadillac company office 55 West Granite Street. Arrangements will be made for opening the curling rink as conditions permit.
Drummond news notes visitors and locals as Thursday hosts include Harry Waldbillig of Missoula H O Bell Co Judge George B Winston of Anaconda William Calhoun of Philipsburg Dale Brown of Helmville Dave Morgan of Anaconda Anne Werner Philipsburg public school instructor en route to Bear Creek Mr and Mrs J S Hollywood to Philipsburg for Philipsburg Mail Harold Olson of Hall and others visiting Drummond
In Hamilton on October 15 a single 16 inch load of common pine firewood weighing about three cords sold for $25, signaling an unusually high fuel price.
A railroad inspection team reports about 72 percent of owned equipment available. President’s secretary F H Batchelder notes grueling schedule with 5:30 a.m. breakfasts and late nights. The party traveled from Pocatello to Butte to examine the Yellowstone branch of the Oregon Short Line, with local officials Henry Coulam Fred McClure and R G Owens observing departure for San Francisco.
George Creel former chairman of the Committee on Public Information travels from Mexico City to Washington to press for immediate recognition of Mexico's current government. He met Provisional President de la Huerta with Roberto Pesqueira and plans to confer with President Wilson on arrival.
Helena Oct 15 The Montana irrigation commission reduced the Harlowtoon Durand district from 28 988 to 16 304 acres and sent the report to Harlowton district court for action this year The district ranks ninth in state commission projects with a cost of 56 17 per acre totaling 915 778 dollars
Hamilton Oct 15 There is a shortage of able bodied men in and around Hamilton today as elk hunting season opened at midnight. Many parties left in autos for favorite grounds. Hunters on the trail include Dick Parmenter Will Grush Bud Smith Will Roberts Will Fullerton.
A. S. Peterson J. O. Reed Cal Magni H. D. Vance and Larry Kincaid and his brother note mountains southeast of Hamilton from Birch creek to Alta are full of sportsmen. Reports say elk are plentiful in this region this season.
Big Timber and area residents are noted returning home from travels in Texas and Spokane. Post office clerk Arvie Terrine resigns, Gordon Mclean to fill temporarily. Librarian Lenore Busha and estate administratrix Olive Height attend duties. Burglary at Wilside case, money and car recovered. suspects linked near Park City and Yellowstone bridge. Visitors to Helena, Laurel, and Can ada trips mentioned.
Bozeman notes snowstorm blankets valley with four inches after overnight storm. Montana State college football squad leaves Bozeman with Coach Graves and several players for Saturday clash against the State School of Mines in Butte.
F D Dudley, long resident of this area, started for his home in California today. He traveled to Hamilton to settle affairs tied to his former mercantile interests at Darby.
Two alleged bootleggers named Gardiner and Smith, arrested for transporting three gallons of whiskey from Missoula to Ravalli county, were moved to Helena today to stand trial in federal court. Deputy United States Marshal Bennett accompanied them.
The piece notes widespread public amusement and frustration as Senator Harding confronts renewed challenges. It calls the senatorial oligarchy nearly tapped out and credits Root with limited influence to shore up a faltering candidate. It asserts Harding’s stance against the league, with or without reservations, shaping the campaign from Des Moines forward.
A London pamphleteer calling himself The Widowed Physician catalogs types of girls young men should not marry. He warns of nail art, bold colors, strong scents, excessive modesty, coarse hair, intense religiosity, close physical advances, and married women of questionable virtue, ending with cautions about visiting a chum's sisters and mothers.
The Widowed Physician advises two types of daughters as marriage prospects the tomboy and the self-sufficient learned young woman. He cautions about daughters becoming anxious about their futures and notes dangers of excessive wine drinking and slovenly dress as indicators of poor wife potential.
Mexico considers a nationwide public school plan with soviets in each county to open schools, educate children, and provide food and clothing funded by a new tax. Supporters credit President Wilson with a similar US idea. the scheme could complicate Article 123 guiding factory schooling and municipal facilities.
In Lenox Massachusetts Mr and Mrs Charles Williamson and their son Harold travelled from Redlands California to Boston by auto seeking Boston baked beans. They left California in June and said Massachusetts beans are best, hoping the dish will satisfy as they remembered.
The Milan congress of League of Nations societies adopted a resolution favoring parity by enemy states joining the league. A separate US resolution also passed, establishing Brussels as the League’s headquarters.
In Hamilton on October 15 the apple crop faces a shortage of refrigerator cars. Warehouses hold 25 to 30 cars among Farmers' Equity, George F. Brooks, the fruit association, and individual growers. Limited cars threaten storage and potential losses if frost comes, affecting about 20 to 25 Bitter Root shipping points on the Northern Pacific division.
In Fargo, a shoe store promotion offers a free airplane ride with every $50 spent, drawing farmers who are enjoying a wealth surge. Dan Allison, known as Live Wire Donnie, operates the scheme as Lieutenant FE Axberg flies the plane, giving customers a new view of the countryside and boosting sales among prosperous rural shoppers.
Missing 35x5 tire chain and right and left rear seat auto curtains reported Wednesday afternoon in or near Butte or nearby towns butte. Reward offered. Notify P. O. Box 1424 Butte or phone 216 Lut.
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