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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1916
Page
14
A cheap assortment of Co's Best shoes for misses and heavy kids items is offered at reduced prices. The listing notes two dollar pricing and assorted styles, signaling low-cost footwear options for shoppers seeking bargains.
Symons features a large fall underwear selection from Wright s health Underwear Dunham Underwear Nore folk New Brunswick Munsing Underwear and G & M under wear plus 1 Hatch union suits. The catalog offers light to heavy weights in wool cotton and blends with sizes up to large. Prices are proclaimed as the lowest in town.
In Butte Judge Whitty presided over a hectic session where three women faced vagrancy charges after a patriotic meeting at a Greek saloon turned into a scuffle. Joe Boneth and Aarawoleo were fined ten dollars each for peace disturbance, while several others received fines for fighting, vagrancy, and related misconduct. The judge suspended some sentences citing family hardship and warned against further trouble.
Martin H. Carmody a deputy superior knight from New Haven Conn visits Butte as guest of the Knights of Columbus. Delegations from Anaconda Missoula Deer Lodge Helena and Great Falls attend a meeting at Ellis hall tonight with Carmody to speak and a social session to follow. Last night 76 candidates received the first degree at the local council.
John Brady wandered along East Broadway feeling lonesome when he spotted a horse and rig used by the city poundmaster in front. The sight sparked a momentary turn from his loneliness as onlookers watched the scene unfold.
A city hall scene led to the pursuit of a suspect described as holding a contented stride before detectives overtook him. He faces a charge of grand larceny in relation to the incident.
Spero Benjanhich, married, must avoid his wife forever or face a $500 fine and six months in prison, a suspended sentence given by Judge Buckley after a wife beating charge. The case noted prior abuse and that Mrs. Benjametoh runs a city boarding house with two children living with her.
In Butte, J C Althemus demanded a set fare from public driver Jack Carlton. When refused, he drew a revolver and threatened the chauffeur, then released him and was arrested for carrying concealed weapons. Separately, seven teachers earned certificates including Fern Brandon and Nelle Collins.
A note of gratitude to voters of Silver Bow County from Corad Jenkins seeking support for county superintendent of schools in the November 7 1916 election. The brief card thanks readers for consideration and hearty support ahead of the vote.
Butte High School urges new students to report at 9 am Monday in the new auditorium as crowded classes require full attendance. Principal Millikin schedules office hours for transfers, while teachers meet Saturday to discuss term openings. The term introduces modern language and general courses, adds senior bookkeeping, and extends physical training to twice weekly. The eight 40 minute periods are replaced by six 60 minute periods to improve study supervision and class work. The building is redecorated and cleaner, though new furniture is not yet arrived.
Detroit mourns Edward Lyndon a builder of the Baby Marcla who died when his hydroplane boat exploded and burned after setting a world speed record during the race near Detroit Michigan.
A three year old son of Mrs. J. W. Farris discharged both triggers of a shotgun injuring his mother. The mother was rushed to San Bernardino for treatment as the wording notes possible fatal outcomes. Police investigated the accident as a tragic family incident with the gun left loaded.
In Durham King county two men Ed Truz and Frank A Blaker were killed by a gas explosion as other miners at a Labor Day picnic watched gas used for ventilation. Fans were shut off allowing gas to accumulate.
Anton Puth, 63, president of Pacific Brewing and Malting Co, millionaire and major property owner, died today in Tacoma Washington from heart trouble caused by arteriosclerosis.
The Mexican and American joint commission, formed to settle international difficulties, departed for New London Conn to hold start conferences. The talks aim to address pending disputes and establish a framework for future diplomacy.
San Francisco customs data show August exports valued at 12,862,224 with imports at 7,894,074. The prior year August exports were 6,787,726 in value, indicating a sharp rise in outbound trade.
Jukawa a mining engineer and metallurgist from the Sado mine in Japan arrived in Butte for a six month tour of US mining districts. Representing Mitsubishi, he seeks mining property sites and will visit mines and Anaconda smelter. The Sado mine yields copper gold and silver valued about 600000 annually with around 2000 workers. He plans to visit Michigan and Arizona copper mines before returning to Japan in January.
Herman Freeman longtime Chicago judge died on a train returning from Michigan. He had spent years battling illness linked to a past 20 year dispute over a prison decision he now believed was mistaken. Separately George Spoor announced a merger of Essanay Kleine Selig and Edison to release features through a central agency with New York headquarters.
President Wilson nominates Charles Dunn of La Grande Oregon to be registrar of the land office at La Grande. The nomination comes as Washington dispatches report Mendoza Argentina harbor trade figures and a note that the Argentine port handles 76 000 units.
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