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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1916
Page
3
An old advertisement touts GET IT as a painless corn and callus remover. It claims quick loosening of corns with a stocking wearing solution, sells nationally, and lists J Law Pence Co Chicago and local Helena and Anaconda druggists as distributors.
John Karlton Karlson died last evening aged 52 and his body was moved to Richards' parlors. Funeral announcements will appear in later papers.
The remains of Joseph Richards, APCURBEN The Albert Mecubben are at undertaking parlors. Funeral not Inter. We thank friends and neighbors for kindness during our bereavement of our late son Robert Fregown. Also thanks to those who sent floral offerings and the boys at the boot shop. Fred Treglown and family.
H Overand of Butte won the Donno van golf medal with 125 of 160 in the final round while E W Phillips of Wallace Idaho captured the individual shoot after a tie with H G Hincke. The event used 400 600 and 1000 yard ranges with Roundup shooters lagging at times.
Members of the American Mexican Joint Commission arrived today aboard the presidential yacht Mayflower ready to begin talks tomorrow. Louis Cabrera heads the Mexican side and will preside the first meeting with Secretary Lane leading the American delegation. They will alternate as presiding officers. initial discussions focus on border military conditions and likely tie the withdrawal of General Prahings troops from Mexico to protocol terms covering future campaigns against bandits.
National American Woman suffrage association leaders met in Atlantic City planning the national convention agenda to open tomorrow. The event will be non-partisan with President Wilson to address Friday and Hughes sending Herbert Parsons. Carrie Chapman Catt expected to be reelected president while Pittsburg officials may resign from top posts.
An old advertisement outlines neuralgia signs including head pains giddiness and neck discomfort. It links causes to nervous disposition and anemia, promoting blood nourishment, hot applications, and Williams Pink Pills with a mail order booklet from Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady.
R Norrie Williams Sr. of Philadelphia defeated William M Johnston of San Francisco in a five set final to win the nat to turf singles title at the West Side club. Williams, the 1912 Swiss champion in his country’s tournament, showed endurance as he edged Johnston 4 6 6 4 6 2 6 4 6 4 before about 10 000 spectators.
Chief Murphy cites rising auto thefts eclipsing prior periods and notes grand larceny under Montana law. Youths steal cars for a joy ride and deny malice while families seek leniency. A Ford from Anaconda and a Ferguson touring car recovered in Anaconda. Judd and Dudley report stolen or damaged vehicles. Police urge firm court action to curb thefts.
Buffalo reports Jack Britton world welterweight champion outboxed Joe Welling of Chicago from start to finish in a ten round bout held tonight. Britton dominated with steady offense and ring control, earning a decisive decision victory.
John Freiburg the Chicago wrestler left for Omaha to meet Earl Caddock on Sept 15 after a bout with Pat Connolly that ended in a draw. Freiburg praised Connolly's skill and said he would like another match in Butte or elsewhere, claiming he is too strong and big for Connolly whose talent he calls the greatest at his weight.
Milwaukee railroad officials reported that eight year old Mildred Peterson arrived safely in Chicago after a 1600 mile journey. She traveled with a party of Hut te travelers who took interest in the child and joined her father, who arranged express passage and care in successive Pullman segments. Her only possession was a first doll, a Kewpie.
Labor day accident at the Welsh Waite arena in Colorado Springs injured about 200 people when a section collapsed. Officials of the Colorado Springs Athletic Club said negotiations to purchase the Wichita baseball franchise in the Western League are off. Directors will meet tomorrow to decide on dissolving the organization.
Lewiston on September 5 reports large numbers of Methodist Episcopal ministers gathering for the annual Columbia River conference set to convene tomorrow morning. Mayor welcomes the visitors and Bishop Samuel Hughes from London responds. The dispatch also notes a separate England report about a German airship crew funeral proposal.
A fragment notes opposition to a plan described as an immense blunder. The writer suggests reconsideration and proposes a plain funeral for the Irish rebels, likening it to that given to an Irish workingman who dies in the workhouse after a long life in honest industry.
Chicago Sept 6 J Maurice Pettit accused of murdering his young wife says he leaped from a speeding train near Michigan City Ind last Sunday to escape his material existence not to evade officers He told physicians at the hospital where he is recovering from injuries I wanted to kill my wife today he stated in fragmented remarks
Vancouver September Port authorities conference approves a resolution demanding federal control of U S ports similar to Canada's system. The measure will be sent to the American Association of Port Authorities in Montreal and a copy forwarded to Senate Laine of Oregon for congressional action.
The Rev. F. Aked, who left the First Congregational Church to join the Ford peace party, was refused reinstatement by his former congregation. He offered to return at a lower salary but failed to secure the required two thirds vote. no successor was chosen.
Daniel Defoe faced the pillory for a scandalous pamphlet on Dissenters in England. The crowd favored him, showering flowers rather than garbage as the punishment unfolded.
An appeal invites readers to mail a package of Allen's Foot-Ease to sons or brothers in camp or on the border. The antiseptic powder relieves foot friction in arid conditions and costs 25 cents per box, with a 3 cent stamp for mailing.
A fragment notes a claim of rapid acne clearing and skin improvement. The text mentions a promise to supply a gem and rally readers, with uncertain phrases about overnight disappearance and a person named Joe allied to a Cleveland area context. The garbled source yields no clear event details or verification.
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