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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1917
Page
4
In Ith the International organization weighs a contract breach amid a miners strike threat. Miners insist on a raise while operators refuse to renegotiate, pushing toward a joint conference or possible settlement without a strike as delegates debate steps.
County Attorney W Gilbert and Sheriff C K Wyman depart for Helena to appeal exemptions. A touring party reports a two week Yellowstone and Northeast tour with no incidents. Marriage licenses issued for Shambow and Stegmero of Butte, and Patrick and Robbins of Dillon. Grannas accused of sheep stealing. another suspect at large. Sheriff Wyman returns with two robbery suspects from Kidd to Butte. Orrs visit Dillon from Red Rock. Andrus hotel nears completion, occupancy planned by Nov 1. Auto buses in service in Jerida, Yucatan.
David Weaver of Saxton Pennsylvania, survivor of Montana prospecting era, attends Society of Montana Pioneers meeting in Livingston. He and Ianville Stuart first discovered gold in Montana on Gold Creek in 1858 and led an 1884 expedition into the upper Yellowstone valley seeking the famed lost gold mine near Emigrant. Weaver traveled over 2000 miles in hopes of locating the claim.
In Billings on September 5 the coroner's jury concluded the death was by the man's own action and that Mrs. Root was not in his company for more than an hour before his death. The inquiry also noted the man had attempted to shoot her earlier that afternoon. Mrs Root is released.
Three Forks records a large school enrollment as preparations for a strong year unfold under Principal H. E. Smith. The newly completed building, dedicated last spring, is modern and fully equipped. Last evening the chamber of commerce hosted local men selected for distinguished duties, while Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Batchelder returned home after a short trip to Butte.
Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood announced the plan for the 86th Division assigning the first quota of the new national army from South Dakota to the 40th Machine Gun battalion. Men from each state will be placed in the same service branch unless specialized in another field.
The opening feature of the thirty fourth annual meeting of the Society of Montana Pioneers in Livingston was an old fashioned ball with 400 visitors. Prominent pioneers from Helena, Butte, Deer Lodge, Fort Benton and other cities attended. The event included a grand march led by Senator Mra J Swidlehurst and a warm mayoral welcome. A business session followed with remarks by Maj. Martin Maginnis and Gen. Charles S. Warren.
In Great Falls on September 5 Resist Sidney Miller oversaw a state land sale of 21 270 acres. Of the total offered 13 980 acres sold for 235 357 dollars an average 16.86 per acre. Durban tracts 117 acres brought 13 883 dollars at 118 45 an acre. Total sales 249 241 dollars, top price 55 50 per acre for a quarter section in Rear Cascade. The strike at local machine shops involved 500 workers, now settled with wage increases of 85 cents per day.
The inquiry notes that disruptions labeled as labor actions were political and aimed at hindering government wartime operations. Investigations reveal Austrian influence and German funding within the Industrial Workers of the World and other groups. Justice officials plan grand juries and possible prosecutions under espionage and food control laws.
Federal and state raids swept principal cities across the West and Northwest on September 5 against the Industrial Workers of the World. Offices in Seattle Los Angeles San Francisco Milwaukee Minneapolis Superior Duluth Portland and other locales were raided. literature records and funds seized with no resistance reported. Carl Linder of Seattle was the only arrest noted.
The Anaconda community learns the annual duck dinner is canceled for this year due to travel delays by E. P. Mathewson from Toronto. Over 200 attendees had planned to attend and provide support at the Montana hotel feed as in past years.
In New York on Sept 6 Quakers were shaken by a double defeat. Chief Bender lasted eight innings before a three-run eighth. Rixey exited after two in the second game as New York toppled Philadelphia twice. Holke suffered an unconscious blow but recovered to finish. Giants moved ahead in the pennant race. Brooklyn and Boston won as Ames and St. Louis led with strong hitting.
Eyewitness recounts a burly stranger drinking and boasting at a polished counter while a crowd of men watched. He offers to demonstrate prowess on bystanders, removes his coat, and leaves abruptly as a sentimental song plays on a phonograph.
Hartford hosts day three of the Grand Circuit meeting at Charter Oak park where Peter Chenault and Ridgemark edge ahead in a tight 2007 trot heat. Tommy Murphy drives Oregon Hal to first in the 2208 pace, while Koroni wins the 210 trot in straight heats amid a tense track afternoon. Rain and delays interrupt remaining events.
Chicago and Boston race for the American League pennant may settle by September 20 at a National Baseball Commission gathering in Cincinnati. World series seats are already being reserved from Middle West cities, with a Chicago fan securing 82 box seats. If Chicago wins the AL, initial games may start in Chicago October 6 with possible West-start to avoid a Sunday game. A public sale of world series seats will begin in New York, and the Coast League scores Portland six Salt Lake eight Oakland zero San Vernon three.
In St Louis on September 5 Chicago extended its lead in the American League by sweeping the series after a late rally. Ta ttersen and Williams starred for Chicago as Seaverid and Hale contributed. Washington blanked New York 8 to 0 aided by three double plays and strong pitching from Ayers. Meat on balls fueled Boston’s win over Philadelphia. Detroit meets St Louis, New York faces Washington, Boston plays Philadelphia in today’s schedule.
Grantland Rice surveys the 1915 pennant chase noting the Giants and Red Sox face shaky drives after Labor Day, with Boston’s pitching depth and home form under pressure. He recalls 1914’s Braves surge, compares eras, and weighs whether Boston can claim a third straight pennant despite shifts in key players.
Charley White of Chicago fought in a 188 pound match in Philadelphia. The bout featured White against an unnamed Minnesota fighter with White gaining the better in a big round affair.
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