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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1921
Page
8
Three men named B C Powell, P Powell, and M W Bucy were arrested near West Yellowstone by Deputy U S Marshal Sanborn and agent Ben Holter after bootlegging reports circulated. Bucy remained jailed in Park county, Powell brothers were released on bond, and authorities say no organized wholesale operation exists around tourists.
Donated foods and fancy goods from Catholic field day at Columbia Gardens were sold at Sacred Heart hall. Hundreds visited the school hall with meals served and coffee and hot meats prepared by volunteers. Proceeds go to Central High School maintenance for the term. generous donations noted including from C F Kelley.
A film program at the Rialto features The Moment based on Elinor Glyn with Nadine Swanson, plus Mack Sennett’s Bungalow Troubles and Kinogram News Weekly. The story travels from St Pete to Nevada with a nomadic heroine, then shifts to Washington society before a Nevada finale. Also includes a kidney health ad praising Foley Kidney Pills.
Forest Hills Sept 5 American Davis Cup players defending the famous trophy clinched the championship by sweeping the challenge round against Japan. The victory completes the series as the United States secures the cup with strong singles wins.
William Tilden II of Philadelphia defeated Ichiya Kumagae 6-3 6-4 6-1 to seal a straight-sets win as part of the Davis Cup program on the West Side courts. William M. Johnston of San Francisco beat Zenzo Shimzdar 6-4 6-4 6-? in a five-match sequence, contributing to a five-match doubles sweep with Norris Williams and Watson M. Washburn. Crowds exceeded 10,000 as near-rematch drama highlighted the final day though the cup had already been decided last week. Kumagae’s last American appearance drew fond adulation as he prepares to sail for Japan for marriage and work. Lenglen and Mathey won mixed doubles 6-2 6-1 against Sutton Bundy and Willis Davis.
Inquiry voiced at the police chief's office about Joseph Rolan Merrill who left home in St Louis in 1811. Merrill is described as 3 feet 3 inches tall with brown hair blue eyes aged 22. Anyone with information should contact Mrs Delia Merrill at 2740 Fifty-ninth Street St Louis Missouri. The district courthouse was quiet with most offices closed for Labor Day.
An advertisement claims Marmola Preemption Tablets can reduce two to four pounds weekly without exercise or dieting. It urges readers to buy a large case for one dollar from a Detroit address or local druggists, touting pleasant effects and quick weight loss.
Enrollment at the School of Mines is expected to reach about 125 students this semester, well above previous intake. Registrar Miss Charlotte Russell reports busy inquiries and application forms as the school opens September 12, while last year’s total neared 143. The survey class returned from Philipsburg where 18 students enrolled for field work under Prof. B Young, with 17 continuing.
A party of students leaves Butte for the Big Hole country to continue geology fieldwork. One pupil could not join due to being 11 years old, preventing full enrollment. The seniors are engaged in eld geology work behind Big Butte.
Tokyo reports a wave of national rejoicing as Crown Prince Hirohito returns from Europe. Navy units greet the warships off Southern Japan and escort them to Yokohama. Thousands line the Wateride as newspapers publish special welcoming editions with messages from prominent figures. This marks a historic show of popular cheers for the crown prince.
The women’s auxiliary of the American Legion gathers for a regular meeting to plan entertaining five counties veterans arriving Sept 21 to 24 for a government clean up campaign. Ex service men will present their claims for compensation at the courthouse during those dates. The Legion will also discuss the cleanup with the state department withholding financial aid, and local post will seek ways to assist attendees. The piece ends noting that paternal and matrilineal traits are often passed down.
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