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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1913
Page
6
An old advertisement promotes Papas Diapepsin as a quick, safe cure for indigestion and stomach disorders. It promises relief within five minutes, reduces gas and belching, and claims the formula strengthens and regulates the stomach for continued comfort.
A compact feature presents Opportunity as a hustling figure leveraging ships cars and phones through daily advertising in The Standard. The piece urges readers to respond, framing Opportunity as a generous guest who pays his way and promises access to the reader’s life through the newspaper’s ads.
George Gallup of Colin & Gallup reported from Butte last night after a three day inspection of the Elk Horn district and French Gulch in the Big Hole Valley. He praised a Divide to Jackson railroad line with haulage from the Elkhorn and French Gulch, noting ore, tunnels, and direct car loading could greatly reduce costs and boost profitability. Gallup emphasized the potential of the Elkhorn area and questioned why Montana locals hadn’t acted sooner.
A joint installation and social session of the Sons of St. Gorge met last night at 106 Nail West Roadway. Charles H. Juss, Montana grand district deputy, acted as toastmaster. The hall overflowed as members enjoyed a sumptuous banquet and a varied program of remarks songs and stories from many lodge leaders and guests.
An elderly park manager, Thomas B. Meene, died suddenly at home from a heart attack. He moved to the state in 1880 as manager of the Tay State Cattle company, overseeing thousands of cattle. Survived by a wife, a daughter, and two sons.
Two Shriners at Helle temple in Dallas claim a goat from Orman temple in St Paul, after the animal returned from Panama quarantine. They board a train to Texas with a supposedly owned goat, originally the property of H Wells of St Paul, causing a misidentified animal incident.
An old socialist at a Montane meeting reports a state executive committee decision to grant a referendum unless locals post $300 to cover expenses. The discussion centers on accusations that leaders violated the party constitution and debates whether to fund the action to secure rights, with calls for broader local involvement.
Judge Booher denounces city plumbing laws as worker hardship and claims Water Company favors plumbers. He cites high repair costs for homeowners, asserts an outside entrance to a reading room, and critiques the library stairs. A parliamentary committee on socialist lines will review proposals with city officials and local representatives.
Iain Robertson, a patient at the state hospital for the insane, was discovered unconscious and near starvation in a forsaken room after surviving 40 days and nights by drinking water from a rusting pipe. Medical staff hope for some recovery as authorities review how the inmate lived unseen within the institution.
Funeral services for the late Mrs Catherine Ford were held yesterday morning from the family residence on East Wighth Street and proceeded to St Paula Church for a requiem mass. The service drew many friends and relatives. pallbearers named W J Johnson P B J Staloney John Ducin Thomas Sperin John Madden and Thomas M Parker.
In parts of Europe roads are cleaned by a vacuum machine. It features a suction mechanism with a stiff brush spinning at high speed close to the ground.
In Garchenbueren, Prussia, Sept. four people were killed and several injured when a military aeroplane during Sixteenth Army Corps maneuvers plunged into a crowd. Lieutenant Vans Schneider piloted the aircraft with Lieutenant Von Ler as observer. A gust caused the plane to strike the spectators, killing a woman and a child and severely injuring others. two more injuries were fatal. The aviators were unharmed.
Prominent public figure Mayor Gaynor died after a long illness described by aides. Theodore Roosevelt and others mourned his legacy as brave and original. Secretary Robert Adamson and Vice Commissioner Joseph Johnson spoke of his recent health before his Baltic voyage. Mrs Gaynor received condolences at the St James country home as friends And intimates gathered.
Secretary Bryan announced the death of Mayor Gay noting his strong will and public service. He praised Gay's clear grasp of issues, broad sympathies, and reform-minded heart, saying his absence will be deeply felt in the city.
Washington, Jan 11 President Wilson expressed regret at Mayor Gaynor's death to callers today, offering no formal statement. New York, Jan 11 Charles Murphy, Tammany Hall leader denounced by Gaynor just before sailing, learned of the mayor's death and said he was shocked and deeply regretful.
Birmingham, Sept. 11. Mr. N Dickson president of a British science association outlined future global strains on food and clothing supply, energy and housing. He warned that within a century world resources may be taxed to capacity, demanding intensive farming and better population distribution, with geography guiding planning and data collection. Prince of meteorology and geography experts discussed these prophecies.
The funeral for Elizabeth Westphal will be held at the family home 20 Elm Street tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock, then proceed to St. Joseph's Church where high mass will be celebrated at 2:20. The service is officiated by Joseph Richards Whitphal.
The remains of the late Sorwan Macleod aged four years who sod Werinowlax are at Duggan's undertaking paris. Functional relative nieceater.
Testimony before a senate investigating committee alleges collusion between West Virginia mine operators and outside interests over the Cabin Creek and Paint Creek strike. Lawyers claim union officials and outside mine interests coordinated actions, while witnesses describe rate increases to the lakes and immigration moves meant to influence labor. Immigrant traffic to mining districts and embargoes are cited as tools to pressure unionization and labor supply.
Local notes list Alma Miller from Wisden and George Woolworth from Wladoi registered in Butte. Helena guest AB Wraxier at the Fiplen. Several others registered at Pins, Shereton, Pulte, and Finten. Birth announcements: Barney Coll in East Gagnon street welcomed a son on Sept 7. another at Temper ay ente.
The funeral of Pan B Riley will take place at 9 o'clock in the morning at the family residence 209 Wort Woniman Street proceeding to St Patrick's church for high mass. Burial will follow in the Catholic cemetery.
Louis Sept 1 The Fraternal Hoo Hoo orders annual gathering concludes with plans for a $2000 relief fund for lumbermen and allied industries disaster Sufferers. Next year’s concatenation to be held at Hot Springs Ark officials elected include EL Tennant and H Ehrmannetradt with a slate of officers and a Chinese term for “J ubber” noted.
Coal operators testified before the senate investigative committee that United Mine Workers teamed with Ohio Pennsylvania Indiana and Illinois operators to undermine West Virginia coal. They alleged agreements to favor unionization of West Virginia to enable higher prices and to slow or halt non WV coal in Midwest markets. The testimony cited a Groveland conference in April 1902 with statements that miners must unionize West Virginia first for further shipments.
Sale listing for desks, filing cabinets, oak cabinet, and a heavy golden table. Items include a desk for 20, a top-notch filing cabinet for 60, a curtain style cabinet, a solid oak cabinet, and a 42x28 inch table with upper drawer, all at reduced prices.
Civil War veteran Mr. Wilson Hoag of Idaho recalls enlistment in the Army of the Cumberland and service with the Eighty third Illinois. He attributes victory to the common soldier behind the gun and lauds Plant Juice as relief for digestion and bladder troubles, recommending it to others. The ads note availability at Smith Drug in Anaconda and Newbro Drug in Butte.
Woman from Banford Florida recounts dramatic throat and lung recovery after Eckman’s Alterative. She credits four or five doses with shedding large pieces of matter and restoring health. She invites contact for testimony and notes the remedy does not use narcotics or harmful drugs. Written from St. Anne Convent in Sanford.
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