Butte Notes Show Visiting Notables and Local Business
A series of short notes from Butte lists visiting residents and travelers. Names include Kermett of Helena, Mrs Eldon Anderson of Livingston, Charley Croghan of Loto, Stanley Mathison of Deer Lodge, W. Teed of Great Falls, Noah Brown of Martinadale, RF Foster of Ditton, Oscar A Olson of Helena, Ma and Ara Fingersol of Philipsburg, Addie Squires of Win Bridges, A E Lynes of Helena, C B Tyndol of Missoula, W S Hundley of Boulder, Armstrong family of Great Falls, A R Johnson and J J Smith of Boulder, Nesbit Rochester of Great Falls, and Dan Malloy’s planned trip. Other items note stationery at the One Use Stand and local attorney Walter Aiten from Bozeman visiting en route to Anaconda Lawrence.
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Orton Bros Plano
Olpon
Lenox R. J
Ehitine
Butte
North Main
Stanley Mathison
Deer ‘Ledge
W. Th
Ditton
Oscar A. Olson
Helena
Fingersol
Philipsburg
Fa. Robbins
Manhattan
Yenterday
Addie Squires
Win Bridges
A. E.lynes
Yenterdarm
Tyndol
Missoula
Ciy
W. Se Hundley
Boulder
Ce’ Paton
Sire
al “Armstrong
Great Falls
Thorns
Giron
A. R. Johnsgn
J. J. Smith
Nesbit Rochester
Great _Falls
Walter Aitten
Boseman Ia
Butts
Lawrence
Daly
Bustierie
California
Dan Malloy
Mr. Hampton
Htarela
Hom Whitesyphur Springs
Westerly 16 Sunk In Collision Off French Coast
The American steamship Westerly, a new Emergency Fleet ship, was sunk in a collision off the French coast. All aboard were saved. Launched on the Pacific coast in February, she was returning to the United States after the first half of her maiden voyage to Europe. No collision details are known.
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New York
Westerly
Emergency Fleet" Corporation
French
Pacific
United States
Europe
Schmidt Paroled After Alien Enemy Order Registered
Helena April 29 United States Marshal J Asbridge directed by Washington to register Matt Schmidt brought from Dillon as an alien enemy to confiscate two rifles found in his possession and then release him on parole.
Montana man completes officers training at Camp Sheridan
Washington dispatch notes George W. Felt of Horse Creek Montana was the sole western state graduate to finish the camp course at Camp Sheridan Chillicothe Ohio earning qualification as a prospective second lieutenant in infantry.
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Montana
Washington
George W. Felt
Horse Creek
Mont
Camp Sheridan
Chillicothe
Ohio
Army Reception At Camp Lewis Delivers 480 Recruits
April arrivals at Camp Lewis Tacoma brought in 480 men from Utah Wyoming Montana Idaho Nevada and California. Officials reported lengthy medical checks and briefings as the new soldiers passed through receiving stations.
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Lews
Agitator Durkin Detained With Federal Probe Underway
Industrial Worker of the World agitator James Durkin was arrested on North Wyoming Street by Patrolman John Kelly and jailed as federal agents prepare a Justice Department inquiry into statements in literature Durkin circulated. The handbills allegedly attacked government, city officials, and police amid a raid on Industrial Workers of the World members at Finlander hall.
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James Durkin
Metal Nine Workers’ Union
Wyoming Street
John Kelly
United States
Durkin
United States Department of Justice
Hutte
Workera of the
Lewistown Labor Dispute and Sunday School News
In Lewistown the labor unions press for a wage scale with the Employers Association as talks proceed. A large turnout at the County Sunday School Convention featured remarks from Rev. Jemrys of Marlow and W A Itedgem Sha. The county forecasts grain delivery to farms this week as seed and grain supplies move rapidly. In Helena: fuel data delays retail rate changes. County Fuel Committee chairman Pew cites missing information from local dealers. Montana counties seek federal road funds but labor shortages hinder field survey teams and draftsmen.
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Lewistown
Employers’ ‘Association
Dullaing
Mocation
Tomient
W. A
Ji. Jemrys
Marlowom
Heven
Helena
W. J.” Swindlehurst
C. Pew
County Fuel Committee
Pew
Montana
State Highway Commission
Commission
Fortune Teller Goes to Jail for Mistake
Detective Silas Sampson visited Mme Mary McLean's East Park mystic parlors where a waiter’s onion aroma wafted from the adjacent restaurant. The soothsayer claimed his future, naming him Reginald and predicting long life as a city jail loomed for him.
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Silas Sampson
Mme
Mary McLean
East Park Street
Fatima
Deer Lodge News Highlights War Time Front
Deer Lodge reports from April 29 include local community activity while families await WWI service. Soldiers' letters from France arrive. Baril and Brown families host visitors as kin serve in the medical corps and other units. Community drives for war work begin, and local donors join fundraising efforts. Gopher hunting and field outings entertain residents as plans for a Hotel Deer Lodge dinner event form.
Helena School Board Elects New Teachers for Year
The Helena school board has elected teachers for the coming year. Named are Theresa Schulten Roxie Higgins Conn Anderson Dobbs Burns Mary Kretlow Madge Donaldson Odega Carlson and Frank Shea principal. One more teacher remains to be elected.
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Helena
Apr
Theresa Schulten
Roxie Higgins
Conn
Anderson
Dobbs
Burns
Mary Kretlow
Madge Donaldson
Odega Carlson
Frank Shea
Man of Twin Bridges Salutes Flag Amid Rain Brief
A fragmented report from Twin Bridges describes a ceremony where a man named Constant Dheora, after subscribing to a Liberty bond, saluted the flag during a rainy event. The tale references opinions on liberty bonds and notes a composed crowd, with no disturbance.
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Constant Dheora
United States
Mitchell Leaves Falls Tribune
Great Falls April 29 reports the retirement plan of the Falls Tribune editor in chief Mitchell. The announcement states he intends to retire tomorrow morning after decades of service to the paper and community.
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Mitchell
Falls Tribune
Great Falls
Great Patte 7
Help on Ranches Available in Your Vicinity
Local notice offers farm work with many men ready to be placed. Applicants are registering and awaiting assignment to ranches. Contact ws for details on locating and securing work and housing nearby.
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Haya
Koln
Farmers seek help as Business Men's association plans meet
The message shows farmers requesting assistance and says the Business Men's association will discuss the matter at the next meeting. Committees will be appointed to handle it, targeting experienced married men and others. The note urges those in need to make their demands known.
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Business Men's Association
Odd Fellows Anniversary in Cottonwood Held
The Odd Fellows celebrated the eleventh anniversary of the round at the big Auditorium on Friday evening. A parade along the order of march featured the Deer Lodge band and contingents from Grand Army Ladies, Sons of Veterans, and Hoy Scouts. A patriotic program at the high school followed with remarks by Rev. W. J. Atwood and County Attorney W. B. Reeley.
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Cam Lewis and Hoy
Menntnr Charien
I. Williama
W. J. “Atwood
WB Reeley
Big Sendoff for the Boys in Deer Lodge
In Deer Lodge on a April date, local guests of honor were hosted after a train journey with Milwaukee ties noted. The event featured prose serenades and tobacco sharing, honoring Victor Gulibeault, John Geary, and Wit Francis S. Slaughiner, while Funston and other Denver contingent members prepared for entrainment with the board’s approval.
Pink Simms Wounded Anticipated Return Home
Deer Lodge April 2 reports word reaching A M Newman from Pink Simms that he has been wounded and will be sent home. Simms, a member of the Thirteenth, was in the service and is expected to return to his hometown.
Knockout Drops Kil led Rodsky in Main Street Crash
April 29 report states 70 year old Fy was run down on Main Street by a car driven by Dr Minnie Lee a woman physician. She was arrested on charges of violating traffic ordinances. The driver said Mrs Troxwell and others stepped onto the road and she pressed the accelerator. A separate item notes Great Falls banking open in June nearby with West Side State Bank cited and capital stock listed at 25000 led by merchant Noble among stockholders.
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Main’ Street
Minnie Lee
Lee
Troxwell
Great Pats
West Side State Bank
Rets. Noble
West Side
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Salvation Army
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