Booze Trust Boosts War Tax Prices Stir Furor
A fragmented report outlines alleged wine and liquor price surges driven by a combined distillers and wholesalers cartel. It alleges forced cash delivery, drastic price hikes across domestic and imported spirits, and claims harm to consumers while politicians and lawmen are blamed for tolerating the scheme. The piece mentions California brandy, Holland gin, Scotch, champagne, and domestic whiskey costs escalating sharply.
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Butte
California
Army Recruiting Office Closes After Late Applicants
The army recruiting office in Butte closed last night after Sergeant Harlan left for Fort Missoula. A surge of men appeared following the county board’s name postings, but applicants were refused as the rule bars examining those already officially called for conscription. Reopening is uncertain, with orders to report to Fort Missoula, though offices may reopen when the regular army moves to Jane to fill vacancies.
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Army
Butte
Harlan
Fort Missoula
Lst
Spene
Fort Wilent
Thermy
Jane
Weirick Donations Support Red Cross and M L C A
Mrs. E B Weirick who recently lived in Butte sent a $100 check to the Red Cross fund via Billy Gemmell and another $100 to the M L C A where Tom Davis serves as secretary. She explained her intention to aid old friends in Butte and to donate through local channels despite living in Los Angeles. Rabbi Levin Arrives in Butte
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Tom Davis
E. B. Weirick
Butte
Davie Io
Weirick
Billy Gemmell
Red Cross
Joshers Club
Most Beautiful Heiress Faces Murder Charge in New York
Bianca Erraguriz de Kauttes de Saulles, heiress to Chilean estates and once called among the world’s most beautiful women, is jailed on first degree murder charges over the shooting death of John Longer de Saulles. The case centers on custody disputes and a failing romance that led to a fatal confrontation at the De Saulles home on Long Island. Per prison officials she remained calm, claimed she shot because he would not return their baby, and defense attorneys prepared to argue. Journal notes also confirm the killing occurred in the living room after De Saulles refused his wife’s plea for their child.
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New York
John Longer de Saulles
Bianca Erraguriz de Kauttes
de Saulles
Yale
Bianca Errazuriz
Chile
Mra. de Saulles
Leonard Thorn
Long Island
Senman
Y. John Longer de Sautles Jr
Caroline Degener
Mra. Degener
After the Shot Morano Sinks One Minute After Torpedoing
Washington dispatches report the American Steamer Morano was torpedoed and sank within a minute. Of the crew, 16 were lost and 17 saved. Naval gunners losses numbered eight, with five saved. Names of missing include Harwig Vogel Laurence Rokel Torruson Whelan Carlin and Barmore. Saved naval guards were Garrison Beckwith Hapley Halcomb and Hammer.
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Washington
Morano
Consular
Naval Guard
Harwig
Vogel
Laurence
Rokel
Torruson
Whelan
Hapley
Halcomb
Hammer
Stratton
Tewling
Hansen
Post
Metferon
Carson
Quiniforce
Davison
Christian Magi
Linderman
Berg
Spenspand
Ramm
American consul general gathers draft-eligible U S citizens in Britain
London reports Hobert P Skinner the American consul general secured from the foreign office a list of all American citizens in the United Kingdom eligible for the draft under the Selective Service Act These persons are being circulated by the consulate and advised to register The piece notes Chicago rebukes to slackers and a large parade of over 100000 names called by draft boards with military bands and cheering crowds
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London
Hobert P. Skinner
Foreign Office
United Kingdom
Seman Caieway
Shicago
Twenty four dead in West Kentucky mine blast
In Clay Kentucky an explosion at West Kentucky coal company No 7 mine left 24 dead and 25 injured. About 115 of 140 miners were briought to the surface. 86 uninjured. Rescue work continues with hopeful but slim chances for those still trapped. Officials await clearing of workings to confirm causes.
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Clay
West Kentucky Coal Company
Charles Richardson
Richardson
Nork
Mayer
Montana
West Park
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