County Attorneys Given Instruction To Aid Government
Deputy District Attorney James Baldwin sent a directive to every Montana county attorney urging full cooperation in enforcing wartime laws. The notice covers enforcing registration for the 1917 draft and prohibitions on alcohol sales near military camps, with penalties including fines and imprisonment. It requests prompt reports of any offenses to Butte, Montana, by letter, telegraph, or telephone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Baldwin
B. K Wheeler
Montana
Congress
United States
Butte
Mont
Dynamite attack hits Montreal Star publisher home
In Cartierville the summer residence of Lord Athelstan, publisher of the Montreal Star, was dynamited last night. He was at home but uninjured as the building suffered heavy damage. The Star has supported conscription.
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Montreal
Cartierville
Lord Athelstan
Montreal Star
Railroads seek exemption for drafted telegraph men
Railroads and commercial telegraph firms warn a draft of experienced operators will cripple train movement and business. Officials note shortages across major cities as 104 Nort hern Pacific workers on one division were drafted. appeals to exempt key men are expected to prevent public service disruption.
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United States
Denver
Chicago
New York
San Francisco
Cial
Associated Press
United Press
International News Service
West
Northern Pacific
Butte
New York Physician Promotes Ultraviolet Hair Growth Claim
A New York physician asserts that ultraviolet rays can coax hair to grow on bald heads. He describes a treatment plan and cautions patients about potential risks and the need for continued sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Horoscope predicts turmoil and danger this day
The August 10 1917 forecast warns of national conflict and public hysteria with aviation risks and secrecy concerns. It foresees arrests of spies, a major legal case heading for Washington and possible strikes, riots, and unrest in Canada London and the United States. Children born today may seek excitement over work.
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Uranus
Mars
Canada
London
Washington, D. C
Louis Gaiser Buried in Mount Moriah Cemetery
Louis Gaiser of 738 South Utah Avenue was buried yesterday afternoon in Mount Moriah cemetery. The funeral was held at the family residence and conducted according to the rites of the Christian Science church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Gaiser
Utah Avenue
Mount Moriah
Christian Science Church
Mitchell attends Montana good roads convention
C. H. Mitchell division freight and passenger agent for the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul railway departed for White Sulphur Springs to attend the Montana good roads convention opening today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Mitchell
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
White Sulphur Springs
Montana
Germans Target Odessa Port in Southwest Russia Offensive
London reports strong belief in Odessa as Germanys main objective in the Southwest Russia drive as German forces push toward the port. The Times dispatch notes growing conviction that Bessarabia will become the next theater while the harvest is being reaped in Southern Russia and the enemy will seek to secure it before removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Russia
Odessa
Times
Germany
Bessarabia
Spokane minister elected moderator of Northwest Coast Baptists
The Rev. J. W. Smith of Spokane was elected moderator of the Northwest Coast Baptist association of Negro churches at the annual meeting. The Rev. J. D. Carter of Seattle was re elected recording secretary and the Rev. S. A. Franklin of Renton was chosen treasurer with Portland to host the next gathering.
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Spokane
J. W. Smith
Northwest Coast Baptist Association
J. D. Carter
Seattle
S. A Franklin
Renton
Portland
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Bobby
S. M. Roberts
McCormick Med
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Penn
Butte, Mont
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