Dillon Grows Important as a Commercial Center
Dillon, Aug. 9. A survey shows Dillon serves a 7,000 square mile buying territory. Wholesale firms here extend south to Dubois and Blackfoot Idaho, include Salmon river country, and cover parts of Madison Jefferson and Silver Bow counties plus Beaverhead. One house increased sales from 56,000 in 1915 to over 200,000 this year. Dillon is the second largest horse market in the United States and a key source for army horse purchases.
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Dillon
Dubois
Blackfoot
Idaho
Salmon River
Madison
Jefferson
Silver Bow
Beaverhead County
United States
Dillon News Roundup Highlights Local People and Events
Ray Melton of Detroit, visiting Dillon relatives, is drafted and to be called soon. Hay crop at P and O ranch may top any record with 9,000 tons. Dr. F M Poindexter, London medical officer, returns next week after six months abroad. Simmons, a Big Hole ranchman, alleged insane and to be examined. many autos pass through town en route to parks.
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R. Featheroff
Salt Lake
Beaverhead Canyon
P. G. Goodwin
Butte
F. M. Poindexter
London
Poindexter
H. B. Soulen
Moscow
Idaho
Soulen
United States Navy
Spokane
Bishop
University of Idaho
J. H. College
Billings
Mike Moran
Wisdom
Pearl Simmons
Big Hole Country
Simmons
Sanity Board
Mae Trumper Sees Strong Benefit From Summer School
Lewistown Aug 9 Mae Trumper state superintendent praising joint Wheatland Chouteau Fergus counties summer school work and instruction quality promising full certificate credit for attending teachers. More than 250 men examined for draft with 20 percent failing. Abatement suit seeks nuisance ruling against Windham house. Cora Roberts granted divorce for willful failure to provide. War Relief farewell for seven volunteers. Judge Ayers commits insane tenants Moyer and Norling to observation.
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Lewistown
Chinook
Mae Trumper
Wheatland
Chouteau
Fergus
Stewart McConochie
Viola Maver
Windham
Cora Roberts
Willis Roberts
Golden
Col
War Relief Association
Great Northern
Ayers
William Moyer
Jack Norling
German Call for Quick Change in Government
A Amsterdam dispatch reports Herr Schiedemann addressing 6,000 supporters at Mannheid urging an immediate replacement of Imperial Chancellor Michaelis with a government that truly reflects the will of the German people in the interest of peace.
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London
Amsterdam
Montana Officers in Training Camp
Helena reports the Montana list of 182 successful applicants chosen for the second officers training camp at San Francisco. Capt. H. C. Clark announces names from diverse Montana towns including Butte, Billings, Great Falls, Helena, and Missoula, with assignments and units in the mix.
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Helena
Aus
Montana
San Francisco
H. C. Clark
Ageton
Richard Butte
Aldworth
Donald Ross
Libby
Anderson
Emil Arthur
Katspell
Appleman
Frederick A
Roundup
Armitage
George T
Billings Armstrone
William F
Hilger Austin
Harold C
Thompson Falls Barge
Billings
Brewster
Donald R
Missoula
Brinton
Wilmer B
Butte
Brittan
Arthur
Bozeman
Brophy
John A
Burkett
Ben
Lewistown
Burrell
Burton
William J
Great Falls
Busha
Charles T
Pig Timber
Byrne
Francis J
Anaconda
Cappel
Frederick
Company A
Second
Montana Infantry
Chapman
James
Ennis
Chapple
Enry Alexander
Chartrand
J. Harry
Miles City
Clark
Howard J
Kalispell
Clements
John H
Whitefish
Cluley
John B
Dillon
Cohaugh
H. A
Coffee
Richard H
Cole
Clancy W
Puttte
H. E
Conlon
James M
Conway
Raymond
Crawford
Twenty-fifth Cavalry
Fort D. A. Russell
Wyo
Cutts
W. A
Daly
Leo J
Davenport
George C
Davidson
L. P
Deavor
Otto P
Decker
Harold Dewitt
Vancouver Barracks
Wash
Destaffany
Lyman W
Diestel
Joseph J
Dolliver
Dover
R. J
Dreis
F. J
Denton
Drougard
V. J
Dueber
FE. A
Scobey
Dunphy
A. J
Eckles
G. B
Eddy
A. E
Fides
F. M
Corvallis
Egeler
George F
Deer Lodge
Ellis
R. D
Fellows
William G
Cascade
Felt
S E
Glendive
Fernald
S. W
Darby
George
William B
Gleerup
W. W
Gobel
Ward
Baker
Gregg
John Price
W. H. Gunniss
Arthur T. Harvey
Lismas
George R. Haynes
Scoby
J. P. Healey
Belt
D. W. Hogan
D. G. Huddoff
Otto Huffman
Company G
Second Montana Infantry
Thomas Humphrey
H.H. Jackson
Livingston
Jardine
Carl W. Johnson
Frank A. Johnson
Twenty-fifth Infantry
Fort Russell
H. A. Johnson
Malta
C. J. Jones
Fromberg
Donald Coffin Jones
J. Jones
Fort Missoula
E. B. Keplinger
Bainville
J.C. Ketridge
Harold W. King
White Sulphur Springs
H. M. Kirton
O. H. Koch
M. H. Kuhr
Havre
A. Kurschinski
Edward Lacklen
F. A. Lange
Charles FE
Modoc
Arthur Lee
S. T. Lindsay
W. Litsch
David Little
Otto L. Lueck
George Liziar
Paul McCormick
Pompey's Pillar
W. J. McCormick
BE. A. MacKay
W. F. McKee
Henry S. McGraw
R. FE
Walter Timothy
Mumby
Clifford M
Fairview
Neville
William Burnett
Newell
Newman
Richey
Russell
Wye
Nolan
Marion Harrison
Noren
John G
Noyes
Arthur Herbert
Townsend
Brien
John Charles
Southern Cross
Ostrander
Cleveland Fir
Fort Keogh Parker
Clement A
Glasgow
Romney
George Ottinger
Stomney Miles
Hamilton
Rush
Clifford
Ryan
James R
Salzmann
Schlegel
Frederick M
Route A
Schmidt
Christ Robert
Red Lodge
Seiler
Frank
Laurel
Seitz
Robert P
Shannon
Leo Justin
Florence
Sheehan
Bozeman Strangenamed Darrow Labeled Unfit for Mind
A man giving the name C. L. Darrow who dispensed bad checks in Bozeman was found insane by an insanity board and committed to Warm Springs. He claimed kinship to Clarence Darrow. Also reported: army draft examinations proceed with 258 summoned, 129 quota for the county, and events for the Bozeman Chautauqua week beginning Aug 13 including a street carnival and Red Cross refreshments. Bozeman Chamber of Commerce invites Gilbert McClurg to speak in September on To the Shining Mountains and the Sunset Sea.
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Bozeman
C. L. Darrow
Warm Springs
Darrow
Clarence Darrow
C. S. Smith
G. W. Jump
Chamber of Commerce and
Main Street
Red Cross
A. ©. Roecher
W. W. Livingston
Harry Siegel
J. A. Haracher
Gilbert McClurg
Great Falls Action Seeks Stay Against Montana Railroad Order
Three Northern Montana railroads file in district court a bid to halt the Montana railroad commission from enforcing a coal rate order affecting shipments over Milwaukee, Northern Pacific and Great Northern routes including the Bear Creek to Snowden line. The suit claims interstate nature and seeks to keep rates under federal authority. Also noted are the city tax levy of 145 mills for general purposes and the expansion of Great Falls fire department to include an extra captaincy and three lieutenants to meet underwriting standards.
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Great Falls
Montana Railroad Commission
Montana
Bear Creek
Red Lodge
Roundup
Milwaukee, Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Sidney
Snowden
North Dakota
Railroad Commission
Interstate Commission
City of
Morony Natatorium
Desperate Love Ends in Budd's Suicide in Billings
Carl Herman Budd 29 of Billings killed himself last night using a government revolver after a note said his fiancee refused to marry him. He had served in Company K and in secret service. a Helena disqualification led to his rejection and engagement in antienemy work. The fiancee denies engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billings
Carl Herman Budd
Budd
Company K
National Guard
Helena
Secret Service
United States
Dillon Prelim Examinations For Drafted Men Begin
Dillon August 9 men recently drawn under the selective draft arrive for preliminary examinations at Beaverhead high school gymnasium. Local doctors on the examining board expect very few rejections for physical unfitness as seven exemptions for dependent wives and children are filed.
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Army
Navy
Miniature Battlefield Highlight At State Fair
Helena August ninth A feature at the state fair will be a ten acre battlefield exhibit simulating a front line in France It includes trenches barbed wire No Man s Land artillery torpedoes bombs mines and soldiers from France Britain and Canada Soviets will not be present but Allied troops who have seen war will be shown Sham battles will be staged The government provides materials The United States Chamber of Commerce runs the exhibit The state fair supplies space and publicity and the Red Cross oversees the exhibit
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Helena
France
R. J. Skinner
No Man's Land
Europe
United States Chamber of Commerce
Red Cross Society
Government seeks wool uniforms and blankets deal
The council of national defense renewed talks with wool dealers and growers to allow government takeover of raw wool on hand. J. F. Brown of Boston leads negotiations, with an offer already secured from Boston dealers. Western growers will be engaged to set pay and terms for wool used in uniforms and blankets.
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Standard
Washington
Council of National Defense
J. F. Brown
Boston
Charles C Krohne Dead Prominent Business Man
Charles C Krohne, a prominent Livingston businessman, died suddenly last night of a heart attack after a day in the city and at his home dinner. He survived by his wife and two sons. a former railway yard accident left him with both legs amputated, after which he built a large real estate and employment business and supported the Park County fair. The draft in Park County shows 180 examined, 19 disqualified, 88 exemption requests, 59 without claims. county quota 157, increased by six, examinations ongoing. The draft's impact reaches Yellowstone park hotels, with staff shortages as park workers are drawn for service.
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Livingston
Charles
Park County
Montana
Yellowstone National Park
Montana to receive 40000 for food production drive
Bozeman Aug 9 The food survey bill already passed both houses and awaits signature. Montana will get about 40000 from the federal government to fund a statewide food production and conservation push. Director F S Cooley outlines plans to hire 16 more county agents plus nine women agents and to support boys and girls garden and canning clubs. Local funds may be needed, but officials expect strong support.
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Bozeman
Congress
Montana
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Montana State College
United States Department
Cooley
Friendly aliens enlist in Anaconda army drive
A War Department ruling lets friendly aliens who intend to become citizens enlist or be drafted. At the Anaconda exemption board 161 showed for physicals, 120 passed, 41 failing. The local board will now handle exemptions besides physical disability, while lists show dozens of names passed or rejected.
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Exemption Board
War Department
New
National Army
General Crowder
Crowder
United States
New National Army
Regular Army
William Morley
Andrew Mayfield
Archie J. Cooper
Egilio Zamparo
Vern Little
Ek. T. Andrews
Harry Rose
Dominica G. Sincropa
Archie EF. Sexton
Nick Poulos
Clifford R. Barnhill
Andrew Lundmark
Wallace J. Smith
Karl F. Romig
E. J. Murphy
Herman A. F. Budde
John J. Sheehan
Philip O'Donnell
Anthony J. Lubke
Jesse Stokes
Ragnvald Halverson
James E. Sigler
Delbert L. Longtin
Hemis N. Johnson
Lars Rossebo
Ole Hanson
Hogop
Papertsian
Steve Vracar
Ira Roderick
Dusan Vracan
Harry McArdle
Elmer L. Sargent
John W. M. Howerton
Gustave W. Peterson
James L. Patterson
John Dana
John G. Miles
Julius Damon
Ellery Boyer
Edwin C. Priebe
A. L. Lambert
Otto Johnson
Joseph J. Turtle
James D. Tipton
Edward A. Flynn
Charles R. Kuzell
Gust Blomquist
Samuel F. Boyer
Eric Johnson
Mike Duffy
William B. Engler
Peter Lague
Harper Peterson
William H. Donnell
Joseph B. Flynn
Carl F. Norin
George F. Boyd
Harry E. White
D. C. Anglin
B. A. Ruby
Oliver F. Wallin
William F. Sharp
Charles J. King
Waldo Thompson
Allen Pearson
Barney Stejskal
Frank A. Ballard
Albert R. Davidson
Andrew Vange
Alfred Ranton
Dusan Sokulvoch
James Byrne
Daniel E. Conley
Thomass. Harvey
William J. Schmidt
Joseph M. Schmidt
George Inch
Frank Gross
William McLaughlin
Joseph E. Parker
Simmons Wins the City Championship
Kenneth Simmons defeated 60 year old PD D Mc Laughlin at the Butte tennis courts to win the city championship in straight sets 6-2 6-1 6-1. A dozen club members plan to attend the state tournament in Hunts Springs with Simmons and McLaughlin both listed to compete.
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Kenneth Simmons
D. McLaughlin
Butte
Simmons
McLaughlin
Hunter’s Hot Springs
Alfred Karsted
Thompson
Miss Smith
Bute
C. V. Munsey
Ross Barclay
William Ebbage
Jim McLeod
Ebbage
Billings
Livingston
Glendive
Miss Jornan
Barney Oldfield Sets 1 to 50 Mile Dirt Track Record
In St Louis on August 9 Barney Oldfield broke all records from 1 to 50 miles at Maxwelton dirt track. Trials under American Automobile Association rules. The 26 mile split was 1957:60 against 20:28:80 and the 50 mile time was 40:57:60 defeating the old 40:57:80 mark.
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St. Louis
Barney Oldfield
Maxwelton Race Track
American Automobile Association
Fifty Thousand Men May Quit Their Jobs
In New York on August 9 a union spokesmen warned that every union man on government work will strike within days unless the carpenters union terms for a closed shop on government contracts are granted. They said the strike could involve more than 50,000 workers, and though a second conference is set for tomorrow, current talks are deadlocked. The article also notes the cooperative warehouse gaining popularity in the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Carpenters’ Union
War and Navy Departments
Hasty Marriage Exemption Clarified by Local Boards
Washington dispatch quotes Gov. Crowder on select service. Local boards may discharge only when dependency makes it advisable. Courts expect boards to deny hurried marriages intended to evade military duty and pass it to others.
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Washington, D. C
Montana
Helena
Mont
Select Service
Crowder
List of Names Across Cities in Montana and Beyond
A long line of personal names and towns appears, linking individuals from Helena and Missoula to Denver Minneapolis St Paul Philadelphia Boston and beyond. The fragment lists numerous people including H E McAfee Harry Bossler W E Thistlewaite Magdalene Kasmirski Anna Ekoja and Christine Mansfield among others.
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H. E. McAfee
Harry Bossler
W. E. Thistlewaite
Helena
John Williams
Denver
W. H. Bartel
Minneapolis
H. E. Romaine
Missoula
Magdalene Kasmirski
St. Paul
L. F. Lybarger
Philadelphia
A. F. Henderson
Bloomington
L. ¢. Beattie
Butte
J. R. Toole
We. Freeze
George F. Weisel
Papertsian
Southern Cross
Anna Ekoja
F. McCoy
W. M. Hainey
G. T Bardin
Great Pits
Christine Mansfield
Keene
N. H
Elizabeth Leroyd
Bert Hanson
Boston
Sue Barker
Concord
Mass
Helen Griffin
Clarmont
Tom Gleason
Wallace
Idaho
Former Anacondans Visit Blake Family Plans Return
Former Anaconda residents I. O. Blake and his family spent a few weeks with Mrs. Blake's mother Nellie Rankin. They will leave tomorrow for Butte then Seattle after a brief East Coast visit including New York and New Haven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blake
Nellie Rankin
Butte
Seattle
New York
New Haven
Goodfriends Disband Cancels Local Baseball Game
The Panamas were set to play the Goodfriends but the Goodfriends disbanded for 1917, causing the game to fail to materialize. A large crowd watched a makeshift clash between Panama players and a scrub team drawn from bench players.
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Panama
Interpreter's Job Sought by Destabelle on Extended Vacation
Ferdinand Destabelle left last evening for an extended vacation visiting New York City and Washington. In Washington he plans to apply to the War Department for an interpreter post, having mastered English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferdinand Destabelle
New York City
Washington
Destabelle
War Department
Second Examination Ordered After Failed Physicals on Tuesday and Wednesday
A group of men who failed Tuesday and Wednesday physical tests are ordered to attend a second examination at 9 o clock Saturday morning. The listed respondents include Wilbur L. Beal George E Healy Thomas A McGregor William Hoffman John A Cole Richard J Flood Emil Barsanti Pete Kalovas Edward A Wenger David Nystrom George McGregor Ed Weiss Victor Bloom George A Vello Elmer J Dingle Frank Corrigan Carmine Martello Henry Steffan J A Corkindale Labero Gaglio and Philip Maverich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur L. Beal
George E. Healy
Thomas A. McGregor
William Hoffman
John A. Cole
Richard J. Flood
Emil Barsanti
Pete Kalovas
Edward A. Wenger
David Nystrom
George &. McGregor
Ed Weiss
Victor Bloom
George A. Vello
Elmer J
Butte Anaconda Pacific Railway Picnic Schedule
Butte Anaconda and Pacific Railway announces a special picnic trip to Silver Lake on August 12. A special train departs Anaconda at 8:30 a.m. and returns from Silver Lake at 7 p.m. with Souther Cross at 5:30 p.m. The round trip fare is sixty cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Anaconda & Pacific Railway
Silver Lake
Anaconda
Souther Cross
On the Market Two-Passenger Airplanes For Sale
Two passenger airplanes are offered at three thousand dollars each. Manufacturers predict sales of two thousand five hundred machines within the year.
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Oscar Bloomquist
H. J. W. Trundell
Harry FB. Berry
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Hans Haneen
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James O. Hamill
Walter Tuchscherer
Leopold J. Kent
Anthony Skocitich
Lester V. Greenwood
M'Laughlin
Co-Operative
South
Goodfriends
Anna Ekola
Smith Drug Store
Anaconda, Mont