Butte Exemption Guidance Amid Draft Examinations
The War Department issues instructions on exemptions as Butte's draft efforts continue. By 6 pm 370 of 500 examined with doctors approving or rejecting. 130 failed to appear, some postponing to Monday or Tuesday. Governor Stewart forwards the guidance to Chairman Treacy. The city aims to fill the 791 quota from 1,582 posted and 2,000 more names to be listed.
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War Department
Treacy
Butte
Stewart
Charles Treacy
Auction in England over Stockholm meeting debated
The page outlines a range of topics including an auction in England concerning Stockholm issues, violations of Belgian neutrality, and various government and labor matters. It notes Western governors meetings, draft law proposals, and quota plans from Butte, with broader references to national and regional affairs.
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England
Stockholm
Butte
Anaconda News
Aleck McLean
Shriners
Russia
Miss Rankin
Germany
Northwest
Bingville
Lloyd George Fault Line Deepens Labor Split Over Stockholm Delegates
Premier Lloyd George forced Henderson from the war cabinet after Henderson led labor group to send delegates to Stockholm. The Labor Party split widened with W W Appleton accusing Henderson of breaking unity. Seamen threaten action. newspapers split on policy.
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London
Lloyd George
Arthur Henderson
Labor Party
Mr. Henderson
Stockholm
W. W. Appleton
Federation of Trades Unions
Henderson
Allied Democracy and Labor
Seamen's Union
the Times
The
Morning Post
Westminster Gazette
Manchester Guardian
Great Britain
Laborites
House of Commons
Western governors pledge action against I W W disturbances
Governors from six western states met in Portland with Colonel Dentler to plan state home guards and constabularies replacing militia. They stressed preventive steps, discussed legislative sessions, and vowed strong action against I W W agitators while promoting food production for the war effort.
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Portland
Ore
Charles E. Dentler
U.S. A
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Montana
Wyoming
Utah
Dentler
Stewart
Butte
W. W
Withyeomne
Bamberger
Denther
H. H. Brumbaugh
Columbia River Highway
Senators Seek Federal Action Over I W W Activities
Western petitions urge Congress to curb I W W violence and revoke naturalization for involved individuals. Senators King Myers Poindexter Hollis consider new laws to intervene when states fail, with Poindexter citing Clearwater Lumber workers fearing forced strikes and backing an eight hour day.
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Washington
Senate
King
Utah
Congress
Myers
Montana
Poindexter
Clearwater Lumber Company
Hollis
Draft Evasion Probe Narrows With Third Arrest
New York, Aug 11 A third arrest in the alleged draft evasion conspiracy. Kalman Gruber a dentist was taken into custody. Cherry and Dr Bernfeld erstwhile exemption board members were jailed after failed bail bids. Gruber admitted supplying exemption blanks to various persons. Affidavits allege Cherry offered exemption for $300 after perfect physical exams.
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New York
Kalman Gruber
Cherry
Bernfeld
Graber
Gruber
Joseph
East Side
Chery
Amant
Drafted men cannot evade reporting penalties
In Olympia on August 11 Provost Marshal Crowder told Gov. Lister that drafted men remain liable for penalties for failure to report to local boards even if they enlist. He noted an error in navy guidance allowing voluntary enlistment after call but said boards must enforce that after being called, voluntary enlistment does not shield from penalties.
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Olympia
Wash
Gener
L Crowder
Ernest Lister
Army
Navy
General Crowder
Navy Department
Food control measures to limit wheat and flour sales
Washington reports that food administration will announce next week how wheat and flour sales and prices will be controlled under the food control law. Breadstuffs will be the first food supervised, followed by meat and dairy products as regulation expands to commodities.
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Washington
The
Food Administration
Montana Weather Forecast For Sunday And Monday
Generally fair conditions expected across Montana. Sunday will be warmer in the southern region while Monday turns cooler with a calmer trend overall.
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Montana
Draft law aims to serve nation not individual
Washington action by Provost Marshal General Crowder tightens draft exemptions clarifying that exemptions hinge on government interest. Married men, essential industry workers, and cases with dependents face strict scrutiny as district boards align with government standards. The draft machinery is set, with ongoing review to prevent duty evasion and ensure indispensa ble personnel remain in service.
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Washington
Crowder
Congress
General Crowder
Eight Hours Favored by Administration in Lumber Row
In telegrams to officials including Secretary Baker and Henry White, the administration backs an eight hour work day for Pacific coast lumber workers as a national defense measure. It urges employers to settle differences now to aid shipbuilding and airplane production, stressing patriotic sacrifice.
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Baker
Seattle
Henry White
United States Commissioner of Immigration
Edward C. Snyder
John F. Blain
Northwestern
United States Shipping Board
Henry Suzzallo
State Council of Defense
Carlton Parker
Newton D. Baker
National Council of Defense
Defense Council
United States
Council of National Defense
Pacific Coast
Shipping Board Seeks Another Half Billion for Ship Building
The Shipping Board plans a new request to Congress next week for a further 500 million dollars to fund ship building. Contracts already let have consumed the 500 million from the board’s war budget in June, with an additional 250 million set for commandeering ships. The Emergency Fleet Corporation approved contracts for about 50 vessels, steel and wood, totaling around 200000 tons displacement, at a cost of 25 million dollars.
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Washington
Congress
Shipping Board
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Packages for soldiers go to France duty free
Washington reports that home packages for American soldiers will pass to France duty free without delays. Wounded soldiers under medical care in hospitals will also receive duty free shipments including tobacco cigars cigarettes playing cards and beverages. The policy covers shipments by the M. C. C. A.
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Washington
M. Cc. A
Settlement Elusive in Kansas City Street Car Strike
Kansas City August 11. After a lengthy meeting between company representatives and a strike delegation, no settlement was reached. Minor rioting occurred when 700 strike-breakers arrived, with cars at several barns stoned and some injuries reported.
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Kansas City
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Jeannette Rankin
Ruck
D.C
Underwood & Underwood
House of Representatives
Arizona
Anuiner Snag
WAR Council
Western Conference of Governors
James Withycombe
Sam V. Stewart
Immet
Boyle
Nevada
Moses Alexander
Simon Bamberger
George B. Thatcher
Lister
I. W.W
West
France
Mr. Gerard
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