Tragic Schoolhouse Explosion Claims Two Lives
An Aug 16 report from Great Falls details a kerosene stove explosion at the Arndt schoolhouse in Northern Valley county during a dance to raise funds for a new building. Mrs. Thomas Pritchard and Fred Swallheim, 6, die. eight others are seriously burned. The blaze destroyed the building as attendees fled toward rear windows.
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Great Falls
Valley County
Thomas Pritchard
Fred Swallheim
Alfred Johnson
Arthur Johnson
Thomas Pitchard
Baby Pritchard
Tom Buell
Miss Buell
Fred Remore
Arndt School House
Hinsdale
Swallheim
Death of Rev H G Wakefield in Victoria BC shocks Lewistown
Obituary note reporting the death of the Rev H G Wakefield former rector of St James Episcopal Lewistown who had traveled to Victoria British Columbia. The item also mentions local events and social notes including a Shriners patrol lunch trip, high school dormitory discussion, and ongoing divorce cases involving Norma Schermerhorn and Margaret Crowell.
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Lewistown
H. G. Wakefield
St. James’ Episcopal Church
Virginia City
Victoria
British Columbia
Helena
Shriners
Algeria
Basin Country
Joseph King Ranch
Rock Creek
Henry Quickenden
Presbyterian Church
Davis
Cal
Fergus County Mystery Could Be Cleared By Arrest
Lewistown August 16 Sheriff Firmin Tullock received a telegram from Rankin of York Nebraska, a son in law of John H Afflerbach, detailing that Harry Randolph, a young homesteader near Roy, has been arrested in Boulder Colorado for stealing an automobile from York.
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Lewistown
Firmin Tullock
Mr. Rankin
York
Neb
John H. Afflerbach
Harry Randolph
Roy
Afflerbach
Boulder
Grass Range
Randolph
Blight Extends Through Northeastern Montana Wheat Crops
Washington reports damage from blight and rust spreading into Northeastern Montana as late spring wheat suffers. Cooler weather slowed rust progression and corn benefited from recent conditions, with rain lacking in Kansas Oklahoma and parts of Texas.
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Washington
MontAna
Weather Bureau Today
Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Three Serious Accidents Reported in Shields Valley
Three accidents occurred in the Shields River valley. William House sustained a fractured skull after a flywheel belt struck him. he is in critical condition in Livingston. Pete Killorn shot himself in the leg with a rifle while fishing. Ray Landes lost his left leg at the ankle below the knee while plowing. he was brought to Livingston.
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Livingston
Shields River
William House
Walter House
Pete Killorn
Jack Killorn
Ray Landes
Wilsall
Billings Reports Infantile Paralysis Cases and Animal Control Crackdown
Two new infantile paralysis cases are reported in Billings with several suspected cases under watch. One victim is the sister of a girl who died after a one day illness. Authorities announce a campaign against stray cats and dogs.
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Billings
Territory to Rumanians
The Epoca reports Germany offered territorial compensation to Romania at Austria’s expense in return for Romanian mediation with Loe Avadis.
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Bucharest
London
Epoca
Germany
Rumania
Austria
Two Men Battle Wild Grizzly Bear in Yellowstone Park
Ned Frost guide and Edward Jones cook were injured in a fight with a large female grizzly near the Lake Hotel in Yellowstone National Park. Jones confronted the bear as it raided their camp. Frost rescued him. Tourists frightened the bear away. both men were taken to Cody with serious injuries but expected to recover.
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Cody
Wyo
Ned Frost
Edward Jones
Lake Hotel
Yellowstone National Park
Jones
Frost
Death of Mrs Minnie Sorenson at Dillon home
Dillon August 16. After months of illness Mrs Minnie Sorenson died at her Dillon family home Monday night. Survived by husband Martin Sorenson eight children two sisters and a brother. A native of Denmark she came to the United States young and the family lived in Dillon and surrounding ranching community. Funeral plans not yet announced.
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Dillon
Minnie Sorenson
Denmark
Chicago Beats Cincinnati 5-0 in Tagged Game
Chicago defeats Cincinnati 5 to 0 as Hendrix allows six hits but withstands one inning with no more than one. Zimmerman is stopped attempting to steal home after a protest and ejection. Score by innings shows Chicago taking early advantage on an error and pitching shutout beyond.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
Hendrix
Zimmerman
Harrison
Elliott
Moseley
Knetzer
Wingo
Huhn
Brooklyn at Pittsburg Open Date Update
Eastern teams move west as Brooklyn and Pittsburg set open dates while others await schedules. The report notes a shift in routes and cross league play affecting travel and planning for upcoming games.
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Brooklyn
Pittsburg
American hardware best from Leslie's ad
American hardware leading world markets due to quality workmanship and price. The ad describes American hammers with adz eye features, urges capable representatives to promote tools abroad, notes a global shortage of hardware, and highlights foreign markets in Latin America, China, Russia, Australia and South Africa. Cooperation in selling overseas is urged amid limited territory.
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Latin America
China
Russia
Australia
South Africa
Ex- Poms
Ldsbws
German Trenches Opposed British Push on Somme Front
Associated Press reports from Aug. 14 describe half a million British forces trying to break German lines at Gommecourt and Hebuterne. Despite gains of three to five miles along an 18 mile front, no breakthrough occurs as heavy shelling, machine guns, and counter fire inflict steep casualties.
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Associated Press
Gommecourt
Somme
Berlin
Sayville
Hebutorne
Pozieres
Champagne
Delville Wood
Buogoy
Rancourt
Notice of Land Claim Hearing Alaska? Montana 1916
Notice from the Department of the Interior Land Office Helena Montana announces William J Schick of Anaconda Montana filed a homestead entry on June 26 1916 for 6.35 acres in unsurveyed Township 6 N Range 11 W Montana Meridian. He seeks three year proof before Clerk of District Court M L MeecDer mott Anaconda on September 19 1916 with witnesses L G Smith R T Williams J C Keppler and Jay Gibson of Anaconda. Joseph Oker Register.
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Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Helena
Montana
William J. Schick
Anaconda
Meridian
M. L. MeecDermott
L. G. Smith
R. T. Williame
J. C. Keppler
Jay Gibson
Anaconda, Montana
Joseph Oker
Register
Veteran M Laughlin Wins Butte City Tennis Cup
D D McLaughlin defeated Kenneth Simmons in the men's singles final 6 0 4 6 6 1 to capture the city cup at the Butte Tennis Club. Miss Fanny W Smith won the ladies title in two straight sets 6 4, defeating her sister in the final round.
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D. D. McLaughlin
Butte
Fanny W. Smith
McLaughlin
Kenneth Simmons
Simmons
Boxer Benny Thomas Killed in Action in War
Cardiff reports Benny Thomas a Welsh bantam weight boxer has been killed in action during the war. The Express notes the boxing figure died amid ongoing military hostilities with details not specified.
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Boxer
Cardiff
Wales
the Express
Benny Thomas
School Girl's Record at Richmond Missouri
Miss Myrtle Page from Richmond Missouri walked 6024 miles over six years to pursue education and never missed a day nor was tardy.
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Myrtle Page
Richmond
Canada Exceeded Asbestos Fiber Output Last Year
Canada produced asbestos fiber valued at 3,491,000 dollars in the previous year, reflecting a notable industrial output. The report highlights the scale of production but does not detail extraction sites or health safeguards.
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Canada
Notice of probate of will in Thaddeus C Davidson estate
In Deer Lodge County Montana the Third Judicial District court sets August 19 1916 at 9 39 A M for proving the will of Thaddaus C Davidson deceased and for hearing Clarence N Davidson application for letters testamentary parties interested may appear and contest Dated August 8 1916 McDERMOTT Clerk Deputy OBRIEN
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Third Judicial District
State of
Montana
County of
Deer Lodge
Thaddeus C. Davidson
Thaddaus
Davidson
Clarence N. Davidson
M. L.t*mcdermott
P. T. O'7brien
Minnie C Anderson Desert Land Claim Notice
Minnie C Anderson of Fishtrap Montana has filed notice of intention to make final proof to establish her desert land claim on W% SW Section 28 Township North Range 18 West Montana Meridian. The proof is to be made before Fred Nelson United States Commissioner Wisdom Montana on August 18 witnesses George H York George T Mudd James F Paddock and Andrew Anderson all of Fishtrap Montana. Joseph Oker Register.
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Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Helena
Montana
Minnie C. Anderson
Fishtrap
Township North
Range 18
Meridian
Fred Nelson
United States
Wisdom
George H. York
George T. Mudd
James F. Paddock
Andrew Anderson
Joseph Oker
Register
Dufour Applies for Five Year Land Claim in Montana
Joseph Dufour of Anaconda Montana files notice of intention to prove up a homestead claim to lands in sections 13 12 18 township 5 north range 18 west and related parcels The filing is to be witnessed before M McDermott Clerk of District Court Anaconda on August 11 with witnesses Arthur Fortier Moses Riberdie Joseph Forsman and William Seba all of Anaconda Montana JOSEPH OKER Register
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Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Helena
Montana
Joseph Dufour
Anaconda
E& NE
Range 18
Range 12
West
Meridian
M. McDermott
District Court
Arthur Fortier
Moses Riberdie
Joseph Forsman
William Seba
Joseph Oker
Register
Notice of Homestead Claim Adjudication in Anaconda
Thomas Maguire of Anaconda Montana is notified that on August 29 1916 he appeared before M L Mc Dermott Clerk of District Court to confirm homestead entry 04563 filed October 19 1910 covering multiple parcels in sections 20 28 and 29 Township 6 North. Witnesses listed Theodore Peterson George Remington William Seba Richard Condon, all of Anaconda. Joseph Oker, Register.
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Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Helena
Montana
Thomas Maguire
Anaconda
Township 6
North
Range 12
West
Meridian
M. L. McDermott
Theodore Peterson
George Remington
William Seba
Richard Condon
Joseph Oker
Register
Desert land entry owner files five year extension notice
Warren L. Hughes of Wise River Montana, holder of desert land entry No. 08401 for N% SW and lots 3 4 5 6 7 in Section 24 Township 2 North Range 13 West Montana Meridian, has filed notice of intention to make five year extension before M L McDerconda on the 15th day of witnesses Henry T Hendricks Edward Hendricks William I Ferguson and Charles R Ralston all of Wise River Montana.
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Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Helena
Monoyna
Warren L. Hughes
Wise River
Montana
Range 13
Meridian
M. L. McDermott
Anaconda
Henry T. Hendricks
Edward Hendricks
William I. Ferguson
Charles R. Ralston
Joseph Oker
Register
Dr Lamb Promises Chinese Medicine Cure All Diseases
A Montana ad touts Dr Lamb a celebrated Chinese herbal physician claiming permanent cures for all diseases. It states he has cured thousands and offers free advice from his office at 108 East Mercury Street in Butte.
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Lamb
East Mercury St
Butte, Mont
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Fergus County
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Skale
Killorn
Landes
Guide
Cook
Mrs. Sorenson
Limmierman
Umps—Clubs
American Hardware
BEST
Leslie
Bueny
Cambrai
Legals
M’laughlin
Miss Smith
Mrs. Cundy
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