Butte Current Notes Caretaker Dispatches and Visitors
A flujo of visitors and locals fills Butte noting Bozeman guest J B Hatfield, Helena inspector Lisa Whaley, and Montana officials touring sites. Attending travellers include J A Barnes Wisdom, W W Amedowell and families visiting from Madison and Jefferson Island. Several residents plan trips to Hunter's Hot Springs, Glacier Park, and Yellowstone, while others return from or head to conferences, universities, or job sites.
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Stein-Bloch
Tonkin
Pullman
Walker
H. C. Story
Bozeman
J.B. Hatfield
Jefferson’ Island
R. D. Campbell
Missoula
Butte
Bolever & Brown
Lisa
W. C. Whaley
Internal Revenue
Helena
W. W. Ame-Dowell
Hunter's Hot Springs
C. W. Francis
J. A. Barnes
Wisdom
William G. Breitenstein
Montana Trade Journal
Great Falls
John Scovil of Butte Chosen by Montana Launderers
John Scovil of Butte was named president of the Montana Launderers association at the 1917 convention closing session in Billings. Officers elected included Mike OConnell of Bozeman as vice president and George Durham of Great Falls as treasurer, with many re-elected. Delegates toured local laundries and saw new machinery demonstrations, while a banquet at the Park Hotel capped the event. The report notes U.S. manganese ore production last year exceeded three times the previous year and was the highest since 1901.
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Billings
Montana Launderers
Dec
John Scovil
Butte
Mike O'Connell
Bozeman
George P. Durham
J. W. Judd
Frank C. Cline
Segeantate
O'Connell
Park Hotel
United States
Brady Found Not Guilty In Police Court Hearing
Mrs. Ollie Keith’s charges against Patrolman Andrew Brady were dismissed after Alderman James Woods and other witnesses testified Brady acted with propriety during the arrest. Key witnesses, including Woods and Mr Ferguson, supported Brady while Keith claimed impropriety. Prosecutors Donovan and Rotering presented the case for Brady with corroboration from others at the hearing.
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Andrew Brady
Ollie Keith
Brady
James Woods
Ferguson
Keiths
J. Keith
Omeer
Omeer Hatley
Mes Keith
Alderman Woods
Keith
Donovan
Pitrolman Brady
Rotering
Naked Hearts at Liberty Theater Promises Gripping Drama
The Bluebird photo play Naked Hearts is set to be shown today and tomorrow at the Liberty theater. Promoted as a tale of happy lives and peaceful homes turned to tragedy, it portrays the emotional arc of two individuals across its scenes.
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Liberty Theater
Three Women Seek Divorces From Wives Barred
Three women filed divorce suits: Gertrude McAllister alleges cruelty and abuse by Claude McAllister and seeks custody of their 7 year old Rhoda with alimony. Nadean Werner sues Charles Werner, claiming desertion and fault with a 19 year old son Charles Orville Werner and requests $20 monthly support and property protection. Bettie X. Flivorce seeks divorce from Andrew Nylund after a December 6 1911 marriage.
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Gertrude McAllister
Claude McAllister
Hus
Rhoda
Nde
Dan T. Malloy
Werner
Charles
Spokane
Charles Orville Werner
Crook County
Ore
Bettie. X. Flivorce Iron
Andrew Nylund
Hear Petition Tonight On Moving Car Tracks
A petition from the southwest neighborhood seeks to save a Sarneet on Reeth Steentna Street. Citizens gather for a council meeting to discuss moving car tracks and widening the street wall. The meeting is hosted by the local boosters club and promises a vocal turnout.
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Ted
Ian
Walleay
Sompeng
ebuiNrtat Boosters
Protean
Sighting Report Says German Sub Deutschland Seen
Boston Aug 17. Crew of the Warren liner Sachem report sighting a large submarine off the Grand Banks believed to be the German merchantman Deutschland. The submersible traveled northeast at moderate speed, then submerged a few minutes after the Sachem altered course toward her.
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Boston
Grand Banks
Sachem
Tontact
la Pallice
France
Liver Pool
Trade with Russia and the English price problem
A historical observer urges improved Russia England trade and pricing in Russian currency. He cites a case of Russian stone damaged scythes and explains how adapted tools and long credit terms could boost Russian purchases while noting German banking support and the need for better communication.
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Pratt
M. Protopopamy
Dumay
England
Hay
Germany
Russia
Seabury Named as Candidate at Democratic State Convention
Judge Samuel Seabury will be presented to New York voters in the fall primaries as a designated candidate. He was named for Governor at the Democratic State Convention in Saratoga.
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Samuel Seabury
New York
Saratoga
Montana Rotary hears plan for Butte Helena road corridor
Oscar Rohn reports secure right of way for a Butte to Helena highway linking scenic Western Montana. Jefferson County buys land rights, allowing road through the existing Montana City corridor. Speakers including EP Mathewson and Melty plan called for Milwaukee Road and Mountain State Telegraph support.
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Montana
Butte
Helena
Hutte
Oscar Rohn
Western
Rohn
Tutte
Jefferson County
Montana City
Butte Throweh Lk Park
Basil Toulder
Helena EP
Mathewson
Anaconda
Switzerland
Glacier National Park
Rotary
Asabel Curtis
Milwaukee Road
Greenwalt
Mountain Stitee Telephone and Telegraph Company
Dr. Witherspoon
Tom Pavis
Malcolm Gillieto
Whitehall
Morrison Rave
Births and Deaths Notice From The Census Data
The Indianapolis News notes a census pamphlet on U S death and birth registration histories. It states the United States lagged behind UK in vital statistics, cites early death records in New York in 1804 and Massachusetts modern registration in 1842, with data gathered decennially since 1850 though early records were incomplete.
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Indianapolis
United States
New York
Massachusets
Birth Registration Standards Reached by States in 1900s
A historical report notes that unified birth and death record keeping began in the early 1900s as states standardize vital statistics. It highlights the 1900 cutoff, the uneven adoption by states, and calls for protecting children's rights through proper birth certificates. The Indiana health board warns physicians about lax observance and parental certification requirements.
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Trom Etare
Bitlon
Petonda
Manachucetia
New Sergey
New ‘York
Conan Purewu
Bewan
United Ktates
Casoe
Indiana
State Board ’ Health
Remains of Albert James Macdman to be moved for funeral
The remains of the late Albert James Macdman will be moved from Richards partners to the family residence at 340 Main Street this evening for visitation. The funeral will be held Sunday at the Mountain Jory Interment. Emma Martin, aged 58, wife of John Martin, died last evening.
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Albert James Macdman
Galena’ Street
Martin
Emma Martin
John Martini
Richarda
Main Street
Connolly Funeral Notice for Mrs Josephine Connolly
The funeral of the late Mrs Josephine Connolly aged 29 is set for Friday after 2 o clock at Duggan’s parlors. The body will be removed tomorrow morning at 8 o clock from residence 540 Hornet Street. Mass will be celebrated at 8 30 and interment will be in Waley.
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Josephine Connollsy
Duggan'e Anders
Waly
Larry Duggan Retires From Local Business Listing
Larry Duggan retires from the local business at 223 North Main Street. Contact numbers listed are 770 and 1804.
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Retiatie
Sally
North Main Street
Remains of Margaret Ruddy Arrive in Putte Inst Avening
The remains of the late Margaret Ruddy arrived in Putte Inst Avening and were taken to the Riley 1808 Horne area for burial duties.
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Ruddy
Margaret Ruddy
Putte Inst
Riley
Horne
Spread of Paralysis Contagion Debate Runs On
Public health officials led by Surgeon Wade Frost discuss transmission unknowns in a New York outbreak. They note human carriers likely key, with rural cases predominating and direct contact a major route. quarantine seen as ineffective and state health measures urged amid nationwide case counts across many states and cities.
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New York
Wade Frost
Public Health Service
Ostrich Feathers Exported Are Worth 15 Million Dollars
The piece outlines vast ostrich feather exports from British colonies including the Cape of Good Hope and the Orange River State, noting values around 15 million dollars and European demand. It covers related export goods like wool, cotton, dairy, and cattle farming, plus commentary on manners, civility, and a note on Dr Louis Pomeroy Haskell, a Bangor-born dentist.
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Cape of Good Hope
Satal
Ihe Strantvaal
Orange Eres
Posmesaions
Europe
Governmental Agricultural Department
Artiel
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