Older Men Given Chance to Enlist at Local Army Station
The Army ordered enlistment of men aged 46 to 55, reopening recruitment paused for a publicity drive. Sergeant Dobriner announced the plan to accept older men who previously failed due to eyesight, with many skilled trades sought and overseas duty likely. the duration of the order remains uncertain.
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Dobriner
Uncle Sam
Federal Building
Ptod
Rter
Signal Corps
Stirring Talks for Class One Men at Empress Theater
Bruce Kremer and Senator Lee Mantle will deliver 10-minute speeches to the men in class 1 entertainment for future soldiers. The program includes a section of the film Pershing’s War in Action and will conclude with the feature at 8:20.
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Bruce Kremer
Lee Mantle
Empress Theater
Pershing
Kix
Apparent World Series Ball Favor Still Favored
Washington August 22 Secretary Baker said the work or fight order has not been presented to him but he indicated a strong opinion that the world base ball series would be and should be held this year. He did not address whether the order would impact the event.
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Washington
Baker
Railroads to use most steel under government program
Washington reports the War Industries Board says railroads will consume the largest share of steel for government needs after an all day secret conference with the steel committee of the American Iron and Steel Institute. Measures urged include mass mill conversions, curtailment of nonwar industries, commandeering stocks, and tighter steel handling. A separate police report notes Dan Cashing was robbed of $28 near the Butte Anaconda station. James Kane was later held as a suspect.
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War Industries Board
Steel Committee
American Tron and Steel Institute
Shigbuild
War Department
Navy
Replogte
Offerats
Rtech
Steplogle
Beng
Seaver
Dan Cashing
Butte, Anaconda & Paole
Puth Wyoming Street
James Kane
Kane
Casing
Bet He Earned It Roger Ackinpaugh’s Early Baseball Path
Roger Ackinpaugh captain and shortstop of the New York Yankees began in Wooster Ohio earning seventy five cents for his first pro game. After stints with semi pro teams he joined Cleveland then New Haven Portland and back to Cleveland before joining the Yankees. He became a field captain and one of baseball’s best shortstops, popular in a Yankee uniform.
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Roger Ackinpaugh
New York Yankees
Wooster
Ohio
Cleveland
New Haven
Portland
Yankees
Yanks
Hii
Yankee
Minnesota cyclone kills and maims many in Tyler
Tyler Minnesota August 22 A devastating tornado ripped through Tyler causing multiple deaths and injuries. About 60 persons were hurt and five transported to a makeshift hospital. Property damage estimated at roughly half a million dollars. Rescue crews worked late into the night as one man trapped beneath debris was freed after his father found him. Several stone buildings near the theater survived while nearby homes and businesses were demolished. Mrs Albert Johnson and her daughters were among the victims.
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Tyler
Minn
Tee Jong
Hodien
Fame
Pipertone
Tyee
Fom
Albert Johnson
Johnson
Soldiers Win Six Inning Battle 7-0
Major Bradley pitched and led the soldiers to a 7 to 0 victory over Owens Montgomery in six innings. The druggists failed to score, with a lone near-miss as Mein Puhen Hieren Weng stole two bases. Bradley dominated, Staggers collecting two RBIs in the fourth. The game ended after the sixth, with Wilcox renewing Witt and a trench-like defense in the nine frames.
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Owens-Montgomery
Mein Puhen
Hieren Weng
Hal Jome
Mieth
Wilcox
Witt
Trench
Sexe
An. R. Po
Stagners
Pont
Andrews
Johnson
Bogardus
Owens
Aten
Shea
Morrell
Post
Singwers
Brelen Hanes
Alla Therce Rae
Wilcox Tasexvon Bails
Cox Tradiey
Vite
Headley i
Vite Wilcox
Tradiew
Wicox
Danone Ehlaters
Monticoms
Merkle
Dr Heuser Released on $1000 Bond After Arraignment
Dr R A Heuser proprietor of the Eagle Drag company on South Main street was released under $1000 bond after arraignment before United States Commissioner N M Van Eten. He was arrested Wednesday night by Charles L S Tyman special agent of the department on a charge of selling cocaine and morphine. A warrant by A St Taylor internal revenue inspector followed a morphine purchase with marked money by Mark A Howard revenue inspector. Cheyenne dispatch reports a series of horse race results from Aug 22 at a mile track with multiple winners and times. Adolph Lehn and Carrie announce their wedding at St Joseph's church and plan a two week honeymoon through eastern Montana.
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R.A. Heuser
Eagle Drag Company
Main Street
United States
Nm van Eten
Charles
L. S Tyman
A. St. Taylor
Internal Revenue
Mark. A. Howard
Congress Debates Man Power Bill For 18 43 Draft Ages
Congress debates sweeping man power bill to raise the draft age to 18 and 43 with leaders aiming for passage in the House tomorrow and in the Senate Saturday. lawmakers spar over mandatory service, deferments, and work or fight provisions as speeches urge a large force for Allied victory.
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Washington
Congress
House
Senate
Kirby
Arkansas
Wadsworth
New York
Navy
Cump G
Frances
Maryland
Reed
Mile South
Hussia
Pioneer Butte Woman Dies Aged 80 Years
Mrs. Sarah Henworth aged 80, longtime Butte resident, died in Helena after a long illness. She lived in Butte for 35 years and was known for her kind nature. She belonged to Ruth chapter C ES and Miriam Rebekah lodge. Funeral under their auspices will be held with interment beside her husband in Mount Moriah cemetery, who died four years ago.
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Sarah Henworth
Helena
Henworth
Butte
Ruth Chapter
C. ES
Miriam Rebekah Lodge
Mount Moriah
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