Selective Draft Of Foreigners Under Way
The Senate backs a report authorizing the drafting of aliens except enemy aliens into U S military service, with little opposition so far. The May 18 1917 draft drew 9 649 938 registrants, 1 229 259 aliens, plus many non aliens who may be exempt under treaties. Montana lists 88 278 registrants. 687 alien enemies and 11 790 available aliens. Some states show up to 65 percent exemption for aliens. The resolution seeks U S cooperation with European powers to apply wartime conscription rules to aliens and citizens alike. Major Biggs of the British recruiting staff is uneasy but agrees to let U S draft age 18 to 45. John Bull supports families of soldiers. A quiet Seaford wedding, witnessed by a few, names Vanderbilt as the bride's assumed surname.
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United States
Montana
McCumber
The
Committee On Foreign
Europe
Biggs
New charges filed against Lucille Howard for contempt of injunction
New charges allege contempt of court by violating an injunction under the abatement act against Lucille Howard as manager and Les Deschenes as owner of Lucille's Place just south of the city limits. Chief Deputy County Attorney Rotering filed the action in district court based on Under Sheriff Melia's affidavit that the resort remained in operation in violation of the restraining order issued in June by District Judge Dwyer.
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Les Deschenes
Lucille Howard
Lucille
Foreign Missionaries Visit Butte for Farewell Meeting
The American Baptist Foreign Mission Society in Boston informs Rev. Charles A. Cook that six missionaries en route to eastern lands will stop in Butte on Friday September 7 for a farewell meeting at the First Baptist church. They will speak and attend a social reception.
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The
American Baptist Foreign Mission Society of Boston
Charles A. Cook
Eastern Lands
Butte
First Baptist Church
Desperate Battle on the Bainsizza Plateau
Rome reports a fierce engagement on the Bainsizza plateau north of Gorizia with Austrians clashing fiercely. Allied forces claim to have overcome resistance at multiple points, taken more than 500 prisoners, and used air bombardment to sow destruction inside enemy lines amid a hurried retreat.
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Rome
British Admiralty
Bainsizza
Gorizia
Miss Langtry Weds Canadian Corporal in London
Miss Gertrude Langtry adopted daughter of Frederick W. Vanderbilt marries Lance Corporal Loc quell of the Canadian army son of a professor at Oporto University in London as part of a noted wedding ceremony.
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London
Gertrude Langtry
Frederick W. Vanderbilt
New York
Locquell
Oporto University
Russian General Poyvoski Falls Rallying Men at Sereth
London reports General Poyvoski, a Russian division commander, died while inspiring his troops during combat along the Sereth river in Moldavia. An unofficial Rumanian war statement confirms he fell valiantly amid his soldiers.
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London
Poyvososki
Sereth
Moldavia
First American Flyer Dies at French Front
Washington Aug 27 official dispatches report the first death of an American flier at the French front. The fallen pilot is named George Herbert in the Navy Department release and marks the first casualty among American airmen overseas.
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Washington
Navy Department
George Herbert
Manley Naval Airman Killed in Untold Air Accident
Manley, a machinist's mate in the naval aeronautical corps, was killed in an airplane accident whose nature was not described. He was a son of Herbert Manley of Maplewood, New Jersey.
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Manley
Naval Aeronautical Corps
Herbert Manley
Maplewood, N. J
Boy Killed in Barn Accident Near Everson
In Bellingham Washington a 6 year old boy Manon Iverson was shot and killed by his 15 year old brother Harry while playing in their father's Everson barn. The two boys had found a rifle that caused the tragedy.
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Belingham
Wash
Manon Iverson
Harry
Everson
Austrians Retire From Tsonso Front North of Corigla
Central News dispatch from Amsterdam reports Austrian troops fighting north of Corigla on the Tsonso front have now retired, according to Austrian headquarters.
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London
Corigla
Tsonso Front
Amsterdam
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Butte Agency
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Lowe
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Chamberlain
Committee On Military Affairs
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Senate
Sam
Daily Mirror
Seaford
Vanderbilt
Sing Sing
Bainsizza Plateau
James S. Kirk & Company
Chicago
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