War Service Enduring Impact On Local Jobs
United States employment service records show dramatic wartime growth in job placements and office reach, with more than 2,000,000 of 2,500,000 directed workers found positions by late 1918. As soldiers return, civilians must yield non essential posts and reassignments will shift back to veterans in civilian life.
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United States Empte Service
Employment ‘Service
Employment Service
Public ‘Service Reserve
Feau
Butte
A Colored Gentleman Seen in the Woodpile
Paris December 1 Jean Herbette political editor of the Temps analyzes the German emperor abdication. He concludes that Germany is preparing a surprise, and France must stay united with its alliance partners as events unfold.
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Paris
Jean Herbette
The
Temps
Germany
France
Arme
Mine sweepers arrive for work in Virginia coastal search
Onanceck, Va. December 3. Sew mine sweepers arrived off the Virginia coast to search for mines aided by German submarines in raids on this side of the Atlantic last summer. Three are reported located at points designated by German officials under armistice terms. Eleven mines are said to have been laid near Winter Water shoal light.
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Onanceck
Viginia
Atiatic
Mans
Montana tax commission report on property assessment rates
The Montana State Tax Commission reports widespread undervaluation and uneven assessments across counties. It calls for a permanent three member tax commission, centralization of public utility assessments, and a six class system with specified percentages to determine true value. It urges visits to each county and enforcement actions against nonperforming assessors.
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County Boards of Equalization
State Board of Equalization
Na‘tional
Commission
Ite
Meuhlon Knew the Kaiser Was Guilty
Geneva reports Dr Wilhelm Mahlen former head of Krupp Essen recalled to Berlin by the new government and offered a government post He claimed Germany fully agreed with Austria Hungary to start the world war and that Emperor Wilhelm II bore full responsibility for Germanys war policy.
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Geneva
Wilhelm Mahlen
Krupp
Essen
Berlin
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Maéhion
Mperor William
De Lamar Dies at 75 After Pneumonia Care
Captain Joseph Raphael de Lamar financier and mine owner died at age 75 in York on December 1 after pneumonia followed by an operation. He served as president of the Dome Mines company and as president of the International Nickel company, with directorships in several other corporations.
Don Noel Joins Y M C A for Service Overseas
Don O Noel of the Anaconda Standard editorial staff is joining the Y M C A for overseas service. Telegraph orders direct him to Palo Alto for a three week training course at Stanford before sailing to France to work with American forces. He has long newspaper experience in Anaconda and Tutte and is a Harvard graduate noted for sports expertise.
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Don O. Noel
Anaconda Standard
Anaconda
Tutte
Tered Y. M. C. A
C. Colton
Noel
Palo Alto
Cal
Leland Stanford University
France
Nocl
Standard
The
Miner
Harvard Univery
Northwest
Secretaries in Demand by Western Department
The western department announces a high demand for M C A secretaries for general and educational work across eight states and Hawaii. About 5000 general and 3000 educational positions are sought, prioritizing adaptable men capable of teamwork and leadership. From April 1, 1918 to November 1, 1918, 2419 applications were reviewed with 323 approved for home work, 27 for overseas service, and 708 rejected. The national war work council runs a three week school at Stanford and a month of training in Chicago for physical and recreational staff.
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M.C. A
Western Department
Montana
Washington
Oregon
California
Idaho
Utah
Nevada
Wyoming
Hawaii
France
National War Work Council
Stanford University
Palo Alto
Cal
Chicago
Allies Plan to Merge Three Allied Commissions
From Paris a preliminary plan to form a permanent inter allied commission includes Great Britain France Italy and the United States to oversee maritime finance and food questions. It would replace the three temporary committees and be considered by the supreme council of premiers in London with diplomats noting practical benefits and some opposition.
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Associated Press
Paris
Dec
Inter-Allied Commission
Great Britain
France
Italy
United States
Supreme Court of Premiers
London
Inter- Allied Maritime Committee
Inter Allied Financial ‘Committee
Food Committee
Permanent Inter-Allied Commission
Troops Cross Prussian Frontier at Daylight
American forces of occupation crossed into Prussia atGaslight advancing along the Moselle near Treves, the key town occupied so far. General Pershing observes operations as Gen Preston Brown assumes military governor and Gen Harry A. Smith Civil Affairs chief. advance averages 12 miles.
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Associated Press
Prussia
Treves
General Pershing
Trevys
Preston Brown
Harry A. Smith
Auto Rollover Injures Keppler and Four Others
An overturned car near Feeley yesterday evening injured four people while George Keppler suffered arm and facial injuries. He was taken to the city emergency hospital. the others were treated at home for minor injuries after a fishing trip to Brown's Lake.
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Feeley
Buttemer
Brown's Lake
George Keppler
Alihtiyana
Hom
Funeral of Joseph Sirois Jr. Held Without Parents
The funeral for Joseph Sirois Jr. was conducted at the Sherman & Reed chapel with pallbearers named. His parents, both ill with influenza, could not attend the service at their Wise River district ranch, where two siblings died recently in the same illness. burial followed in Holy Cross cemetery.
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Joseph Sirois Jr
Joseph Siroiser
Wise River District
Elizabeth
Sirolesr
Sherman & Reed Chapel
Jean Sirois
Fred Houcher
Elore Beaulieul
James Nevin
James Harry
Louis Perry
Holy Cross Cemetery
Tiptoe Await Wilson Message On Tax Bill Doubts Rise
The pending revenue bill faces doubt over its $9,000,000,000 tax plan as Senate revisions threaten the timing. Debate expected after a Senate return with committee reports and possible winter investigations into the cost and delays.
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Wilson
Senate
Ghele Touma
Atue Brisbane
Washington
Senate Military Committee
Domestic Row Ends in Full Home Wreck in Butte
Several Butte policemen witnessed last night what they called the most complete wreck of a home in local memory. A disturbance with Mrs. Kobi led to police protection at the scene all night. The residence showed extensive damage with furniture destroyed and injuries reported.
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Butte
Kobi
Britain debates punishing the Kaiser and allies
London reports the Times arguing that the former German Emperor must face justice. The paper rejects excuses that others share guilt and notes the Kaiser is not to be punished alone, as others will also be placed on trial, though he remains the chief figure.
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London
Eme
Germany
Times
Kaiser
Treasury blue sky law to curb risky stock schemes
Washington reports the treasury has devised a method to curb fraudulent or speculative stock promotions that trade securities for Liberty bonds. The plan would subject promoters to government screening and could bar suspicious operators from accepting Liberty bonds as payment by denying operating licenses.
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Washington
Treasury
The
Oper
Influenza Situation Shows Little Change in City
The health department reported twelve influenza deaths and 25 new cases for the 24 hours ended 9 pm with only eight doctors reporting yesterday. For the day prior, 18 deaths and 64 cases were logged by 21 doctors. Also noted, the X-Day Bicycle Race in New York began at Madison Square Garden with fifteen teams entered.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
Bureau to Operate Through Front Door in Butte
The federal bureau of labor in Butte shifts to front door service to curb crowds during the epidemic. Offices will be closed inside. a staffer at the entrance will receive all applications from the sidewalk, aiding both employers and workers while supporting city and county health boards.
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Federal Bureau of Labor
Butte
Bi- Fcatt
Hospital ship Northern Pacific returns 1100 wounded
New York reports the hospital ship Northern Pacific docking at Hoboken with 1100 wounded soldiers and marines aboard including 40 officers. Most are mobile enough to move about the ship while preparations to transfer them to hospitals begin. The Red Cross has mobilized ambulances for rapid transport.
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New York
Northern Pacific
Hoboken
Hartholdt
Gravesend Bay
England
Red Cross
Government agencies to find work for men
Washington dispatch reports a nationwide drive by the government and private groups to place demobilizing soldiers in civilian jobs. The plan, announced at a federal employment service meeting, creates local bureaus to coordinate efforts and match men with suitable positions in industry commerce and agriculture.
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Washington
Federal Employment Service
Great Meeting SlavS Opens in Smoky City
Pittsburg December 1 Warn o0 Jugoslav delegates from every colony in America join Pittsburg colony for a convention described as the greatest meeting of Slavs ever called in America. A unanimous resolution honors a Balkan royal line and proposes a government led by Karadjordjevich to be sent to American delegates at the peace conference and allied Serbian government.
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Pittsburg
America
Peter “Karadjondjevich
Five Hundred Scribes Leave for Peace Meet
Nearly 500 newspaper correspondents from across the country depart Hoboken on the George Washington bound for the peace conference at Vers. The group includes several women and many moon photo men and photographers. They receive a two day head start on the Orizaba which carries the President and cabinet.
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Hoboken
N. J
Dee States
Cove
Verles
Moon Picture
Wilson
Orizaba
Cornell trustee report urges intramural shift in college sports
In a trustees' annual report Cornell President Jacob Gould Schurman recommends replacing intercollegiate athletics with intramural sports to curb unhealthy competition and misinterpretation by the public. He also proposes mandatory military drill for all students and argues exercise should benefit the majority.
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Athaca
N. Vec
Trustees of
Cornell
Eally
Jacob. Gould. Schurman
Schurman
Funeral notices collected from Daniels Bilboa parlors
Multiple obituaries and funeral announcements list deceased individuals such as Miss Mary Niehol aged 30 and Michael Mikunen with interment at Holy Cross. services at Daniels & Bilboa funeral chapel and other local undertakers noted with dates, times, and burial sites. Also mentions remaining arrangements awaiting further details.
Funeral notices from White's parlors and local services
The notices announce funeral arrangements for KE P Rule with interment in Drummond after shipment from Whites parlors at noon. George Swank’s funeral is set for Monday at 2 PM at his Tate home with Rev. MF Jam officiating. Willts Gardner’s remains will be shipped from Whites parlors this Monday evening to Salt Lake for interment.
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Gilman
White
Victor
Atont
KE. P
Milwaukee
Drummond
Swank
George Swank
Tate
Beat ‘Terrace
Gardner
Willts
Sale Lake
Funeral for John Dennehy Dennehy to be buried at Holy Souls
The funeral of the late John Dennehy will be held from Me Daty Shea undertaking parlors at 11 o clock Monday morning. Interment will follow in Holy Souls cemetery.
Daly Shea Company Adams Funeral Notices
Funeral notices for Mrs Paul Adama and Mrs Pred Ireland and Raymond list funeral times at Richards Chapel with interments at Mount Moriah and Mountain View cemeteries. Charles E Edwards, 12, son of the late Arthur Wards, is also noted with funeral arrangements to be announced. Card of Thanks from Norris Bean and Family expresses gratitude to neighbors and organizations.
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Charles Eawards
Arthur Fas
Honnett Street
Oll
GA. Re
Pythian Sisters
Norris Bean
Richards, Inc. Warrington Names Richards President
Joseph Richards, Inc. of Warrington announces Joseph Richards as president and managing officer. The move formalizes leadership within the firm, aligning Richards with ongoing operations and future strategy.
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Joseph Richards, Inc
Warrington Richards
Pres
Mer
Reconstruction Meet to Open Tuesday in Atlantic City
War service committees from many industrial and trade groups will gather in Atlantic City New Jersey this week to plan business roles after wartime government work. The chamber of commerce of the United States leads the reconstruction effort with sessions beginning Tuesday and a general session Wednesday featuring Secretary Redfield on business opportunities and duties in international trade.
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Atlantic City
N. J
War Service Committees
War Service Exective Committee
Chamber of Commerce of the United States
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Secretary of Commerce
Redfield
Undertakers, Bail Whitlam Batten Died Yesterday
Funeral notices from Sherman Reed parlors list multiple deaths including Whitlam Batten aged 3 and Anson Swanson aged 2T with services at Sherman Reed chapels. Remains are at the parlors, with funeral times to be announced. families named include Swanson, Hermands, Miller, Williams, and Rowe. Interments at Mount Ol? Cemetery, Crom, Holy Cross, and Mount Arbor.
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Bail Whitlam Batten
Sherman Reed
Kollen
Anson
Kaward Swanson
John Swanson
Andrew
Herman
United States
France
Sherman & Reedlers
Memenie Hermands
Sherman F
Milier
Sherman & Reed
la Porte
Ptot
Oly
Taymond Willams
Fempira
Mount Aoriah
Herzog
da Pepto
Tuonay
Forelock
Holy Cross
John Rowlea
Larson
Bud Lar
Funeral notices from Walsh's parlors upside down
The text lists multiple funeral notices for individuals including Michael Kelly Mary Geraldine J Sullivan and Henry Avare. It notes services from Walsh's parlors on Monday with interment in various cemeteries and times ranging 2 to 4 pm, some details obscured or omitted.
Funeral notices and interments in local churchyard
Kendall and Coakley notices report funerals for Albert Fed son of the 11 West Gonnerstrent and John Coakley aged 38. Interments planned for cemetery and family residences noted along with church services at Marys Church and North Wyoming street locations.
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Butte Bureau OF Labor
AMEAD
Montana State Tax Commission
Montai
Meuhlon
Don Noel
Butte and Anaconda
Moselle River
Coblenz
Joseph Sirois
Howenzollern
Bureau
Smoky City
St. Louis
Cire
L'Alenne
Treland
Ender Akers
Daniels & Kilvoa
Bve Dock
Tealdence
Adame
Holy Croat
Mikgrich
Daniels & Milboa
Biglow
Margaret
Daniels & Bilboa
Parlong
Mfarland
John’ McFarland
Dantete & Bilboa
Henn
Nick Tenn
Daniels’ & Bilbon
Aurora
Mattawan
N.j.c
Aniels & Bilboa Jet Lime
Sam R. White
Daly Shea Company
Undertakers
Anto
Michael Kelly
Wales
Crow Cemetery
Jose
Mee Mary
Geraldine
Walsh
Harora
J. Sullivan
Rome
Henry Avare
Walsi
Larry Duggan
House of Home Grown
State of
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