Rumanians claim gains on various fronts in war report
Dispatches describe Romanian and Russian forces repelling attacks near Kirlitaba and advancing near Asaul and Sulty with prisoners, while noting heavy actions along the Danube and Argeciu valleys. Bucharest operations with Russian aid push back Bulgarian and German troops. 26 guns captured. Berlin reports Austro German forces crossing Argeciu as Romanians hold a line. Trepoff faces a protest in the Duma but delivers his speech after expulsions of socialist leaders.
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Kirlitaba
Transylvania
Trotur
Sulty
Asaul
Danube
Argeciu
Bucharest
London
Reuter
Petrograd
Treport
Tribune
Duma
M. Trepoff
War aims and education reform outlined by premier
The premier stressed the need to forge wartime material and technical resources and to develop technical education. A bill for compulsory general education and cultural uplift will be introduced. The immediate aim is a complete victory. He called for continued war until German militarism is destroyed and noted German influence has suppressed conscience and art.
Firing at Athens Diminishes and Reparation Demanded
Paris dispatch reports the Greek capital calm after fighting, entente troops withdrawn to Piraeus, and Greece offering six mountain batteries. Entente ministers insist on war-material cessation and demand reparations matching the gravity of the uproar against allied forces.
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Paris
Athens
Saya
Havas
Entente
Piraeus
Entent
Germans Progressing on Multiple Fronts in War Report
Berlin dispatch notes no activity on the west and east fronts while reporting progress in Romania near Argeciu. It also cites heavy firing near Monastir and Gruntehte on the Macedonian front with no further details.
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Berlin
War Office
Rumania
Argeciu
Monastir
Gruntehte
Intervention welcomed in the Dominican Republic
Captain Knapp reported to the navy department that his proclaimed military government in the Dominican Republic was welcomed with enthusiasm by islanders. He said native officials were being paid from $600,000 in export duties held by the customs receivers, and that government would proceed normally under Navy supervision.
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Washington
Knapp
Dominican Republic
Navy Department
Navy
Hospital ship Britannic had no troops aboard, confirms admiralty
London reports a British admiralty statement denying German claims of troops on the hospital ship Britannic. It reiterates that Britannic carried only Geneva and Hague Convention authorized personnel and material. The ship, in the Aegean since November 22, held 1125 aboard with about 50 deaths. inquiries could not confirm whether mines or torpedoes sank her.
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London
Admiralty
Washington
Rotterdam
Roops
Aegean Sea
Not Guilty For Mrs Stiles And William J White
Chicago dispatch reports Mrs Stiles and William J White cleared of charges after twelve hours of jury deliberation. Prosecutor said they will face trial again on remaining indictments. Mia Biller, wife of a trusted post office employee, is named in the case.
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Chicago
Stiles
William J. Whit
Mia Biller
Post Office Department
The Alphabetical Dots by Clifford Leon Sherman
A curious wartime vignette from 1916 about a cheerful ordinary soldier who endures camp discipline and cleaning duties yet stays good natured. The unnamed speaker recalls the man’s resilience and lighthearted attitude despite quirky phrases in the dialogue.
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Clifford Leon Sherman
Tommy
Wheeler
John
Billings Man Dies in Butte Following Operation
A. P. Smith Yellowstone county assessor died last night in a Butte hospital after an operation at age 54. He moved to Billings earlier and had served 14 years as assessor after winning reelection by a large majority. Survived by wife, three daughters, a brother and three sisters in Canada. wife and daughters were at his bedside. Body to be taken to Billings for burial. Souvenir ad text included.
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A. P. Smith
Yellowstone County
Butte
Billings
Sarerner
Beatrice
L. C. Hunt
Canada
Doctor Isaoremthan Cohn Dies in Oakland
Dr Isaoremthan Cohn former state quarantine officer at San Francisco and first surgeon of the Oregon Washington Railroad and Navigation Company died in Oakland after five years of illness. He supervised medical work for the Northern atroad project nearing completion. The country produces nearly five million dollars worth of natural mineral waters annually.
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Oakland
Isaoremthan Cohn
San Francisco
Oregon, Washington Railroad and Navigation Company
Portland
Ore
Cohn
Undertaking Notices and Funeral Remains Summary
The paper lists funeral notices for several individuals including Undertaking Brunette and Withers, with details of impending interments at Mount Moriah cemetery or local parlors. Aguas Emma Equire Bauires and Hosking Mrs. Bites are noted, with later notices to follow and requests to omit flowers.
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Mount Moriah
Withers
Onn Withers
Las Vowns
Tun Mire
Drelock
Mount Mort
Landers Funeral Service Set For Monday Morning
The funeral of the late Patrick Landers will be held Monday morning at 9 o clock at Walsh s undertaking. Interment will be in Holy Cross cemetery. Also notices for Joseph Richard F and A P Smith aged 64, with funeral details to be announced.
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Wyoming Street
St. Mary's Church
Holy Cross
M J Walsh Funeral Director at 125 Fast Park Street
Obituary item identifies M J Walsh as funeral director located at 125 Fast Park Street. No further details present.
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M. J. Walsheral
Fast Park Street
World War Update Shifts in Romania and Balkans
The report notes Teutonic forces pressing toward Bucharest while Rumanians resist and recapture territory near the Arge river. Russian Romanian troops reportedly force enemy withdrawals and seize prisoners and 26 guns, with hard fighting along Bukovina’s border. An Entente push northwest of Monastir suffers heavy losses. Italy claims a 200 meter gain along the Corso sector. Karnak sunk near Malta. Petrograd quotes a planned advance to Constantinople if the Entente wins. Athens reports fighting ceases and troops withdrawing to Piraeus.
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Belligeren St
Monastir
Berlin
Corso
Railroad Evangelist Marries in Great Falls
R. W. Greenman, traveling evangelist on the Northern Pacific, announced his marriage to Mrs. Alice M. Pierce of Great Falls, Mont. The couple wed last Monday in Great Falls. He plans to base his work in Montana and have his wife travel with him to aid in converting railroad workers.
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Bt. Paul
R. W. Greenman
Northern Pacific Railroad
Alice M. Pierce
Great Falls
Mont
Dr Williams Pink Pills for Stomach Health Toner
An ad promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a stomach tonic to improve digestion, enrich blood, and restore appetite. It claims thin blood causes stomach trouble and that the pills build up the weakened system. A free diet book offers guidance and the pills or a box are mailed postpaid for fifty cents.
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Dr. Willams
Medicine
Schenectady
N. Y
Boys Found Asleep In Bulong ATI Library Attic
Two 18 year old youths left home after Thanksgiving to seek adventure. Fathers and a patrolman climbed the library fire escape to reach the attic where the boys slept in sacks as they were awakened. The pair refused to give names and said they sought excitement rather than stay home. They had eaten little since leaving.
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Walter Morrison
Police Headquarters
Butte Lodge Initiates Eight Bnai Brith Candidates
The Baron de Hirsch lodge of Bnai Brith in Butte will initiate eight candidates tonight at the K of P hall. The organization is noted for its social and humanitarian work with Jewish communities, including anti defamation efforts and aid to needy youth. Local officers are A A Sheareman president Herman Weinfeld vice president J L Harrison secretary L Simon treasurer Joseph H Blaustein monitor Henry Whitelaw assistant monitor. The lodge reports growing membership and anticipates social events this winter.
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Leo H. Frank
Cleveland
Taft
Wilson
Anti-Defamation — League
Moving Pictures
Press
Social Service
B.1's
A. A. Sheareman
Herman Weinein
J. L. Harrison
L. Simon
Joseph H. Blaustein
Henry Whitelaw
Order
Butte
Fraternal Brotherhood elects officers in regular meeting
Butterodge No 01 elects P J Gilligan as past president and A C Fellows as president with Hertha Van Wart Beste Mulcahy Margaret Curran Ellen Westling Morris Keefe Josephine Keefe Anne Warnock Jennie Pomeroy Starle Schogren Dr Arthur Allen M J Sullivan George Murphy W R Wise Hr Craig and Gun Hess among officers. Modern Woodmen of America Silver Bow camp 5805 elects venerable co roward and officers including R A Liljemark Robert Lambert S T Nankervis John Rowe Art Nesbit Dr Tom B Moore Dr S W Wilking Edward Burns W H Tripp and other clerical and security posts.
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P. J. Gilligan
A. C
Hertha van Wart
Beste Mulcahy
Margaret Curran
Ellen Westling
Morris Keefe
Josephine Keefe
Anne Warnock
Jennie Pomeroy
Star
Modern Woodmen
Silver Bow
Modern Woodman of America
P. Hall
Coroward Thomas
R.A. Liljemark
Robert Lambert
T. Nankervis
John Rowe
Art Nesbit
Tom
B. Moore
W. Wilking
Edward "Burns
W. H. Tripp
Unidentified hunter dies in peat bog near Mendota
The body of a man was found in a smoldering peat bog three miles south of Mendota Minnesota on the Auge farm. A shotgun lay across the body with a discharged cartridge in the chamber and a gunshot wound near the heart. Dr J B Lewis concluded the hunter fell into the burning bog while attempting to jump a ditch, the blast and ensuing burns causing death.
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Mendota
Minn
Here
Kifred Auge
J.B. Lewis
Ships Needed to Build Up South American Trade
H R Graham of Raticagua Chile urges the United States to build a merchant marine to foster trade with South America. He notes England’s current monopoly, praises Butte mine flotation and safety methods, and plans a visit to Butte before heading to New York and Chile. Graham, connected with Braden Copper, has worked there six years.
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United States
South America
H.R. Graham
Raticagua
Chile
South Americe
England
Butte
Graham
New York
South Amoerican
Braden Copper Mining Company
Government high prices inquiry is well under way
Boston December 8 United States District Attorney George W Anderson newly appointed assistant to the federal attorney general said the nation wide inquiry into the causes of high food and fuel costs is progressing. He noted hundreds of official and private reports and planned a Washington conference with justice department agents and other agencies to coordinate efforts amid the cost of living investigation.
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Boston
United States
George W. Anderson
Washington
Regent of Justice
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