Masons Acquire Colonial Block for Temple Expansion
The Masonic Temple Building association bought 16 feet of frontage on the Colonial apartment house adjoining the temple for 46000 dollars, adding to their Park street and Washington Street holdings. The purchase enables a future expansion without an L shaped addition, reflecting Masonry’s growing needs in Butte. The Colonial block was owned by Jeanette McDonald, Mrs. McKeene, and William Robertson.
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Mtonic Temple Building Association
Temple
Masonic Temple
Butte
Masonic
Associat
Temple Association
Park Street
Washington Street
Colonial Lodging House
Tts
Mea
Jeanette McDonald
McKeene
William Robertson
The College Hero Presented by Butte Amateur Cast
About 300 youths took part in The College Hero at Broadway theater last night performing a musical hurrah. The amateur troupe showcased dancing and singing with many pretty young women and lively college life scenes. It features a football hero sprinting to save the day and a charming co ed engagement in a college cafe.
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Butte
Funeral arrangement for Ars Skinner at St Patrick’s church
The funeral of the late Ars Skinner will be held at 1 o clock from the family residence 13 West Gold street to St Patrick’s church where the mass will be celebrated at 4 3. The remains will lie in Froly Grose cemetery.
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West Gold Street
St. Patrick's Church
Grose
Skinner
Raph Skinner
Funeral notices for Smith Bandit Koski in local area
The funeral of the late John Smith will be held at the family Teas dance at 34 South alley at 1 o clock. The Rev Dr Walle will officiate with interment at a local cemetery. The funeral of the late al phonse Bandit will be held tomorrow at 8:30 o clock from Mondery Ne and proceed to Holy Savior church for services and interment at Holy Cross cemetery. The remains of Oscar Koski, aged three years, who died yesterday, will have a funeral arrangement announced by Sherman and Need undertaking patio.
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John Smith
South Date Alley
Walle
Banchi
Alphonse Bandit
Fana Street
Mondery
Holy” Savior ‘Church
Indan
Holy Cross
Undertakers in Butte Announce Keane Funeral Details
KEANE The remains of the late Keane who died at Waterloo Mont arrived in Butte last evening and will be taken to 2 West Center street where the funeral will be held at a time to be announced later. SHERMAN REED Undertakers and Embalmers are listed with address 117 East Broadway Butte telephone 3.
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Keane
Waterloo
Mont
Butte
West Center Street
Funeral notices and thanks in a cluttered obituary page
A garbled obituary section lists funeral arrangements for Mrs. Eilen Steel with services at a residence and Richards parlors, plus notes that times and places for other funerals will be announced later. Several families express gratitude for sympathy and support after the loss of loved ones.
Eighty at banquet for Central High
Thirty members of the Central High School football squad and friends gathered at the Finten hotel for the annual banquet. Speakers praised the Catholic school's role in athletics and indicated Quartz street institutions will be more advantageous in all sports next year.
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Central High School
Finten Hotel
Quartz Street
Poultry Show Opens Next Week In Butte
Members of the Southern Montana Poultry and Pet Stock association announced that top prize winners from the San Francisco exhibit will be shown in Butte next week. About 500 birds will compete, the largest entry yet in town. Judge Scar Nelson of Coeur dAlene Idaho will arrive soon to officiate as the show opens Monday morning in the courthouse basement and runs for two days.
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Southern Montana Poultry
Pet Stock Association
Montana
Sa Francisco
Butée
Butte
Scar Nelson
Coeur d'Alene
Idaho
Tve
Auto recovered and warrants issued for three suspects
Three young men sought on warrants after seen in the automobile of Dr T V Moore city health officer when the car was stolen Wednesday night. The stolen vehicle was recovered at 5 o'clock yesterday morning on West Mercury Street.
Half a Million Allies in Balkans Next Spring
Paris reports military critic General de la Croix predicts an allied force of about 500000 or more will be ready for Balkans operations next spring. He cites 1464 allied troops at Saloniki and 10000 British at Gallipoli as transferable, with potential reinforcements from Britain and the west.
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Balkans
de la Croix
Temps
Saloniki
Dardaelles
Gallipol
Peninsula
Administration bill outlines continental army plan
Washington reports a bill formalizing a continental army of 000 men was embodied today with agreement among President Wilson Secretary Garrison and House Military Affairs Chairman Hay. New York dispatch notes two American welders halted by a French cruiser Cuomo and Carolina were stopped and searched per a cable from San Juan via the New York & Porto Rico line.
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Washington
Wilson
Garrison
Hay
House
New York
San Juan
Porto Rico
Cuomo
Carolina
Japan Railways Aims Major Public Network Expansion
Japan’s rail system remains a government monopoly with only about 365.58 miles privately owned of 6 948 total as of March 31 1918. The Imperial Government Railway Bureau plans to build roughly 9 miles and many lines in the fiscal year with an estimated cost, expanding nationwide to support industry agriculture manufacturing forestry and mining by transferring transport to central markets. The project targets about 200 miles of new lines annually until a major extension is no longer needed.
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Japan
Ttte
Imperial Government Railway Bureau
Public Health Ad Issues Stir In Community
A fragmentary note reflects public concerns over advertising of medicines near Staxs area. Residents discuss opposition to misleading ads and emphasize health and safety as the priority. The text hints at debates over water quality and family well-being amid local advertisements.
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Vite Isla
Manasa
Singers Assist Stevens Glee Club Tonight
Three talented vocalists join the Stevens Glee Club concert. Mr Pierce longtime member with a deep baritone voice. John H Saari tenor recently joined from New York to Butte. Miss Madelina Bonino has a sweet soprano voice and is well known in local musical circles.
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Stevens Glee Club
Pierce
John H. Saari
New York
Butte
Madelina Bonino
Taft calls for abolition of postmasters system
Chicago December 9 Former President William Howard Taft urged ending the postmaster system describing postmasters as uneconomic and wasteful. He argued the national government could save about 4 million dollars yearly and that deputies perform most work while the post office should be run like a private business. He said the United States should manage the postal service as a private enterprise.
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Chicago
William Howard Taft
Ned
When Colds Hang On Ad Explains Scott's Emulsion
A vintage ad promotes Scott's Emulsion to combat lingering colds. It warns against alcohol based syrups and drugged pills and urges choosing the medicinal food to suppress illness and build strength to prevent further sickness.
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Scott
Pacific Hotel Changes Ownership And Local Realty Deals
The Pacific Hotel at East Park and Gaylord in Butte sold for 10000 dollars to William Forando, with the deal handled by Phil T. Dunn agency. Several other transfers include Mrs. Sheehan selling two six room flats on West Mercury for 6000 dollars to Flora McDonald and Charles Green selling his home to Mrs. Jayne for 3500 dollars. The Lot at Mercury and Jackson is bought, while multiple parcels on Steel, Jackson, and Mercury are being developed into modern bungalows by Fred Gamer, F. street, Charles Hughes, and others, adding new homes to the area.
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Pacific Hotel
East Park
Gaylord Streets
Butte
Charles Gallagher
William Forando
Phil T. Dunn
Sheehan
West
Mercury Street
Flora McDonald
Mercury and
Jackson Streets
Charles Green
West Porphyry Street
Jayne
Charles Hughes
Hughes Agency
Fred Gamer
F. ©. Street
Jackson
Mercury
Charles T. Hughes
Steel Street
Archie McLean
Ancona Note Says Ship Torpedoed Before Evacuation
United States note to Austria-Hungary cites admiralty statement that the Italian liner Ancona was torpedoed before all passengers were removed to safety. Washington asserts reparation for American lives lost and vows against repetition of such acts. The note’s full text was not released tonight.
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United States
Austriacium Kary
Itatian
Ancona
Ti Ite
Mystery surrounds death of well-dressed man in Minnesota
In Duluth Minn a man wearing a neat suit was dead on railroad tracks. Authorities believe he may be W D Jones of Meme Minn or Lamont a logging contractor. A bank book from First State Bank of Emer Minn found on him shows a recent deposit of 1200 dollars.
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Minn
Lee
W. D. Jones
Meme Minn
Lamont
First State Bank of
Emer
Jones
Marine Bill Next Year In Congress
Washington dispatch reports the merchant marine bill will not be introduced in either house before the first of the year. The delay follows discussions among Secretaries McAdoo and Redfield, Senators Fletcher and Simmons, Rep. Alexander, chairman of the House merchant marine committee, and Solicitor Thursman, who prepared the measure.
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Dec
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McAdoo
Redfield
Fletcher
Simmons
Alexander
House Merchant Marine Committee
Thursman
Department of Commerce
Bulgarians Attack Allies in Macedonia Report
London dispatch says Bulgarian forces aided by Germans are attacking Allied positions in Macedonia. The Times correspondent notes day and night assaults from Demir Kapu to Kosturino, with German reconnaissance near Strumica as reinforcements arrive. The Ottawa note cites unauthorized passport issuances and UK entry document rules. Madrid reports King Alfonso selecting Alvaro de Romanones to form a new Spanish cabinet after the Dato resignation.
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Macedonia
Times
Safoniki
Demir-Kapu
Kosturino
Madrid
Paris
Alvaro de Romanese
Alfonso
Dato
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