Missing aviation hero Arthur Weirick dies in German hospital
Arthur Murray Weirick, a Butte and Lewistown native, reportedly shot down over A1 and died in a German hospital after joining the aviation corps and serving in France. A university and Wharton graduate, he held notable posts at Butte High School and Lewistown First National Bank, earning wide local regard before his family later moved to California.
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Arthur
A. J. Davis
Tagat Nationammi Weirick
Hollywood
Cal
W cl Arc Hut
Weirick
Sar
Gilesby
Sire Weirick
Warmington
Davise
Arthur Murray Welrick
Aviation Corps
Lewistown
Ne'aviation Corps
France
Vhenversity Gradus
Butte High School
Arthur Weirick
Shattuck Military Academy
Wharton School of Finance and Commerce
University of Pennsylvania
First National Bank
Butte
Sphinx
Freedmen
Wharton
Inter-Fraternty Council
Farms More Active But Less Building In Meagher County
J E Boden of Boden and Heyn and Northwestern Loan and Realty in White Sulphur Springs notes he released building crews to harvest crops in Meagher county. Enlistments reduced building, grain elevators hold high grade wheat, dry land crops exceed average, and postwar land values are expected to rise.
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Butte
J. E. Boden
Boden & Heyn
Northwestern Loan ‘and Realty Company
White Sulphur Springs
Garher
Meagher County
Mr. Soden
Unconfirmed Bulgars abdication report circulates in London
London dispatch notes no official confirmation of King Boris of Bulgaria abdication, Reuters reports the revolution there was unsuccessful. A separate item lists Irvin O Montgomery, captain, seriously wounded near Armistice signing, with roots tracing to Andrew J Montgomery of New York.
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London
Montreal
Boris
Bulgaria
Reuter
Irvin
Montgomery
France
Andrew J Montgomery
New York
Germanys 10 pay plan dominates postwar cost claims
The premier warns against future blunders and vows to press full cost of the war on Germany. He cites a British Imperial commission on pay and outlines a five point stance on justice, white cost, and collective Allied demands. He stresses protecting nations and balancing reparations without harming the payer or recipient.
JUDGF GROSSCUP WRITES LETTER TO SQUARE THINGS
New York December 11 Peter Grosscup a United States circuit judge protested against his name appearing on a German propaganda list. He said he wrote or spoke nothing that could justify inclusion and cited past remarks as misrepresented.
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Judgf Grosscup
New York
Peter Grosscup
Highland Park
Ulmer
United States
Cuit Court of Appeals
Knute Son
Senate Judiciary Committee
Russia
Washington Post
Grosrcup
Governor Pards Loper Under Grave Health in Pardon
Spokane dispatch reports G Weaver Loper a mining broker in jail for alleged over issuance of stock from Lucky Jim Zine Mines Victoria. Governor Lister granted a pardon as Loper, recently stricken with paralysis, remains in grave condition awaiting transfer to state penitentiary.
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Spokane
Wash
G.weaver Loper
Lucky Jim Zine Mines, Limited
Victoria
British Columbia
Lister
Loper
Ogburn Witness in Wage Investigation at Hearing
William F. Ogburn, former Washington State University economics professor and War Labor Board examiner, testifies before Judge Samuel A. Alschuler on packinghouse wage demands. He cites a $1,760 minimum living amount for a family and urges unmarried men aged 22 to 25 be paid this level to enable marriage prospects.
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Chicago
William F. Oxburn
Washington State University
War Labor Board
Samuel Alschuler
Ogburn
Berger's Trial Opens in Chicago for Five Socialist Leaders
In Chicago on December 11, Joseph B. Fleming opened the trial of five socialist leaders. He outlined plans to aid craft evaders via an underground railway to Mexico and to form antiwar socialist groups at Camp Grant and other army posts. The prosecution will rely on speeches, Milwaukee Leader articles, pamphlets, cartoons, and billboard displays.
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Chicago
Mexico
Republic
Camp Grant
United States
Joseph B. Fleming
Fleming
Herger
Milwaukee Leader
McAdoo argues five year test for railroads' control plan
Ned McAdoo contends a five year test is needed to judge government control of railroads, noting existing laws hinder efficiency and financing. He argues private management should resume at earliest feasible time to sustain national prosperity and competitive foreign markets. The piece discusses jurisdiction conflicts, financing limits, and the impact on transportation efficiency.
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Net
Tr Congress
McAdoo
RAILROADS STAY UNDER GOVERNMENT CONTROL END 1924
Philadelphia reports Director General McAdoo suggested government control of railroads continue until January 1924. Railroad heads, in conference on returning roads to private operation, acknowledge possible extension but refrain from public comment. The advisory committee notes Washington hints but declines to state views.
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Philadelphia
McAdoo
Railroad Executives Advisory Committee
Washington
Adoo
Big Conference to Consider Subject
A transportation interests conference convenes in Washington on December 12 and 13 under the United States Chamber of Commerce to draft a statement of principles guiding national policy on railroads and transport. Participants include financial industrial agricultural civic social groups railroads and express operators and utilities commissions. The aim is to foster broad discussion and identify points of accord for future action.
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Washington
United States Chamber of Commerce
Railroad Administration
Interstate’ Commerce Commission
Pomoters
Krow
Arrest Courier From Stuttgart Socialist Circle In Paris
Swiss police detained a Stuttgart socialist council courier in Paris on his way to Zurich. Berlin Tage-Platz reports the courier carried pamphlets signed by Karl Liebknecht claiming to inform Swiss workers of Germany’s revolutionary aims. Investigation ongoing.
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Paris
Havas
Stuttgart
Congressure Calls for Trade Commission Inquiry on Smelter Profiteering
Senator King of Utah introduced a resolution in the Senate requesting the Federal Trade Commission to provide all records on profiteering in smelting refining and metal selling companies. The measure aims to investigate allegations by independent operators that smelter trusts and metal sellers are harming producers and to file a supplementary report with Congress.
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Standard
Washington
King Y
Federal Trade Commission
Ite
Congress
United States
Senate
King
Utah
McCormick
The
War Trade Board Today
King of
McCormick Asor
Coblenz Settles Down Under New Conditions
Coblenz residents adjust to post occupation life with polite conduct toward American troops. Store windows showcase Christmas decor while pedestrians guide soldiers to landmarks. Children gather around American cars, viewing them with curiosity as they tour the town.
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Coblenz
Treves
Shot twelve spies in London's Tower
London December 11 British Wireless Service reports twelve spies executed at the Tower of London. Carl Hans Loag alias Charles Inglis, once Omaha resident, was first hanged. Two women, Linnie Werthe and Eva de Bournouville, faced death or life terms. Werthe reprieved, Rowlands executed, one spy hanged himself in Brixton, others convicted escaped.
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London
British Wireless Service
Rowlands
Rosyth
Scotland
Germany
Eva de Bournouville
Brixton
Chile seeks mediation terms in Peru Chile dispute
Buenos Aires reports the Chilean government has asked Argentina for details on mediation offers. It questions whether mediation would only clear the current crisis stemming from the Yquique disturbances or also settle Tacna and Arica. Chilean papers say Chile would accept mediation to resolve the former but not the Tacna Arica issue. Madame Rosika Schwimmer, once Hungary’s envoy in Switzerland and a Ford peace mission member, is said to be recalled by the Hungarian government.
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Buenos Aires
Argentina
Peru
Chile
Yquique
Tacna
Arica
Reve
Nemne
Rosika Schwimmer
Ford
Europe
Hungary
Switzerland
Fever Epidemic Claims Seven Lives in Butte
Butte health office reports seven deaths from Spanish influenza in the recent period. Only about half of expected cases named, with twelve records logged. Yesterday’s reports show some patients like Joan Doant improving amid ongoing illness concerns.
Quary of isolation has passed for good
Baltimore Md Dec 11 The day of isolation in the United States has passed for good or ill and I profoundly believe it is for good This Republic must concern itself with every problem that touches the people of every portion of the world Declared Secretary of the Navy Daniels in an address at a banquet tonight by the Southern Commercial congress in honor of the diplomatic representatives of the nations associated with the United States In the world war The secretary said that the Monroe doctrines would always abide as a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night But our interests he added while close are to be made still more intimate and cordial with other American republics and just embrace the welfare of men in every clime and under every sky To enable our country to defend Its own and the liberties of other free peoples the secretary said it would be the part of wisdom for this Congress to authorize another three year program of naval construction identical in power with the program adopted three years ago
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Baltimore
United States
Navy
Daniels
Southern Commercial Congress
Congress
Flu by No Means Ended Says Surgeon General
Washington reports that the influenza epidemic is not ended and precautions are urged. Surgeon General Blue of the Public Health Service warns of recrudescence across the country and recommends closing schools at the first sign of a reappearance. He emphasizes personal hygiene and covering coughs as essential to curb spread.
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Washington
Blue
Souble Health Service
Indemnity Demand Clears German War Debt Amount
Five milliards of francs were demanded from Germany as war indemnity, totaling $980 million. The deadline set was December 31, 1874, but payments were completed earlier, with the final payment made on September 5, 1873.
Clemenceau Speech in Paris Chamber Over Alsace Lorraine
Paris December 11. Returning from Alsace Lorraine Clemenceau delivered a remarkable chamber of deputies speech praising past efforts, noting sacrifices and the hope that Alsace Lorraine’s fate will soon be resolved. He spoke of wartime crimes and the resilience of the people, including young women expressing cautious optimism.
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Reemed
Alsace-Lorraine
Preer Clemenceau
Chamber of Deputies
Alance
Lorraine
Algeria
Rade Hus
the Tribune
Tony
M. Clemenceau
Thas
Bordeaux
Strasbourg
Slaver Captain Posner Case Tied to Slater Killing
Lieut E Perry of the Eighty first Infantry at Camp Kearny admitted fatally shooting Captain Abram Posner on Dec 1. Frank Mort, a former stage driver, identified Perry as the man with E F Slater the night of Nov 14, 1917, near Balton park. Slater was beaten and left by the roadside. Fern Praul identified Perry as one of two men who spoke with Slater before his last ride. A general court martial at Camp Kearny will hear Perry's trial on the Dec 16 timetable. Slater’s case remains unresolved. Perry denied knowledge beyond newspaper reports. KNOWN IN MONTANA. Spokane Washington Dec 11. B F stater, well known as a taxi driver in Washington, Northern Idaho and Western Montana, known as "kta" Slater.
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San Diego
Cal
E. Perry
Eighty-first Infantry
Camp Kearny
Abram Posner
Frank Mort
E. F. Slater
Slater
Balton Park
Fern Praul
Perry
H General
Col. Wills Aline
Twenty-first Infantry
Pas
Bolsheviks repulsed on Dvina Nararevo sector battle
The Archangel desk reports Bolshevik forces attacked Teisso Allied lines between the Dvina and Nararevo with heavy losses. Anglo Russian troops counterattacked in snow covered forests, taking booty. Russo-Americans pull back to stronger positions on the Pinega.
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Archangel
Dvina
Nararevo
Pinega
Eleven Jurors Tentatively Accepted in I W W Conspiracy Trial
Sacramento Cal Dec 11 jurors had been tentatively accepted in the Industrial Workers of the World conspiracy trial in the United States district court here when court adjourned tonight. Many prospective jurors were excused and two special venires were exhausted as several summoned stated they had formed an opinion about the case.
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Sacramento
Cal
Industrial Workers of the World
United States District Court
Evacuating Bohemia Endangers Prague Amid Troop Withdrawal
Official advices report Hungarian troops begin evacuation of Prague to avoid trouble from their stay in Bohemia. Narodni Listy quoted that troops will leave all Slovak provinces. Born to Mr and Mrs John Henry, 03 South Main alley, Dec 10, a son.
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Bohemia
Washington
Prague
Narodni Listy
John Henry
Bouth Main Alley
Funeral services for Hansock and Wasley set this week
The funeral of the late William H L Hansock will be held Thursday at 3 PM at Richards funeral chapel with Rev G E Chapman officiating. Interment will follow at Mount Morlan cemetery. The funeral of the late Joseph Wasley will be held Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock at Hucnards funeral chapel, with interment at Mount Moriah cemetery.
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Hancock
William HL. Hansock
Richards
GE Chapman
Mount Morlan
Wasley
Joseph Wasley
Icelock
Hucnards
Mount Moriah
Funeral notices for John Holland and John Emery Newberry
The funeral for John Holland age 34 of 05 Tamper Street is set for this morning at 30 o'clock from Duggans parlors with a mass at 2:30 at Immaculate Conception Church followed by interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. The service for John Emery Newberry, aged years, is planned for Thursday at 8:30 from Dugware Undertaking with interment at Mount Moriah Cemetery.
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Dugware Undertaking
Mount Moriah
Obituary notices from Sherman & Reed's parlors
Multiple deaths reported with pending funeral times at Sherman and Reed's parlors. Jessie M Chapman 29, husband George A Chapman, two children, and relatives. William 71 to Spokane. Joseph 24. Tierra various ages. Mike Tonka 46. Herbertates 65?5 years. Mary Morton Yates widow of Captain Yates of Florida. Funeral times to be announced.
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Chapman
Jessie M. Chapman
Gorge A. Capman
Margaret Met
Iace
Alvy
Henry
Holve
Idaho
Sherman & Reed's
Zave
Sherman & Reere
William
Sherman & Reed
Spokane
Joseph
Sherman & Treed
Ater
Tierra
Sherman A. Reed
Tonka
Mike Tonka
Shermana Mteed
Ben
Waths- Ierbertates
Mary
Mary Morton Yates
Harrison Avenue
Te Ie
Brit
Captain’ Yates
Florida
Pittaburs
England
Funeral notices list Daniels & Bilboa as undertakers
Multiple death notices report funeral arrangements for Martin Reagan Jon a Leary Marija Ratkovich Achille Antonioni Nade Bobich Virginia Gennette and Shirley G Duane. Most remains are at Daniels Bilboa parlors with announcements to be made later or pending relatives. Interments at Holy Cross cemetery noted for some.
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Ater Ratkovich
Marija
Marko Ratkovich
Daniels & Bilboa
Mount Moriah
Antonioni
Achille Antonioni
Daniels
Hilvoa
Holy. Cross
Bobich
Nade Bobich
Daniele & Bilboa
Parieey
Wil
Gennette
Viginia
Fred Gennette
Daniela & Bilboa
Holy Cross
Funeral notices and thanks from Anderson family
The funeral for Joseph J smith is set for Thursday at 2 20 pm at White's parlors with Rev Mr Chapman officiating. Elizabeth cath remains at White's parlors with funeral announcement to follow. William Hill aged 24 died last evening and also moved to White's parlors with notice to follow. The Anderson family extends heartfelt thanks for kindness and sympathy amid their sorrow and for the floral offerings.
Prado-The remains of the ai guan Prado are at Walshs parlors
The remains of the Prado are at Walsh's parlors awaiting funeral arrangements to be announced. Card of Thanks from the Hanratty family extends heartfelt appreciation for kindness and sympathy shown during the illness and death of the beloved wife and mother Mrs M Hanratty. Special thanks to the Sisters of Charity and all who sent floral offerings.
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M Hanratty
Sisters of Reality
Youn Hanratty
Morning at Ocassion at Immaculate Conception Church
Morning service at 8 o clock was held at the Immaculate Conception church with interment to follow at Holy Cross cemetery. The record notes a high tribute to a person named Trang and references residence at 1221 Waukesha street prior to the service.
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Waukesha Street
Immaculate Conception Church
Holy Cross Cemetery
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Ildee
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Tiger
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Alsace Lorraine
Mts
Captain Posner
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Montana
B. F. Stater
Kta
Salter
Endewtaners
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Larry Duggan
Sam R. White
M. J. Walsh CO
Daly Parke
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