Question on four month limit for postwar army in Europe
A Washington correspondence notes the push to bring home all but regular army within four months after peace is declared. It details the Senate debate over retention of 20 divisions in Europe, the four month provision in appropriations, and confusion over exact duration and purpose for those remaining forces.
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Washington
Dec
United States
Europe
Siekening
Congress
Senate
Smith
New
Inediana
National “Army
National Guard
Criny
Reichstag convocation planned to back government
From Berlin comes word that the German cabinet, wary of allies refusal to negotiate with the present regime and worker councils, may convoke the Reichstag to provide parliamentary backing. In Walla Walla Washington two more penitentiary deaths raise six day toll to 34 with four daily average. Both deceased are Spokane county residents Rearse Hearts and Charlie Rowe jailed for grand larceny and highway robbery. Five convicts remain hospitalized as officials report signs of overall improvement.
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Reichstag
Associated Berlin
Therman
Seus TS
Walla Walla
Warh
Spokane County
Rearse Hearts
Grand Larreage
Charlier Rowe
Mine Firefighters Control Blaze at Colusa Parrot Mine
Firefighters from Anaconda Company battled a stubborn blaze in the Colusa Parrot area. Air tests allowed night shift work, with crews in helmet gear testing air and holding the fire to the Parrot workings. Ground caving and smoke directed toward the air side required helmet teams and multiple hose lines drawing city water to the burning section.
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Colusa-Parrot
Anaconda Company
Kas
W. A. Clark
Colusa
Nnt
B. Daly
Baseball Plan Signals 1919 League Resumption
Chicago reports the American League favors a 140 game schedule beginning around May 1 1919. Club owners push retrenchment cutting roster limits to 21 while permitting 300 day retention for soldiers and sailors. Meetings also discuss deserters to shipyard leagues and a continued National Commission.
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Chicago
Naval Service
National Baseball Commission
August Herrmann
National League
Pay system fails for wounded and missing soldiers
Washington dispatch notes no official complaint to Major Tenora Ireland but Secretary Baker says many wound and sick soldiers have not received months of pay. Old company based rolls broke down as injured men drifted from commands, prompting a new individual pay book system not yet in common use due to France's large force. Baker outlined travel cash and clothing requirements issued after returning from France.
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Washington
Tenora Ireland
Army
Baker
Mir
France
Government outlines case in Wobbly trial in California
In Sacramento, Special Attorney Shobert Duncan opened the United States district court case against 48 defendants accused of conspiring to obstruct the War program through strikes and intimidation. He alleged the Wobblies caused property destruction worth millions across California, with 13 defendants linked to arsons in the last 18 months.
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Sacramento
Cal
IW. W
California
Shobert Duncan
Department of Justices
United States District Court
Duncan
Pires
Inquest May Free Kason of Charge
An inquest opened by Coroner Lane at Butte will determine if Tony Kason's shooting of Kade Hovich was justified. Testimony from Barbara Blenevich and others portrays a night of fear and conflict at 2113 Spruce Street, ending with Hovich dead on a sidewalk. Peter Breen represents Kason, with Deputy County Attorney Reilly prosecuting.
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Lane
Tony Kason
Kade Hovich
Butte
Barbara Blenevich
Spruce Street
Bovich
Rovich
Plenevich
Son
Kason
Bovl
Anna Popovich
Bohemia Awakens with New Life and Ambitions
In Igne Bohemia on December 12, the city center of the new republic shows fresh business drive and political activity. Citizens, rejuvenated, await Masaryk’s return while mines and factories run, overtime is common, and daily life blends American-style bustle with Prague’s ancient setting. A Wilton photograph beside Masaryk’s image appears in store windows.
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Associated Press
Igne
Bohemia
New Republic
Masaryk
Prague
Far West
Wilton
Kaiser Residence Talk Spurs Dutch Consultation
Reports suggest foreign governments may seek Dutch input on Kaiser residence while Holland keeps a provisional stance. Meanwhile German censorship wanes as AP dispatches pass uncensored, with Copenhagen copies showing no content edits despite government unease.
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Holland
Butte Men Arrive From Camp Pike Ark
From Camp Pike Arkansas last night arrived Enos Alley W Kinnear of the geological department of the A C M company Edward Miller of Divide and other Butte men who had been training at the camp all were looking well and had a good word for the treatment they received while in service. Patrick Logan Dead. Patrick Logan who had mined in the Butte district for more than forty years died at a local hospital last night after pneumonia. He is survived by two sisters Rosanna Logan and Mrs A J Mackrey of Butte an uncle Frank Ohran lives in Seattle.
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Camp Pike
Arkansas
Enos Alley
W. Kinnear
Geological Department
A.C. M. Company
Edward Miller
Divide
Butte
Patrick Logan
Cee
Rosanna Logan
A. J. Mackrey
Frank
Seattle
Heroism of Lost Battalion Soldier in Argonne
A letter disclosed the death of Corporal Bolvig of the Lost Battalion, one of six days without food in the Argonne forest. Bolvig and a comrade died aiding a wounded British Tommy during a six day siege before American lines were reached.
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New York
Dee
Argonne Forest
Filer
Bolvig
Bolvis
Whittlesly
Liebknecht Urges People to Revolt in Berlin Riots
Reports from Gurich Switzerland dated December 12 state Adylees describe riots in Berlin with munitions plants pillaged under Karl Liebknecht of the Spartacus group. The movement plans meetings nationwide and urges revolt. The Teed Flag warns workers troops returning to Berlin will be used against the revolution.
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Gurich
Switzeland
Havas
Berlin
Rder
Karl Liebknecht
Spartacus
Liebknecht
Lange
Shipping Back To Peace Time Basis
Washington reports gradual release of ships to peace time commerce under the shipping board and ship control commission effective December 31. The committee has since last February directed allocation and use of all ships in operation for America and the allies, marking a shift from wartime control.
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Washington
Guthrie
P. A
Klin
Raymond
Shipping Board
Ship Control Commission
America
Excertakers Funeral and Jewell Family Obituaries
The funeral of the late Soseth Wassey is set for Saturday afternoon at 3 o clock from Richards funeral chapel with interment at Mount Moriah. Thomas Jewell, 67, died yesterday at home. survivors include daughters Mrs Simon Vavin Candles, William Kistle of Butte, and Mrs George Stant of Tow. Jewell was longtime resident of Butte and a member of local fraternal orders.
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Soseth Wassey
Richards
Mount Moriah Jewels
Thomas Jewell
Weet Woolman Y
Mist Fertig
Simon Vavin
William Kistle
Butte
Prado Funeral Notice At Walsh's Parlors For Tuan Prado
The funeral of the late Tuan Prado will be held at Walsh's parlors with interment in Mountain View. Patrick J. Togan, aged 1a years, passed away recently and the remains are at Walsh's parlors. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
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PRADO
Tuan Prado
Yoon
Walsh
Mebek
Mountain View
Togan
Patrick J
Unknown Man Remains Found in Moines Area
The body of a man about 30 years old was found near Moines. He was approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall, with dark hair and grey eyes, weighing about 196 pounds. The remains were taken to Bally-Stien Undertaking for funeral arrangements.
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Perso
Moines
William Hitt funeral set for Saturday at White's
Missoula area obituaries note the death of Heikkila and William Hitt with interment planned at Mountain View. Heikkila survived by wife and two children with relatives in Butte and Rehigan. The Smith family thanks friends, neighbors, Moose Lodge, Violet order, and streetcar workers for support.
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Ieikkila
Fleikillas
Misroula
Heikkila
Auguste
Butte
Kintert
Rehigan
Order of Moose
Vikineers’ Union
Joseph J. Smith
Judge Geiger Rule In Henning Case Cites No Disloyal Intent
Federal Judge F A Geiger ruled in the Miles Henning case that there was no evidence of intent to disloyalty under the espionage act and the jury could not infer disloyal acts create disloyalty The decision may set precedent for other federal cases amid slow progress on the war revenue bill in Washington as Senator Simmons signals possible objections to delaying considerations.
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F. A. Geiger
Miles Henning
Tigerton
Wis
Waa
Henmime
Geiger
Washington
Simmons
Finance Committee
Senate
Dacke Peter Dacke dies at 28 in Jars area
Peter Dacke aged 28 died yesterday. He is survived by wife Josie and three children. The remains are at Sherman Reed's parlors with funeral Sunday at 2 o'clock. Interment Mountain View cemetery.
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Captain Yates
Florida
Mountain View
Chapman
Jentie M. Chapman
Sherman & Iteed
Mountain View Cemetery
Robert Zapp
Rica
Holy Cross
Peterson
Funeral notices for Dona Supp rer Carl Timmearcner Julia Chestnut and others
Funeral announcements from local parlors list the deaths of Dona Supp rer Carl Timmearcner Julia Chestnut Rade Boblen Martin Reagan John F Leary Achille Antioniont Shirley G Duane and other pending arrangements. Services vary with interments at Mounta Pene Holy Cross cemetery and Mountain few cemetery.
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Suppi
Dona Supp Rer
Dilvoa
Paumgartner
Carl Timmearcner
Daniels & Dilboa
Julia of Beott Chestnut
Florence Avenue
Mecompan Horich
Rade Boblen
Dane Tels
Bilbo
Nigtetock
Mounta Pene
Milton
Grows
Heagan
Martin” Reagan
Thema
Dan
John F. Leary
Daniels & Bilbo
Toorrow
Tidy Cross
Antiontons
Achille
Antioniont
Daniels & Bilboa
Sir Munday
Holy Cross
Duane
Shirley G. Duane
Bantels & Bilboa
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