State Supreme Court weighs election of senator
Helena reports a mandamus action to force A. J. Duncan county clerk to accept Park Smith’s nomination for state senator. The case questions validity of electors’ signatures and the process for a special election on December 28. The court also considers whether a separate nomination tendered by the Republican county central committee can be filed.
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Helena
State Supreme Court
High Court
Supreme Court
A. J. Durcan
Park Smith
Republica County Central Committee
Duncan
Dillon Rod and Gide Day sports amid town bustle
Dillon’s five day event ends with handicapped shoots at the park attracting nearby participants. Homebound soldiers return to Montana from San Diego military academy as townsfolk plan Christmas festivities and church services.
Milwauk Officials Forecast Prosperous Fergus County Ist Year
Fergus county tenure eyes a prosperous first year as Milwaukee officials finish a lengthy inspection tour of branch lines and head to Seattle. Health leaders convened a meeting to address influenza, proposing isolation of cases theater and church suspensions continued schooling with daily pupil checks and broad use of influenza pneumonia serum. George Greon of Martinsdale broke his leg in a car crash near Harlowton injuring three others. Judge Briscoe grants divorce to Mildred Rouse and Philip Houses on grounds of extreme cruelty.
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Lewistown
Fergus County
Milwauk
Health Boards
George Gréon
Martinspace
Harlowton Ast Bight
Olson
Damaged OCR Brief Highlights Wedding Attendee Illness Masks
Fragmentary note describes a wedding at Camp Upton involving a groom from Mepher with pneumonia. Ex-bridegroom wore masks. observers and protecting garments observed at the Read o foot event.
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Upton
Mepher
Dal
Read O
Dillon Schools Close Over Influenza Fears
Dillon officials ordered an indefinite school closing to prevent further influenza spread after several cases were reported. The health department acted to avoid another epidemic, though only a few mild cases existed. the order excludes the normal college and no cases were reported among staff.
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Dillon
Olacer
Fender
Health Department
Cts
Alto
Normal College
Sts
Deer Lodge News and Local Notices Report
Deer Lodge items include a man visiting from Whitesare to take heating parts to a hospital, and Mrs. Pordal of Garrison moved to St Joseph hospital days ago. Red Cross to ship knitted articles this afternoon. Powell County High School elects officers to organize basketball and will start games when the gym opens. A local man recently mustered out of service returns to town. Church services listed for morning and evening, with Sunday school at 10. A political wedding ceremony is noted for Andrew Christofferson and Minn Levey, with elder officiating.
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Dillon
Maeoree
Melton
Army Training Corps
Missoula
Chapman
Sonida
Alkire
Butte Sa
Alexa Makin
Y Murray
Butte
Harry Andrus
Lester’ Schutz
San ‘Diego
Montana
Promi Lester Schultz
Sir
Otto Behutte
San di
California
Leon
Anea Carterra
George Hedinger
Sre
Alma Ta
Ada S. Roode
Martha Martin
Trews Urer
Alfle Baxter
Biss
Edna “Ketehui
Dre
Louise Featherly
Methodist
Presbyterian Chang
Seno Haw
Ae Helena
Haydon
Thie City
Anaconda
Iseites
Strat ‘Bible School
Andrew
Christofferson Ae
Minn Levey
Collver
DeTalten
Siarment Monts
Helena News Briefs: Rail, Awards, Vandals, Jail Breaks
Helena reports say the depot may not reopen for rail use, Maj Jesse B. Roote becomes a lieutenant colonel, and officials note influenza deaths are few with no immediate outbreaks. A $100 reward is offered for tree vandals in Mount Helena park. France letters arrive as “ad’s day” begins. Adjacent Dillon item notes a jail break attempt narrowly foiled, with inmates attempting to remove pipes and escape, while county offices pursue charges for destruction of property. Roundup covers James Pritchard, brother of Mrs. Anderson, hospitalized in Connecticut with memory loss and speech impairment after enlisting in Minnesota and serving in England.
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Sudvoad
Jesse B. Roote
Han
Mount Helena
Park
France
Dillon
C.K. Wymarca
Mare
Lowon Teo
Hickaam
Mory
James Pritchard
A. Anderson
Winn
Connecticut
Drief
Pritchard
Minnesota
England
Return of troops and missing men from Montana actions
Private Donald Lewis and Private John James are listed as wounded in action in Montana notes. Peter J. Ponce and Private J Webbeats are reported missing in action earlier, with later returns to duty for Akalaka and other locations. Helena and Billings details appear in the lines, noting duty status changes and towns.
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Nuty
Pretiguty
Donald Lewis
Lothair
Mont
Acton
John James
Helena
Peter J. Ponce
Akalaka
Mont H
J Webbeats
South Twentysninth Street
Billings
Planes proposed to patrol forests for fire watching
In Helena on December 13 a state official urged using two seater airplanes to monitor forests for fires. The measure aims to replace forty ground lookouts and speed detection, arguing air patrols could improve protection of state forests.
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Helena
Seavon
Railroad transfer rumors and salmon country service concerns
An Idaho Salmon River region report discusses the possible transfer of control of the Gilmore and Pittsburg railroad to the Oregon Short Line if government rail policy continues. The line, built 1907-08 and called the mystery road, links Armstead to Gilmore and Salmon City, under Northern Pacific administration, and is tied to influential mining and ranching routes. Meanwhile, elk hunters near the Gallatin game preserve faced fines after pleading guilty in Bozeman. Gleeman, Doe, Williams, Kon, Henderson, Ferguson were fined sums up to 100 dollars, with one inmate in jail for nonpayment.
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Ft i Wata Dillon
Idaho
Oregon Hortling Railroad
Gilmore & Pittsburg
Oregon
Armatead
Gilmore
Salmon ‘City
Northern Pacific
Northern” Pacific
Livington
Salmon River
Tallroad
Commission of Idaho
Gallatin
Butte
Tata
Chattel Esfr
Bozeman
William Hill
Sozema
Jelena
Glintman
TW Gliuman
John Doe
Franke Wiliams
William, Kon
Charles Henderson
Ferguson
President entertains on ship with singing sailors
Onboard the George Washington the president held initial talks on peace conference aims. A farewell demonstration preceded a motion picture showing and a chorus of bluejackets sang God be With You Till We Meet Again. The ship’s company joined in Auld Lang Syne as the event closed.
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Associated Press
U.S
George Washington
Elegant Fifth Avenue Fashion Snapshot From A Past Age
A dated fashion photo shows a stylish young woman on Fifth Avenue wearing a long satiny bodice extending below the waist and a fitted wraparound skirt in pale amber. The skirt flares at the sides like pockets with curved front panels, capturing a vintage silhouette.
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Fifth Avenue
German propaganda network in the United States exposed in Senate testimony
Capt G B Lester described a Berlin led effort to spread German doctrine and collect intelligence in the United States before and during the early war years. He detailed a 131 strong propagandist cadre aided by newspapers, film, and a Hamburg American link, with operatives working from New York to San Francisco and a Golden Book used to enroll pro German sympathizers.
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Washington
United States
G. B. Lester
Army Intelligence Service
Senate
Lester
Berlin
New York
Sansin
Wilsan
Rave
Hearst
Wilson
Mexico
Tan Lester Said
Germany
United Stats
America
J.J. Dickinson
Dickinson
Invesesr
Belmg
Foreign Office
Copenhagen
Heimerich Albert
Broadway
George Sylvester Viereck
Vaterland
Matthew B. Claussen
Hale
Dr. Albert
Hamburg
von Bernstorf
Boy Kd
von Papen
Wolf von Igel
Rman
Sayville
Nauen
Hate
Senate speed on war revenue bill advances in Senate
Washington, Dec. 13 The Senate rapidly advanced the war revenue bill with less than a dozen members present. Provisions adopted totaled about 522 million of the 6 billion yearly estimate and the clerks finished reading the bill text. Tomorrow the chamber will tackle income taxes excess profits beverage inheritance insurance luxury child labor and postal tax sections.
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Washington
Senate
Finance Committee
Poison Gas Plans Revealed by U S Chemists in 1917
New York December report details America’s vast preparations to overwhelm German forces with poison gas. Officials and engineers cited production of millions of gas masks and salts, with mustard gas research and new designs transforming protection and threat during WWI.
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New York
America
America Chemical Society
Miitary
Germany
Tradley Dewey
Carlton in Charge All Marine Cables
New York December 18 Newcomb Carlton president of the Western Union Telegraph and Cable company has been placed in charge of marine cable systems by the Postmaster General The Commercial Cable company objects and William Ward is named in the dispute The move follows President Wilsons November 2 proclamation placing possession and operation under government control and sparks litigation between the Commercial Cable company and government authorities to unify and improve cable service alongside private interests.
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New York
Newcomb Carlton
Western Union Telegraph and Cable Company
United States
Rlewen
Carlton
George G. Ward
Commercial’ Cable Company
Burleson
Clarence IH. Mackay
Commercial Cable Company
Mr. Ward
William W. Gok
Wilson
Ward
Commercial
Eral
Western Union
Western. Unionable
T’ain
Coil
Expigi Company
Com Cable
Tom
George Clapperton
Cp ‘Cial
Soldiers Waiting For Pay Delays Hit War Risk Bureau
In Washington on February 14 criticism focused on delays by the war risk insurance bureau in paying soldiers allotments rather than the war department. A telegram from Richmond reported hospitalized soldiers had received no pay for up to 11 months. Representative Rucker alleged negligence, claiming the bureau has 300000 unpaid claims. Brig. Gen. Lord testified the bureau had done as well as could be expected in administering its duties.
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Washington
Pec
War ‘Risk Insurance Bureau
War Department
Republicas
Ceadey Mann
Richmond
Rucker
Missouri
House
Interstate Commerce
General Lord
War Risk Bureau
Casa Ees
Future air travel speeds and luxembourg under German influence
London dispatch reports extracts from a completed civil aerial study noting airships' 4000 mile range at 78 mph, with potential 8000 mile range at slower speed. It forecasts future aeroplanes reaching 100 mph with spacious interiors and extended air stay. Also discusses Luxemburg’s nominal independence under Germany, its lack of seaports, and entry into the German customs union shaping economic dependence.
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London
Montreal
Grand Duchy
Luxemburg
Germany
Ferlexcenaive Irom Tennes
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Aisdain
Ana
Hindenburg
Krupps
Attilia
Huns
Belgium
New York Herald
Symons
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