Butte Aims To Prioritize Local Veterans For Jobs
Returning Montana soldiers arriving in Butte face competition for employment as the federal employment bureau sees rising applications from outside. A. J. Brantingham insists Butte’s men receive first consideration and that jobs be offered locally unless no qualified Butte veteran is available. Great Falls office is also implementing the same stance.
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Montana
A.e
Butte
Federal Employn Bureau
A. J. Brantingham
Els
Federal
Great Falls
Grew
Ter
Jobe
Ous
United Tates
Employment Office Advises Immediate Arrival for Information
The notice requests applicants to report promptly to the employment office with details of prior positions held, whether enlisted or drafted, and any new positions sought. It emphasizes providing relevant information to aid placement and inquiry into available assistance.
Bonar Law Calls for Equal Terms in Peace Conference
London dispatch reports Andrew Bonar Law chancellor of the exchequer speaking at Glasgow urged a square deal for all at the peace conference. He argued Britain should support terms that are fair to the allies and enemies alike, predicting a great fortune if the British empire stands united.
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London
Andrew Bonar Law
Glasgow
Influenza Epidemic Shows Continued Decline in Butte
County reports indicate a steady drop in cases with four deaths daily nationwide, while the Washington School emergency hospital logs show four patients, seven discharges, and three new admissions since earlier in the week. Doctors note the epidemic nearing normal levels and virtually wiped out, though a few deaths persist.
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Washington School
Butte
Local Lawyer Rejoins Practice After Military Service
Mr Cohen returns to law practice at 504 Phoenix block after six months in Vancouver WA, serving with the first squadron of the signal corps. He found military life demanding yet disciplined and physically developing, and is well known in Butte where he has spent his life in the mining region.
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Phoenix Block
Cohen
Vancouver
Barracks
Wash
Signal Corps
Rytte
Butte
Friday the 13th in Butte Sparks Mixed Reactions
The 13th in 1918 in Butte was described as a day of superstition and mixed mood, with people feigning courage amid fear and soldiers in uniform seen on the streets. The piece notes panic on Wall Street and the return of troops, while some laughs at the fate theme and concerns about the flu lingering in the mining city.
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Bell
Butte
Local crowds and police struggle to keep pace
Fragmentary text notes crowds not far apart in locals thoughts and a dispersed group evading police, with close friends separated. The excerpt hints at social tension and rapid crowd movement but lacks clear names or places.
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Arcough
Another Year for War Savings Stamps
Washington announces the 1919 War savings program unchanged from this year. In January the five dollar War Savings Stamp will cost 4.12 and mature January 1 1924 with a one cent annual increase to December. Thrift stamps at 25 cents will be sold through the year in the same design, replacing the green stamps with a blue color.
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Washington
Treasury
Quarrel Over Money Lands Two in Court
In police court yesterday morning Joe Grandis was fined ten dollars for quarrelling over money matters and threatening to strike a woman with a rocking chair. James Rasker, ordered to pay a home, was arrested but credited as a peacemaker and had his one hundred one dollar fine remitted. Testimony referenced a drudge against Gus Anderson of the California saloon with a prior incident. Beanie, accused of starting a roast house in a south wide alley cabin, was fined ten dollars on a complaint by Mrs Fimon. Stes. Robinson presented the light fixtures in court. Thomas Jewell, 67, longtime resident of Tutte, died after a long illness at his home on West Woolman Street.
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Joe Grandis
James Rasker
Grandis
Wan
Beanie
Stes
Robinson
Thomas Jewell
Hutte
Woolman Street
Youths in Juvenile Court Over Stealing House Pieces
Three boys around sixteen faced juvenile court in Butte on charges connected to stealing and the destruction of property linked to a house frame and jewelry theft. Two youths were held for further hearings and a third was discharged. One boy faced additional charges from a separate disturbance and a prior record. another may be sent to the state Industrial School. A grown man also faces a criminal case.
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Attair
Syd Dwyer
Ateries
Afta
Efarthar
Washington State
Butte
State Industrial School
Lewis
Trierville
Palphloyd Wounded, Now in Base Hospital France
A letter from a son of Mr and Mrs W Ti 2609 Time street reports Palphloyd wounded and hospitalized in a base hospital in France. He indicates his unit is with the Fifty ninth Infantry and that his wife has connected with a party there.
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Palphloyd
Tine Street
Holpin
France
Pany
Fifty=ninth Infantry
Potsdam guard William faces danger amid assassin fear
London dispatch reports Potsdam's top detective force under威William Potsdam guard at Amerongen as Herr Hohenzollern fears assassination plots. Respondents say he keeps a small revolver for protection amid constant danger.
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London
Fuperor William
Potsdam
Amerongen
the Express
Herr Hohenzollern
Labor leaders greet Wilson and pledge UK support
The Labor movement names Charles Wian and Arthur Henderson to back President Wilson as he travels Europe. They meet French allies and promise British labor backing for Wilsons ideals in his efforts abroad. The message is relayed to the American administration.
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Charles Wian
Trades Union Congress
Arthur Henderson
Finlay
Vancouver
Miss Crocker Dies at Influenza Nursing Student
Katherine Crocker, year-old daughter of Mrs Henry J Crocker and niece of banker William H Crocker, died today after a ten day influenza illness. She contracted the disease while serving as a nursing pupil at a local hospital. General Pershing reports no advance yesterday as the German position at the Rhine holds.
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En Wey
Katherine” Crocker
Henry J. Crocker
William H. Crocke
National Repute
Miss Crocker
The
Rhine
Pershing
Yterday
Beat Hawley 15 Named Deputy Commissioner
Auditor elect announced that L. Hawley of Lee Hawley, secretary of the Silver County Republican Central Committee, will be deputy commissioner. Hawley, born in Vallis Mont in 1872, moved with his family to Hutte in 1877 and has long served in Republican politics and in the deputy commissioner post before. Porter said he may appoint a man from the eastern part of the state after the front line move, aiming to secure acceptance before naming him.
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L. Hawley
Hawley I
Lee Hawley
Republicaentral Committee
Vallis
Mont
Hutte
Sines
Ravine
Uty
Porter
Chlor Ier
Don
Red Flag Author Arrested in New York Address Plot
Ellis O. Jones, noted author, was arrested in New York on December 13 after attempting to deliver an address at Central Mall. The incident followed reports of a predicted reign of evil beginning at noon, a claim tied to his public speaking. Willis Emerson Dead at 62 in Lexington
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New York
Willis Emerson
Lexles
Willis George von
Idaho Falls
Idaho
Hawley
Calexico
Emerson
Ships to Trade Route Turned to Army Use
Washington reports tonnage totaling 850000 tons shifted from trade to army service by order of Major General Goethals. Senators are informed of the Interstate Commerce Committee. Three transports sail from France with troops, the Buitenzorg Amphion and Suwanee, carrying soldiers officers and civilian staff.
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Washington
Army Quartermaster Department
The
Shipping Board
Goethals
South Carolina
Senate
Buitenzorg
Amphton
Suwanee
France
Buitengorg
Amphion
Suwanee Dee
Investigation Ordered Into Northwest Spruce Handling
Secretary Baker advised the senate that a thorough and comprehensive inquiry into the army's handling of the spruce situation in the Northwest is being conducted. The investigation responds to a resolution by Senator Poindexter of Washington.
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Washitinwie, Ave
Army
Northwest
Baker
Senate
Poindexter
Washington
Olive Tablets Offer Gentle Aid for Bad Breath
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets marketed as a substitute for calomel claim to gently purify bowels and liver, remove foul breath without the griping or after effects of laxatives. The vegetable olive-colored tablets are sold 10c and 25c per box by druggists.
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Edwards
F. M. Edwards
Oliver
Resinol Clears Away Embarrassing Pimples
A Rutherford New Jersey resident states that after trying Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap her face improved rapidly. She confirms the first application reduced redness and after two to three uses friends noticed the change. She now feels confident going out without shame and plans to continue using the products.
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Maine
Jessie
Torrance
Beech Street
Rutherford
N. J
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