Soldiers of Uncle Sam army recruiting in city
Last evening a hospital corps unit arrived to open a recruiting office in the city hall and plans to return every two weeks to enlist men for the United States Army. Officers stressed pay, advancement, and that most recruits come from ranks, with emphasis on character and fit. They expect to stay until next Wednesday before returning to Fort Harrison. Also mentions local events and ads for an entertainment at Centerville, a church fair, and travel ads for the Rio Grande scenic line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph FF. Janda
Gibson
Bates
Fort Llarr
Butte
United States Army
Janda
The
Standard
Philippines
Fort Harrison
West Point
Argentine Chile crisis gains while war clouds loom
From Buenos Ayres to Paris and Camden, conflicting notes on Argentina and Chile show partial accord on road construction but dispute over Ultima Esperanza. Argentina deploys 120000 troops planned in six zones with 200000 reserves. public opinion supports government. Senator Sewell in Camden improves after a sinking spell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Ayres
Galveston
Tex
Chile
Council of Argentine
Ultima Esperanza
Aii
Camden
WN. J. Dee
Sewell
Cold Wave Studies Across Regions Weathers
Reports from Colby Mulvane and Fairbury show temperatures 22 to 28 above zero easing conditions for stranded workers and damaged stock. Dallas and Texarkana endure severe cold with widespread train delays, while Helena treats a frozen sheep herder. Manila discusses preventing a horse disease ravaging many American horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Colby
Mulvane
Fairbury
Neb
Dallas
Tex
Texas
Texarkana
Touston
Dallas and
Fort Worth
Bitter Fight For Life
London reports a six day Boer assault on a 20 man garrison at Tontelbosch, Cape Colony, with water shortages each night, three killed or wounded. Montreal records a blaze at the Canadian Cork Cutting company premises causing about 75 dollars in losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Carnavon
Cape Colony
Tontelbosch
Montreal
What to Buy for Xmas
Seasonal guide suggests a practical gift, recommending a sewing machine for lasting usefulness. The piece argues sewing machines offer real satisfaction and enduring value for recipients this Christmas season.
Big Timber Man Alleges Robbery by Woman in Butte
John Johnson of Big Timber visits Butte during the holidays with eighty dollars for expenses. He claims a woman robbed him of about 170 dollars after spending time at May Edwards’ home. Detective Murphy arrests the woman, who denies involvement, with a hearing set before Judge Boyle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Johnson
Big Timber
Butte
Johnson
Murphy
May Edwards
Boyle
Ill-fated trains blamed on freight crew disobedience
The Illinois Central claims the Perryville collision resulted from the freight train conductor and engineer ignoring orders to sidetrack at Irene. The wreck wrecked the passenger and freight cars, delaying the passenger service 2 hours 40 minutes, with rapid spreading fire and no reported explosion. Reverend P. S. Henson narrowly escaped death after being reported dead and later delivering his sermon.
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Chicago
J. W. Higgins
Illinois Central Road
Perryville
Higgins
Irene
Coleman
Eight Die or Missing in Illinois Central Wreck Near Perryville
A head on collision between an eastbound passenger train and a westbound freight near Perryville Irene Illinois left eight dead or missing and eleven injured. Names of the dead and injured are listed with conditions described as critical. Fire and extreme cold hampered rescue as flames consumed wreckage. relief trains arrived about 1:50 am after lengthy delays.
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Rockford
Til
Ilinois Central
Irene
Perryville
Chicago
Richard Ormsby
James Reardon
Freeport
Robert Thompson
Dubuque
American Express
J. W. Funk
David Behan
Edward Carey
H. G. Wellman
Rockford City Hospital
DR. R. Abrend
J. H. Quinlan
WB. Keefe
Sioux City
Iowa
Frank Stadleman
New Athens
Thomas Hendricks
Quinland
Freight wreck through Lycoming Creek Bridge claims three
At Williamsport Pennsylvania a Philadelphia and Erie fast freight No 83 derailed as the Lycoming Creek bridge failed in a storm. Engineer John Martz fireman Frederick Glass and brakeman George Harley of Sunbury died. The ice filled water impeded recovery as the middle span weakened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsport
Philadelphia and Erie Division
Pennsylvania Railroad
Lycoming Creek
Newberry
John Martz
Frederick Glass
George Harley
Sunbury
Fire destroys Brooklyn Co operative factory in Williamsburg
Fire today consumed the large Brooklyn Co operative company factory in Williamsburg New York causing an estimated loss of 200000 dollars. The blaze disrupted production and authorities investigated the cause at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brooklyn Co-operative Company
Williamsburg
War Office Accepts Two Squadrons for South Africa Split
Ottawa reports Dec 13 that the war office accepted two additional squadrons of about 60 officers and men for South Africa. The military department ordered one company raised in Western Canada and one in the East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Ont
War Office
South Africa
Military Department
Canada
East
Sir James Laing Shipbuilder Dies in London
London December 16 Sir James Laing renowned Sunderland shipbuilder is dead. The report notes England loses annually about a Gibraltar sized tract of land and on the east coast the loss equals Heligoland. Over the past century an England edge the size of London has been submerged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
James Laing
Sunderland
England
Gibraltar
Heligoland
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Butte News
Curios
Alaska
Siberia
W. £. Dickenson
Uncle Sam
Philippine
Atta Lodge
No. 18
FL. A
Ladies of the Christian Church
North Main
Christman
Rio Grande
East Broadway
Thornton Hotel
Hopela
Paris
Temps
Argentine Republic
United States
Great Britain
South America
la Liberte
Senator Sewell
Christie & Leys
Main St
Ees
F. A
Ironside
West Park Street
Butte, Mont
Chicago College of Dental Surgery
Hull
Speculator, A
Sinbid
Centennial, Bute and Tivol Breweries
Troy and
Montana
Butte Sewer Pipe and Tile Company
Butte Street Railway
W. A. Killien
W. Groadway
Aote
A. Augendre
Newbro Drug Co
Mont
T. G. Heine
M. D
Henness Block
Montana St
Sam Tolm
Louis
St. Louis
Diewutea
Helena
Pete Engen
Huntley Ranch
Toston
Wisconsin
Milwauker
Wis
Der
Denver
Rawlins
Wye
Kentucky
Louisville
Mississippi
Oxford
Miss
Manila
Schaeffer
E. H. Sherman
E. Park St
Stranger
Galena Street
Dent Higgins
Preacher
P. S. Henson
First Baptist Church
Henson
Illinois Central
Pennsylvania Road
Haverhill
Mass
Mark Knipe
California
Kimber
Townsend
Poole Settom
Deer Lodge
Ben Kimber
J. Leininger
Co-Operative
Barnes
Sir James Laing
Xmas
North Main Street
Sty Fighiers
SSAK
Morocco
SBS
Savage
Winchester
Colt’s
Smith & Wesson’s
Anaconda Copper Mining Co
BIG Blackfoot Milling Company
Bouite
Cerner Arisces and
Aluminum Ste. Telephones
Bile
Wholneanle
Bonner
Monz
Buite
Anaconda
Missoula
Nigrea Montana
Davol Medicine CO
San Francisco
Cal
Newton Bros
North Main St
Martin Drug Company
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