Pettibone Dies Suddenly in Butte Home at 61
Claud J. Pettibone longtime Butte resident and painter of Pettibone Contracting died suddenly at his home 1230 West Granite. Native of Missouri, former Ellis Paint worker, leaves wife, one son A J Pettibone, three sisters, two grandchildren and one nephew. Funeral arrangements pending.
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Claud J. Pettibone
Butte
Pettibone
West
Silver Street
Granite Street
Missouri
Ellis ‘Aint Company
Mr. Pettibone
Jennie
Esther
Lizzie Pettibone
J. B. Pettibone
Toledo
Ohio
Frazee denies league push to oust Boston club
New York December 16 Harry Frazee owner of the Boston Americans declares that statements attributed to Ban Johnson president of the league about driving him from baseball are ridiculous He confirms discussions about selling the Boston club and says he will sell at a set price if an offer is accepted within 30 days as another offer stands.
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New York
Harry Frazee
Boston Americans
PB. Johnson
Boston
Johnson
Tribute to Anzacs Honor Guests in London Luncheon
London December 16 British Wireless Service Lieut Gen William Birdwood commander of Australian and New Zealand troops in France and former commander of the British expeditionary force at the Dardanelles and Winston Churchill first lord of the admiralty were guests of honor at the Australian and New Zealand Luncheon club here. General Birdwood praised the fighting qualities of the Anzacs in Gallipoli.
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London
British Wireless Service
William R. Birnwood
France
Dardanelles
Winston Spencer Churchill
Admiralty
New Zealand
Birdwood
Gallipoli
Imperial wardrobe of William II unearthed in Berlin find
The Koersen Zeitung reports the discovery in Berlin of the former emperor William II s private wardrobe, including 598 German and foreign uniforms. Several thousand horses from Hohenzollern stables were confiscated and negotiations to safeguard the family fortunes proceed slowly.
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London
British Wireless Service
William
Koersen Zeitung
Berlin
Hohenzollern
Railroad Worker Sues Over Alleged Damaging Remarks
Mary Chiapetta sues Charles Regerio for 10000 damages alleging defamatory remarks damaged her good name. She states Reggie accused her of unfaithfulness in Dec. 11 and 12, while years of residence in Meaderville and tenancy in her home. Plaintiff claims harm to reputation and public scandal. In a separate matter, Mustaff Mamet sues Northern Pacific Railway for 340150 for injuries after ice block fell during unloading at Greycliffe, alleging unsafe equipment caused head and shoulder injuries.
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Mary Chiapetta
Charles Regerio
Meaderville
Reggie
Potiphar
Joseph
Mustaff Mamet
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Greycliffe
Furnace Creek Company reports Argo mine progress near Helena
Furnace Creek Oxide Copper company operating the Argo mine in Hell Gate canyon near Helena details year end results. The 1917 option cost 225000 but final acquisition totaled 150214.80 with 350 tons produced, not the expected 1140 tons. Net returns from shipments reached 209901, with 8272 profit after expenses. Copper averaged 25.83 cents per pound of 9.5 percent. Officers listed include Charles W. Goodale president and John D. Haines vice president.
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Furnace Creek Oxide Copper Company
Argo
Hell Gate Canyon
Helena
Castleton Copper Company
Milbourne and Lowry
Butte
Copper Oxide Company
Castleton Company
Canyon Ferry
Miine
Charles W. Goodale
John D. Haines
John E. Corette
A. H. Jones
R. C. Monahan
Butte Reports No Flu Deaths In One Day
Butte recorded no deaths from Spanish influenza yesterday, the first such day since the outbreak began. Over the past week the epidemic seemed to decline with three deaths on both Saturday and Sunday. Ten doctors reported 15 new cases to the city health office.
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Butte
Urgent Appeal for Opal Kingsley Location
Chief of Police Jere Murphy received an urgent appeal from Mrs. Ethel Gates of Prosper Washington to locate Opal Kingsley believed in Butte to inform her mother is in serious condition. Police were unable to locate Kingsley last night.
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Jere Murphy
Ethel Gates
Prosper
Wash
Opal Kingsley
Butte
Kingsley
Southern Association approves 140 game schedule
Directors of the Southern Association of Professional Baseball Clubs met in Birmingham Alabama and voted to adopt a 140 game schedule for next season beginning about May 1. The player limit was fixed at 14 men and salaries capped at 2600 dollars.
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Birmingham
Asta
Southern Association of Professional Baseball Clubs
Dempsey Wins In First Round At New Orleans Bout
Jack Dempsey of Utah claimed the heavyweight title by knocking out Carl Morris of Oklahoma in the first round of the scheduled 20 round bout tonight in New Orleans after one minute of fighting.
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New Orleans
Jack Dempsey
Utah
Carl Morris
Oklahoma
Serbian Alley Fight Ends With Shooting in Washed Town
After a heated dispute among Serbian miners in an alley off Anaconda road Was shot in the right thigh by Mike Stucevich who surrendered at the sheriff's office. Mazarak was taken to Murray hospital with a broken bone. Police arrested Louie Tetravich Bogo Vuksanovich and Sam Moss witnessed the fight while others were questioned.
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Anaconda Road
Phil Mazarak
East Park Street
Mike Stucevich
Wyoming Street
Mazarak
Murray Hospital
Murphy
O'Donnell
Louie Tetravich
Bogo Vuksanovich
South Ohio Street
Sam Moss
John Satrovich
Simonson and Cogswell discuss health ban and roads
Otto Simonson, county board chair, met in Helena with Dr. Cogswell, state health secretary, and attended a county commissioners meeting. They discussed a gradual lifting of the influenza health ban and the need for open businesses where few cases exist. a committee will reconvene before New Year to set the annual association meeting date.
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Otto Simonson
Board of County Commissioners
County Board of Health
Helena
Cogswell
State Health Board
State Association of County Commissioners
Committee of Commissioners
State Highway Commission
Simonson
Driver Hits Pedestrian At Talbot And Warren
Nick Yekich of 839 East Galena street was treated at the city emergency hospital last night for a severe head cut and a badly bruised arm after a car struck him at the corner of Talbot and Warren avenues. The driver sped away, four men in the car, and Yekich believes he can identify the driver.
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Nick Yekich
East
Galena Street
City
Talbot and
Warren Avenues
Fine records in Columbia list
Oscar Seagle sings Massa’s in the Cold Cold Ground with the Peerless Quartet in a rich performance. Columbia’s new records include A Little Birch Canoe and You by the Sterling Trio and Watch Wait Hope Little Girl, plus Oh How I Wish I Could Sleep and Light Your Little Lamp of Love for Me. Earl Fuller’s Orchestra adds Russian Rag Fox trot and Howdy, all noted for lively, catchy tunes.
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Oscar Seagle
Massa
Peerless
Seagle
Southland
Columbia
Sterling
Campbell
Burr
Earl Fuller
Rector Novelty Orchestra
Fall From Ladder Leaves Meaderville Man Injured
Joseph Patiero of Meaderville sustained a deep cut on his head after falling from a step ladder while adjusting a pulley. He was taken to Butte City Emergency Hospital where doctors dressed the wound and deemed the injuries not serious.
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Joseph Patiero
Meaderville
Patiero
Butte City
New trial denied in Williams v Great Northern Railway case
Judge Lynch refused a defendant's motion for a new trial in the Williams versus Great Northern Railway case. Arthur Williams, a switchman in the Butte yards, was injured when struck by an engine, and jurors awarded him 15,000 dollars.
Frugal People Easiest To Surprise Heavers
State War Savings Director Turner cites a curious hiring tactic used by a great employer. Applicants pass through two doors, and those who startle at the inner door are deemed frugal and better suited for the job. He links thrift to reliability and urges investment in war savings stamps to build financial stability during Reconstruction.
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State War Savings
Turner
United States of America
Lloyd George coalition likely wins large Commons majority
London reports that yesterday's elections proceeded under new rules and a fortnight wait for counts. Observers deem victory almost assured for the Lloyd George coalition with about 490 seats expected in the next House of Commons.
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London
Lloyd George
House of Commons
Downey Wins Newspaper Decision Over Tillman in Columbus Bout
Bryan Downey of Columbus, a welterweight, won a newspaper decision over Johnny Tillman of Minneapolis in a 12 round no decision bout. Majority of ringside writers gave Downey seven rounds while five were even. Tillman avoided knockout in the final round by hanging on the ropes.
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Columbus
Ohio
Bryan Downey
Johnny Tillman
Minneapolis
Downey
Tillman
President Wilson to Spend Christmas With Troops in Treves
Paris reports President Wilson and Premier Clemenceau spoke mainly on general peace questions at the Murat residence. Wilson, impressed by Clemenceau, will not attend fetes for King Victor Emmanuel but may exchange calls with the king and likely visit American troops on Christmas in Treves.
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Paris
Wilson
Clemenceau
Murat
Marcel Hutin
Echo de Paris
Victor Emmanuel
Italy
Treves
Threat of Strike Confronts New York Harbor Craft
The Shipping Board urged arbitration after learning 16,000 harbor workers including marine engineers and dock officers threatened a strike over wartime wage adjustments and an eight hour day. Operators favor arbitration but resist the eight hour demand.
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Washington
New York
Shipping Board
Four Airmen Die In Plane Collision Near West Point
West Point Miss December 16 Four men were killed in an airplane collision near Bowen field as two planes flew from Bowen to Payne field. Lieuts Alvin W Splane of Oil City Pa and Fred Synnestvedt of Pittsburgh were instructors. Privates Fred H James of Litchfield Ill and Guy C Wells of Reynoldsville Pa were aircrew. One plane reportedly dropped from about 100 feet, causing instant deaths for all.
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West Point
Miss
Alvin W. Splane
Oil City
Fred Synnestvedt
Pittsburgh
Paynefield
Fred H. James
Litchfield, III
Guy C. Wells
Reynoldsville
Bowen Field
Bowen
Payne Field
Appeal from Russia seeks Allied expedition to Southern Russia
Representatives of all political groups in Southern Russia except Bolsheviks and absolutists urge American and allied governments to send an expedition to combat the soviets and curb anarchy. The appeal was delivered to the minister of the associated nations at Jassy Romania on December 6 and forwarded to their governments. The American minister’s report was received at the State Department today.
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Washington
Russia
Absolutists
The
Associated Nations
Jassy
Romania
State Department
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