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Newspaper

Anaconda Standard

Location

Anaconda, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1917

Page

5

Registrants urged to seek legal help under draft

Deer Lodge county exemption board warns that incomplete or unsigned questionnaire answers endanger rights under the selective service act. A new legal advisers board in each district provides guidance to protect registrants, urging consultation before returning forms. The Margaret theater features The Spy with Dustin Farnum tonight and tomorrow, amid spy plot sequences on German attempts against American diplomacy.

Board of Legal Advisers Deer Lodge Washington United States Legal Advisory Board the Margaret William Fox Dustin Farnum Margaret Theater New York

Funeral notice for Jane Willie Atemwhtilar Janey Aled

The notice announces the funeral of 10 month old Jane Willie Atemwhtilar Janey Aled held Monday afternoon at 2 at the Hove ila James officiating with interment at Mount Moriah cemetery.

Jane Willie ‘T Ee Piraha Janey Aled Missoula Avers Nuneral Diace Hove Ila James Mount Moriah Senere

Intrigue at German Embassy Berlin Ties to U S Spies

The report cites a social intrigue at the American embassy in Berlin involving a plan to seize a net of German spies in the United States. It notes a German girl sacrificing for love and country, and outlines 1918 Croatian fraternal officers including Jateve Carin as president and Mikien as vice president in a separate ceremonial listing.

Berlin United States New Regume

Officers Back Pro To Appear Before Senate Panel

Washington December 22 Three major generals in charge of training camps have been ordered by the War Department to testify before a Senate military committee. They will discuss conditions at their camps and whether American Expeditionary Forces in France are properly armed and equipped. Maj. John F O Ryan of Camp Wadsworth Texas Maj Gen Edwin B J Grey of Camp Bowie Texas Sta Gen William S Wright of Camp Doniphan Oklahoma Will resume hearings after Christmas.

Washington France War Department Senated American Expeditionary Forces John F. O'Ryan Camp Wadsworth Edwin Bt. J. Greyle Bowie Texas Sta Gen William 3 Wright Camp Doniphan Okla

American farm hands and capital needed in Prince

The 325,000 retaken from t enny this year in Northern France may be made to produce enough Wheat next year for a million men. An estimate says both men and money are required with a thousand volunteer American farm hands and a loan from American capital to cultivate and put land in shape. Forty million dollars is needed at once, with perhaps another 40 million later. Sailor Bundick assaulted in Chicago as he lies unconscious with severe injuries after a fight among men in navy uniforms near a West Side lodging house. police report additional jackies seen in the melee.

Tenny France Chicago Richard Bundick Great Lakes

Funeral notices for Lynch Thompson Golding Finch Barry

Funeral details for several locals published with names and addresses. Lynch Tyne Rose Coyne 15 West Woolmaistreet Mass at St Mary's 9:40. Elizabeth Thompson 709 East Second Street 9 Brelock to Towephs church 9:30. Joseph Bathe 1427 Sampson Street funeral Tuesday 3 PM. Tempe Finch month old daughter of Mr and Mrs A Finch burial at Dugan's. Jose Barry shipped to St Paul from Dugnan's parlors.

Woolman Street Golding Joseph Anid Joseph Golding Sampson Street Tempe Ann A. Finch

War A fairs 10 to be taken up during farmers week

War needs especially in view of increasing livestock and grain production will be featured in the program of farmers week in the Mountaineer event. Governor Stewart Chancellor Elliott of the University and President Wilson of the state university will speak along with D G O Shea and others in the homemakers course. Numerous county agents and Montana state college faculty will participate in the conference, including President J I, Prof Curri and Captain Hollie Clark.

Bozeman Stewart B.C. Elliott University of Montana B.O. Wi Well Fergus County Mint “Antoinette Olson Sheridan Mias Christine Wood Flathead County Mia Clara A. Tush Missoula County Lucile Reynolds Lewis and Clark Broadwater Iities Nevin

Whitehall Christmas News Highlights Local Visits

Whitehall residents share holiday plans and travels as families visit relatives in Bozeman and Butte. Ann Ferguson spends the weekend with McDonald and Woverton families en route to Great Falls. Carroll Donohoe returns from college. J. Needham returns from Seattle after aviation service. Pennock and Charl head to Butte for holidays. Dr. Tait and Mrs Townshend host Red Cross tea Jan 5. Rev. King and wife visit from Bozeman. J F Donohoe sells a fine-acre ranch near town. new house planned on Bozeman site.

Ann Fergus Cedar Clit Ranch Satuday R. E Tait HH. Townshend Red Cross G. D. King Whitehall Bozeman J.F. Donohoe Covert & Donohoe Tod. E

Public school staffers split for holidays across states

Big Timber reports many teachers traveling for Christmas plus a notable historical play by Miss Jessie Dean titled The Knight of the Burning Pestle. The town notes M W A officers elected including Fyfe as past consul and Loftsgarden as advisor with other posts filled.

Mary Bell St. Paul Car He McVicker Vermillion Leah Lord Laurel Park River N. D Mabel Evenson Northwood Nelli Sime Afr E.W. Chase Miss Hill Red Ledge Jessie Dean Dramatic Club Shakespeare Alexander Fyfe Or, Duncan J. W. Kirkwood J. 4. Gallagher Steensland Sam. Solbert Drs. D. Clatborn A. P. O'Leary

Lewistown Tragedy Claims Rancher Kline

Lewistown reported the death of rancher Gabriel Kline, 46, who was struck by a Roy train near Lewistown while walking along the tracks. The incident occurred when the unsteady man appeared to run forward after the whistle, stumbled, and fell as the locomotive could not be stopped. Coroner Creel opened an inquiry into the death.

Lewistown Dec briel_ Kline Creel

Funeral Service Set At Catholic Church Monday

Funeral planned at the Catholic church on Monday with a large choir. The St James guild presented a silk flag to St James church for a dedication. Judge I will give the address. John B. Ritch, theater manager, recently returned from France, met ex-Congressman Tom Stout on his visit.

St James Guild St. James” Church Judge i John B. Ritch Dyde ‘Theater France Ritch Tom Stout

Explosion at Johnson Elevator in Carleton Oregon

An explosion destroyed the grain elevator of Johnson Elevator Co in Carleton Oregon and wrecked 6000 bushels of grain, with the roof blown off. Investigators say the blast and fire appeared incendiary and the safe was found drilled but unopened. Al Johnson, owner, and sheriff investigator Mender son arrived to probe the incident.

Carleton Ore Johnson Elevator Company Wen al Johnson Sheri W. G. Menderson

Forty Industrials In Custody In Sacramento

Forty industrial workers were jailed in Sacramento after police captured William Hood alias F Dougherty alias Willam Rely and Vetter following their exit from an express office carving a box later found to contain dynamite. Hood allegedly warned of a major explosion at Gov Stephens residence, labelled the incident only a beginning. Federal officials connected Hood to dynamiting plots in Chicago and Portland, Oregon.

Sacramento Cal The William Hood F Dougherty Willam Rely Vetter Hood Voetter Ira Conran W. D. Stphens Conran Chicago Portlan Ore

British aviators shoot down four German planes in air battle

London December 23 The war office reports four German aircraft shot down by British airmen on Saturday after dark. Heavy air fire hit enemy infantry as British machines attacked night flying squadrons and important railway stations, with many enemy hits and all our planes returning safely.

London War Office

Washington recruits aided after health service advice

Public health service station examined men rejected for slight physical defects. Since then officers have accepted them for service. McAdoo approved directing examining boards to contact health service chairs and advise on prescription and route to enlistment.

Washington Dew McAdoo Public ‘Health Service

Wounded Soldiers Benefit Land Offered by Mrs Thomas

Adelaide Thomas, wife of Dr Harold J Thomas, offers 1000 acres in Price county Wisconsin for wounded concvalescent soldiers returning from France. The Hand estate is equipped with water and electric power and buildings. Dr Thomas will run the project and visit Washington to confer with officials. She hopes the hospital opens in spring.

Chicago Adelaide Thomas Harold J.thomas Price County Wis France Dre ‘Thomas Washington Toon Thomas

Sixty Automobiles Burn in Milwaukee Fire

A major blaze in Milwaukee destroyed about sixty automobiles and wrecked the Boynton Auto Company garage. Damage is estimated at 150000 dollars. Three firemen were injured slightly while fighting the blaze, which started in a clothes rack used by employees on the second floor. The fire origin is listed as undetermined.

Milwaukee Wis Dee Boynton Auto. Company

Wizard Oil and Pills Ad Claims Quick Relief

An old advertisement touts Sore Throat Wizard Oil as a simple remedy for sore throat chest colds and deep seated illness. It promises rapid relief when used as a gargle or chest rub and notes a 30 cent price with a money back guarantee along with Wizard Liver Whips pink pills also priced at 30 cents.

Hamlin

Mystery Russian freighter Shilka enters harbor with legends of gold

The Russian freighter Shilka from Vladivostok docked near the waterfront amid mystique. Reported ties to an alleged I W W fund of 100000 dollars and a Kerensky ship mutiny circulated, but federal searches found no gold. Sailors paired with alleged I W W members and armed guards restricted access as crews attended meetings under naval intelligence scrutiny.

Boris Chicago Knowle

Train Worker Skirmish Ends in Fatal Shooting

A flagged train passenger, Lat Huston, reportedly climbed aboard and shot a man named Wiley Ta Who. The assailant surrendered to the sheriff after the train halted. Meanwhile 10,600 Iron Workers of San Francisco affiliated with the Iron Trades council planned a strike over a 10 percent wage bonus granted to shipyard workers by the federal Shipbuilding Labor Adjustment Board. The effort includes workers in nearby machine shops and foundries. A Hungarian parliamentary reform proposal aims to grant voting rights to all citizens aged 24 who can read.

Huston Wiley Ta Causey Acres Afl Iron Workers San Francisco The Iron Trades Council RW. Burton Vmen Federal” Shipbuilding Labor Adjustment Board

German Deserters Arrive in Atlantic Port as Stowaways

Two German army deserters reached an Atlantic port hidden aboard a Helgian relief ship. They were turned over to immigration officials. In London, officials said the German air raid on English coast towns caused no casualties or damage, with one plane brought down.

Atlantic Rap London

German subsidy shock suspends La Union editors

In Buenos Aires on December 23 the revelation that the Germans had paid a monthly subsidy to the newspaper La Union led the Press Club to suspend the directors and editors of La Union.

Huenos Aires la Union

Capture of Bethlehem Brilliant Piece of Work

London dispatch notes British gains after Turks exit Jerusalem. Welsh troops seized Bethlehem by night and entered at daybreak, while British posts expanded along ridges to broaden defense range. Corroborating observations describe rugged terrain aiding guerrilla actions north and east of Jerusalem.

London Jerusalem Palestine Bethlehem

Palestine Workmen Conference Endorses Jewish State Plan

Philadelphia December meeting of Jewish labor groups under ZOA support creating Palestine as a Jewish state populated by Jews worldwide. The conference calls for a Jewish nation in fact and a center for Judaic culture and law and announces a forthcoming registration of Jewish workers to gauge emigration.

Philadelphia Palestine Oale Zion

Swiss Reassured On Austro German Offensive Rumor

Berne December 23. Swiss foreign minister Gustave Ador told Paris Petit Journal that public opinion should not fear reports of an Austro German offensive through Switzerland. He said Germany has other tasks on the western front and economic reasons not to view Switzerland as an enemy.

Berne Switzerland France Gustave Ader Paris Petit Journal M. Ador Germany

Wisconsin graduate shot by U S patrol in Texas

El Paso Texas Dec 24 Charles Feige a German and Wisconsin University engineering graduate of 1908 was shot and killed last night by a United States army patrol as he tried to elude patrols and flee to sea. A New York bank book and other papers were recovered on his person by army officials.

EL Paso Texas Charles Feige United States Army University of Wisconsin Ings Bank of New York

Cashier Shot and Killed President Is Arrested

Peoria dated December 23 Meade cashier of the State Trust and Wings bank was shot and killed after a business talk with E A Strause bank president There were no witnesses Strause was arrested and through his lawyers says he fired to protect himself after Meade shot at him

Peoria

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