Local society notes and visits fill Butte pages
Butte residents and visitors from Helena Dillon Missoula and Great Falls populate the society column. Weddings births and church events mingle with hotel stays, vacations, and social calls. A Kelly funeral is noted with Mass at St Josephs Church. John E. Kelly, 82, died in Butte after years in Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orton Bros
Stein-Bloch
Tonkin
Missoula
Palace Hotel
Hams
South Wa
Emmett Morrow
Dillon
James Morrow
J. B. Woolington
Norris
Ladies’ Aid Society
First Baptist Church
A. McDonald
Great Falls
David Roach
Butte
D. McLure
Philipsburg
Stort
A. H. Jones
Corette
Jon
J Mg Corette
Helen Fleming
John Fleming
Saturday Evening Post
P.O
Ap- Studio Grand
West Phone
Percy Stone
University” of ‘California
Gerata Wilington
Georgia Tait
John E. Tait
Eastern
Women's Guild of the People’s Church
Frank Page
Harrison Avenue
Greenley
Cheaver
Boulder Hot Springs
Montana
Cony Resort
Boulder Springs
Anna
Angeline Lynch
John Lynch
Hornet Street
University of Washington
Emerson Stone
Alberta Stone
Margaret Garvin
Immaculate Conception Church
Mrs Florence Cox Dies at Butte Home
Mrs Florence Cox aged 71 died at her Butte home after a several months illness. She lived in the city for 28 years and leaves six children, a sister Mrs Edward C Thomas, and a brother Harold Grady, both of Butte. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at her sister's home 708 Nevada Avenue.
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Florence Cox
Butte
Edward C. Thomas
Harold Grady
Nevada Avenue
Small Girl Struck By Auto In Butte Traffic Crash
A child is crushed when a car driven by C B Panchot of 520 West roadway, hits her as she crosses South Arizona street in Butte. The girl, 9, was treated at the emergency hospital and sent home after care. Panchot faced a reckless driving charge with bond set at 260 dollars. the vehicle belonged to C L Mitchell of 1041 South Arizona Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Arizona
Butte
C. B. Panchot
Doll Panchot
Panchot
C. L. Mitchell
Arizona’ Street
Mitchell
Panehot
Neile Mattson
East Park Street
Butte Red Cross Christmas drive attracts 16000 members
Butte reports 16 000 new Red Cross members in the Christmas drive far exceeding expected reach. Campaign leaders note no official quota, but a 10 percent population basis would imply 10 000 members for a city of 100 000. Headquarters moved to 28 East Broadway, with 211 committee members urged to submit reports.
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American Red Cross
Red Cross Society
United Star Butte
Butte
Cherge
East Broadway
Hennessy
A. J. Davis
Red Cross
C. B. Hosking
Ted Cross
Charles “Goodale
Lee ‘Mantle
F. A. Ironside
Harry Gallwey
Immediate Action Urged for Winter Clothing for Troops
Senate military committee heard Maj. Gen. John F. O'Ryan report that troops in France and at training camps lack adequate winter gear and training time. He urged heavier clothing and two additional months of training before front deployment while highlighting artillery needs. Other generals from Camps Doniphan and Bowie are set to testify. Grace Humiston was advised to submit information in writing.
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Washington
America
France
Senate Military Committee
John F.o'ryan
New York National Guard
Camp Wadsworth
Spartanburg
War Department
O'Ryan
William Wright
Eawin St. John Greble
Doniphan
Okla
Bowie
Texas
Somotow
Grace Humiston
New York
Baker
Chamberlain
Ryan
People's Hip Premieres Five Part Feature At Matinee
The People s Hip offers two shows in one with a six act vaudeville program and a five part feature picture during matinees. Pathe News and a comedy are included as part of the regular program making this the biggest theatrical bargain in town.
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AT the Peoples
Pathe News
The
People's Hip
Hutte
Arrest Evans in Plot Probe in Sacramento
Sacramento December 26 D Ht Evans once secretary of a local union was arrested on the street. He carried a notebook listing about 50 prominent citizens and restaurant workers employed by a place frequented by state officials. Evans claimed innocence, but police believe he was involved in plots for dynamite outrages and a threat letter demanded $50 000 to trigger bombs.
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Sacramento
Cal
Evans
Western Federation of Miners
Stephens
Alameda County
Stefansson the Explorer Returns From Arctic Quest
Ontario December 25. News reaches Fort Yukon that Vilhjalmur Stefansson and his Arctic expeditionary party have returned. The voyage aimed to locate new lands north of the Mackenzie delta and to explore a continental region northwest of Prince Patrick Island. The Karluk disaster interrupted plans. many perilous travels occurred with dog teams and extensive Arctic exploration in 1915 and 1916. Several fatalities were reported among the party from exposure disease and self harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Vithjannsson
Fort Yukon
Naval Department
Stefansson
MacKenzie River
Clancy Held in Butte Jail Over Jewelry Theft Claim
A. E. Clancy is jailed in Butte awaiting investigation by Detective Captain Mike O'Donnell and Patrolman Prija after a complaint from Ry Rosenberg of Montana Jewelry at 1 East Park that Clancy bought a ring and stole another in the store last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Thert
A. E. Clancy
Butte
Mike O'Donnell
Prija
Ry Rosenberg
Montana Jewelry Company
East Park Errest
Clancy
Government to take railroads during wartime powers
The text declares that in time of war the president through the secretary of war may take possession and control of transportation systems within the United States for troop and war material movement. Woodrow Wilson appoints William McAdoo as director general of railroads to oversee seizure, operation, and use, including negotiations for compensation with railroad companies, while preserving existing shareholder and creditor rights and allowing regular dividends to continue unless ordered otherwise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Defense
Woodrow Wilson
United States
D. Baker
Islow
William McAdoo
Vart- Dikvatutes
War Department order on transportation system possession
The document outlines that except with written approval no attachment can levy on property used by transportation systems. It states transportation systems are to be deemed in possession and control of the government from December 25, 1917, midnight December 31, 1917, under general or special orders, witnessed by the President and officials.
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United States
Newton. D. Baker
District of Columbia
Halifax Blindness Estimate Hits Six Hundred
Halifax December 26 The relief committee chair estimates that at least 200 of the 600 affected by the explosion and fire will be totally blind with the majority being young women. a fund of at least $500,000 will be needed for accommodation and training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
Sir Frederick Frazer
May Settlement Hinted In San Francisco Strike Talks
In San Francisco an early settlement of the 15 000 foundry workers strike and others was in sight tonight a high authority said. The statement noted talks on an 8 percent increase over the shipbuilding wage adjustment and other concessions were under discussion by employers and others. Workers showed a cautious, anxious spirit aiming to end the strike.
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San Francisco
Rec
Senator Newlands Funeral Plans Announced
Funeral services for Senator Francis Grittica Newlands will be held tomorrow at St Albans Episcopal Church in Nashington. The Rev G T Warner will conduct the rites and interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Washington. A Senate delegation list includes Senators Squisbury Gallinger Lode Swanson Cummins Chamberlain Hitchcock and Phelan, named by Vice President Marshall.
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Nashington
Vec
Francis Grittica Newlands
St. Albans Episcopal Church
G. T. Warner
Oak Hill Cemetery
Washington
Senate
Marshall
Squisbury
Gallinger
Lode
Swanson
Cummins
Chamberlain
Hitchcock
Phelan
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Butte News
Handardie
North Matn Street
Leys Jeweler and Optometrist
N. Main St
Anaconda Standard
Auto
Dollie, Obrodovich
HAL
Hennessy Company
Barry
Autocrat Lode
Charles Berran
Mary Berran
Grand Avenue
Doris Christian
Charles A Bennett
Empire Addition
H.W
Hanna G. Hamilton
Rice ‘Taylor
Fame
Company
Colban
London
Economy Shoe CO
West Park
RED Cross Drive
L Simon
Ramento
Dr. Bruflat
Moselinz
Main
Broadway
McCarthy, Bryant & Co
E. Park
W. C.B
Swift
Tb Crisco
C Lyon's
Ceretana
Stone
John J.mccarthy
Prop
Ofcheli
West Broadway
Kelly Davenport
Peninsular
Palace
Palace Heater
W. Park ST
McCarthy
Lyon
Pillsbury
North Dakota
Yellowstone
M. J.B
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