Complainant Turbulence Case Details Court Fines
A chaotic court session portrays Emil Dominick and others charged with disturbances on Christmastide, with Mayor Maloney as complainant and a series of fines. Dismissals, guilty pleas, and minor injuries pepper the docket, including fines for gambling, disorder, and a pre-nuptial event at the fire hall. Marriage licenses issued to several couples in Spokane and nearby locales.
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Emil Dominick
Maloney
Mal
Domidhe
Bolong
Iry
Ike Hayes
Arizona
Ike
Don Hayes
Paton
Walter Kasydon
Peabo
Utah
Butte
Glenny
Jersey City
Department
City Clerk Shifts Draft Matters to Courthouse Office
City Clerk Treacy announced that his office no longer handles draft matters and directed residents to the city board office now on the courthouse first floor for all questionnaire information. He noted confusion from mailings with old addresses and urged a single point of contact to avoid extra trips for both women and men seeking guidance.
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Charles Treacy
Treacy
City Board
Council Chamber
City Hall
Mining Engineer Sues Northern Pacific Over Arrest
George J. Eckman, mining engineer, filed suit against Northern Pacific Railway Company alleging wrongful arrest without probable cause. He says he was detained over a month on an attempted grand larceny charge, suffering reputational damages, and seeks $3,000. Eckman contends dismissal followed, attributing the arrest to malice and is represented by HL Maury, Bo Wheeler, and A G.
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George J. Eckman
Northern Pacific Railway Company
HL Maury
Bo. Wheeler
A. G
Limitations on magazines for se Spions
An order received at the Butte post office restricts American magazines sent to soldiers. Only recent issues in good condition may be sent, and senders must exercise judgment to avoid material that could damage morale or misrepresent rank or military context.
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Butte
Horoscopes for Friday December 28 1917
Astrologers deem the date unim portant with Jupiter Neptune aiding while Venus Sun Uranus oppose. The total lunar eclipse in Cancer signals war strain and dangers to Holland India Tealy and the United States. Predictions include health risks for the king and financial issues.
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Jupiter
Neptune
Venus
Saturn
Holland
India
Tealy
Turkey
United States
New York
Chicago
McClure
Tax Sale Set for January to Collect Delinquent Taxes
County Treasurer John J. Harrington announced the sale of property for delinquent taxes will occur on January 14. Arrears must be paid by December 31 to avoid listing at the sale. W C M L reminder, Butte Chapter 284 members urged to attend December 29 meeting for officer installation. Temple B'nai Israel hosts Friday services at 8 p.m. Rabbi Levin speaks on God and Accidents. all welcome.
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John J. Harrington
Butte
Ida Savoren
Temple B'Nat Israel
Temple B'nai Israel
Levin
Near Lynchings in Audubon for Pro-German Gentlemen
Audubon Iowa December reports disorder after months of local friction as two men Tenekherg and Starck faced mob threats for pro German sentiments. Ropes looped around necks, Starck’s wife fainted, authorities intervened, Starck fled with his family. Tenekherg dragged near a block then released after a $1000 Red Cross donation. both men accused of treasonable acts and unpatriotic actions. Post office reports Christmas mail steady in Butte with some delays. Deputy U.S. Marshal Patrick Moore to Billings to fetch a prisoner for court in Butte.
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Audubon
Iowa
Starck
Council of Defense
Tenekhelg
Red Cross
Patrick Moore
United States
Butte
Billings
Bandits Rob Cashier at First State Bank in White Bear
Masked robbers forced the cashier to open the vault at the First State bank in White Bear a suburb, gathering about $5,000 in currency before fleeing in an automobile.
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First State Bank
White Bear
Intercepted Car Pursuit Near St. Paul Ends Quietly
A machine was intercepted as it approached St. Paul by a carload of local police, wheeled about, and shook off its pursuers in a tense chase.
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St. Paul
Great Aerial Battle Over Italian Front Feared Losses
Rome reports eleven Austro German airplanes were brought down by British and Italian forces in a major aerial battle near Treviso north of Venice after a failed bombing raid. The Italian war office announced the action today.
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Rome
Teutons
Treviso
Venice
Eleven Italians Sentenced In Bayview Riot Case
Milwaukee Wis Dec 27 seven Italians including one woman convicted last Thursday by a jury on a charge of assault with intent to kill in connection with the Bayview riot on Sept 9 were each sentenced today to 25 years in the state prison. Motions for new trials were denied.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Bayview
Tests of amp new support prove satisfactory at hospital
In a hospital in this country tests of a new amp support have proven highly satisfactory. The report notes positive results across initial trials and urges further evaluation to confirm effectiveness and safety.
Red Cross to send mobility sling device to France
A Red Cross unit will take a patient sling device to France. The hammocklike sling hangs from a steel arm attachable to a bed or wheelchair. It allows freedom of movement with a rope pulley to raise and lower the sling and a parting arm to swing it side to side, with specifications for making more.
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Red Cross
France
Portland anti-picketing ordinance declared void
Salem reports the state supreme court voided Portland’s anti-picketing ordinance. The court ruled the law invalid as it banned strikes and boycotts along with picketing, noting strikes are countenanced by law. Chicago forecast warns of a 40 degree drop to below zero by Friday night or Saturday morning.
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Portland
Salem
Ore
City of
State Supreme Court
Chicago
Butte Cabaret Alleged to Have Violated Laws
Deputy county attorney filed a petition in district court seeking a permanent injunction to abate a nuisance at a cabaret tied to a Butte hotel. The complaint alleges lewd women, liquor service, and hours violations outside legal times, based on Christmas night investigations and a temporary injunction served on the promoters of Wells place near Butte.
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Butte
N. A. Rotering
Jack Molta
O'Rourke
Well’s Place
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