List of Missing From Torpedoed Transport Contains Montana Soldiers
Washington reports 132 names of American soldiers rescued from the torpedoed Tuscania, with 45 unaccounted. The War Department notes slow cable reports and ongoing verification. The published list includes Montanans Jack Byrne Butte John Edwards Chauncey Davidson Elmer Cowan Marcus Cook and many others with ranks and hometowns across the United States.
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Montana
Jack Byrne
John Edwards
Butte
Chauncey J. Davidson
Anaconda
Tuscania
Jack J. Byrne
Galena Street
Gaylord Street
Roosevelt needs quiet and rest after operations
New York February 10 Col Theodore Roosevelt remains improveing after two open operations at Roosevelt hospital. Doctors expect a complete recovery with rest and quiet the essential factors though he will likely suffer for several days. King George sends best wishes while Mrs Roosevelt receives visitors all day at the hospital.
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New York
Theodors Toosavelt
Roosevelt Hospital
Roosevelt
Arthur J. Duel
George
England
Artillerymen Face Shell Fire In French Front
An American artilleryman was killed and five wounded Saturday night by shell fire in France. The Americans fired on enemy trenches with shrapnel during the day. Patrol activity was reported with no further clashes. The Friday night encounter near the American wire entanglements is confirmed. The enemy patrol cried Kammerad as it opened fire and returned fire as the American barrage fell, confirming the Americans’ accurate aim.
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Associated Press
France
Five American Soldiers Killed in German Ambush Near Marrs Land
American patrol in France suffers heavy losses as four killed, one missing, and one wounded after a German force ambushes a patrol near Marrs Land. Survivors report close range fire, a surrounding German barrage, and intense artillery activity with dozens of planes observed overhead.
Three sheriffs shot by draft evader in Arizona mountains
In the Galarie mountains 25 miles northeast of Klondike, Arizona, Sheriff B F Molinide and Deputies M Hi Kempton and Kane Wootan were killed by John Powers, a draft evader. Deputy U S Marshal Frank Haynes escaped and reached Salford by afternoon. Posse from Thatcher, Safford and Globe departed to pursue Powers brothers and outlaw Tom Sisson.
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Safford
Ins
B. F. Molinide
M. Hi
Kempton
Kane Wootan
John
Tom Powers
Galarie ‘Mountains
Klondike
Ariz
United States
Frank Haynes
Salford
Thatcher
Globe
Powers Brothers
Tom Sisson
Peace move sparks warlike tone in Swiss press
Zurich reports the Zurich newspaper comments on the separate peace with Ukraine as a de facto declaration of war by the central powers against Bolsheviki. It questions Ukraine’s capacity to seal a durable peace and notes heightened warlike rhetoric in the coverage.
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Zurich
Switzerland
Zurcher
Ukraine
Eleven Aliens to Be Interned
A sparse clipping reports that eleven aliens are to be interned. The brief item lists Iberson George Ploch William Kuz and Ee eietasner ae oe reac aicka ee ae el aped ta ast Gus as part of the internment notice.
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Iberson
George Ploch
William Kuz
Gus
Great roundup of criminals in Chicago crackdown
Chicago reports a sweeping crime crackdown as 500 rifles are issued to officers and squads organized to hunt gunmen and robbers terrorizing the city. Police claim existing methods failed to halt a wave of murders, payroll robberies, and holdups as more than 1,000 people are held in a day of broad police activity across the city.
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Chicago
Civic Socket
American General Takes Command Of Front Sector
A French general hands over a sector recently captured by American troops. The French commander praises the U S troops and declares the sector in capable hands and ready to defend against an attack. Weather notes warn of unsettled, colder conditions with possible rain or snow in the west.
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France
Montana men saved from the Tuscania
Washington dispatch reports Montana men aboard the transport Tuscania when sunk by a torpedo were saved. The full list of saved is long but many names are unaccounted for. the War Department will issue a full roster later. Names include Willard Han of Helena Azer, Lavyeile of Kalispell, Tucker of Kauss, and many others across Missoula Great Falls Kalispell Billings and Helena counties.
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Washington
Montana
Tuscania
Peter J. Lavyeile
Kalispell
James J. Tucker
Kauss
Alexander
Dividson
Perm
Clifford Mek. Fletcher
Victor Stewart J. Cairncross
Ollie Kawin Olesen
Thompson
Oliver Wethern
Harlem
van W. Gladden
Sidney George Upham
Missoula
Fred Kristensen
Livingston
Peter H. Stewart
Great Rails
Ralph
Missoure
Low W. Stewart
Basin
Herbert W. Miller
Great Potts
Charles C. Smaliick
Warm Springs
Emily Kalispell
John Deer Sage
Floyd Winn
Belknap
James JB Batiit
Victor
John J. Dolson
Plains
John F. Mahoney
Gage
Edward T. Mahoney
Albert C. Tillman
Florence
Walter P. Damon
Lawrence B. Wilters
Loon
Raward
Wat Richardson
Ven
Billings
Sidney G. Griggs Stearns
Frederick F Metcalf
Paul McCormick Jr
Joseph D. Basye
Charles Gennett
Ashter
Clarence W. McCollin
Cascade
Goaiman White
Augusta
Sime von den Driesscha
Stesenavilte
Warren A. Blackman
Oliver Guten
John D. Morrow
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War Department
Ireland
Committee On Public Information
Eell
Sur
Leo PO Letiron
Guthrie
Ota
Philip Vincent Sherman
Northfield
Finn
Raymond Butler
New Richmond
Rene Smith
Spokane
Herschel
Tyard
Wisner
Okd
Walter le Brown
Pers
Clarence
Shadshaw
Haverhill
Bemidji
Minn
Pitt
Rogers
Ark
Arthur W. Collins
Sames
W. Salles
Hot Springs, Mont
Clea Barger
Ie, Corp Ane
Marien
Henjamin G. Olmatead
Tonio
Wash
Elmer L. Cowan
Mont
Mat Lathan
Stafford
Henry Murphy
Wallowa
Ore
Marcus T. Cook
Como
Sidney W. Hernitt
Marshfield
Fred K. Allen
Ada
William P. Morin
Portland
Lambert
Mocker
Nashville
A. Stieren
Ferndale
Robert F. Warren
Seattle
Roy Muncaster
Demver
Edward F. Parker
Grants Paas
Lek D. MacDonald
Bellis Andrew
Anderson
Nels
Archie D. Roberts
Salon
Dr Willam
Constansne Barth Minn
John P. Phiegles
Modo
Hans Adams
Orskox
Norway
Fis M. Smith
Magnolia Park
Halvin S. Stephens
Springfeld
Tor
Cuero
Texas
Akeser
Cottonwood
Colton
James
Sohleixe
Rice Lake
Braidye
Swaty
Crow
Appleby
Thomas Liewellyn
Ale
Richard W. Mass Gilbert H. Jlgwin
Norte
Min McDonald
Springfield
John ©. Johnson
Il Falla
Minny
Jack J. Wyene
Montvideo Coalinga
Cal
Tommis W. Cook
Sayville
Leonard Ham
McCabe
Mont R
Philadet
Hoseiton
Coburg
William
Fred Wo Herman
Lineate
Charles L. Thompson
Endeavor
Parge Moatiay
Grand View
Hans M. Erickson
Beaverton
Thomas H. Davenport
Bellingham
Ghes Johnson
Reedaport
Janes J. Buckley
Minneapolis
Charles P. Buling
Rosenberg
Texa
Charles L. Hall
Vancouver
Erven L. Hall
Anselmo
New
Edward J. Burgess
Nell
Arthur M. Root
Guy W. Jameson
Anton
Olson
Milen
Fred J. Groomer
Horseshoe
Rov K. Powelson
Mills City
One
James L. Plarce
Creswell
Warner
Stamford
Comrelia
Games
Glide
Fred M. Linton
Lamoine
Curtis W
Petrograd
Ender
Marr's Land
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