Artillerymen Seek Commissions In Major Training Schemes
Washington coast artillerymen pursue commissions in several branches as Fort Monroe and Camp Lewis enroll crews. Six and Seventh company members head to Fortress Monroe for enlisted training in heavy artillery. Others join Camp Lewis for officers training, with Maj. Drever guiding the group. Sergeant Walter Tiffany Jr. and Norman Gibbs among those bound for Camp Lewis, while additional Sixth company men await announcement. In Missouri, James W Way, Oregon Short Line builder, dies at 84 after notable achievement of three miles laid in 8 hours 20 minutes.
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Tegular Army
Washington
Anaconda
Fortress Monroe
Con Biles
Camp Lewis
de Cere
Howard Gray
Doninking
Relational Guard
National Army
Walter C. Tiffany Jr
Norman B. Gibbs
Butte Climate Delights Returned Railroad Man
A. G. Shewe, general manager in Putte for the Oregon Short Line, returned after a visit with his child. He notes Montana’s climate as severe, with Kansas City and the Middle West enjoying much milder temperatures. A wealth of quicksilver is being prospected locally, with about 70 pounds daily reportedly found by boys rummaging for a lost base wax. The find is tied to $100,000 stock held by H. Kittle & Co, once destroyed by an earthquake, with casks and barrels among the ruins.
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A. G. Shewe
Putte
Oregon
Hutte
Montana
Secral
H. Kittle & Co
Visitor says ERs are in demand on coast
Business and construction work on the Pacific coast are rushing, according to J Hammer, formerly of Butte and now of Port. He notes urgent need for skilled and unskilled labor with high wages. Hammer was previously president of the Butte Sewer Pipe and Tile.
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Pacific Coast
J. , Hammer
Butte
Port
Portland
Hammer
Butte Sewer Pipe and Tile
Changes in time for Gardens Street Cars
Changes announced by the Butte Electric Railway set new departure times for trips to the gardens from Park and Main, with cars starting at 6 07 to midnight at 15 minute intervals, and the last car leaving town at midnight. The 15 minute service between Butte and Pittsmont continues. A separate report notes a gas flare at the Underwood coal mine caused a fatality and a injury.
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Columbia Gardens
Butte Electric Railway Company
Esterday
Park
Butte
Pittsmont
Quicksily San Francisco Mine Near Italian Quarter
A brief report notes a quicksilver mine situated on the edge of San Francisco near the Italian quarter, with limited readable details on ownership or activity. The fragment suggests local mining interest or extraction near the city district.
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Quicksily
San Francisco
Monthly report blanks sent to coal dealers
Blanks for the December reports have been sent to wholesale purchasers of coal and fuel dealers in Silver Bow county. The forms gather information on purchases and sales, stocks, and consumption for December operations and will be forwarded to W. J. Swindlehurst, state fuel administrator.
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Blanks
Alexander von Dachenhaus
Fuel Administration Committee
Silver Bow County
W. J. Swindlehurst
Real Estate Transfers and Court Case Highlights
Real estate transfers list numerous parcels in the Smith and Shewe additions with price cited as $1. Also a justice court note: Gust Geto charged with first degree assault, held for district court after a police exam yesterday. Holiday railway rate offered by B A P from Butte to Anaconda at $1 round trip, sale dates December 29 to January 1 1918.
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Justice Court
Gust Geto
L.A. Huckles
Justice of the Peace
B. A. & P. Railway
Butte
Anaconda
Death and Disaster by Flood in West
North Yakima Washington December 31 At least one fire was lost in the flood that, though not as great as 1906, has devastated ranches and destroyed property. Charles M Johnson merchant policeman in this city drowned in a car with three others after barricades were removed, the body not yet recovered. The Yakima river bridge between Wapato and Donald went out and other approaches failed. water levels rising then receding. The Northern Pacific line eastbound via Vancouver remains open. westward toward Ellensburg to reopen tomorrow. Oregon Washington blocked north of Zillah. Farmlands flooded in Skagit and Nook sock valleys, livestock lost. dikes breached, Skagit flats under water. Mount Vernon spared by dike breach. Skagit river reached record heights, many lines washed out. boats the only transport in parts of Skagit county. Weather officials warn river rises to peak flood levels then recede. warm rains and winds expected, with gusts to 49 mph.
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North Yakima
Wash
Charles M. Johnson
Johnson
Yakima
Wapato
Donald
Northern Pacific
Ellensburg
Oregon Washington
Zillah
Cascades
Seattle
Cascade
Havin
Atte
Portland
Vancouver
Columbia River
Spokane, Portsand
Skagit
Imil
Laconne
Herald
Burlington
Willian Macks
Olympic
Ching “Baison
Skagie
Miners killed in Rocher Boule snowslide near Hazelton
A snowslide on Rocher's Boule mountain near Hazelton British Columbia Friday killed miners HF McCully and Rod Campbell while three others escaped with minor injuries. The slide occurred as the workers headed to their shift and the area was immediately blocked off.
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Hazelton
British Columbia
Rocher
Nationwide German Naturalization Rules Announced
The Department of Justice issued a memorandum February 4 outlining rules for naturalization related to German residents. It covers men never naturalized or with only initial papers and specifies areas governed by postmasters and police in various communities. Women, children under fourteen, and certain birth circumstances are excluded from the regulation. The rule also affects residents with French or Holy See lineage and those born in the United States to German parents.
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Washington
Den
Department of Justice
Lorraine
Germany
Schlesch Holstein
United States
Bolshevik Revolt Allegedly Sowed by Germany Funds
London dispatch reports a Cor respondent letter claiming the Bolshevik revolt was guided by Germany and that Lenin was financed to undermine Russia. The Kerensky government papers are cited as proof of German support and intended disaffection within the Russian army.
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London
Germany
Russia
Kerensky
Lenine
Exports Hit Record Amid Trade Balance Rise
Washington report shows exports estimated at over 6.0 billion dollars for 1817, a new high. Imports run under 3.0 billion, with a likely U S trade balance exceeding 3.15 billion in favor.
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Washington
America
Department of Commerce
United States
Falling Rock Kills Worker in West Colusa Shaft
The rock loosened at the shaft mouth struck Burt Jaspervich on the head, fracturing his skull. He died instantly. The deceased was married and lived on Oak Street. Coroner Lane will conduct an inquest later.
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Burt ‘Jaspervich
Jaspervich
Reich
Oak ‘Street
Lane
Dave Marks to lead income tax in Silver Bow and Deer Lodge
Dave Marks will oversee income tax matters in Silver Bow and Deer Lodge counties. He will establish quarters in a federal building once blanks are printed and received. Clinton Moore, deputy collector of revenue, announced supplies are not yet received in Helena or Thitte. A notice will be issued when blanks arrive. An American aviator was killed during a test flight at an aviation center in France. The wind was strong but he attempted a loop and fell, dying before reaching his American comrades.
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Pave Marks
Silver Bow
Deer Lodge
Clinton Moore
Marks
Moore
Helena
Thitte
Varis
Windmill Palm: California’s Trachycarpus Hardy and Tough
The windmill palm, Trachycarpus fortunei, is noted for exceptional hardiness. It endures extreme temperatures and rough handling, making it a sturdy choice for climates beyond sunny shores.
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California
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Hyland
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Mr. Way
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Wee
G. N. Salisbury
Seattle Weather Bureau
Eccles
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Fla
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Alaska Steamship Company
Copper River & Northwestern Railway Company
Kuppenheimer
Butte Agency
Kuppenheimer Clothes
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Falling Rock Kills West Colusa Ammer
Dave Marks
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