Rain forecast for Seattle worsens flood travel
Western Washington endures floods severing rail links with outside world. Seattle loses direct north and east service with heavy winds and looming flood peaks. Warnings say transport delays may persist for a week as bridges fail and mail, including Vancouver routes, remains disrupted.
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Seattle
Washington
Portland
Vancouver
British Columbia
Bellingham
Greege
Salisbury
Weetion
United States Weather Bureau
Milwaukee
Northern Pacific
Yakima River
Columbia River
Canadian
Hendricks May Shift Hornsby In Trade Talks
St Louis news reports indicate Roger Hornsby, star shortstop, may be traded as President Branch Rickey and Jack Hendricks depart for Chicago where bids are to be discussed with Charles Weeghmann and Fred Mitchell. A trade has not been completed but negotiations will resume in Chicago.
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Roger Hornsby
St .Louis Nationals
Chicago
Branch
Rickey
Jack Hendricks
Cardinals
Charles Weeghmann
Chicago Nationals
Fred Mitchell
Chiago
Weeshmann
Blitehell
Cardin
Hendricks
St"'Louis
Hornsby
Weerave
Vision Teams Share in World Series Receipts
Chicago December report shows plans for eight clubs to share World Series prize money. Under the proposal the champions would receive 1500 each, losers 1400 each, with six other clubs in the two leagues sharing according to a percentage. Trial next fall will determine permanence amid possible changes.
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Chicago
August Herrmann
National Baseball Commission
Johnson
Herrmann
Courts deal with new business license tax in Montana
The district court judge Poorman ruled on a suit by New York Life and other insurers against the state treasurer and Riditor. The case challenges a second tax on insurance companies imposed by the latest legislature. A supreme court appeal is expected if upheld.
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RDA
Montana
Supreme Court
Thdge Poorman
District Court
New York Life
Review of War by Secretary Conditions on the News
The head of department reviews wartime announcements and wartime news coverage. The report assesses government messaging and media access, noting tensions between official statements and press scrutiny.
Italy Holding Firm In War Front Outlook Outlook
Secretary Baker's year end military review outlines West frontline British control in Ypres and Cambrai, French leverage after Chemin des Dames, and Italian allied strength. German regrouping and Austro German shifts dominate the Monte Asolone area while American troops bolster morale. Russia remains unstable as Germany expands embassy activity in Petrograd.
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Baker
Chemines Dames
Italy
Russia
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Paschhendaele
Flanders Plain
Cambrai
Marne
Chemin Des Dames
Laon
Monte Asolone
British push north from Jaffa toward Jerusalem
British forces press north from Jaffa with rapid successes as Jerusalem is reported within reach. In Mesopotamia, British troops consolidate positions and solidify control. A Russian contingent under General Marshall rejects the Petrograd armistice and resumes fighting alongside the British.
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Jerusalem
Mesopotamia
Marshall
Petrograd
American Soldiers Die of Disease in War Casualties List
General Pershing reports Private Henry J. Griffin lightly wounded in a Dec. 23 air raid. The death list includes Nute Maybury, Arthur H. Drake, Harry Savage, Martin H. Fitzgerald, Welby Crang, William C. Douglas, Roy E. Mahin, Jesse G. Marshall, Herman Saupe, William H. Messer, Edward J. Crawford, Hert Andrews, Alexander B. Zerby, Samuel Sunderland, John J. Mulligan, with causes ranging from meningitis to pneumonia and tuberculosis. Mass Red Cross meeting set for Helmvill e Saturday at 2:30 to organize a local chapter.
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Pershing
Henry J. Griffin
Engineers
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Eureka
Cat
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Spokane
Wasi
Martin H. Fitzgerald
Roxbury
Mass
Welby
Crang
Clinton
Ohio
William C. Douglas
Feld Artillery
Attica
Roy E. Mahin
Aero Squadron
la Monte
Jesse G. Marshall
Manganese Concentrator Nears Operation in Philipsburg
Philipsburg Mining company’s manganese concentrator near Parker’s addition is nearly ready to operate. A large portion of machinery is installed, awaiting one electric motor for placement. The plant, built from original lab plans, aims to process 250 to 400 tons daily and may spur regional growth in manganese mining postwar prosperity.
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Philipsburg
Philipsburg Mining Company
Parker
Geremany
Brazil
Deer Lodge News Briefs Include Visitors And Local Events
Deer Lodge dated December 1 reports Claude Rietenverea in town on business, Miss Myrtle Boyle and Miss Dorothy Whitworth visiting, Lloyd Marsh stationed at Fort Yellowstone, and school set to reopen January 3. Numerous local residents and visitors are noted, with cattle plans, dinners, and gatherings around Irvine Lake and Warm Springs.
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Hig Ranch
Melrose
Arthur Davis
Butte
Bro
C.K. Anpling
Georgia Kelly
Norma
Gullette
Fred Gullette
Miss Gullette
Fairy Hall
Anaconda
Bert Mannix
Ovando
T. . Mannix
Fred C. “Murphy
Conley
Irvine Lake
W. N. Harris
Warm Springs
RB. Harris
Eldred
Edith Fowler
Central School
Great Falls
Carl Zur Muelten
Tui
Minneapolis
Frank Roth
Lindsay
Drummond Local News Roundup and Community Notes
Miss Lily Ahlin went to Butte on Wednesday. Miss Lillian Jones, a Drummond teacher, is vacationing at the WC A Misgoul Mro and Alts. J. I. Featherman visited the Hell Gate ranch Friday. The Ladies Aid meets Mrs. Suncan Dingwall January 3. The Red Cross branch now has 150 members, with 50 joining during the drive. Socks and hospital garments have been turned in as the branch grows. Faust-Bassett building interior work proceeds. brickwork finished. Shannon hotel under way. Great Northern trains were blocked by slides and high water on the Northern Pacific lines between Butte and Spokane. Elizabeth Emery undergoing dental work in Missoula. Queen Esther circle met with Ruth Smith Friday. Kenneth Wilson returned to duties as assistant cashier at the Drummond bank after holidays at Hat WI. Baker of the Drummond News went to Helena to be with family over Christmas. George Robb and family from Finn visited. Christian with relatives here jov e was a Missoula. The merchant who advertises aids readers in solving problems.
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Drummond
Lily Ahlin
Butte
Lillian Jones
Featherman
Hell Gate
Ladies Aid Society of
Suncan Dingwall
Red Cross Society
Red Cross
Faust-Bassett
Shannon
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Hutte
Spokane
Stiss
Elizabeth Emery
Missoula
Queen Esther Circle
Methodist Church
Ruth Smith
Kenneth Wilson
Drummond Bank
Hat WI
Baker
Drummond News
Helena
George Robb
Finn
Christian
Jove
Beaverhead Non-Partisan League concerns and local notes
Beaverhead farmers in a Non-Partisan League are active in the region with meetings in a local hall. Some members misunderstand the aims, fearing pro-German ties and possible drop in membership if organizers spread doctrine. Also reported: marriage licenses in Argenta, visits by Helena figures, a new baby, scarlet fever concerns, and rapid progress on a South Idaho street garage brickwork.
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Farmers’ Association
Pawl
Teague
League
George D. Spafford
Ghreling I Knapp
Argenta
Rome
H. Swain
Helena
J. Ward Swain
de. Swain
State Normal Coloae
Consolidated University
AiNoy
T. Sr. Miller
Abex
Ralph A. Kendall
Sage Creek
Smallhorn
Idaho Street
Court Actions Begin in Helena With Espionage Trials
Tomorrow in Helena federal court Judge Bourquin will open sessions. Trials include two espionage act cases tied to alleged seditious utterances. Bootleggers who pleaded guilty last summer face sentencing. Three prisoners arrive from the marshal for various charges including perjury and failure to register. Joe Martinez, a Mexican born in the U.S., is to have a hearing on registration charges. Herman Crowl, captured at Bozeman, faces sedition accusations.
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Helena Jaw
Zand
Helena
Thomas Gillispie
Tacoma
J. W. Rickman
Billings
Gillispie
Joe Martinez
United States
Harding
Bour- Quin
Herman Crowl
Bozeman
Imperial Potentate to Visit Helena Shrine
Charles E. Ovenshire of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine will visit Algeria temple in Helena on Saturday January 12 accompanied by his wife and private secretary F M Hutchinson. Local Shrines plan a reception drawing Shriners from outside points with a large attendance expected. At Algeria temple’s regular meeting plans will be made for the entertainment of the visitors.
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Mela
Charles E. Ovenshire
Alteria
Helena
Noble F. M. Hutchinson
Algeria
Cloudy clause in Brest Litovsk talks sparks unclear meaning
London dispatch reports an extra clause added to the Brest Litovsk settlement. The clause suggests that no party to the peace arrangement should be treated less favorably than an outside country in relation to treaty rights, though its exact intent remains uncertain.
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London
Brest-Litovsk
Russia
A. Reuter
Amsterdam
Three Die in Burlington Head On Collision Near Gillette
Billings reports say a head on crash on the Burlington near Gillette early Sunday left three dead, two locomotives demolished and 16 freight cars burned. Telegraph wires are down, isolating Gillette and Sheridan. One train was steered by inexperienced crews, with one man charged with failing to close a switch, allowing the northbound train to collide.
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Burlington
Gillette
Sheridan
Lewistown Local Court Convicts Totel in Assault Case
Albert Totel a Bohemian was found guilty of following women home and terrorizing them over two weeks. Judge W Hi Smith sentenced him to 75 days in jail. The Lewistown chamber will hold a luncheon Thursday with Tom Stout and J B Ritch sharing France trip experiences.
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Albert Totel
W. Hi. Smith
Chamber of Commerce
Tom Stout
J.B. Ritch
France
William A. Wiedeman
Montana Hardware Company
Virginia
Will Proving for Browning Will Be Held January 7 1918
Notice in district court of Montana Deer Lodge County announces proof of the last will and testament of J. D. Browning deceased on Monday January 7 1918 at 9 30 a m in Anaconda court room for issuance of letters testamentary. Also notices Daly Bank and Trust Company annual meeting for stockholders on Tuesday January 8 1918 at 10 a m to elect five directors and conduct business. signed B J Bowman President J C Harrington Secretary Anaconda Mont December 22 1917.
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Hira
Montana
Deer Lodge
J. D. Browning
Anaconda
State of Montana
Browning
John N. Browning
Ames White
Lek
Daly Bank and Trust Company
Ana- Sonda
Mont
Daly Bank and ‘Trust Company of
Main Street
Park Avenue
J. Bowman
J.C. Harrington
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