Nation starts new year with huge debt
Washington reports the United States opens the year with a national debt of 5.615 billion dollars, over five times the debt nine months prior, with government outlays and war contracts likely to rise in the coming months while ordinary disbursements are expected to remain below earlier estimates. The report notes debt levels compare unfavorably to Allied totals, and Liberty bonds may be issued to cover deficits before July 1818.
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Washington
United States
Treasury
War Department
Shipping Board
France
Russia
Germany
America
Geht Ie
Marines Admit Horse Cavalry In Modern US Marine Corps
An old myth is challenged as the United States Marine Corps releases a patriotic recruiting booklet. An illustration shows a cavalryman and notes horse cavalry exist in Haiti and Santo Domingo campaigns. The piece says the globe and eagle insignia marks Marines, even on mounted troops.
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Unite States Marine Corps
Marine Corps
Haiti
Santo Domingo
U. S
Butte Boys Send Thanks for Smokes and Farewell
Hundreds of volunteers in the regular army, trained in Butte before departing for Spokane, express gratitude in a letter from Camp Kelly San Antonio Texas on behalf of all the men. Walter W Walters and D G McTaggart sign for the group praising supporters and the "smokes" that lifted morale before departure. London page notes Lord Crewe to confer honorary degree on American ambassador Walter H Page at Sheffield University completing a cycle of honors from major universities. Seattle Alaska commerce figures show Isthmus imports exports valued at 180.4 million with 1916 and 1917 totals 109 and 95 million respectively.
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Tutte
Spokane
Camp Kelly
San Antonio
Texas
Walter W. Walters
D. G McTaggart
Butte
Page
London
University of Shefield
Lord Crewe
Seattle
Wash
Alaska Steamship Company
Alaska
Explosion at Monongahela Powder plant kills one
In Fairmont West Virginia a blast at the Corning mill of the Monongahela Powder company today killed one man and left three others fatally injured. Authorities trace the cause to an unexplained explosion at the facility near the city.
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Fairmont
W. Va
T “He Corning
Monongahela Powder Company
Butte and Anaconda Boys Safe Across the Ocean
The article explains government censorship of farewell letters from soldiers shipping abroad to prevent early enemy access to troop movements. It notes letters are released only after arrival of the vessel, with dates reflecting safe passage. It mentions Butte and Anaconda soldiers in the 183rd regiment and a letter from George Me Hugh dated December 14.
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Isutte
Anaconda
Montana
183 Regiment
George
Hugh
Butte
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Bios
Savings Department
Silver Bow National Bank
Daly Bank and Trust Company of Joy Extayianed Abit
Charles J. Kelly
Mentshier
Quer Hier
A. Clark
W. A. Clark & Brother Bankers
Alex J. Johnston
J. K Heslet
Lark
Asiz
First National Bank
Batte
Rous
Federal Reserve Ba
Davie
Dutton
George A. Hill
Assisiant
Cas I.E
Beephenson
Asat
Montana National Bank
Bette Public
Ortare
ED. C. Sachs, Manger
Butte Boys
Hutton
Anda
Boys’ Store
Norfolk
Newport
Tan
Canary
Girls’ Store
Paca
Butte Bunch
Evwueer We
DY Mall
Japan
Australia
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