German Submarine Killings Stir Baralong Row At Sea
News letters recount German claims of murder aboard a submarine and alleged orders to execute prisoners. Britain replies that investigations will proceed, while German officials demand swift punishment for Barolong crew and officers. The dispute hints at potential German reprisals and international legal scrutiny.
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Sir Edward
Seval
Nicosian
Ttte
Tat
MacBride
Baralons
Germany
Gershe Baralong
Great Britain
Ambassadors Weigh German War Conduct Remarks
Lively statements from Washington indicate officials will seek the German government’s reaction to alleged inhumane naval conduct before the matter is raised with the state department. Ambassador Page in London transmitted Sir Edward’s message to Berlin for consideration.
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London
White Star
Ruel
Edward Grey
Eugene
Bealong
Page
Geman
Maralong
Germany
Washington
Gan
Congressman Buchanan Surrenders to Court in Illinois
New York Jan. 5 Congressmen Frank Buchanan of Illinois indicted on conspiring to foment strikes in munition plants surrendered today arraigned and pleaded not guilty. He posted $5,000 bail and issued a statement denying the charges as fabulous while defending Labor's National Peace Council as a legitimate body seeking arbitration in labor disputes. He declined to discuss impairment proceedings against U S Attorney Marshall.
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New York
Frank Buchanan
Mlinois
Buchanan
Labor
National Peace Council
United States
Marshall
Federal Grand Jury
New York City
Learned Hand
United States District Court
Bulgarian minister promises restraint amid frontier talks
Balkan dispatch cites a Times correspondent saying Athens will host another conference with King Constantine after assurances from the Bulgarian minister Ferdinand. The emissary says if Tolga Han troops cross into Greek territory it would be with allies and confined to expelling the enemy from Salonika, without occupation rights.
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London
A. m
The
Times
Saya
Athens
Constantine
Ferdinande
Ani Mess
Tolga
Siloniki
Ion
Party Frocks for Children Delight Moms This Year
Party frocks for children captivate mothers with dainty sweet girlish styles. Frocks for ages five to twelve appear simple yet elegant, as families attend holiday gatherings showing adorable juvenile fashions and a variety of costumes for both boys and girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gil
Married in Europe Celebrate The Silver Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Isadore Simon mark twenty five years since leaving Europe for America. They arrived in New York then Helena Montana before settling in Butte. The couple hosted a dinner with children present and shared memories of early Montana life. They plan a secret anniversary wedding tour today with family aware of the surprise.
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Europe
Isadore Simon
New World
America
New York
Helena
Mont
Dorothy Simon
Leland Stanford’ University
Colorado Street
Simon
Montana
Anaconda
Butte
Sion
Dorothy
California
Mine Antoinette
Rebekah
Mt the Butte
Maurice
Tom
Faethy
Great War Terminating Declares General Joffre
General Joffre proclaims the war’s end and calls for continued resolve. He praises Allied and French forces for decisive blows in Artois Champagne Woevre and Vengeance sectors. He notes German strains, Austrian ties, and Allied reinforcement, urging pride and unity as France enters a year he vows will be glorious.
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Joffre
Artois
Champagne
Austria
Germany
France
Jopfre
Destitute in Botium and Northern France Face Short Rations
War era report notes destitute populations in Botium and Northern France expected to endure severe wheat shortages. Authorities warn supply in the countries is insufficient to last beyond about a week, prompting urgent relief measures and rationing considerations.
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Bothium
France
National Emergency Due Within One Year
Resolutions urging military preparedness were adopted at a free advisory board meeting of the American Defense Society in New York. Attendees included Theodore Roosevelt Philip Roosevelt Hudson Maxim and other noted advocates of preparedness who predicted a national emergency within the next 12 months.
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New York
Advisory Board of the American Defense, Society
Theodore Roosevelt
Philip Roosevelt
Hudson
Maxim
David
Jayne Hill
Roosevelt denounced for slanderous attack in congress
Washington reports reveal Senate committee findings on charges that government purchase and shipping bills favored foreign business interests. The majority rebukes Theodore Roosevelt for not appearing to testify while asserting Wilson and ex-Secretary Bryan sought to aid certain foreign firms.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
Theodore Roosevelt
Wilson
Bryan
Unclear fragment cites charges over interning ships and motives
A fragmented report claims the United States could purchase interned ships of a belligerent and criticizes a writer for slanderous attacks on a top government official. The piece notes the writer blamed others’ motives and relied on sophistry after lacking evidence.
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United States
Real estate transfers list in Butte district
Transfers show Swanson to D a divided half interest in Snap No 2 lodes. Davis to Godfrey portion of Welcome Stranger tode. Calkins to Henry B Oppenhelmer including lots 6 and 7 block 3 Butte for $1. Stackman to Ernest H Smith lot 1 1⁄2 block 43 Grand Avenue add for $1.
Parker urges Taft to fill Supreme Court vacancy
New York January 9 Alten B Parker democratic presidential candidate in 194 elected in 194 probably urged appointing former President Taft to the Supreme Court to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Justice Lamar He spoke tonight outlining his opinion on the fill of the high court seat.
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New York
Alten B. Parker
United States
William H
Passengers Separated As Thessaloniki Aids Continue
Passengers and crew were taken off the Greek liner Thessaloniki after distress reported Friday. Patris towed the crippled ship, lines broke twice, drifting 100 miles off course. United States steamed to assist but could not locate Thessaloniki. Patria later abandoned the search. A later wireless said Persegnian rescued all aboard Thessaloniki before US arrival.
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Siasconse
Thessaloniki
Patris
United States
Cail
Perugian
Government to borrow on 34 American bond issues list
London date shows treasury mobilization plan to buy or borrow 34 American rail bond issues plus American Telephone and Telegraph General Electric New York Telephone and United States Steel. Canadian Pacific notes are the only Canadian item. Prices to be posted Friday. The list excludes government state municipal and stock issues.
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London
Treasury
American ‘Telephone and Telegraph
General Electric
New York Telephone
United States Steel
Canada
Canadian Pacific
Santa Fe
Baltimore & Ohio
Central Pacific
Jersey Central
Chesapeake
Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
St. Louis
New Orleans
Illinois Central
Erie
Kansas City Terminal
Lake Shore
Long Island
Louisville & Nashville
New York Central
Northern Oregon
Short Line
Oregon & Washington
Pennsylvania
Reading
Southern Railway
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
New York Reports No Confirmation Of Leto Mine Incident
New York on January 5 reports from relief commission indicate no confirmation from Rotterdam that the steamship Leto struck a mine. The commission notes the Leto carried 195,000 bushels of wheat valued at 1,221,000 and fully insured.
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New York
Tapo For
Brigim
Rotterdam
Lieto
Butte’s First Milkman Dies After Long Montana Life
James A Bailey longtime Butte milkman born 1830s or 1840s died after a life spanning Montana trails and ranching from Alder Gulch to Ulm survived by four daughters Mary Bast Spokane Re v Pierce W McFarland Plavia Lincoln all of Butte and three sons Ira Basin Ren Ulm Richard Baste aster and a sister Charles Anderson Kalispell with burial planned in the area.
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James A. Bailey
St. James
Montana
Plains
Bailey
Gallatin Valley
Utah
Butte
Jefferson Vale
Ulm
Great Falls
Mary Bast
Spokane
Pierce
McFarland
Plavia Lincoln
Ira
Basin
Ren
Uim
Richard
Baste Aster
Mra
Laker
Boulder
Charles Anderson
Kalispell
Democratic Woman's Club Celebrates First Anniversary
The Democratic Woman's Club marked its first anniversary with a birthday party last night. The organization formed a year ago at Mrs. H. F. Rust's South Tutte home, becoming Montana's first women voters club under the banner of democracy. The club now counts several hundred members and maintains a central committee with precinct leaders and affiliated clubs statewide.
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Democratic Woman's Club
H. F. Rust
South Tutte
Frst Club of
Women Voters
Montana
Democracy
Hutte's Sixth Moving Picture Theater Contract Let
The contract for structural steel was let yesterday afternoon for Hutte's sixth theater. The house will be finished and ready to open in about 69 days. M A Berger, proprietor, will personally supervise the theater in the Mant block on West Broadway occupying the main floor with seating for about 60.
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Hutte
Moving Picture
M.A. Berger
West Broadway
Mann Joins Democrats In Defense Of Bill
Washington reports debate begins in the house on an administration bill to lease water power rights. Representative Mendeli of Wyoming attacks, saying private capital will not lay water power. Minority Leader Mann and Democrats defend the measure, arguing benefits stay within western states.
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Washington
House
Mendeli
Wyoming
Mann
Masachusetts
Puget Sound Navy Yard Declared Top Deep-Water Station
Rear Admiral Stanford head of the bureau of yards and docks testified before the House Naval Committee that the Puget Sound Navy Yard is the most dependable deep-water naval station in the United States.
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Wongminie Teather
United States
Stanford
Bureau of Yards and Docks
House Naval Committee
Puget Sound Navy Yard
Couple Weds in Whitehall at Christian Church
Louis F. Lepp and Miss 1118 Couting both of Whitehall were married by Rev. Walter M. Jordan at the Christian church last evening.
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Louis F. Lepp
Miss 1118
Couting
Whitehall
Walter M. Jordan
Mange of the Christian Church
Butte City Council Repeals Pipe Casing Monopoly
The Butte city council voted unanimously to repeal the recent ordinance mandating a patented pipe casing system for basement storage. Alderman OConnell admitted the law was a mistake and that residents paid three times as much as Spokane, while Swarts apologized. The reform aims to have the fire chief oversee correct installation without tying to a specific casing.
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O'Connell
Fire Department
Tam
Swarts
Butte
Spokane
Sanger
Grimts
Martin
City considers pavement choice amid bids and salaries hike
Downtown vote on pavement type for streets and trolley tracks discussed with bids due Feb 2. Aldermen approved salary raises for jailer, matron, and police lieutenant while deferring the sign ordinance and other measures. A long list of travelers and officials across multiple cities appears in the unread section.
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O'Connell
Montana Land Investment Record company files annual report
Castner as president and A A Urer filed with the county clerk and recorder the annual report of the Montana Land Investment Record company. The firm is capitalized at 200 dollars. stock outstanding 215,000 and 8500 in cash paid in. The stock issued in payment for property totals 819,500 and the company has outstanding debts of 968.06 dollars.
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WH. Castner
A. A Urer
Montana Land Investment Record Company
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