Ample Labor Supply For War Effort Described
Washington reports ample labor for both the Army and industry as Secretary Wilson explains mobilization plans. The first year may see about three percent of workers in gainful occupation shift to defense needs, with a 2 to 3 percent labor shortfall in some trades. Adjustment to demand will drive reallocation via employment agencies and field forces while Congress awaits advisory study.
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Wilson
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America
Britain
John Be Densmore
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Congress
Brazil and Argentina Grow Cold Amid Disputes and Tensions
The two South American nations drift from friendship as disputes flare over territory and neutrality. Argentina maintains neutrality amid pro German sentiment, while Brazil presses claims, citing a long standing border award. Military movements along rail corridors intensify strains between the neighbors.
Hoppe breaks balkline record in New York exhibition
Willy Hoppe world champion balkline billiardist shattered the na threes fashion exhibition game mark with a run of 25 in Elsco on January 8. The previous best was 18 by Charles Morin of St. Louis. In New York January 9, Norman W. Mowbray was arrested for questioning over the Saratoga harbor collision last July in which Kenneth K. Kellems, a sailor aboard the Saratoga bound for France, was killed.
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Elsco
Willie Hoppe
Charles Morin
St. Louis
New Seek
Norman W. Mowbray
Panam
Kenneth K. Kellems
France
Questionnaires Sent to Eight Percent of Registered Men
City and county exemption boards issue daily questionnaires to about eight percent of registered men. The notice lists mailing dates, order numbers, and due dates for return, covering ranges from 101 to 8,500 in the city and 42,671 to 9-8,251 in the county.
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Nime
Women push petitions to spare three men from death
A campaign led by the Woman’s Executive club seeks Governor Stewart’s reprieve for John YNeill Frank Fisher and Sherman Powell. Petitions gathered in Silver Bow and Helena cite thousands of signatures while other groups back the effort. Separate reports note Great Northern railway upgrades easing congestion with 20 miles of new yards at Great Falls and added freight facilities at Wolf Point and Rowdoin boosting capacity.
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Tutte Good Governement Club
Inet
Stewart
John Yneill
Frank Fisher
Sherman Powell
Lfe
Helena Saturda
Frnor Stewart
Proquest
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Ufa
Woman's Chip
Old Government Club
Trades and Labor Assembly
Blacksmiths Union
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Great Northern Railway
TF Woods
Butte
Hi Fi
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Great Falls
Wolf Point
Rowdoin
Havre
Lewis Tow
Union Pacific Operator Set for Final Army Exam
Victor J. Swanson, a Union Pacific railroad operator in the local office, was notified Tuesday to report for final examination and potential duty in the corps at Seattle. Swanson passed the first entrance exam for air service and would receive a final exam tomorrow. If successful, he would enlist as a second lieutenant and has been with Union Pacific five weeks, recently transferring from Idaho to Butte.
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Argen- Und
America
Brazil
Rio Grande Do Sul
Victor J. Swanson
Union Pacific Railroad
Seattle
Swanson
Union Pacific
Butte
Idaho
Strent Cars Combat Cold in Snow Drift derailments
Severe winter conditions disrupted the railway as heavy snowdrifts derailed two cars yesterday. Crews cleared the lines and resumed traffic after first winter-wide thaw. Rail service restored with salted tracks aiding safety and speed.
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Etrle Railway Company
Superintendent Bichler visits Butte rail offices in Armstead line
W M Bichler, superintendent of the Gilmore Pittsburg railroad at Armstead Montana, was a visitor in Butte railroad offices yesterday. He notes his road has been only lightly bothered by snow so far this year though snow began in October. He says the cold weather will hinder Montana railroads.
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W. M. Bichler
Gilmore & Pittsburg
Armstead
Mont
Butte Railroad
Montana
Pacifist Views Criticised At Harmoni Society
Oswald Garrison Villard, owner of the New Yor Evening Post and head of the Harmoni Society, submitted his resignation to the board and it was accepted. His pacifist views inspired the move. The society then lacked a president until Villard was elected last spring. Richard Arnold had acted as president since Andrew Carnegie’s retirement.
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New Yor Evening
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Villard
Richard Arnold
Society
Andrew Carnegie
War Front Report Mixed With North Verdun Raids And Bolshevik Talks
Allied fronts report continued hard fighting with British and French attacks near Ypres Staden repelled. French raiders at St Mihiel captured 178 prisoners and guns. Snow on Italian front notes little action aside from Piave area skirmishes. Bolshevik parleys and Norway grain talks add to global tension, with Britain and France endorsing Wilson's war aims. A North Dakota incident reports a ranch shooting as state leaders convene to address agriculture and war measures.
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Ypres-Staden
St. Mihiel
Verdun
Batte
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