Butte Men in India Face Severe Trials
The narrative describes a Butte explorer’s perilous journey through Indian revolts aided by British troops. He recounts massacres of Europeans, executions of insurrectionists, and German and Turkish agents stirring rebellion while mining operations near Mandalay faced sabotage threats. The account covers transport by rail, Chinese laborers, and the smelter at Mant, plus clashes with natives and fears of starvation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tida
Rangoon
Butte
Rawdin
Tiger
Tom Mitchell
Mit
Mandalay
England
Licente
Miletary
Mantu
Ceylon
Europe
Submarine Sinkings Reported During Port Said Route Voyages
The account describes a gunner firing at a submarine at 1200 yards, causing an explosion and sinking. Passengers aboard ships via Port Said faced submarines shooting lifeboats and shelling vessels, with passengers sleeping clothed and crews practicing daily. The St Paul liner and immigration issues affecting Americans are noted, along with plans for Crawford and others to reach Butte next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tidd
Tid
Port Said
Liverpool
London
United States
St. Paul
England
Crawford
Butte
Hutte
Enthusiastic Welcome for Cardinal Mercier in Rome
Cardinal Mercier, primate of Belgium, arrived in Rome amid a throng of officials and citizens. Rome’s council welcomed him as a symbol of Belgium’s heroic history and gratitude to America, while Mercier declined interviews citing honor to avoid German affairs. He plans to stay a fortnight and spoke of Belgian suffering and aid from the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardinal Mercier
Helsium
Vatican
Sir Henry Howard
Britten
Marc Deampere
Papal Maer
Chamber
Heixtan
Haun
Prince Cotonne
Rome
Mercier
Belsium
Bnd
Als Bere
Ray
Beau
America
Company pleaded guilty to false billing of apple shipment
A company pleaded guilty in federal court today to falsely billing a shipment of apples for interstate commerce. It was fined 60 dollars, with the corporation fined 150 dollars. The indictment stated the firm billed a mixed cartage of boxed and bulk apples as bulk apples.
Gets Back Her Stock But Has To Pay His Attorney
Mrs. Lizette F. Spreen sued attorney Henry M. Walker to recover 60000 shares of Morgan Mines stock and was awarded the stock back but must pay Walker 900 in attorney fees. Judge Baldwin ruled in the circuit court that Walker persuaded Spreen to organize a mining firm capitalized at 2.5 million to receive 1.15 million in stock and treasury shares, while Walker would receive 100 shares for selling the treasury stock. Spreen accused Walker of taking the 500 shares and failing to sell the treasury stock and of withholding the shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lizette F. Spreen
Henry M. Walker
Morgan Mines Company
Washington
Walker
Baldwin
Spreen
Treasury
Kaiser Calls Nation to Celebrate Birthday
Berlin reports Emperor William issued a public pronouncement urging Germans to mark his 68th birthday on January 27 with gifts to soldiers' families and prayers for strength. He urged thoughts on victory and a peace that would safeguard the country from further hostile attacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Ville
William
Twenty Two Thousand Officers Casualty List
London report shows December losses for British army include 275 officers killed 628 wounded and 12 missing totaling nine percent. Since war start through December 1915 647 killed 18489 wounded 1765 missing 22081 total. Indian contingent worst month with seven killed seven wounded and three missing. Canadians: 10 killed 20 wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Enauatty Ste
Two Hotels Destroyed and Bank Dynamited in Fire
Quesnel British Columbia January fifteenth fire destroyed the Strand and Occidental hotels, the John A. Frazer company stores, Cowan Supply company, and nearby structures. Firemen blew up the Bank of British North America to halt spread. Guests fled in night attire. a Strand guest was severely injured leaping from a second floor. Loss estimated at $250,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quesnel
British Columbia
Strand
Occidental
John A. Frazer Company
Cowan Supply Company
Bank
British North America
First Balkan train from Constantinople to Berlin inaugurated
The first Balkan train from Constantinople to Berlin was inaugurated today. It left with a baggage car two passenger cars a sleeper and a diner. Crowds at the station sang the national anthem. King Frederick August of Saxony rode briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bas In
Constantinople
Frederick August of
Saxony
Germany breaks off talks over Baralong incident and vows reprisal
Germany declares Britain no longer observes international law in submarine warfare and rejects a neutral investigation. Berlin denounces British accusations, defends German actions at sea, and says it will retaliate for the Baralong case and other alleged offenses. The reply cites Arabic, fuel steamer, and destroyer incidents, contending German authorities fully investigated each case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Sayville
Germany
Great Britain
England
County Wealth Rises Significantly in Latest Report
County Clerk Dave Kehoe reports the annual surplus at 89 911.87 for the year ending Nov 3 105 increasing from 36 50 the previous year. Bonded debt payments totaled 39 000 while trust funds stood at 612 938 71. expenditures reflect higher costs in courts prisons and the new widows pension law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Kehoe
Kehoe
Truat
District Court
Bheritt
Trides
Two Children Lost When Launch Capsizes
Tacoma Washington January 15 a gasol ine launch Viewer II bound from a major North Gay capsized off Point Defiance. Captain Sylvester its master was rescued. eight persons saved including Mrs. Bower of Fox Island. Two little girls drowned and a boy named William McGinnis was found exhausted. The fate of the boy’s recovery is doubtful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Wash
North Gay
Sylvester
Point Dev Flance
Atal Anta
Bower
Fox Island
William McGinnis
Sultan Thanks For Health Restoration Miracle
The sultan of Turkey reports his health has been miraculously restored after a major operation. He sends a signed portrait via special courier to Prof. Israel in Berlin and expresses gratitude for the recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Sayville Let
Turkey
Israel
B Tin
For Sale Miscellaneous Items From The Standard
Classified brief lists sash and doors plumbing supplies and millwork by BR Williams Co Seattle. Five foot heavy cast iron bathtubs priced, grafonola offers, furniture and pool tables at Butte stores. Various rooms and stoves including gas range, refrigerator, Underwood typewriter, piano bargains and heaters offered in Butte and Anaconda listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noor
East Bia
Park, Butte
Winteta, Harris & Co
Comer
Wyorzing and Tron
Butte
Phone
Main
Tel
Yniture Exchange
Park
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Froubie
Gutte
Namgon
Mant
Ile
Frorope
Nimyon
Tangaon
Coasu
Montana
Japan
Oscnt
McDougall
Mark
S Tidd
Martabin
Tiad
J. Chauvin
Douglas
Highland Surprise
Butte & Bacorn
Success
Butte & London
Greybull
Butte-Helena Whitlock
East Caledonia
Reynolds & Sypher Oil
Amalgamated Oil
Alex Scott
J. Chauvin Inv. CO
IY Rowe
Shea
Spokane
W._shietts
The
Walla Walla
Isciyana
audi @ oma
Carey
Reynolds & Sypher
Owsley Building
Fred Peckover
Anaconda
Kaiser
Farthauake
Yuma
Ar'z
el Centro
Cal
Imperial Valley
Hoods
St. Louis
R. M. Powell
Hood
Fifth
Texas
Sultan
Henton & “Bers
Wall & Jackman &Co
Milbour Building
Cook
BR. Williams CO
First Avenue South
Seattle, Wash
Broadway
Underwood
Diamond’ St
Big Butte
Fourth
Mercury
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