Butte Mining Men Rally Against Tax Hit
Butte miners face a proposed tax plan that would slash profits and risk layoffs. The Davis-Daly company shows little dividend history, and local industries warn that reduced mining activity would harm Montana’s economy. A broad executive committee and state tax panel plan joint action with the Anaconda interests to oppose or modify the measure.
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Davis-Daly
Butte
Imran
Renee Feeriacant
Mesrpesaier
Neal Pean
Epueine
Stone
Montana
Happet
Lusky
Monstana
Pha
Silver Bow County
Granite
Beer Lodge
Powell Lewis
Chaii’ Mineral
Missouri
Sanders Orgum
Madison
Andy Practhe
Atdmiana
Son
War Outlook Stirs as London Talks Hint at Major Allied Offensive
Associated Press reports a possible large Entente offensive in Belgium and France after a two day London conference between Lloyd George and war leaders. Details remain unofficial. Rome discussions focused on diplomacy, while military plans take precedence. Fronts show limited activity besides Romania, with heavy fighting near Vadu? and Fundent. Swiss mobilization increases border readiness as riksdag debates national defense collaboration.
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Associated Press
Belgium
France
London
Lloyd George
War Council
Rome
Romania
Berlin
Petrograd
Higa
Gon
Vilna
Minsk
Vaders
Galats
Riksdag
Federal Council
Switzerland
Nationalization of Shipping Policy Outlined by Britain
Washington dispatches report a British order requiring permission from the board of trade before a British subject can charter a foreign ship. Officials say the move targets hindering Britain's ability to obtain ships as the government nationalizes the shipping industry.
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Washington
Great Britain
State Department
Board of Trade
Village votes for incandescent lamps prefer stand
A Swiss village asked residents to express a preference for incandescent lamps and chose the incandescent age. A butterfly on a snowbank remained lively despite cold. Robert Fredericks at Alma college, Alma Michigan, has served as bell-ringer for 30 years and attended all four presidencies. German researchers claim a combined mechanical chemical method to extract oil from plum and cherry stones.
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North
United States
Madagascar
Robert Fredericks
Alma College
Alma
Mich
College
Anaconda Man Fred Garberg Dies of Apoplexy
Fred Garberg, a longtime Anaconda resident and father of Mrs. W. J. Applegate, collapsed and died of apoplexy while walking to Clifton Applegate Company warehouse on North Maple street. James McHugh and Wallace Smith found the body minutes later. Garberg, born in Sweden March 12, 1848, came to the United States at age 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Garberg
Anaconda
W. J. Applegate
North Maple Street
Clifton & Applegate Company
Garberg
James McHugh
Wallace Smith
Alugh
K. Garberg
Swede
United States
Early life and death of Mr. Garberg with Masonry ties
The obituary traces Mr. Garberg’s movements from Eliott to Montana then Steamboat Springs Col to Nebraska and back to Eliott. He held Masonry ranks from Eliott, later joining Royal Arch and Knight Templar in Omaha. Surviving relatives include daughters Applegate and Lewis, with funeral rites held at the Montana hotel and the 6:38 train to Elliott for burial.
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Ted
Eliott
Montana
Steamboat Springs
Col
Tie
Nebraska
Mr. Garberg
Spokane
Anaconda
Masonic Fraternity
Elliott
Town
Garberg
Chinese Refugees Face Postwar Peril in Juarez
Juarez reports an appeal to the Chinese government from Western Chihuahua residents seeking protection as American troops head to the border. Chinese suppliers fear Villa followers may kill them if they cannot cross the border, prompting plans for a refugee camp. Mormon and Mexican residents are also expected to leave as troops depart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juarez
Republic of the
Chihua
Chihuahua
Killed by Aviators in Ongoing War Report
Berlin reports from the Orsens News agency that by December 1916 Anglo-French air bombardment had killed 2,857 French and Belgian civilians. It notes 147 children under 15 killed and 60 wounded. London says Lloyd George and the war cabinet met with General Nivelle and Field Marshal Haig in late Monday and Tuesday.
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Berlin
Sayville
Orsens
London
Lloyd George
General Nivelle
Douglas Haig
France
American Norwegian Chamber of Commerce Dissolved
Washington January 16 The American Norwegian Chamber of Commerce an international trade promotion group formed in August 1915 was dissolved today. Disputes among members over questions of business policy were given as the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Evening notices and local ads clutter Butte items
Various small notices from Butte including dance and social event ads Pocahontas and Dutch Brotherhood gatherings, theater listings, business visits, and real estate for rent. Mentions of local personalities like Fire Chief Collins and Sheriff Hartsell. Includes ads for records, jewelry, watches, diaries, and dining at the Montana hotel. A newborn noted at St Ann's hospital.
Trouble Over Hay at Gregson Spring Ranch
Scott Peck, tenant on the Williams ranch near Gregson Spring, was served with a warrant on a grand larceny charge. The complaint alleges he sold hay belonging to the estate. Peck's friends say it seems a dispute over property ownership, while local shop Thueson's advertises closing out boys shoes at prewar prices.
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Scott Peck
Willams Ranch
Gregson Sprin
Peck
Funeral services for Mrs Johanna Coyne Held at Home
Funeral services for Mrs Johanna Coyne were held yesterday morning at the home of her daughter Mrs W T Reinhardt at the old upper works Pauls church. There were many friends present and numerous floral offerings. Pallbearers listed include Owen O Neill William Kelliher John Lawler Z C Callan J Flanigan. Attention Ellis Regular lodge 9 Anaconda lodge No 289 B P O E tonight at 280. NOSSELL BRN Secretary
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Coyne
Johanna Coyne
W. T. Reinhardt
Old Upper Works
Paul's Church
Owen O'Neill
William Kelliher
John Lawler
Z. C Callan
J. Flanigan
Anaconda Lodge
F. Nossell
Missing Aviators Spotted on Mexican Flight Debris
Calexico Cal Jan 16 Army aviators Capt H A Dargue and Observer A D Smith crossed the border and landed in Mexican territory while searching for Lieut Col H G Bishop and Lieut W A Roberts who have been missing since last Wednesday after attempting a San Diego to San Diego non stop flight. Three army planes from San Diego followed. Dargue landed first then Byron Jones and instructor Wildman. Each plane carried a pilot and observer. Memorial fund proposed in Aberdeen Idaho as school children study Col W F Cody’s frontier life to decide if a memorial fund should start locally.
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Calexico
Cal
H. A. Dargue
A.D. Smith
H. G. Bishop
W. A. Roberts
San Diego
San Texico
Pain Dargue
Byron @ Jones
Wildman
Aberdeen
F. Cody
West Sometentiy
Boy Scouts of
Cleveland
Ohio
Prison reform figures enter naval prison for study
Thomas Mott Osborne former Sing Sing warden John McCormick Bowdoin College professor and Osborne secretary Harry Hrosky entered the Portsmouth naval prison in gray uniforms to serve a week of voluntary work to study conditions for the Navy Department at Secretary's request.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Thomas Mott Osborne
Sing Sing
John ‘McCormick
Milwaukee nun dies of pneumonia in New Orleans
Mother Mary Anne of Milwaukee, superior general of the Sisters of Notre Dame in the United States, died of pneumonia during a visit to New Orleans. Born in Germany in 1848, she had been a member of the order for more than 50 years. The body will be sent to Milwaukee Wednesday night for burial.
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New Orleans
Mary Anne
Milwaukee
Sisters of Notre Dame
United States
Germany
British grain import curb echoes in new decree
A decree restricts exporting grain from Britain, with information on wheat and corn supplies. The move comes as the state department was advised today of the order, signaling tighter controls on grain outflow and price implications.
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Britain
State Department
Funeral notices from Lewistown and area
M Mahoney and Eugene Mahoney returned from Lewistown on a business trip. Acacia Lodge No 33 holds a 6:30 prelock gathering to attend the funeral of late brother Fred Garberg, per W M F W McMullen secretary. Blackbrough funeral set for Wednesday at 3:18 at Episcopal church with Rev J Le Grate officiating. Archie Wredenman to Beer Lode via 1:40 train Wednesday morning escorted by Dez Feaved for interment.
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Acacia Lodge
No. 33
Fred Garberg
Blackbrough
James J. Blackbrough
Park
Episcopal Church
Garberg Fred dies. remains to be shipped for interment
Fred Garberg aged 69 dies yesterday. Remains to be forwarded on the 6:33 train this Wednesday evening to Elton Town for interment. In Ecklin, J F Ecklin rests at Mahoney undertakers with funeral notice to follow. Nick Yukobratich remains at Mahoney for funeral notice later.
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Garberg
Fred Garberg
Elton Town
Ecklin
J. F. Ecklin
Mahoney Undertaking Rooms
Yukobratich
Nick Yukobratich
Kilmer's Swamp Root Praised By California Druggists
A 1918 advertisement features positive testimonials from W F Fairchild & Son in Placerville and B B Oden of Eastern Drug Company Bakersfield praising Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root for kidney and bladder ailments. It touts mild, rapid effect, mentions a physician's prescription image, and invites readers to send ten cents for a sample bottle and booklet.
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Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
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Great Falls
C.F. Kelley
J. L. Bruce
Oscar Rohn
W. L. Creden
George F. Shelton
Leo Mantle
J. Bruce Kreamer
Charles Bocking
C. H. Lane
P. A. Gow
C. 8. Warren
A. J. Davis
J.B. Kremer
C. J. Kelly
W. A. Clark “Jr
George “Shelton
D. “T. Carles
Norman Hraley
J. K. Hesler
A. E
A. Frank
Sol Genaberger
Herman’ Blank
J. F. Roche
Eugene Carroll
W. D. Mangam
L. C. Evans
Malcolm Gitlis
H. MM. Bacorn
Dr. Ironside
State’ Mining Committee
Oscar Robn
C. W. Goodale
Norman Katey
Charles R. Leonard
W. A. Clark Jr
Arthur V. Corry
Samuel Barker Jr
Helena
Thomas Kane
Special Tax Committee
Senate
Anaconda News
Mason
Knight
Templar
Shriner
About the City News
Moone
Pocahontas
Brotherhood
Haarlem
Verberckmoos
Vermillion’s
Cota W
Dr. Hotmeen
Omce
Cash Liquor House
Standard Office
Charles Collins
Frank Henault
John Hoffman
Stuart
Standard
Taylor's
East Park
Victor Vietrulas
Victor
Copper City
Sadais
W. Woiliams
Philipsburg
R. D. Sawtell
D.C
Trea
Lewis Barnes
Southern Cross
J. W. Watson
Hall
Victor Victrolas
Victor Records
Copper Cry
Dr. Roseborough
W. Third
East Third Street
J. Lynch
Southern Crosse
Dusinene
Hammerstough
R. T
Andrew J. Simon
Third District
AML Moose
Crescent
Bluebird Theater
Greig’s
American Express
West Park
Telephone
Black
St. Paul's Aid Society
Dan Lyons
Fred Jones
Lyman Caldwell
W. Cor
RN. Fisher
Hamilton
H.C. Gardiner
Willow ‘Glen
T. J. Strachan
J. D. Manan
St. Ann's Hospital
L. Hartsell
Ellis
Serge
Lewistown
M. P. Mahoney
Eugene Mahoney
Pee Cola
Macttac
Twe
Canada
Main Street
California
Goldeen Furniture Co
Anaconda National Bank
Capital
Opportunity No Home R
B. Abbott Co
Business and Professional Directory OF
Sawtele
Tad Park
Palmer School
Xpress
Edwards & Love Uener
Plano
East’ Park
Vv. T. Hogg & Co
Big East Park Avenue
Lathrope Bros
Montana Mattress Co
Keppler Jewelry CO
Kuelling Jewelry Company
Muller
East
Commercial Avenue
T. Melander
J. A. Hasley
East Commercial Avenue
Optician
L. F. Verberckmoes
East Park Avenue
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