Commerce Chamber Reports Eventful 1917 Year
The Butte Chamber of Commerce, in a 1917 year-end report by Secretary Charles Austin, notes 85 meetings, active participation in Liberty loan drives, war funds, and community entertainments. It cites increased general funds but higher expenses from extended events and lists notable visitors. The report highlights the chamber’s patriotic campaigns and a strong local economy with rising mining activity.
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Charles Austin
Butte Chamber of Commerce
Liberty Loan
Chamber
Deaconess Hospital
Y. M. CA. War Fund
Ted Cross Fund
War Camp Recreation Fund
War Stamp and Thrift Stamp Savings Fund
Helena
Mhe General Fund
Butte
Meintowh
Montana
School children buy many thrift stamps in Butte drive
Thrift stamp drive hits Butte schools with about 3000 stamps distributed on the first day of the war savings campaign. W E Maddock and J Emery Rhelm lead efforts, with many principals and priests supporting. Some pupils receive a bonus stamp, creating a value of five dollars for a three eighty eight cent card. Campaign aims include a 3500 dollar fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
J Emery Rhelm
W. E. Maddock
Maddock
Rhelm Tach
Ben E. Calkins
Silver Bow County Campaign Committee
Joseph Blau- Stein
the Immaculate Conception
Eho
Catholic Central High School
Sundas
Bay
Believe Arch Crook Captured By Police
Fort J Byrne was arrested in Butte amid claims he is the city s clever forger and burglar. He allegedly entered Newbro Drug and Delaware Jewelry stores taking 250 and 500 dollars worth of goods, entering via transoms. Fingerprints matched from the Jewelry store, and Byrne admitted thefts at Fried cigar store plus earlier fraud in Minneapolis, while two letters and checks linked to the case were traced. A woman named Nell Fletcher is under arrest in connection with the activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort J. Byrne
Butte
Byrne Ieould
Newhro Drug Company
Delaware
Byrne
Chist
Murphy
Mike O'Donnell
Trust
Sid
Hutte
Julius Fried
Fried Cigar
Fried
O'Donnell Byrne
Fred
Minneape
Minneapolis
Nell Fletcher
First National Bank
Livingston
George M. Carn
I C. U
One Day Grace Granted for Filing Reports by Corporations
County Clerk Sam Anderson records the filings made yesterday by local corporations as the January 29 deadline fell on Sunday. The list includes Magil Nevin, Pallas, Montana Cash Pure Food, Henderson Brothers, Galaxy Drug, Boston Montana Development, Butte Tee, and several copper mining and realty firms with varied capital stock, amounts paid in, and debts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Anderson
Firma
Magil-Nevin Company
Noyes Estate
the Pallas
Montana Cash Pure Food Company
Henderson Brothers
Harry L. Hanson Company
Galaxy Drug Company
Boston & Montana Development
Registration Rules for Germans Scheduled for Feb 4 1918
United States district attorney reports that standard registration rules for Germans are set forth in the Stepage booklet as published. Registration is planned to commence February 4, 1918 with official notification by United States marshals and newspaper publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Butte
Alleged Deserters Sent to American Lake Camp
Three men charged with desertion from the conscript army were taken to American Lake cantonment Washington last night by Sgt. Herbert Pope. The men named are Louis Zurich Uri Gulden and Andrew Apolios. Zurich had married Sunday, police say. Captain Parker ordered their transport. Detective Joe Hannigan arrested Tony Hannigan.
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American Lake Cantonne
Washington
Herbert Pope
Loui Zurich
Uri Gulden
Andrew Apolios
Zurich
Cantonment
Parker
Butte
Joe Hannigan
Tony Hannigan
DIES AT PHILIPSBOTY Gene Rose Dies at 24
Gene Rose aged 24 native to Missouri died yesterday morning at Philipsburg. The body was sent to Dugan's undertaking and will be shipped to the family home in Idaho. Rose, of Idaho, had been desertion charges against Nels Samuelson.
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Philipsboty
Gene Rose
Missouri
Philipsburg
Dugan
Rose
Idaho
Oklahoma Teachers Resign for Higher Pay in Other States
State Superintendent Wilson says resignations are daily as teachers leave for better offers. He notes the State Board of Education cannot offer higher wages due to legislative limits. The pattern reflects widespread pay comparisons driving exits from Oklahoma schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stany
RH. Wilson
Iat Ok Public Instruction
Wilson
Neal
State Board of Education
Coal For Ships Homes Warrier
Washington reports government aims to curb industry by cutting fuel supplies. Officials say coal shipments to ships remain adequate, with pooling and potential embargos under review to ease congestion. Industrial shutdowns and heat restrictions dominate news across New York, Chicago, and the East as the five day plan unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Xoromphanmicnte
Seaboard
Conwestion
Garfieit
The Thirteenth Chair at Butte Playhouses
The Thirteenth Chair, a mystery melodrama once run in New York, is set for a brief engagement at the New Ureasway Wednesday and Thursday. The plot centers on a séance where the thirteenth chair holder is found stabbed after lights go out, with doors and windows locked, raising questions of murder and secrecy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
Pyrenees resources await road linked development
In the Pyrenees, waterfalls and minerals offer rich potential though exploitation is hindered by poor roads. Water power could be developed to unlock broader possibilities, linking remote areas and boosting regional use of resources.
Walkerville Council Orders Sidewalks Cleaned in Bid to Clean Town
Walkerville council moved to clean and maintain sidewalks after orders to Marshot Fred O'Donnell from the city. An audit of citizens for upcoming primaries and spring elections was discussed. A farewell reception for Consul Commander Burt Mason was set for Wednesday January 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walkerville
Fred O'Donnell
Ezra
Menor
Burt My Mason
Phail
Prancis Poote
M. J. Geiger
Urte
W. O. We
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Senate
House of Representatives
Fifteenth Legislative Assembly
House
Chambers of Commerce
McAdoo
J. W. Gerard
J. W. Davidson
Marshall
Dwight
James H. Baldwin
Assis
Broadway
Thirteenth Chat
HY Bayard Veiller
Arch Crook
Jere Murphy
Havre
Butt
Gerald Castigan
Gerald Lyons
Deliv
Fletcher Wormin Withou
HHO
Butte Tee Company
Singe Butte & Vermeton Copper Compassoonooy
Vadnais Realty. Company
Butte-columbia Copper Mining Company
Gagnon Realty. Company
Guimore’ Construction Company
Pean Oboe
Illinois Copper Company
Arizona Fountain Company
American Lake
Nels Samuelson
New York
Meadoo
War Conference Board
Sail Road
Ith
Lay
Ty Tinea
Garfield
Field
York
Dan
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Stock Exchange
Chicaxo
Garfeld
Busioaus
Butte Playhouses
Cutiura
Marshal
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