Bible preacher ties anti-vice drive to Butte clean-up
Grace Methodist pastor George M. Carter praises the Bible as the up-to-date truth guiding a city-wide drive to wipe out vice in Butte. He questions past pledges, questions candidates, and argues scripture foretold modern progress including canals, Edison, the horseless carriage, and wireless telegraph.
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George M. Carter
Grace Methodist Church
Butte
Moses
Noah
David
Carter
Panama Canal
Edison
Henry Ford
Prohibition Backed By Carter Sermons In Butte Area
A Montana speaker touted a lasting anti alcohol wave, noting the 0,000 majority vote for prohibition and urging that the movement to clean up Butte endure. He claimed the Bible foretold this, and referenced continued Grace Methodist services with Mr Carter leading subjects on salvation tonight and upcoming nights.
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Montana
Prohibition
Butte
Carter
Grace Methodist
Church Jat Second
Arizona Streets
Satuday
Way of Salvation
Depth charges shaped World War II submarine chase strategy
Associated Press report from London states depth charges became the decisive tool in halting the German submarine on the sea. Prior to perfected charges, trawlers used hazardous mine cables and other devices, but timed depth charges reduced chaser mortality and made seas dangerous for U boats. A British tactic linked trawler and submarine teams by cable and telephone to strike U boats before they could dive.
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Associated Press
London
Storm threat averted as amendments withdrawn and resolutions adopted
The article notes unanimous adoption of resolutions after all proposed amendments were withdrawn, with attention drawn to the perspectives of small nations. No further details are provided about the specific resolutions or the voting body.
Clemenceau Rated Speedy In Peace Conference Work
Paris reports from Jan 26 that French officials expect preliminaries of peace to be ready for submission between March 15 and March 31. The Paris edition of the London Daily Mail notes the conference moving fast with Clemenceau presiding and senior statesmen guiding debate. Delegates, except Japan, received floor time as sessions progressed.
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Paris
London
Daily Mail
Figaro
M. Clemenceau
Paul Hymans
Clemenceau Names the Committees of Peace Congress
Paris jan 26 premier Clemenceau announced committees to study war responsibility labor legislation port and rail regulation and other tasks. members include US Henry White John W Davis E J Hurley Gompers Britain Hughes Simon Cunliffe France Luchor Italy Salandra Badoglio Japan Makino Nobuaki and others.
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Paris
Premier
Clemencea
Peace Congress
Congress
Great Britain
Gordon Hewart
France
Andre Tardieu
Ferdinand Lamaude
Italy
Vitorio Selalola
Raimondo, Treparation
United States
M. Baruch
John W. Davis
Vance McCormick
William Morris Hughes
John Simon
Baron Cunliffe
Lyl L. Klotz
J. P. Locheur
A. F. Lebruni
Antonio Salandra
General Badoglio
Japan
Baron Makino
Baron’ Nobuaki
E. J. Hurley
Samuel Gompers
Gen. Nicolles
Tan Malecolm
M. Colliard
Flying feat and car race reported from Oklahoma City and Ascot
In Oklahoma City Lieut. Robert B. Baker flew from Fort Sill to Oklahoma City nonstop in 22 minutes at an average speed near 60 miles an hour. In Los Angeles Roxcos won the 100 mile automobile race at Ascot speedway in 1 hour 27 minutes 52.25 seconds at 68.18 mph with Omar Taft second and Eddie Hearne third.
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Spry
Oklahoma City
Okla
Robert B. Baker
Postfield
Fort Sill
Baker
Los Angeles
Cal
Roxcos
Ascot Speedway
Omar Taft
Eddie Hearne
Hadie O'Connell
Awarded Military Cross Sent to Warm Springs Physician
Dr J M Scanland reports to Montana readers that Dr W K McGinley, formerly on staff at Warm Springs State Hospital, has been awarded the Military Cross after serving with the Eighth Black Watch in France. McGinley describes frontline life, leave experiences in London and Ireland, and notes his unit’s movements toward Solingen. He recalls crossing the Lys at night and a war diary of brutal fighting.
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Warm Springs
Black Watch
J. M. Scanland
State Hospital At
W. K. McGinley
Montana
Scanland
McGinley
Long
Cather
France
Springs
Eighth
Highland
Ypres
Scheldt
London
Ireland
Lys
Bocheand
Brussels
Waterloo
Liege
Louvain
Nippes
Cologne
Solingen
Bodieland
Alleged bootlegger held after liquor found on Main Street
John Casey an aged man was arrested by police for bootlegging on Main Street. He was sent to the county jail. At Hull House Catherine Breshkovskaya the grandmother of the swan revolution spoke but radicals had occupied the hall with keys obtained earlier. Admission tickets cost 35 cents and spectators were denied entry. One man was arrested.
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John Casey
Bouth Main Street
Hall
Cage
Catherine Breshkovskaya
Hull House
Jane Addams
Wilson Pays Tribute to the Women of France
President Wilson addresses delegates of French women at the Murat mansion in Paris urging that peace conference consider women’s suffrage and labor concerns. He extols French women’s wartime sacrifices, praises global female resilience, and notes the conference’s scope while urging inclusion of women’s rights in postwar policy.
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Wilson
France
Paris
Murat
Thomson
Yan
Sufficient Forge to Hold the Victories
London reports a war office statement ahead of a Paris conference with Sir Eric Geddes Haig and Maj. Gen Henry L. Wilson. It pledges sufficient forces in every theater for the year to ensure victories and force Germany to honor armistice and the forthcoming peace treaty while aiding allies and dependents.
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London
Eric Geddes
The
Admiralty
Marshal Haig
Henry L. Wilson
Paris
War Office
Provisional Portuguese government tightens grip in war
Paris dispatch reports continued cut in communication with Lisbon while mobilization proceeds. Civil battalions form as Oporto and nearby fronts see combat. About 300 officers imprisoned and one regiment disbanded as the provisional government revokes republic laws and sends troops to Aviero Villareal and other loyal points.
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Paris
Jan Aaispaten
Oporto
Lisbon
Aviero
Villareal
Marshall Denounces Bolshevism at Presbyterian Rally
In a speech at the Presbyterian rally, Marshall asserted that Bolshevism and all it represents must be suppressed in this country, criticizing its leaders and urging strong action against the movement.
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Ident Marshall
Imperial Pekinese troupe tops Butte bill at local show
The Imperial Pekinese troupe headlines a lively Butte entertainment bill praised by theater managers and critics as the season’s best. The act blends clever dog and Chinese vaudeville bits with supporting turns from Spencer and Wilson, Weir and Temple, and the Dancing Tyrells, delivering a strong opening and overall engaging program.
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Butte
Atr L
Imperial
Spencer
Wilson
Weir
Temple
Tyrells
Funeral for Fred Colt Held at St Lawrence Church
The funeral for Fred Colt will be held Monday morning at his home 203 Missoula Avenue. Services begin at 9:15 a.m. and move to St. Lawrence Church for mass. Interment follows at Holy Cross Cemetery.
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Cole
Fred Colt
Missoula Avenue
St. Lawrence Church
Noonan and Landers Obituaries Notice
The funeral for the late John H Noonan will be at 1421 North Main Walkerville Tuesday morning at AUS o clock then at St Lawrence church for high mass at 9 30 Interment at St Patricks Cemetery Also noted is the obituary for John Landers with remains at Walshs parlors and funeral time to be announced later
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Cahigl
Martin Cahill
Main Street
Matthews Family Burial Plans At Local Catholic Cemetery
A note from Walkerville states Edward Matthews and family will attend St. Stephens Church for high Mass this morning. Interment will take place in the family plot at the Catholic cemetery.
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Edward Matthews
LL Dann
Avi Walkerville
Grelock
Step
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