Butte faces decision on Northwestern league baseball bid
With President Blewett in Great Falls to present a Northwestern league franchise bid, Butte debates funding and stock subscriptions to secure a sixth league town. Donations from diverse local firms and individuals pour in, but Monday morning’s deadline tightens pressure to finalize a certified $1,000 commitment to guarantee Butte a place in the circuit.
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R. L. Blewett
Great Falls
Butte
Seattle
Vancouver
Tacoma
Ste%Kane
Joe McGinnity
Joe
McGinnity
Regulations Adopted for Butte City League Basketball
The article lists league rules for the Butte City Basketball League including mutual respect, conduct of spectators, two 15 minute halves, on time starts, and no player changes between teams. It also details a summary of principal rule changes such as when substitutions occur, out of bounds rules, held ball definitions, running with the ball, fouls, center hand position, and continuous dribbling rules.
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Butte City
School of Mines
Cutler Seeks Open Wrestle With Westergard in Butte
Charley Cutler laments defensive tactics and calls for open bouts as he trains with Walter Miller after Miller won a $2,000 belt. He cites Connolly and Taylor as proving why top wrestlers avoid open exchange and hopes Westergard steps forward for a March match in Butte.
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Cutler
Walter Miller
Joe Turner
Billings
Connolly
Jack Taylor
Spokane
Pat
Westergard
Butte
Jess
Joee Stecher
Train Delayed 24 Hours Snowbound in North Dakota
The train had remained snowbound in North Dakota for 24 hours and would not arrive in Butte before Saturday, according to present indications.
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North Dakota
Butte
Central High Hosts Boulder In Debut Home Game
Central high school meets Boulder high school in the first home game at the Butte Auditorium on Saturday evening. Boulder won the previous encounter. Otis Lee has Catholic high school in training and added practice after the last defeat, boosting the local quintet’s chances against the Boulder five.
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Boulder High School
Butte Auditorium
Boulder
Otis Lee
Catholic High School
Boulder Five
Mudro Grill Team Plans Western Bowling Tournament
The Mudro grill team intends to compete in the western bowling tournament, aiming to showcase skill and team cohesion while seeking strong results. Local supporters expect solid finishes and notable performance from key players during the event.
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Mudro Grill
Dance to fund trip East for Minneapolis team practice ends
A dance will be held Friday night at the Pallas dance hall to raise funds for the Minneapolis team. Members are practicing daily in preparation for the trip East.
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Minneapolis
Pallas Dance Hall
Livestock Men Elect and Hear Preparedness Talk
Dwight P. Heard of Phoenix was re-elected president of the National Livestock association at the ninth annual convention in El Paso. Cheyenne was chosen for the 1917 meeting. Gen. John J. Pershing urged government service and national preparedness, advocating compulsory training to integrate foreign populations and strengthen loyalty.
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Dwight P. Heard
Phoenix
Ariz
National Livestock Association
Cheyenne
Wyo
John J. Pershing
Fort Bliss
Japan
Manchuria
City warrants call issued by City Treasurer Ward
City Treasurer Ward has issued a call for warrants totaling about 250000 dollars. Payment will be made February 1, at which time interest ceases. The call covers general warrants numbers 567 to 2682 of series M and especial improvement warrants numbers 3880 to 2140 of series M.
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Ward
Horses Shipped Without Inspection Fined in Montana Court
Isaac McKenzie shipped 20 head of horses from Columbus to Butte for sale without required state inspection. Stock Inspector Collins arrested him and Judge Doran fined McKenzie $25 in court yesterday.
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Columbus
Mont
Butte
Collins
Hindoo Babies Named at Twelve Days Old
Hindu families name babies on the twelfth day after birth with the mother typically choosing the name. The practice marks a ceremonial point in infancy.
Dead Timber Proves Problem For Owners
New York reports discuss salaries paid to stars during the war era. Figures for Johnson Speaker and Eddie Collins are cited, with Cubs Red Sox and Yankees pay lists analyzed. The piece notes high salaries amid war bonuses, calls for sound budgeting, and ethics of big contracts.
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Daley
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Nanamaker
Boone
Cadwell
Fisher
Malisell
Huston
Giants
Colonel House to Meet German Diplomats Across Europe
American diplomatic representatives plan to meet Col. FE M House, Wilson’s envoy, as he travels routes with visits from Ambassadors Penfield Page Morgenthau. The group will confer in Berlin and dine with German leaders including Bethmann-Hollweg and von Jagow.
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Senate Elects Officers At Butte Hick School
The butte hick school senate elected officers last night with the faction backing last year's leaders winning. Officers for the coming semester include President D. Brown first vice president A Healy second vice president W Reed treasurer H Drennan secretary Tom Brockway censor E ONeill marshal F Royston judge H Eberle prosecuting attorney R Maury defending attorney G Torrance.
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A. Healy
W. Reed
H. Drennan
Tom Brockway
E. O'Neil
F. Royston
Court of Appeals
H. Eberle
New Zealand Moves to Regulate Kauri Gum Trade
The government of New Zealand acts to tighten control over the kauri gum trade. Laws aim to curb illicit harvesting and smuggling while establishing licensing and enforcement measures to protect historic gum resources.
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New Zealand
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