Veteran Navy Hand Returns to Sea
James F. Monahan, a 20 plus year Navy veteran with gold stripes, departs for sea duty. He has served since 1898 in the Spanish American War era and has sailed to China, the Philippines, and around the world. Monahan hopes to command gun crews as chief boatuwman mate on future assignments.
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James F. Monahan
Navy
Monahan
Naval Reserve
New York
Chicago
China
New Orleans
Lincoln Beachey
Sandy Auake
Boatuwalnn
Uty
Panama Canal
Raneiseo Earth
Underwriters See Strong Year Amid State Insurance Growth
Rufus Poland notes a top year for underwriters with many companies seeking admission in the state. Harvests near Roundup and Billings show a fair grain yield. State insurance figures indicate lower hail losses and rising written premiums, reflecting steady growth in Montana despite scattered weather impacts.
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Rufus Poland
Dew
Isurance
Montana
Poland
Lve Med
Hall
State Hall
Big Drive Expected In War News Dispatches
Cable reports indicate an impending large German offensive as the war news is transported daily to readers via the Standard through Chicago Tribune and New York Times connections. Prominent correspondents Gibbs James Duranty and others relay updates from distant fronts.
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the Standard
Chicago Tribune
New York Times
Philip Gibbs
Edwin J. James
Walter Duranty
County Assessor closes 1918 books and values
County Assessor Peter J closed the 1918 tax books with total valuations near 1915 and 1913 figures. Board of Equalization to meet for hearings starting Monday, evaluating town and city property, mines, and improvements amid labor troubles and shifts in assessments. Walkersville and other local properties listed with respective totals.
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Peter J
Board of Equalization
Pus
Walkersville
Alexander Opes At Empress Tonight
Alexander presents a two part program at the Empress theater with magic and new dances from the Orient. Lilith Marton will perform in the temple scene while Nartel sisters interpret exotic pieces. A sensational show promises wonders amid vivid stagecraft and a distinctive European and Indian influence.
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Simla
Spelal Oolivien
Alexander
Orient
Nartel
Far East
Lilith Marton
Europe
Xhe
Butte News Editor In Charge Of Ortingert Camp Levis Trip
The article lists Butte and Silver Tow county men who departed last night for Camp Lejevis aboard the Millwakeea Selock. Other members named include John Field Dan Kladinas Perttu Seattle Warren W Scort.
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H. Killett Stucke
Butte Daily Lost
Whoie Home Local Board
A. Con Seven
Butte
Silver Tow County
Millwakeea Selock
Camp Levis
John (. Field
Dan
Gim Kladinas
Seattle
Warren W Scort
Casualties to date Expeditionary Forces and Navy
The army corps and American forces casualties rose by 703 last week to 11 086 with 117 listed names for army and 53 for marines. Total deaths 4414 incl 291 at sea. wounded 5200. missing 503. Army: 74 killed in action including 221 at sea. 1574 died of wounds. 542 disease. 1322 other causes. 485 wounded. 5200 missing. Marines: 497 deaths. 969 wounded. 2 missing. Officers: 21 deaths. 28 wounded. 2 missing. Also notes a Spanish grip epidemic spreading in Switzerland and deaths among British prisoners at Chateau Dox.
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Washington
Jaly S
Army Corps
Marine Corps
Kieber
Mwar
Army
Grip
Bere
Switzerland
Chateau Dox
Court martial opens for Corporal Joseyng in Ireland trial
The court martial in Ireland convenes as Corporal Dowling pleads not guilty to charges tied to joining the Irish Brigade and alleged German plots. Prosecution outlines methods used by the Germans to recruit Irish prisoners, including uniforms and rations, and details Dowling’s suspected movements from a torpedoed ship to Ballyaline.
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Corp
Joseyng
Dowling
Omer
Ireland
More
Bodkin
Mississippi
Ballyaline
Bier
Towlin
United States
Rush Brigade
Sir Archibald Said
Hef
Germen
Herman
Frontiers and diplomacy amid Bulgarian tensions in 1914
A July dispatch notes Bulgaria’s frontier gains around Constanţa provoke reactions in Berlin and Sofia with comments from Foreign Secretary von Kühlmann on Turkish support. It questions Sofia’s stance on Bulgaria’s ambitions and the reception in Sofia. Also reports American flyer S Allon Ash of Chicago killed in France while with Lafayette Flying Squadron.
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Amsterdam
Urkoer
Rumania
Reinische Westfaelinche Zeitung
Purnal Sabah
Germany
Turkey
von Kuehlmann
Sofia
Constantinople
Bulgaria
France
S—Allan” Ash
Chicago
Mber
Lafayette
Solsons
Postal savings grow despite war as deposits rise
Postal savings bank deposits increased about $6,000 monthly, announced by Postmaster Phil G Goodwin. War campaigns have not harmed deposits, with most patrons being wage earners fueling drives. A quake was recorded near Washington with intensity noted by Georgetown University seismographs.
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Postal Savings Bank
Phil” GC. Goodwin
War Chest
Liberty Loan
War Savings
Government Bank
Goodwin
Washington
Ington
Georgetown
Worrying Question From The Oak And The Vine
A Brooklyn Citizen pondering the oak and the pumpkin vine asks why a strong tree bears small acorns while a flexible vine yields large fruit. The vine climbs at opportunity and will mature its hanging fruit even if it weighs 100 pounds.
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Brooklyn
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Empress
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