Butte Notes and Local Notices Collage
Rent pianos from Orton Tires. Mies M. E. Leonard of Tutte is a guest at the Hotel Clark, Los Angeles. Mrs. J. B. Parker and her children spend the summer at Seaside Ore. Mr. and Mrs. James McGuire entertain visitors from Anaconda. Adolph Wetzstein formerly of Butte now in Portland. Miners Savings Bank offers interest on deposits through July 16, retroactive to July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orton Tires
Mies
M. E. Leonard
Tutte
Clark
Los Angeles
Schilling
Butte
North Main Street
Parker
Seaside Ore
John Williams
Missoula Avenue
Andrew Mackey
Sutter Street
James McGuire
Anaconda
Adolph
Miners Savings Bank and ‘Trust Company
Hundred miners take first aid instruction in Butte
A week of government led first aid training for miners in Butte concluded with afternoon classes at the cue station. Miners, militia men, shift bosses and foremen learned basic rescue and medical care. An incident saw a class member re-injure a back but relief came from taught procedures. Evening sessions drew large crowds, split into two groups led by Kari n and Dr J Sayers as part of ongoing instruction through the Bureau of Mines and United States Public Health Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Butte
Cue Station
Karin
Tr. J. Sayers
Volunteers Needed for Engineer Corps in US Army
The American Army calls for volunteers across all branches of the engineer corps to meet urgent quotas. Class of 1918 men may join only by waiving time limits. registrants should notify local boards by July 18. Those who volunteer will be paid if they prove they did not obstruct the main springs. A separate note mentions jewelry moving to 37 North Main. A projectile of 1400 pounds is described and fired at speeds near 0.5 miles per second, slowing slightly at three miles.
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Engineer Corps
Yaseward
North Main
Renis Fred Ine Wein
M. T
FM. P
M. JK
D.N
Angie
W. M
Ans
A. L
France
E. M
Ank
H. H
South America
Ane
Butte Carpenters Win Temporary Wage Rise In War Era
A Butte employers' association letter announces a voluntary wage increase for journeyman carpenters to eight dollars per day effective July 15, 191%, during wartime economic abnormal conditions. The move follows prior refusals by carpenters to demand raises and parallels strikes by plumbers and electricians. Arbitration had granted increases, and employers pledge to honor preexisting contracts where possible while supplying workers to finish ongoing contracted work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
How. E Ployers
Butte Carpenters
Associa
Butte
Louis
Irvin
War News Reporting by Gibbs Duranty Gibbs James
The Standard praises Gibbs James Duranty Gibbs James for their war news reporting. They are said to have the most war news beats and dispatch daily via wire services. The Anaconda Standard and Chicago Tribune publish these reports, with ties to the Western Front coverage. Subscriptions are available through Butte and Anaconda offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anaconda Standard
Chicago Tribune
New York
Questile
Standard
Ted Press
Western Front
Butte Ofice
Anaconda
Carpenters Wage Proposals Backed by Employers Group
A town group of employers supported by their executive board advocates a voluntary wage increase for carpenters. The move aims to acknowledge the carpenters' efforts and improve conditions at home, signaling a response to ongoing labor strains.
Answers on Love and Marriage in a Psychic Column
A series of reader questions about marriage, fidelity, travel, money, and future plans with brief, cautious answers. Topics include proposals, who to marry, moving, France and South America travel, inheritance, and a postal matter about postage rates.
Divorces Granted By Judge Lamb In Ten Minutes
In a ten minute session Judge Lamb granted three divorces to wives alleging desertion and cruelty by husbands. Maralda Was freed, Mul She, and Oscar Stokes obtained decrees. divorces noted for lack of formal ceremony. Anaconda marriages cited. other petitions include Annk Meehan and Herbert Meehan and Alexander and Grace Trill amid complaints of cruel treatment and improper relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Itill
Grace Trill
Hin
Georg
Capital stock reports slow due to tax law requirements
The report states capital stock returns are slow as corporations, joint stock, insurance firms must file with Clinton H Moore at the Internal Revenue prior to a set deadline. Only a small share of Putte companies are expected to comply, with authorities noting company secrecy and limited obtainable information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ital
Clinton H.moore
Aly
Hector
Butte Miners Urged to Enlist in Explosives Service
War department engineering training schools seek experienced miners for underground work in timbering blasting and drilling. Butte miners aged 18 to draft age are urged to apply for specialized service with Washington papers directing selection and training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tutte
Division of Engineering Training Schools
War Department
School of Mines
Hartington
Thurphreya
Tte
Washington
Thasnvuien
Barnes King June Production Report Summary
The Barnes King Development Company issued its June production report. It details ore mined bullion produced and totals across properties including North Moroccan and Hester mine. Figures show bullion output per ton and overall tonnage shipped, with per ton values and proportions across sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnes-King Development Company
Shannon
Hester
Three Ghose Army Service Branch Assignments Noted
Recruiters at the federal station list several individuals choosing the regular army as their branch of service. Names include Stoner, Minehan, Tutte, and Davis among others, with addresses and positions noted. A Lieut Kehoe will handle examinations and decisions, with undeliverable shipments held at 20 East Park Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duck Stoner
Edward W. Minehan
Alming
Servi Mubject
W. M. Kehoe
East Park Street
Americat
Also Mentioned on This Page
Leys
Jewelgt and Optometrics Watch Inspector
Hallmark Store
Bureau of Mines
Employers’ Association
Economy Shoe CO
West Park St
Remar
the Butte Ee Co
Ea We
Alexander
E. F
Tam
Vian Airplane Mail
Judge Lamb
Engineering Department of Army
Barnes-King
Three Ghose Army
Simon
Victrola
Orton Bros
G. Pr
Chay Kid
Ee Daley
Rice
May
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