Physical tests eased for army recruits in Spokane briefing
Lieut W J H Kehoe at the Spokane recruiting station arrived in Butte to announce relaxed physical standards for enlistment. Vision and hearing tests are less strict, and loss of certain fingers or toes may be waived. Dental status and other defects may be accepted with waivers. Montana ranked third in enlistments relative to population, and the Spokane district sent 465 men since 1906.
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W. J H. Kehoe
Spokane
Butte
Hoye
Montana
Kehoe
Membeship
Australia
Four Arrested for Burglary in Three Forks Saloon
Four men identified as Harold Nelson Carl Stoll William Mitchell and William Lally were arrested on a Northern Pacific train by Chief J J Murphy and Detective. They faced charges of attempted burglary at Ted's Place a saloon in Three Forks. Authorities planned to transport them to Bozeman for formal charges.
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Ted
Three Forks
Northern Pacific
J. J. Murphy
Harold Nelson
Carl Stoll
William Mitchell
William Lally
Boln 20
Beattie
Pyards
Lee
Anderson
Hazeman
Bozeman
Boy injured riding on truck in collision
Arthur Whitehead aged 12 sustained slight injuries to his right leg yesterday afternoon when an automobile truck collided on a street. He was taken to St. James hospital for treatment and needed several stitches in the leg. He lives at 204.
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Arthur Whitehead
St. James' Hospital
Tle
Second Contingent Letter From Butte Boy
A damaged fragment shows John Hoey, a Butte boy in the second contingent, writing from a hospital after being wounded. He says his right side and other parts were injured and asks his mother to tell relatives he is recovering, noting he cannot write fully and that his previous job was at a mine.
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John Hoey
Butte
Hughes
Tnis City
Wems
Bane Hospital
Chicago
Rutte
Marta Shay
TW. W
John’ Muzilech
Speculator
Joseph Kennedy
TWW
George Taylor
Fernwood
Idaho
St. Mary's River
Lige
1. W
Lewis Leaves to Supervise Cams Camps in Northwest
Y M C A supervision of 10 spruce camps in the Pacific Northwest becomes V. Lewis new duty after he left Butte for Newport Oregon. He will work under Tom Davis in charge of spruce division buildings and will aid in providing recreational huts for soldiers, supporting airplane production efforts.
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Pacific Northwest
V. Lewis
Newport
Ore
Lewis
Tom Davis
Lutey Brox
Star Butte
M.C. A
Hutte
Camp Lewis
Davis
American Aire
Oregon
Leggat
Butte
James “Gay Butter
St. Lows
Col
James Gay
Saturda
Alexander Leggat
Leggat Hotel
Jere’ Esterday
Muller
Rod 'D. Leggat
St. Louis
Workingsmen Seek Higher Wage Scale in City Dispute
The Teamsters and Workingmen held an informal talk on wage ideas last night with no formal action taken. They plan to demand higher wages on Friday while criticizing discount losses on city warrants and urging improved conditions. A general wage increase is also expected as living costs rise.
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Wales
Victim Improves After Excel Street Auto Crash
George Bennyhott, injured in an automobile wreck on Excel Street Avenue late Saturday night, regained consciousness late last night and is reported to have a chance for recovery though his condition remains extremely critical.
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George Bennyhott
Excelsior Avenue
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W. Parke
Montana Jewelry Co
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Boy
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Mayo
Ireland
England
Connells
Conneill’s
Isles
Coats
Jersey
W. Trial
Momeleon
Acoma
Ator Tooktet
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