Rain Boosts Fergus County Crops and War Witnesses
In Fergus County a statewide rain event promises benefits to spring crops and potatoes, with estimates of 56 000 to 400 000 acres helped. Separately, Eberhardt von Waldruf, also known as Charles Stone, testified in a sedition case in Lewistown after work with the I W W and Metal Mine Workers. He described his background as a German university man and former army officer, and investigators connected his remarks to disloyal activity linked to court cases in Deer Lodge and Fort Benton.
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Eberhardt Helena
Waiaru
Clacil
R. Lee Ward
Tor Diedtman
Central Beer Hall
TA. Marton
John Berkin
J. T. Taylor
Butte
von Waldra
Mr. Marlow
von Waldr
New York
Montana
Feely
Thomas Topping
Taylor
Diedtman
Pilal
America
Deer Lodge
Fort Benton
Lester Loble
Bontana
Lewistown
Fereue
Fergus
Jeannette Rankin Announces Senate Candidacy in Montana
Helena July 16 Jeannette Rankin of Montana filed written notice with the secretary of state after a verbal declaration to run for the United States senate If nominated and elected she pledged to support the president and vigorously pursue victory in the war and back measures to prosecute it efficiently She also urged legislation to curb profiteering fix food prices provide farm price support enact national prohibition and favor equal suffrage while seeking to serve Montana and its people in Washington
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Helena
Jeannette Rankin
Montana
United States Senate
Rhail
Washington
Muth Files for Helena Sheriff on Democrat Ticket
Helena July 16 William Muth now under sheriff filed for sheriff on the Democrat ticket. Mine May 3. Republican county superintendent of schools, fied to succeed herself. Judge Ouraun in federal court sustained motion for directed verdict in favor of the Milwaukee Railway Company in Matilda Bates suit for $20,000 damages. The ruling ends the case and costs awarded to defendant. Bates traveled on a pass and was injured in a wreck, alleging negligence.
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Helena
William Muth
Sherif
Democrat
Cripublican County
Ourauin
Matilda Bates
Milwaukee Railway Company
Grain policy update delays coal for thrashers
Helena informed retail dealers that thrashers must be prioritized before coal deliveries to industries not on the preference list. The U S Fuel Administration authorizes lump coal for thrashing and minor runs to ensure fuel supply. Washington announces July 16 that Franklin Woody of Helena was commissioned as first lieutenant in the National Army.
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Helena
Gerry Jr
United States Fuel Administration
Washington
Franklin
Woody of
Helens
National Army
Powell county board of equalization meets amid rain and crops hope
Powell county commissioners sit on a board of equalization this week to review assessments amid a heavy rain that disrupted Brown's Lake events. The rain may boost regional crops while residents from Deer Lodge and Avon note farm losses and local arrests. A case against William Hefron for second degree assault involves a box car barricade in Avon. Petitions circulate for county offices, with incumbents and Republicans and Democrats entering races. The draft board plans a fundraiser at the Lone of Vance pavilion to aid returning service members, with training in auto mechanics for two volunteers and three more men awaiting induction.
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Deer Lodge
Uly 16
Powell County
Equalization
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Eagles Orchestra
Thin City
Sits City
Mra
Mra Lee Se
H Will Esparnden
Sohn Astig
Joe’ Larsen
WE. Keeley
Nelson
Steel
Freda Nelson
Flora
Boatman
Etta ‘May Boatman
Brown's Lake
Wiliam Hemron
Avon
Tom Mullen
Gee
Parney Jertz Jr
William B. Reeley
Wills B
Lee
McElwain
Doe
Larsen
Abé Henry
George Republica
Tom Aspith
Ckaft
Hoeptner
Bot Bilean
Walter Hit
Daniel By Herts Jr
Wiliam
Beaumont
Vanton
Dem Pee
Simon TL. Dyer
Robert Republican
Selective Service
V Gance
Oreferea
Camp Dodge
Vern D Sth
Reginald Howe
Alissoula
Peathey
Cal” Noone
Fegintrante
A Military School for Montana
A military school near Billings offers a 175 acre campus with 10 buildings and low expenses. Special attention to each boy is promised and only 50 more places remain for this year. Write to L. T. Eaton, Director, Polytechnic P. O., Billings, Montana for catalogue and application blanks.
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Billings
L., T. Eaton
Polytechnic P. O
Mont
Ghoul Scheme Targeted Navy Relative in Telegraph Fraud
Sheriff Tom Mullen and George Spencer aided by New York police disrupted a telegram scam aimed at relatives of sailors. A man impersonating a United States sailor sought $60 for Everett Moe, with a telegram trail from Pennsylvania to New York. A suspect was detained by U.S. naval authorities for investigation.
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Teer
Sherif
Tom’ Mullen
George Spencer
Penna Station
New York City
James Gitchart
Mos Everett
Gilbert
Everett
France
Moe
Sheriff Mullen
New York
Everett Moe
Sven
Mullen
Inspector of Police of
United States
Western Union Telegraph Office
Pennsylvania
Everett J. Moe
James Gilbert
Deer Lodge
Mont
E. J. Moe
Care
Navy Club
Fifth Avenue
Edna
Navy Clu
United States Naval
Spencer
Polic
Auto Goes Off Grade One Killed in Montana Roundup
July 16 Roundup report of a fatal car crash as Herzog, a North Dakota immigrant, dies when his car goes off a grade in heavy rain near Musselshell. His wife and relatives injured, baby unharmed. highway poor and chains unavailable. Nearby Musselshell Valley crops forecast improve with heavy rainfall. a separate item notes Governor Stewart granting a Kansas warrant requisition for Warren Gilbert in Lewistown.
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H. B. Herzog
Rounda
Yeste Weral
F Ferely
Mr. Herzog
Herzog
North Dakota
France
BAIN
Musselshell
Helena
Sam. Stewart
Kansas
Warren Gilbert
Lewistown
Mont
Deferred class for coal miners in draft ruling
Philadelphia, July 16. Coal miners and mine workers in the anthracite regions are placed in deferred classification in the draft by Provost Marshal General Crowder as announced by William Potter, federal fuel administrator for Pennsylvania. Potter urged miners to accept deferred status, noting many have volunteered for rifles, while stressing their critical role in sustaining production in the mines.
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Philadelphia
General Crowder
William Potter
Pennsylvania
Potter
Pioneer Priest Father Eberschweiler Dies at 89 in Great Falls
Great Falls July 16 A Glimpse into the life of Rev Frederick H Eberschweiler Havre priest and pioneer missionary in Northern Montana dies at nearly 89 due to age and heart trouble He founded missions and churches across Fort Heaton Port Bednap St Pauls Little Rockies and Havre where he served until 1912 His funeral will be conducted by Bishop McLenihan with burial at Mount St Michaels in Jamkaie.
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Great Falls
Cathcollceh
Montana
Frederick H. Eberschweiler
Havre
MC Lenihan
Jakanie
Mount St Michaels
Eberschweller
Pruwia
Demult Society
Gnd
Germany
St. Mary
Cleveland
Toledo
Burlington
Town
Fort Heaton
Port Bednap
Fort Peek
St. Paul's
Little Rockies
Great Northern
Fort
Belknap
Chinook
St. Judes Thaddeus
Prominent pugilists aid the soldier boys in New York
Prominent pugilists met in bouts at Madison Square Garden for a benefit to buy athletic equipment for soldiers. Dempsey vs Miske was called off after Dempsey sprained his ankle. George Ashe substituted and was outpointed in four rounds. Leonard outboxed Jackson in four rounds. Ratner beat Sergeant Ross in four rounds. Packey McFarland gave a three round exhibition with D Shields. Appointment notices for chief federal bank examiners were announced by John Skelton Williams. Interstate express companies posted a net loss of 945 741 in February except Southern Pacific.
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New York
Pusiliste
Madison Suture Garden
Jack Demp
Billy Misce
Dempsey
Lafternoon
George Ashe
Philadelphia
Miske
Henry Leonard
Chama
Willie Juckson
Ratner
Fort Wadsworth i
Sergeant Ross
Zachary Taylor Camp
Toulsville
Packey McFarland
Chicago
D. Shields
Never Before in History They Halted the German Advance
The account describes American troops in the Marne region during a fierce engagement. Despite heavy losses, they held positions against German forces, organized counterattacks, and kept the line by the river as reinforcements arrived. Observers praise individual bravery and anticipate the growing strength of the American army.
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France
Mareuil-le-Port
Marne
PROM
Paris
Dovler makers return but may strike again
In Oakland California a strike of more than 3000 boilermakers in shipbuilding plants was called off after three hours of secret talks. The men announced they would return tomorrow but warned they could strike again if back pay claims were not resolved.
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Oakland
Cal
English Town Pays Honor to Huskies
Manchester marked a welcoming salute as American troops marched through Cottonopolis. Mayor Huddart of Salford delivered an address of welcome while crowds cheered the servicemen as they prepared for further duty in France. The scene reflected national pride and the bond between allies during wartime.
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Associated Prows
Manchester
Chester
Cottonopolis
Huddart
Salford
France
Salto
Japan Delivers Nine Big Ships To U S Government
Seattle reports nine large overseas carriers built in Japan by Oka iron works and Harima yards, completed for operation under the shipping agreement. Three ships to be delivered this month, three in August, and three in September.
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Seattle
United States
Oka Iron Works
Harimap Building Yards
Japan
Orient
Governor Stewa Is Vice President
Helena July 16 It te announced that Governor Stewart of Montana has been elected a vice president of the Enforce Peace. Married by Ox Frederick City Md July unique ceremony hight when Miss of dk Thurmont became the bride of W Lewis. Young Lewis is a member of the 829th aviation squad. Sisters in Jail Beaumont Texas July 16 The search for Band of alleged draft resisters ended with 10 men jailed. Three charged with killing Dudley White State ranger. Forest rut Portland Ore July 16 Four new forest fires in Columbia forest reservation started by lightning. Now 11 fires in the reservation. 80 men sent to fight them.
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Helena
It_ te
Stewart
Montana
Enforce Peace
Frederick City
Thurmont
W. Lewis
EO. Pritchott
Warred
Ated Aerone
Young Lewis
829Th ‘Aviation Squad
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Beaumont
Texas
San Augustine County
Dudley White
Portland
Ore
Columbia Forest
Washington
Here
Uphill Pull for Tit Germang in Latest Drive
The report claims heavy losses for the French and German forces, with German officials reporting 13,000 prisoners captured and French forces taking thousands more. Americans reportedly hold prisoners, while German reserves are believed to be massing northeast of Rheims for renewed action. Allied front remains steady though sporadic bombardments and minor operations continue on other sectors.
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Rheim
France
Flanders
War Bulletins From July Front Lines Across Rheims
War dispatches report heavy Allied and German actions along the Marne and Rheims sectors. French American forces recaptured positions near St Agnan ielle Monthodon while German attempts to advance east of Rheims faced stiff resistance and costly counterattacks.
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Actio
Paria
Rheims
Gispatches
Pershing
Wiles
Downs
Paris
War Office
St Agnanielle-Monthodon
Marne Valley
Marne
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Billings Polytechnic Institute
St. Thomas’ Miliary School of
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Ariet
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Grappa
Italian War Office
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