Judge Lamb's Court Records Small Verdict in Damages Case
A judge in Lamb's court logged the smallest verdict in a damage suit, $5, in Arthur Smith vs Patrick J. Donohue, arising from an alleged unlawful arrest. Donohue sought $10,000 claiming reputational harm from a larceny arrest after a group in a Grady block home on West Mercury Street. The trial recounted Donohue's requests for an overcoat and a police arrest leading to 10 hours in jail. the jury awarded $5 to Smith. The largest verdict cited was $25 awarded to Mrs. Victoria Hall in a Northern Pacific death case.
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Lamb
Istrict Court
Arthur Smith
Patrick J. Donohue
Smith
Tom Walsh
Grady Block
West Mercury Street
Donohue
Walsh
Donsehue
Yonohue
Tha
Denny
Earle Blodgett
William Meyer
Victoria Hall
Northern Pacific
Claims for Deferred Classification Heard at Butte Board
A county hearing to decide dependency exemptions for registrants was held yesterday in Butte. Wives and relatives crowded the county attorney’s reception room awaiting their numbers as the board reviewed claims for deferred classification. Additional hearings will proceed by mail notifications to registrants.
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Butte
Children Admire New Frieze and Portrait in Library
A frieze featuring tiny girls and boys watering pots decorates a reading room wall in the children's library. It serves two purposes by giving art to admire and shaping young readers to value beauty and the care of war gardens. Above it hangs a portrait of Whitcomb Riley, while children look on with affection as they pass the book shelves.
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Po Whitcomb Riley
Draft likely for 1918 class to Camp Fremont call
Members of the class of 1918 may be drafted if the five-day call fails to meet quota, with Camp Fremont, Cal. as the target. Chairman W McC White notes the clause allows drafting 1918s if not enough 1917s remain under board jurisdiction, while other calls send men to Missoula for mechanical training and to Vancouver barracks for a planer trimmer.
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Camp Fremont
Cal
Aus
Chaireman W. McC
Missoula
Vancouver
Barracks
Sahara
Next Year Fully Funded as Treasurer Reports Surplus
Final report of Treasurer John J. O'Meara of the citizens Fourth shows receipts of 2,040 with expenses after bills paid totaling 748.54. The committee approves using the balance to buy thrift stamps as a starter for the 4th of July, with all expenses for next year covered.
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John J. O'Meara
Citizens Fouth
Duly
James A.” Berry
O'Meara
Butler Funeral in St. Louis Friday
Word from Alexander Leggat states the funeral for Mrs. James Gay Butler will be held in St. Louis on Friday. She was widow of Col. James Gay Butler and, after his death, inherited a large fortune used in charitable works. She endowed a women’s home in St. Louis and suffered a stroke about a month ago.
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Alexander Leggat
James Gay Butler
St. Louis
Ace Butler
Alexander to Wind Up Tonight in Butte at Empress
Alexander the mystic will conclude his appearances in Butte at the Empress tonight at 8:30 after a 10 day run. He has drawn large crowds nightly and has toured Seattle and other coast cities.
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Alexander
Butte
Empress
Butts
Alexander Nose
Seattle
High School Day at Red Cross Rooms
The regui high school tris of tend the Red Cross day for the he 'elty to ate 'og rooms and do their bit. Attendance is light, not as large as hoped, as many girls are away for the summer or working. Those able on Thursdays are urged to attend to help the high school retain its excellent record.
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Regui High School
Tris
Alaskan Arrest Over Draft Evasion Report
A Butte police detained George Toleas on Tuesday as a draft evader. Anchorage local draft board notified Justice Department officials he failed to answer a questionnaire. Also noted are charges involving grand larceny in county attorney office filings and a separate notice about Canadian recruits sent to Spokane.
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George Toleas
Ty Butte
Anchorage
Alaska
Department of Justice
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