Municipal Ownership Favored Yet Dismissed by Expert
Mortimer E. Coote of the University of Michigan urged municipal ownership of street railways as impractical before the federal electrical railways commission. He argued education of the public would take generations and proposed allowing fares to rise at least 50 percent to cover costs, with removal of certain taxes and paving obligations between tracks.
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Washington
Federal Electrical Railways Commission
Mortimer
E. Coote
Lean
College of Engineering
University of Michigan
Cooley
Commissioner Sweet
Army nurse weds blinded soldier in city hall ceremony
From the New York Sun story of the Champagne front Andrew Knebel, once blinded by a German sniper, met Army nurse Anna D. Kelley after hospital treatment in Baltimore and French relief. They married two weeks ago in Vington by Mayor Folsom with town officials present. Grace Vroom and Walters Te Koerner witnessed. The couple’s romance began on duty and carried through to a ceremonial union.
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New York Sun
Andrew ‘Knebel
Augusta” Street
Tivington
Node
Army General Hospital No
Baltimore
Anna D. Kelley
mar‘Knebel
Chateau "Thierry
Marne
Nes
Champagne
Amert
Kellene Rand
Mabne‘elley
Kelley
Edward Jt. ‘Folsom
Trevington
Grace
Vroom
Maintane
Walters Te Koerner
Tex
Gill brothers in federal liquor case before grand jury
A preliminary hearing before Commissioner L. M. Van Etten led to William Gill's acquittal on liquor manufacturing charges. His brother Patrick Gill was bound over to the grand jury. Sheriff’s deputies testified about a still at 823 North Wyoming Street on June 30.
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L. M. van Etten
Federal
William Gill
Manu Turing
Patrick Gill
O'Leary
Sheriff's Nd
North
Wyoming Street
Oshkosh Overalls for Boys with Durable Indigo Denim
A durable, heavy-weight indigo dyed denim boys overalls replica of the men's model. Reinforced at strain points with roomy pockets, designed as the longest Oshkosh overall.
Judge orders Butte mayor to reinstate patrolman Golubin
A writ of mandate issued by Judge Lamb commands Mayor Stodden to reinstate Nicholas M. Golubin as a patrolman in the Butte police force with back pay from the time he was barred. The decision holds the mayor violated Montana law and city ordinances by placing Golubin on the eligible list after other officers were called to active duty.
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Lamb
Stodden
Nicholas M. Golubin
Butte
Golubin
Uume
Lst
Police Department
Holubin
Wille
Butte, Mont
State of
Montana
Mont
City of
Exterminator and Willard Feature In Feature Race
In a standout event Exterminator and Willard share top billing as the feature race unfolds. The program highlights a notable six mile effort by Silver Moon, and a near miss as a vehicle is challenged during the spectacle. Kilner's ownership of Sun Briar is noted along with the horse’s prominent place in the card.
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Ing
Webi
Sake Hiner
Farpo Kilner
Sun ‘Briar
Ture
Fiat
First Americans in France and Mehatton’s War Service
Sergt John M Mehatton returns to Butte after serving in France with the 1st ordnance company and Tours headquarters. He helped grow the Mehen depot to support American troops, supplying ammunition and ordnance to the front. The article mentions his family, wartime duties, and other wartime notes about luck and superstition.
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Wasone
France
John M. Meflatton
Butte Esterday
J.J. Mel Hatton
bin Young McHatton
1St Ordnance Company
Monster
McHatton
Tours
Mehen
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Shirley Mason
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Porthoast
Antonio Arsenal
Lowa
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