U S Advertising for Lieutenants in Army Call
The War Department reports a needed surge of officers with a call for at least 4 000 second lieutenants and other officers. Examinations on July 23 open to ages 21 27 for civilians and 30 for enlisted men, covering history geography languages math and technical subjects with pay differences during training for commissioned and reserve corps members.
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United States Army
War Department
Army
United States
Montana
Torget
Clvis
Presidio
Army Officers’ Reserve Corps
H. P. McCain
Harlan
Army Recruiting Office
Butte
Red Cross Chapter Formed Here With Mass Meeting
Washington grants full authority for a local American Red Cross chapter. A mass meeting at the Auditorium on Saturday night invites all to join, with a suggested $14 yearly contribution. Mayor donates building. Woodrow Wilson voice praised the organization.
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Washington
American Red Cross Society
Woodrow Wilson
American Red Cross
Great International Organization
New Suits Start in District Court in City
Bertha Vivian sues the street car company for 2975 alleging injuries from a sudden start that toppled her as she rode from gardens to Meaderville near the railroad roundhouse. She seeks 75 for doctors and car damages plus a right of way condemnation for Postal Telegraph poles across Spier and Bauer placers to serve its business.
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Bertha Vivian
Meaderville
Railroad Roundhouse
Postal Telegraph Company
Andrew Anderson Fined for Disorderly Speech in Cleveland
In Cleveland on May 1, Andrew Anderson was charged with disorderly conduct for making a speech against conscription. He was fined 25 dollars plus costs and sentenced to 30 days in jail.
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Cleveland
Andrew Andersom
Fire Chief's report to city council details year losses
Fire Chief Martin reported to the city council on the year ending April 30 1917 with 456 alarms 83 hours responding 600 miles traveled and 52000 feet of hose laid. Total property involved and losses reached 28412.50 while insured value stood at 2164015. He urged more hydrants better fire trucks and a steam heating plant at Arizona street station. The department deficit for the year was about 7600 while apparatus included a 6500 chemical truck and a 2900 aerial truck. The city population is 100000 yielding one fireman per 1800 residents.
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Martin
South Butte
Arizona Street
Caledonia Street
Quartz Street
Prohibition Evasions Noted By Patrols On City Streets
Longstanding issue highlighted as many people still profit from concealing liquor in flasks and passing it to uniformed officers. The observation notes recurrent evasion amid daily enforcement and street activity.
Fear that czar and czarina may escape from palace
In Petrograd May 1 officials warn of lax guard at Tsarskoe-Selo where former Emperor Nicholas and Empress remain prisoners. Delegates demand transfer of the czar to the fortress. District commander urges stricter protection to prevent any escape.
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Petrograd
Russia
Nicholas
St. Peter and
St Paul
Tsarskoe-Selo
Chinese Tong Warfigure Wong Hing Sentenced to Die
San Francisco May 81 Wong Hing of Seattle, billed as the first tong warrior to receive a death sentence here, was formally sentenced today by Superior Judge Frank H. Dunne. He was convicted of killing N You, an undertaker, whom he mistook for a rival tongman.
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San Francisco
Wong Hing
Seattle
Frank H. Dunne
Wong
N. ‘You
Arthur O Leary Joins Aviation Corps at 22
Arthur O Leary son of Capt. T J O Leary leaving for Spokane with Sergeant Harlan to join the aviation corps. He will enter as lieutenant, has designed airplane improvements and filed patent applications pending in Washington. native of Butte, 22, long connected with local courthouse elevator work, popular and expected to excel in service. Mainsprings $1 Mayer jeweler ad follows.
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Arthur O'Leary
T. J. O'Leary
Spokane
Harlan
Army
Aviation Corps
Patent Bureau
Washington
Asaeutenant
Butte
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West Park
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