Convicted of Robbery in Butte Court Case
Jim Casey was found guilty by a jury in Judge Dwyer's court of robbery. The state portrayed a modus operandi involving a pocketbook snatch at the California saloon, with knockout drops found on Casey. Casey sought a light sentence but the court reserved punishment.
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Butte
Yellowstone
John” Thom
Richard ‘Mulholland
Nick Boman
Charles R. Williams
John Stenson
Frank” Williams
Lyman Conyers
Pat McGinn
Lawrence Mautz
Ms . Deloughrey
Dan Lynch
Casey
Ed. Fitzpatrick
Jackson
Rotering
O'Connell
Irvin Jarvis
California
Wyoming
Galena
Jarvis
Burke
Harris
Webb and Man Salted Route After Indictment Sentence
Kansas City reports Frank Webb of New York and J E Man from Kaw have completed sentences following a dynamite case in Indianapolis. They were en route to their homes after discharge, moving through Salt Lake City and continuing their travel.
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Kansas City
Frank ‘Webb
New York
J. E. Man
Salt Lake City
Kaw
Indianapolis
Americans in Germany say Americans not detained leaving
Berlin June 4 Arthur F Dunning secretary of the American Association of Commerce and Trade of Berlin says Americans in Germany are not granted special privileges to leave yet are treated with courtesy and goodwill when applying for exit. He adds he is unaware of any Americans being detained.
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Berlin
London
Arthur F. Dunning
American Association of Commerce and Trade of
Associated Press
Am Clale
Mr. Dunning
Unlucky Horoscope Warns Of Dangers And War Strife
A 1917 horoscope depicts Tuesday June 5 as a highly unlucky day with Saturn sun and Neptune in evil aspect and foresees epidemics for the aged, a disaster at sea on a US ship, great inventions, and secrecy amid war. It warns of misunderstandings, illnesses, and public strife, urging caution and service over loss.
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Neptune
United States
Mercury
Seera
Wien
Last Shipments of Old Montana Booze
Butte liquor houses halt shipments as Washington moves dry at midnight. Extra express staff rushed to clear permits and deliveries, with shipments to Seattle and Western Washington ending tonight. Montana dealers faced confiscation risk and a rush of last-minute orders as Missoula and Butte handled remaining whiskey, beer scarce, and permits strained.
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Butte
Washington
Montana
Waller
Spokan
Express
Spokane
Sg Busine
Missoula
Wells-Fargoxpress Company
Northern Express Company
Seattle
Local Express Company
Liberty Bonds Ordered by Bnai Brith Lodge First
Baron De Hirsch lodge No 420 of the Independent Order Bnai Brith votes to purchase Liberty loan bonds marking the first fraternal body to do so. They also pledge to keep volunteers and enlisted men in good standing during service. District 4 leader D N Masessohn to visit Butte June 16 17. Meat bill to rise over 8 million by 16 freight rate hike feared by railroads could raise costs for livestock carriers and consumers.
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B’nai Brith
D.N. Masessohn
Portland
Cowan
National Livestock Ship
Pers Protective League
Interstate Commerce Commission
Hospitals to be opened in all counties of New York
Albany June 4 Governor Whitman approved a bill requiring every New York county with a population of 5000 or more to provide a tuberculosis hospital by July 1918. He urged readiness for soldiers likely to be struck by trench warfare. The measure ties health planning to war needs. Theatrical boycott news follows with Berlin and Dresden theater factions.
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Albany
N.Y
Whitman
Montana Leads Intermountain States in Enlistments
Montana through Butte naval recruiting sent 52 men to Salt Lake assembly during the week ending June 1 with Utah contributing 24 and Idaho 4. Montanas districts show 17 from Butte 14 from Billings 11 from Miles City and 10 from Great Falls. Western division records list Portland 110 Intermountain 85 Denver 11 Seattle 109 San Francisco 70 Hi Paso 6 Los Angeles 47. A table lists 21 200 allotted 104 enlisted for San Francisco Los Angeles and 1 583 allotted 11031 Portland. At home 603 naval recruits await orders under pay. The local office notes today’s registration does not affect navy enlistments and Governor Stewart is asked for an announcement. Reinstruction will not prevent future navy enlistments. Until called to army colors a man is eligible for navy service. Many believe registration makes them subject to draft, which is incorrect.
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Navy
Salt Lake
Utah
Idaho
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Great Falls
Western
Portland
Intermountain
Denver
Seattle
San Francisco
Hi Paso
Los Angeles
Naval
Stewart
Army
Registration Questions For Young Men 21 To 30
A historic draft registration notice lists questions to be asked by registrars. It covers full name, address, birth date, citizenship status, birthplace, current occupation, employment, dependents, marital status, race, military service, and draft exemption grounds with instructions for claiming exemptions under war department guidelines.
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Anderson
Treacey
India
War Department
United States
Ald Vagrant Pups Must Have City License Now
The city treasurer calls for a tougher campaign against unlicensed dogs. Ward says the council will consider authorizing the treasurer to appoint officers to enforce licenses with penalties for noncompliance. Tax is 3 dollars for males and 10 dollars for females amid a push to curb stray dogs and garden damage.
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Ward
Vessels Sunk In Atlantic Submarine Attacks Reported
New York reports survivor accounts of the Karama a British freighter of 2995 tons sunk April 27 near the Spanish coast by a German submarine. Second engineer and a sailor died. Karama served in admiralty. Also the Imberhorne a 1958 ton Russian bark from Mobile to Greenock sank May 1 off Ireland with all crew saved. Norwegian legation says 49 Norwegian steamships totaling 75397 tons sunk in May with 25 lives lost.
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New York
Christ Thornton
Admiralty
Imberhorne
Mobile
Ala
Greenock
London
The Kaiser rebukes critics over hotel action affair
Copenhagen reports that the German emperor personally rebuked participants in the Hotel Action conference for pressuring Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg to resign. The rebuke aimed to curb virulent anti Bethmann sentiment, but Pan-Germans and conservatives show no sign of change.
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Staatesburger Zeitung
Berlin
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Stern
Italians Southern Trip Delayed About a Week
Washington June 4 The Italian war mission tour of the South and Middle West was postponed due to the Prince of Udine’s illness. The delay, about one week, allows members to finish business. Signor Marconi may accompany the party on Monday. Francesco Nitti learns his son Vincenzo was wounded on the Isonzo front. the boy is said to be the youngest officer in the Italian army at barely years old.
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Udine
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Nitti
Wilson Discusses Legislation With Senator Martin In Capitol
In Washington on June 4 President Wilson conferred for about an hour with Senate Democratic floor leader Senator Martin on the general legislation situation in Congress. Martin said the present program was unchanged as crowds cheered. Discussion of the railroad bill paused for a recess likely to extend to Friday when the redrafted war tax bill may be taken up. The recess honors war registration day tomorrow, and the House also recesses until Wednesday.
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Wilson
Capitol
Martin
Congress
Senate
Promoters Claim Sufficient Signatures for State Dry Law Referendum
Seattle promoters of the referendum against the state bone dry law say they have gathered enough names to petition for a vote. Attorneys say the state will go dry July 1 under the Reed amendment, even if the referendum reaches the ballot.
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Seattle
Congress
Chinese president issues proclamation amid civil unrest
Vice President Feng Kwo Chang resigned to President Li Yuan as a proclamation called on opposing nations to unite and declared neutrality in China’s internal strife. The move follows a split in the republic and signals a major political shift amid ongoing turmoil.
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San Francisco
Feng Kwo Chang
Li Yuan
China
Mexican gunboat loots American schooner Arcas at sea
Galveston Texas June 4 The American fishing schooner Arcas was boarded by a Mexican gunboat crew off the Mexican coast on May 1 and looted of clothing fishing gear and medicine chest Captain H A MacDonald of the Arcas arrived in port this morning with details from the scene of the robbery
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Arcas
Mexico
8. A. MacDonald
The
Prohibitive War Tax Set At Five Dollars A Gallon
Washington reports the senate finance committee agreed on a revised war tax bill imposing five dollars per gallon on whiskey and other distilled spirits for beverage use during the war. Brewing beer remains untaxed. A Berlin dispatch notes German authorities suppressed two radical papers in Copenhagen.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Willing He Goes She Loses Her Case
Alice Carrigg is freed from a husband who did not support her and the children. He is ordered to contribute toward that end. The case centers on divorce proceedings and the husband’s absence and lack of support.
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Alice Carrigg
Brother Takes Deputy Role in Clerk of Court Office
Rene Rouleau is appointed a deputy in the clerk of the court office by Otis Lee. He succeeds his brother Ed Rouleau who left Sunday to join the navy medical corps. Ed had served as deputy since Clerk Lee assumed office and was highly regarded.
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Otis Lee
Mr. Rouleau
Ed Rouleau
Medical Corps of
Navy
Clerk Lee
Liberty Loan Bonds For The Employes In Butte
Corporations and large firms in Butte announce liberty loan bonds to employees with monthly repayment plans. Railroads and telegraph companies offer advances on salaries up to 25 percent with structured payments ranging from five to 30 percent upfront and monthly deductions. Several firms say they will provide up to 25 percent advance and collect $5 to $9 monthly for a $100 bond, or $4.10 monthly for a $50 bond, with no interest. Some employers intend to adopt similar plans for their workers, aided by posters in offices displaying the liberty statue.
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Butte
Ess Company i
Libert How
Will Ply For His Country In Aviation Corps
Leonard Lorenz brother of attorney L F Lorenz of Butte has enlisted in the aviation corps and passed final examinations at Fort Wright. He expects to be sent to France soon.
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Leonard Lorenz
L. F. Lorenz
Butte
Aviation Corps
Fort Wricht
France
Cure Catarrh by Purifying Blood Says Expert
A vocal health notice urges readers to treat catarrh as an infection of the blood and promotes a proprietary remedy claiming to purge toxins from blood and strengthen mucous membranes. It promises immediate trial results and offers free guidance from a chief medical adviser, though it includes disclaimers about personalized advice and laboratory origins.
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Sivan
M40 Laboratory
Ati
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