Safe breaks at Lambros billiard rooms theft shocks neighborhood
Police report a break in at Lambros billiard rooms at 4214 East Park Street. Thieves pried open a small safe with a hammer and chisel, taking about $630 cash and three Liberty bonds, plus around $12 from two cash registers. The crime likely occurred Thursday morning after the janitor unlocked the shop, with skylight access suspected. Owner John D. Lambros had locked the place at midnight and says the safe held about $630 and three bonds. Chief Murphy and city detectives pursue leads, noting this is the second break in within a year and suggesting entry may have involved someone who knew the owner. Continuous investigation follows.
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Lambros Billiard Rooms
East Park Street
Chie
Murphy
Lambros
John D. Lambros
Eugene Robinson
Mr. Lambros
Woman Seeks Divorce Over Lack of Support
Alice Remington files for divorce alleging Arthur Remington failed to support her during six years of marriage. She states he could provide living costs yet did not pay board, and she has had to work or live with relatives.
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Alice Remington
Arthur Remington
Eee
Girls of Sunday school plan hill hike from Phillips avenue
The Sunday school girls of People's Congregational church will hike into the hills starting at 10 a.m. from Phillips avenue with chaperons provided. In Berne, Swiss reports say General Petliura's anti Bolsheviks have captured Proskurov and Berdichett railway centers in Western Ukraine, as announced by the Ukrainian press bureau.
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People’s Congregational Church
Phillips Avenue
Berne
Switzerland
Simon Petlura
Ukraine
Proskurov
Berdichett
Ukrainian Press Bureau
Incidents in Life of Army Aviator Captured by Rotary Talk
Lieut Arthur Weirick told Rotary Club members about his wartime experiences in France and the drive to return home to Montana. He described first sight of warfare, trench dangers, shrapnel, and the thrill of air missions like scouting and bombing, urging business leaders in Butte to take action for the town. He contrasted American bravery with German expectations, calling the conflict a war of ideals and urging local effort beyond self.
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Arthur Weirick
Rotary Club
France
Montana
Air Service
Ess
Guleuy
Germany
Wellfox
Butte
Hotary Club
Girl Injured Seeks Damages in Street Car Suit
Helen Lowney, represented by father guardian William Lowney, sues the streetcar company for damages after a Jan incident. The 11 year old was being handed from Emmet and Park to Park and Main when her head struck the car step. Concussion brain injury eyesight damage and permanent health decline alleged. Father cites $400 medical expenses and seeks $20,000.
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Helen Lowney
William Lowney
Emmet
Park Streets
Park and Main
Plaintiff Wins In Willard Adverse Possession Suit
Under judge direction the jury delivered a verdict for the plaintiff in a case titled Simmond against Solomon Willard and Davia Willard. The action sought to oust a claim to the Amber Lode and asserted adverse possession. The plaintiff contends no sale occurred and the Willards seized property in Boston without her knowledge.
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Lamb
Simmond
Solomon Willard
Davia Willard
Willards
Boston
Mangin Proclamation Bans Strikes Against Rhenish Republic
June 4 report from Ted Press states General Mangin, commander of the French occupation army at Mainz, forbids strikes against the Rhenish republic and threatens expulsions for leaders. The proclamation appeared in the Frankfort Gazette.
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Ted Press
Mangin
Mayence
Rhenish Republic
Frankfort
Doughnut Mission At U S Military Ball Impresses Guests
Capt Pearl Hamilton daughter of Commander Eva Booth traveled to Washington to bake doughnuts for a U S military ball. The treats followed the same recipe as those served to soldiers in trenches in France. The effort drew unprecedented praise for its novelty and success.
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Pearl Hamilton
Eva Booth
Washington
Capt. Hamilton
France
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Cheeera PN Land
Murad
Shraseysos Sieiicliltelst
American Mercantile
Ceretana
Welch
Atoee
Sunday Standard
Potash
Briggs
Canada
U.S
Messiah
Mountain View Church
Howard Music Co
Orton Bros
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