Circle area crops rise 70 percent as rail link urged
Helena June 12 The Circle area in Dawson county reports 45 townships increased wheat and flax acreage by 70 percent this season. Governor Stewart backs the data, urging a Great Northern line from Newton to Lewistown to open markets and boost cereal production across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Montana
Stewart
C. R. Miller
Circle
Dawson County
Miller
Great Northern
Newton
Richyland County
Dawson
Fergus
Lewistown
Milwaukee
Northern Pacific
Colorado
Rihwest
Liverock
Redwater Valley
Redwater Valley Pioneer
Cirendér
Spain
Switzerland
India
America
Europe
Bodies Misidentified After Miner Fire Leads to Delayed Claims
Relatives anxious to claim missing miners waited as two bodies were incorrectly identified at the public morgue near the Speculator. Under takers requested expensive caskets for identified remains while exact identities remained uncertain. Coroner Lane preserved unidentified bodies for relatives to verify, hoping to prevent wrongful burials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnus Linden
East Broadway
Linden
Pete Peterson
Lane
All Recruited Now for Prompt Service Abroad
Butte recruits for the British Forty fourth Infantry and Canadian service head to Vancouver Barracks or Canada directly. Ages 18 to 45. height minimum. Butte leads Western cities in early June navy enlistments with 74 men sent, Montana total 142, Denver 60, Billings 42, Miles City 1, Great Falls 3, Bozeman 3. Captain Mitchell toured Northwest recruiting offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Intermountain
Army
Butte
Vancouver Barracks
Wash
Fort Wright
Spokane
Canada
Canada. ‘the Age Limits Are 18 To 45 and § Rest Is the Minimum Height. ‘Muncie
Ind
Harlan
J.P. Onetil
Anaconda
W. M. Edwark
Navy Marine
Sgr
Wester Schwynfest
Harry McLean
Abe. Foltz
Navy
Montana
Northwest
Sta
Saloon Owner Fined Over Hours in East Woolman
Joe McDevitt who runs a saloon on East Woolman street was fined 50 in police court yesterday afternoon for keeping his saloon open after hours. Detective Williams made the arrest. McDevitt pleaded guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe McDevitt
East Woolman Street
Williams
McDevitt
Wig wag signaling myths among tribes and soldiers
A demonstrator explains that while tribes did not spell words as on our system, they used a hand signaling method akin to a wig wag. He notes soldiers have learned this system, useful for communication, though our system uses flags at specific angles to convey a message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell Syndicate, Inc
Moore in Nevada Liked by Miners and Friends Remembered
In Virginia City and Butte mining circles Moore is praised as brave, kind, and quick tempered yet forgiving. L A Osborne recalls his integrity and leadership as foreman of Ward shaft, earning the nickname Tinean Jimmy for his rapid temper. Edward Lowry, longtime Butte resident, is described as a respected miner and community member whose funeral was held at St Lawrence’s Church with Knights of Columbus in attendance.
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Moore
L.A. Osborne
Sethe
Disster
Virgina City
New
Virginia City
Butte
Mr. Osborne
Osborn Osborne
Nevada
Tinean Jimmy
Foreman
Edward Lowry
Centerville
Sutro
Nev
Lowry
Knights of Columbus
St. Lawrence's Church
Catholie Cemetery
Ten new Tennessee patrolmen appointed by Mayor Maroney
Mayor Maroney appointed ten new patrolmen who began night shifts last evening. Appointees include Charles Be. Paulson of 215 East Second, Mike Donovan of Hazelblock, Martin Scahill of 882 North Montana, Ernest David of 1801 Texas, Cornelius J. Kelly of 1916 Princeton, Martin Hunt of 121 South Atlantic, and William A. Kierl of 603 West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maroney
Charles BE. Paulson
East Second Street
Mike Donovan
Martin Scahill
Montana Street
Ernest David
Texas Street
Cornelius J. Kelly
Princeton Street
Martin Hunt
South
Atlantic Street
William A. Kierl
West
Local Names Mentioned in Unidentified Report
A fragmentary item lists O'Neill 231 and John Galena street, Thom North Washington street Lyndon, 26 West Broadway. Juan, whose name was not published last night, will be put to work today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Neill
John Galena Street
Thom
Washington
Lyndon
West Broadway
Juan
Wife Beater Fined After A Month Of Married Life
August Lahm was arrested on West Roadway Monday night and charged with wife beating. He was fined 50 in the polo Court yesterday afternoon after a trial where details about his relationship and alleged abuse were discussed. The record notes his wife reported ongoing discord and the couple had not lived together recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Lahm
West Roadway
Polo Court
Zahm
Cannot Obtain Passports Without War Department Registration
Word reached the district court clerk that men aged 21 to 1 may not leave the nation without war department mission registration. City Clerk Charles Treacy has sent Washington the names of registrars who volunteered in June. Each registrar is expected to receive thanks from the federal government. Julian Ellison and C. Thompson of Philipsburg were visitors yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States District Court
War Department
Aly
Charles Treacy
Washington
Pistrar
Julian Ellison and
C. Thompson
Philipsburg
Brave Badger crew aids rescue at North Butte disaster
Amid chaotic ruins at the North Butte property volunteers risked life to save others and recover the dead. The Badger mine crew led by Capt. Frank Nell and including Barney Byrne Bob Bilis Normandie and Harry Dyer helped search the 2,000 level and recovered two bodies. Other crews worked at the Granite Mountain shaft as machines from Belgium and Germany arrived to aid salvage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Butte
Frank Nell
Barney Byrne
Bob Bilis
Normandie
Harry Dyer
Badger
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Maine Galena
W.park Col
Mercuryuly
South Main
Pharms
Medical
Graham Crackers
Pkas
Reef Bouillon
King's
Baker’s Chocolate
Abe
Richelieu
Tbs
Lutey
McNamara
Shiners
Liverpool
Sherims
Tenn
Cig
Zubick
ART Studio
Hamilton Street
Price Fisher’s
Corner Park
Montana Streets
Sheehan
Granite Street
Richard P. Hoenck
North Main Street
Badger Cre
Peru
sAuven
Belgium
Germany
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