Butte Fire Department Defends Double Platoon System
Butte firemen insist the double platoon schedule in use since 1918 is superior to the old one shift method. Fire Chief Fred Martin denounces Helena papers for misrepresenting night shift sleep rules and citations of reform, noting firefighters may sleep after 6 pm and respond quickly in emergencies. They credit improved efficiency, recreation, and a two weeks paid vacation annually.
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Butte
Helena
Utte Ane
Fred Martin
Helens
Bette Butte
Butte Fire Department
Skindlov Named Bishop of Western Diocese
The Rev A M Skindlov superintendent of the Northwest mission district of the United Norwegian Lutheran church of America has been elected bishop of the Rocky Mountain district following mergers at St Paul. The district covers part of Montana from Butte west North Idaho and East Washington. Changes in Montana assignments await the bishop’s return from the East. Mainsprings $1 the lowest priced jeweler in Montana 21 West Park.
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A. M. Skindlov
Northwest Mission
United Norwegian Lutheran Church of America
Lutheran Church
St. Paul
Rocky Mountain District
Montana
Butte
Idaho
Washington
Skindler
Two Young Sisters Face Juvenile Court for Shoplifting
In a juvenile court session presided by Judge Dwyer, two sisters aged 10 and 11 faced charges of shoplifting from Hennessy's and Connell's. Their mother, supporting a disabled husband, worked to provide essentials as investigators recovered several purses and cash from the seizures. The youths were placed in probation after guilt was proven, while two local boys received paroles for breaking a church window.
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Dwyer
Hennessy's
Connell
Hennessy’s
Cain
Abel
Annual statements filed by two mining companies
Annual statements were filed yesterday by the Butte and Superior and the North Butte Extension Development Mining Company. The documents show assets around 1.06 million with liabilities near 1,401.09. The Nordic Butte Extension reports capital stock of 1.5 million with 1,338,850 outstanding. Assets and liabilities figures are listed as 106,000 and 21,888 respectively.
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Butte & Superior
North Butte Extension Development Mining Company
Nordic Butte Extension
Divorce suits filed by Ethel Rule and Nora Quinlan
Ethel Rule sues Leroy Rule for divorce alimony child custody and an injunction. She cites threats and jealous behavior after nine years of marriage. Nora Quinlan sues Harry Quinlan for divorce on the ground of non support. They married in Anaconda six years ago.
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Ethel Rule
Leroy Rule
Nora Quinlan
Harry Quinean
Anaconda
Victrola Brings Daily Music To Your Home
Belief in music's power elevates thoughts and broadens intellect stirring imagination and quickening emotions Soothe the mind lighten toil and add happiness by having a Victrola in the home making life more complete
Hastings Pleads Guilty and Fined in Liquor Charge
Beryl Hastings pleads guilty to allowing women in a public place selling liquor, receives a light fine of 100 dollars with counsel Matt Canning present by telephone. Judge Dwyer delays jury panel then sentences Hastings, fine paid immediately. article also notes Montana counties and the state fair dates and improvements to the premium list.
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Beryl Hastings
Dwyer
Hastings
County fairs dates announced for Montana towns 1917
The Butte Chamber of Commerce lists fair dates for 1917 in several towns. Chouteau at Fort Benton September 18 to 20. Fergus at Lewistown September 11 to 14. Gallatin at Bozeman September 11 to 12. Jefferson at Whitehall September 19 to 20. Missoula at Missoula October 2 to 6. Roundup seashell September 21. Land Empire Tillings September 18 to 21. Ravalit at Hamilton October 18 to 20. Beaverhead at Dillon and Blaine at Chi… pending dates to be announced.
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Butte Chamber of Commerce
Montana
Chouteau
Fort Benton
Fergus
Lewistown
Gallatin
Bozeman
Jefferson
Whitehall
Missoula
Seashell
Roundup
Land Empire
Tillings
Ravalit
Hamilton
Beaverhead
Dillon
Blaine
Chi
Germans Are Merciless In Sinking Norwegians
London reports from Copenhagen via Central News that German submarines sank multiple Norwegian vessels with heavy loss of life. Sigrun 2588 tons crew rescued. Cavement driven ashore with most crew missing. Vinnes 1107 tons only four men saved. Sylvia 149 tons crew rescued. Candiano 395 tons crew rescued. A newly patented pen can be used as fine point or stub.
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London
Norwegian Foreign Office
Gentral
Copenhagen
Sigrun
Vinnes
Sylvia
Candiao
William Vow to Restore Greek Throne Amid War News
Berne June 15. British Admiralty via Wireless Press. Berlin telegram quotes Emperor William urging Greek royal restoration. He assures temporary deprivation of Constantine, pledges German aid and vengeance against enemies, and invites Constantine to return to Germany with cordial greetings.
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Berne
Berlin
William
Constantine
Germany
Powder Mill Blast Levels Birmingham Press Room
An explosion at the Aetna Explosives company black powder mill near North Birmingham destroyed the press room. Two Black workers were killed and another injured. Property damage was reported as negligible.
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Birmingham
Ala
Aetna Explosives Company
Chameleon Hose Story in Worcester Wardrobe Mixup
A Worcester tale describes blue silk hose mistaken for pale yellow or gray stockings after washing. The item confusion highlights fabric color changes and wardrobe misperceptions.
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Worcester
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MR. Skindlov
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Masters
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Victor Records
Victor Machines
Victrola
Stered
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Ile
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