Deer Lodge Knights elect officers and delegates to grand lodge
Valley lodge No 6 Knights of Pythias held the annual election with James Herr as chancellor commander and Fred Parnell as vice chancellor. Delegates and alternates were chosen to attend the state grand lodge in Great Falls in September. The lodge plans to send two delegates for the first time, aiming to reach the century mark before 1919. A box of cigars was auctioned to aid members in government service. $25 was raised for the fund. Carl Haydon and W H Keeley named delegates to the grand lodge with A Belk and alternates. anticipated attendance from the city includes several candidates for the D O K K degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Lodge
Valley Lodge
Knights of Pythias
James — Herr
Fred Parnell
Thomas Coates
W. J Attwood
Thomas Hirst
Dan ‘Onmers
C. B. Haydon
W. Rabel
Neil Gro
J. A. Morrow
Great Falls
Butteland
Philipsburg
Carl Haydon
W. H. Keeley
Grand Ac
A. Belk
Indictments In Federal Court In Helena
In Judge Bourquin's court a federal grand jury handed down 17 indictments. Most charges are bootlegging. 11 defendants remain jailed, 4 on bail, 2 at large. Harry Rust faces six counts for posing as a US inspector and inspecting properties for fraud in Dillon May 81. Le Roy Thomas charged with stealing a US mail bag from the Milwaukee railroad. Harry Root accused of mailing morphine to Mrs F K King in Idaho and of mailing without proper registration to Ed Joy.
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Helena
Federal Grand Jury
United States
Milwaukee Railroad
Harry. Root
Fort Benton
F. K.' King
Firth
Idaho
Dillings
Ed Joy
Forest fire at Hoover creek calms after day of fighting
Forest Morrow led ten men to a fierce blaze along Hoover creek near Jens. After a full day of action the fire was controlled, with one guard left to watch for re ignition. Local life continues with church convention travel and city projects as residents await updates.
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Forest Morrow
Jens
Hoover Creek
W. J. Attwood
Episcopal Church
Missoula
Churches
Montana
Missouri Avenue
State Prison
David Ehrlich
Tutte
Rocky Mountain-Missoula
J. R. Astle
Corinne
Coeur d'Alene
Frank Schuh
France
Old Second
United States
163D
A.M. Heaney
LW Huh
Alf Whitworth
United States Merchant Marine
Merchant Service
Claude H. Lorimer
Edward Seharnikow
The
Christian Churches
Milwaukee Railway
Unitedates
Charles Davis
College Hill
Bill Miller
Jens District
Day-Hansen
Spokane Engineer Plans Enlistment in United States Regiment
The report notes Mr Davis, an engineer on the Milwaukee, intends to join U.S. regiments and prepares business steps before enlisting. In Powell county political tensions rise as Lee McElwain announces sheriff bid via the Republican primary ticket. Mrs H J Cobb arrives from Salduro to spend summer with her mother.
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Spokane
Davis
Milwaukee
United Tates
Ea ‘Eer
Powell County
Lee McKiwain
McElwain
H. J. Cobh
Salduro
Utah
Margaret Heaumont
No Provision for Filling Vacancy in State Senate
Helena June 20 Preparations for the August 27 primaries revealed that no provision exists to elect a state senator from the county to replace Senator Park Smith who is in the army stationed at Fort Douglas Utah. If Smith remains in the army the county would lack a state senator. Courts have supported officials who joined the Army in other states when removal attempts were made.
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Helena
Park Smith
Fort Douglas
Utah
Smith
Prohibition urged after forestry conference in Helena
Helena June 20 federal and state forestry officials pledge to cooperate to prevent fires. The state council of defense will urge total prohibition of burning slashings in forests. Extra forest guards will be placed in Kit-Inga areas to bolster vigilance.
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Helena
State Council of Defense
Kit- Inga
Ite
Montini Birena
J.C. Vanhorn
Ritridge
Forester
JD. Warner
Hinthead Forest
Kalispell
T. J. Delavan
Northern Montane Forestry Association
Stranded Boys Find Farm Work Near Helena
Helena June 20 work was secured today by Glenn L Foster district examiner of the federal employment bureau for Minneapolis high school boys stranded here after they had come West to help install a block system for the Northern railway. Foster has placed the boys on ranches at good wages.
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Helena
Glenn L. Foster
Federal Employment ‘Bureau
Minneapolis
Missoula Weather and Local Notices June Update
Rain sweeps Flathead country boosting wheat prospects to near 4 million bushels, after earlier forecasts of 3 million. Patrick J Shea dies in Stevensville from consumption contracted in Butte mines. Public hearings set by the state public service commission on July 1 and 2 for Missoula Light and Water and Missoula Street Railway rate increases. Light and Water seeks 18 percent rise for steam heat. Street Railway seeks 7.5 cents fare in city limits.
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Missoula
Flathead
Stanley” Seearee
Patrick J Shea
Stevensville
Butte
Ritter Hoot Valley
the Light and Water Company
Street Railway Company
Fire Situation Improves Amid Forest Fires
Dry weather and a stiff breeze aided firefighting in the Coeur d Alenes region as crews added 25 men to battle the Coeur d Alenes fires. Kaniska fires near Fort Fortune were reportedly under control, while seven fires lingered in the Blackfeet area near Kalis. In Helena, Knights of Columbus campaign for 7500 dollars neared 5000 by noon as campaigns wrap up with a final push.
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Missoula
Coeures River
CoeureAlenes
Kaniska
Danker
Blackfeet
Fortune
Kalis
Shen
State board denies university grounds for political picnic
Helena June 20 The state board of education denied W N Becomb of Missoula permission to use state university grounds for a July 15 Non Partisan league picnic. Speakers allegedly include Governor Frazier of North Dakota A C Townley and Jeannette Rankin. The board cited policy against political meetings on education grounds. Also reported today the Wispiatches soldier killed in France was reared in Broadwater county and has mother and brother in residence there per Montana railroad commission secretary C P Cotter. Barrick, about 35, is described as no longer active in Broadwater county.
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Helena
State Board of Education
W. N Becomb
Missoula
State University
Frazier
North Dakota
A.C. ‘Townley
Jeannette Rankin
Oo Xe
France
Broadwater County
C. P. Cotter
Montana Railroad Commission
Barrick
Broadwater ‘County
Gerry Jr. Gerry Appointed Montana Fuel Administrator
June 20 Lena report says William Wagner, state fuel administration executive secretary, received telegram from Garfield appointing Mr. Ht. Gerry Jr. of this place as Montana fuel administrator with support from Senator Tod Walsh. Gerry is civil and electrical engineer, former head of United Miscostriel, now part of Montana Power, and director of the Bank of Montana with land and livestock holdings. The office will move from the state capitol to downtown quarters.
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General Runng
United Miscostriel Company
Montana Power Company
Banking of Montana
Montan
State Capitol
Great Eagles Parade Feature of Annual Meet
The Great Eagles parade heading to the annual meet was discussed amid talks about wartime plans. The event emphasized community unity and event coordination for the upcoming activities.
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Great Eagles
Dillon News Roundup From June Dispatches
Dillon reports Marshall Fix wanted for grand larceny since 1817, with officers seeking Pix to prosecute in Idaho. Local miners and residents, including Mrs Bradley and Newell, sustain injuries in separate incidents. Firefighters contain a transformer blaze at Union Electric substation as city prepares for a Fourth of July celebration plans.
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Dillon
M. M. Fix
Fine Maho
Ecorting
Fiets Qovhave
Taylor Bradley
Yenter
Pacife
Iiad- Tey
Yoodaguers
Bannock
Leadore
Humphrey
Methodist Church
Turkey
Miku Salome
Urals
Nllipsburg
Union. Electric Company
Mara
Oll
Mai Yeon
Ithe Ero Co
Company of
Suntalhe
Justice Court
Lee
Anderson
Sneritt
Gallatin
Jene
Newell
Curtigs Hospital
Mary
Irs
Sewell
Aranging
Elect Officers Highlight Montana Christian Association Meeting
On June 20 at the Montana Christian association convention, Mrs. Louise Kelley McLean delivered stirring addresses and officers were elected for the year. New officers include Vice President C. H. Lorimer, Treasurer T. B. Edwards, and Secretary E. Schurnikow, with Rev. J. J. Hutchison as Bible school superintendent alongside other listed committee members and trustees.
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Aristoula
Louise Kelley McLean
Missionary Workers
Montana Christian Association
D. Harris
Kalispell
C. H. Lorimer
Deer Lodge
T. B. Edwards
Anaconda
E. Schurnikow
Christian Endeavor
Cardwell
Scharnikow
Deer Lode
Pay Revenue Taxes for Whole Year
Helena reports collector Whaley answers saloonkeepers asking if six month liquor tax stamps can be issued from July 1 to December 31 1918. Special stamps must cover the full year starting July 1 1918 and can be transferred within the United States by application to the Helena collector. Dispatch from Washington notes Departments in the officers reserve corps.
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Helena
Whaley
Montana
United States
Telena
the Standard
Washington
Officers’ Reserve Corps
Test subjects listed from Mot tana defense unit
A roster lists men and officers including Harry D. Mudgett and James Simpkins, plus Ernest C. Hobingon of Missoula, Lewistown based Lara Rue Froid as second lieutenant in the aviation section of the signal corps, with Liv Ingeton as captain of the engineering corps.
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Jay
Mottana
Harry D. Mudgett
Liv Ingeton
Engineering Corps
James Simpkins
Missoula
Ernest C. Hobingon
Lewistown
Lara Rue Froid
Leutenant
Signal Corps
Many Applicants on Last Day Under State Insurance Law
Scores of applicants crowded the state board room on the final day to file insurance applications under the new state law. Officials report the board will tally totals and determine acreage eligible for coverage as investigations continue into reported losses across multiple farms.
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Ere
State Board of Hs
Eli Bowman
Sts
Kellogg Funeral Arrangements Noted
An obituary notice announces the funeral for HK Kellogg with services at a local chapel. Interment and related burial details are referenced but not fully clear in the fragment.
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Kellogg
HK Kellogg
Breeton
Oldork
Eral
Shea remains of the int evi arrive for seeding
Fragmentary OCR notes describe the arrival of remains or debris related to seed work, mentioning Shea and Inte with unclear phrasing. Further readable details are unavailable to confirm context or specifics of individuals, organizations, places, or dates.
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Orelo
Barker Addresses Tradesmen in War Bond Speech
Tom Barker, secretary of the Los Angeles labor council, spoke to carpenters and other skilled tradespeople urging unity with the government as the United States fights in World War I. He defended President Wilson, praised Old Glory, and urged unions to be represented at the council table while detailing war aims and patriotism.
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Tom Ceetary
Laon Angeles Dew Council
Thore
Hall
Carpenter
Willa Army
Kan Prancisco
United Association of Plumbers
Pete Dowier
Carpenters Union
Northwest
Harker
Wilson
Lincoln
Bablen Mane
Mr Tarker
Crary
Leonard Mine
Silver Bow
Weat Colum
Eles ‘Union
Big AF of Labor adjourns after re elections
The American Federation of Labor session adjourned in St Hans and will reconvene next year in Atlantic City New Jersey. President Samuel Gompers and other officers were re elected. Vice Presidents and other officers were reshuffled with several moving up a rank. A funeral notices and local incidents are also mentioned in the same column.
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St. Hans
American Federation of ‘Labor
Atlantic City
Samuel Gompers
Washington
Frank Morrison
Daniel J. ‘Pobby Indianapolis
Times O'Connell
Seesond
Federation
Becaue
Templar Hone
Wax
Lost Child Returns Home After Street Wandering
Jimmie Heaney, a year old, wandered from his home Wednesday and was found by police led back to the house. Officers report the home had little to nothing for the children to live on while the father had left five days earlier. The family’s situation was described as pitiable, with two younger siblings living in similar deprivation.
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Jimmie Heaney
Jimmie
Ao Ford
Parade to Launch War Savings Drive Monday
Fraternal and civic groups in Hutte join with war savings supporters to parade Monday signaling the start of the town's campaign to boost the war savings stamp program. Local organizations promise active participation and public involvement.
Italian Arms in Aggressive Attitude Now
War summaries show Italian forces pushing with aggression as Austria’s supplies dwindle. In Vienna unrest grows amid bread shortages and mobs targeting officials. Major combat on Western fronts pauses with artillery duels. American forces advance near Chateau Thierry and Belleau Wood, while German claims of American positions are reported. A sedition verdict in Lewistons is delivered with sentencing pending.
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Vienna
France
Belgium
Chateau Thierry
Marne
Belleau Wood
Seldheprey
Toul
St. Mabtel
Associated Press
Minnesota returns show close races in state offices
As precincts report, Wheaton leads Comstock for governor with 18,615 to 15,110 votes while Mueller tops Caswell 114,062 to 111,188 with 3,004 precincts reported. The war update notes increased enemy artillery along the front and a failed German raid amid gas past.
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E. Wheaton
Minne
Ding W
Wheaton
Comstock
J. A.A. Burnquist
Caswell
Mueller
G.T. Magnuson
Anaconda Coal Supply Bids Open July First 1918
City of Anaconda invites sealed proposals to furnish coal for city hall and departments for Sept 1918 to May 1919. Bids include a $100 certified check, with contract bond of $1000 if awarded, details by City Clerk Fred M Davidson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anaconda
Yeheck
Fred M. Davidson
Anaconda News Committee 5 Forms For Nurse Enlistment
A wartime appeal outlines a five member Anaconda committee to recruit nurses for military and civilian service. It urges graduates of high schools and colleges to enter nurse training, with directives from Surgeon General Bratated and Red Cross contact details.
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Servien
Borgo
Wart Springs
American Medical Department
Crow c
Europe
United States
Thaisted
Thp
United States Navy
Bratated
Femore
Mire F
L St
Red
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Harry Rarein
Gerry JR
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Department of Labor
Mane
Fe-element
Joseph
Chengo
Dutty
Meattle
Dr. Brace Dan Kelty
Matte
AV Preulime
Wwe Montana
Mont“Macdonald
Kan
Winninag
Fron Parte Af
Bruce
James W. Truce
Divide
Treclock
Melrose
Joseph Richards
INO
Warring Funeral
Marrington
Itreek
Orelock
Holy Cross Cemetery
J. J. Walsh CO
Lewistons
Rea Yogel
Ayers
Minnesota
Tout
Sherman & Reed
Daniels & Bilboa Undertakers and
Best
Montana St
Uptown
West Broadway
Sant
Anaconda News
Local
Red Cross
Business and Professional Directory of
Apress Andrayage
Lathrop Bros
Oak and Park Street
W. T. Hogg & Coq, ‘General Transfer
Fast
Keppler Jewelry CO
Main
Hallmark
J. A. Hasley
Buy Thrift Stampa
L. F. Verbeckmoes
St Park Avenue
C. A. Tuttle Co
East Park Avenue
Telephone Bell
M'Dermott & Danielson
East Park Ave
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