Germans Counterattack Offsets Arras Gains
Reports from Berlin note a German counterattack near Arras may determine Northern France’s fate as battles intensify. The House of Commons passed a bill to curb neutral supply to Germany, potentially impacting American exports. Britain fears new war loan sales will attract widespread public investment and boost voucher schemes for workers.
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Berlin
Arras
France
House of Commons
Germany
Great Britain
Russians Admit Lemberg Cannot Be Held
Petrograd reports that Russian forces admit Lemberg cannot be held as Austro German allies push six miles from the city. Evacuation of Lemberg base completed with hospitals and government institutions moved, while trenches and entanglements make German victory costly. Russians claim defense holds along the Dniester despite Austrian German pressure.
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Petrograd
London
Len ‘Ording
Lemberg
Tarnow
Russia
Dniester River
British Admiralty asked for explanation over submarine sinking
Berlin dispatch reports German newspapers demand a British admiralty explanation for claims that submarine U 29 commanded by Otto Weddigen was sunk by a British warship. The piece notes prior British statements and questions whether disguise or signals preceded the sinking and calls for clarification to the American government amid calls for investigation of German submarines.
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Berlin
Sayville
Otto Weddigen
Weddigen
Admiralty
Zeitung
America
Ammunition Shortage Delays Allied Campaigns
London reports munitions minister David Ldeva George returns from Bou Jon e and forms committees in London and other cities to boost production. The Times notes Allied troops must push with overwhelming force, citing larger daily output at the front and a possible reserve supply building up faster than four months ago amid Russian army retreats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
David Ldeva-George
Bou- Jone
Lor- Son
Times
England
Ela
Stop Exportation to Holland Policy Announced
June 22 an order in council suppresses exports to Holland except to the Netherlands Overseas Trust. Capt E G Pretyman announced in the House of Commons the customs export restriction bill. The measure aims to block trade passing through Holland to Germany and includes penalties up to two thousand dollars imprisonment.
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London
Holland
Netherlands Overseas Trust
Germany
House of Commons
E.G. Pretyman
Board of
Sade
Great Britain
Pretyman
England
Big Hole Opened Between Russian Lines In Galicia
Austrian headquarters report continued Russian resistance in Galicia as Austro German forces push toward Lemberg. Russian troops retreat south of the San river to reorganize, creating a gap that prevents a junction between the two Russian armies. Artillery losses blamed on orders to save guns at all hazards.
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London
Galicia
Lemberg
San
Simenawa
Frank Joseph
Artilery
Fearful French Losses Reported At Arras
Berlin reports from Dutch sources describe fearful French losses near Arras as battles intensify. Overcrowded Amiens and Abbeville hospitals amid constant rain and wounded arrivals worsen confusion. field hospitals near Souchesez overflow as both sides exhibit heroism and heavy casualties.
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Arras
Berlin
Sayville
L. L
Today
Amiens
Abbe- Vill
Souchesez
Arr
France
War Budget Bill Hints At One Billion Pound Cap
London June 22 The chancellor of the exchequer outlines a blank check for a sum that may reach 1 000 000 000 pounds in the new war measure Its conversion provision is noted as clever and likely to overshadow the gilt market Dealers say stocks are largely unsalable and trading has collapsed to minimum permitted levels under current rules.
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London
Joan
Jon
Stock Exchange
Conte
Submarine Threat Forces Venus to Jettison Cargo
The Norwegian mail ship Venus, captured by a German submarine off the coast, dumped several hundred casks of butter and cases of fish to save the vessel. The captain reported the sub offered surrender or be sunk, and allowed wood and other core items to stay aboard. This is the first noted instance of a submarine permitting a vessel to escape under such pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle
England
Parliament urged to forgo salaries during war
London reports Sir Arthur Markham urged voluntary relinquishment of MPs salaries for the war period as a cost saving measure while noting allowances for those with private incomes under 400. Asquith said decisions should rest with the public. Dispatch from General French praises British women aiding the war effort and lists eight women recommended for gallantry in nursing and Red Cross roles.
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London
House of Com
Arthur D. Markham
Asquith
French
Qspaten
Tilitary Nursing Service
Red Cross
London War Casualty Lists Include 2000 British Dead
London reported casualty lists from the western front dated June 6 show about 2000 British soldiers among those in Belgium and France, with 60 officers listed. Affected sectors include Dar-Lanelies cemetery area and references to 420 and 6000 figures amid the wartime tolls.
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London
Belgium
France
Dar- Lanelies
Western Front
Trial of Hunter Nears End In Missoula Murder Case
The Hunter murder trial in Missoula nears completion as the defense presents its testimony after the state. Key witnesses include C. C. Miller, who has been sentenced to life, and Hunter who contends he was not involved. Testimony reveals contradictions about Hunter’s location on the night of the crime and Miller’s alleged plan to rob Benn’s saloon. The trial features Hunter denying Miller’s statements and claiming he was home or in the armory late that night. In other news, a Austrian farmer’s death is ruled natural, a high school appointment adds Clyde Plan as instructor, and plans for a July 4 graduation program at Judith theater are announced.
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Missoula
Hunter Mader
C. C. Miller
I Ian
Hun
Hunter
Miller
Renn
Benn
Kalispell
Kausell
Benn's St Toon
Christianson
Timony
Stephen Pedravgine
Austria
Clyde H. Plan
Wichita
Kan
Will
Clate
N. A. Wright
Thomas Pleasants
Ned Cheadle
Ella Hohenaack
Walter Lehman
Judith Theater
Ayers
Kiance
Tom Stout
Boxeman Bride and Livingston Groom Wed at Home
Miss Amelia Chavey of Boxeman and John G. Ham mer of Livingston were married yesterday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Archie McDonald on East Mendenhall Street. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Sherman I. Divine Vine in the presence of immediate relatives and intimate friends. Following the ceremony a wedding breakfast and congratulations followed, with the couple planning to visit in Boxeman and then return to their home in Livingston.
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Noveman
Amelia Chavey
Boxeman
John G. Hammer
Livingston
Archie McDonald
East Mendenhall Street
Sherman I. Diz Vine
Mr. Divine Mpelade
Sand
Matt Lake
Mike "Malone
Tuaee
Susice
Woods
Katapuan
Bozeman
Northcotn
Duthce
Tiny Mae Camwell Rae
Prinipal
Stings
Langhorne
Tilone
Bette
Hs Cine
Chaeraker West
Sahn'p Lewin
Saison Telnty
Mearns
Eanes
Shen Bergont
Eegtorscenien
Woo Armitage
Hilwatkec
Spattbeien
Fereh
Cat
Lewistown Man Attends Good Roads Meeting
Lewistown June anuthew son of Anaconda visiting for the sportsmen's tournament has consented to attend a good roads meeting at the chamber of commerce Friday afternoon. Mr Mathewson heads the state good roads association and is a key figure in the matter.
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Lewistown
June Anuthewson
Anaconda
Chamber of Commerce
Mathewson
Good Roads Association
Anaconda Logs Road Project Expands in Missoula Area
In Missoula in June 77 the Anaconda Copper Mining Company advances a logging road starting from Howdan. Contractor George Weisel leads work as a camp is set, with seven miles of road bed to be completed and six pound steel laid by October 1. The line will reach 12 miles up the valley to secure timber for Bonner mill and possibly Riverside Clark mill, with up to 1000 men expected in lumber camps along Nine Mile by year end if Clark joins.
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Missoula
Anaconda
Copper ‘Mining Company
Tapine
Howdan
George Weisel
White Sulphur News Does Court Open on Summer Term
White Sulphur Springs report notes Judge Spencer on the bench, local education and residents named. Deaths include Alexander McLeod after a decade on the Summt ranch, and Hollis of Tarkio shot by William Graham with a fatal outcome predicted. A misreported killing at Thompson is corrected. William P. Cunningham confirmed dead and Nelsheim badly injured.
Grand Duke Nicholas Maps Russian War Strategy
London reports that Petrograd sources say Grand Duke Nicholas and advisers planned the Russian Galicia defense well in advance. The German onslaught surprised only in its artillery rush, while Russian retreat was orderly and prepared. The piece questions German artillery feats and notes ongoing strategic responses. Also covered is a Titanic liability case seeking 18 million against Oceanic Navigation. the firm argues liability limited to 91,872 for lifeboats, passage, and freight.
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London
Galicia
Sys
Morning Post
Petrograd
Contites
Nicholas
Oceanic ‘Team
Navigation Company, Limited
Illness of the Son Fatal to the Mother in Sassouia
Ruth McHugh, mother of a 19 year old son, died after her son suffered a stroke while walking on Hast Spruce street. The Home at Nine Street in Missoula has long been her residence, and she would have been 80 next April. Her son was taken home urgently. doctors held little hope for her recovery. She had lived in Missoula for 48 years and was mother to a number of prominent residents.
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Sassouia
Ruth Me
Hugh
Anna
Spruce
Murray Buys Fourth of the Ranier Grand Hotel
Dr J J Murray of Butte paid 107 500 for a quarter share of the Ranier Grand hotel in Seattle. The sale involved Henry Broderick for the Alaska Banking and Safe Deposit Co and the Northwestern Commercial Co. The deal consolidates Noyes estate control. Wilson & White lease the property with plans for the future western avenue building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Hotel Corporation
Wilson & White Hotel Company
Western Avenue
Alaska Banking and Safe Deposit Company
Northwestern Commercial Company
Tr. Murray
Noyes
Tutte
Atie
Henry Broderick
HL. T-Wilsom
University of Colorado Professor Explains His Release
Boulder Colo Prof James Brewster of the law faculty says he was not reappointed by the board of regents and explains his removal may relate to his labor activity He asserts he sought to testify before the industrial relations commission in Washington and that President Farrand warned his university position would end if he went The university denies a labor action caused the removal and quotes Brewsters letter to former Michigan colleagues and to Frank Walsh chairman of the U S commission on industrial relations
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Boulder
Colo
James Brewster
Law Faculty
University of Colorado
Board of Regents
Brewster
Congressonal “Commission
Livingstone Fat ‘Pres
University of Michigan
Hima
From
Frank 9. Walsh
United State Commission On Industrial Relations
Washington
Jakdent Farrand
Farrand
de. M.ammons
Hrewater Bate
Miners Split Over Union Affiliation After Carpenters Hall Meeting
The Western Federation of Miners, holding the charter of Butte Miners’ Union No. 1, met at Carpenters’ Union Hall. Vice President Mahoney said enrollment was satisfactory and rival sentiment remains strong. A new weekly meeting night is planned as tensions persist after a prior clash with the old union and a reported assault on Martin Sexbit, president of the Perpetual Miners’ Union, during a related incident.
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Western Federation of Miners
Butte Miners
Unon
Carpenters’ Uion Hall
Charles “Mahoney
The
Hutte
Federation
Ational Thorodica
Seeration
Martin Sexbit
Perputee Minere
Lua Beck
Aoe
Fen
Anjouemed
Harry Thaw Confident Plans Trip to Panama Exposition
New York June 22 Harry Thaw bets on acquittal by sanity trial for murder of Blancard White. Jury to decide his sanity with Justice Hendrick presiding. Thaw seeks permanent release from state insane asylum after 1943 trial. Attorney John B. Stanchfield to outline defense. about 20 witnesses expected, including many Allenistas. Prosecution led by Willam Fetomes remains wary as Thaw plans trip to Panama Exposition after verdict.
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New York
Harry x
Blancard White
Arto Hs
Hendrick
John B. Stanchfield
Umber
Allenista
Willam
1M Thaw
Wein
TERRIFIC WINDSTORM HITS LITTLE ROCK VICINITY
A windstorm struck Little Rock on June 7, reaching 70 miles per hour at 4 10 am local time. The temperature fell 22 degrees in 15 minutes with heavy rain. A man was killed by a live wire. Property damage included blown windows and stranded cars. communications with Fort Smith Hot Springs Philadelphia and Helena were severed. Malvern reported a tornado with wires down.
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Malvern
Iso
Merman plan transfers and property deeds listed in 1909 notes
A compact record of property transactions naming multiple individuals and parcels in Plymouth and Silver Bow areas. Entries include transfers to Charles E Farnsworth at Anaconda National Bank, Jot 4 5 in Plymouth addition, and several lot and block transfers in Noyes Upton cad iton, Upton addition, and Silver Bow addition with nominal sums noted.
Probationary Police Placed in Butte by New Commission
Two probationary officers named Fraser and Leahy were admitted to the Butte department by the new police commission. Olson and Nelson, previously at the department, were found guilty of immoral conduct and removed. Mayor Lane ordered the actions, citing the department's trust.
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Butte
New Police Commission
Lane
Fraser
Leahy
Cattomen Olson
Nelson
Emmell Victorious at Overland Park Race Meet
Hilly Gemmell rode to victory at Overland Park near Denver, beating favorite Lewis by five lengths. Gemmell, with prior money finishes, captured his finest win yesterday in a tight field.
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Hilly Gemmell
Overland Park
den Ver
Lewis
Gemmell
Timber Butte mill worker suffers leg injury at work
A timber mill worker suffered a leg injury yesterday when his right leg broke above the ankle. The incident occurred at the 08 Timber Butte mill and the patient is now at Murray hospital.
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W. Comerage Emer
Timber Butte Mill
Murray Hospital
Warm a8 War and German Steamer William Frye Report
Washington notes President Wisch comments on military mobilization and aster tenses. New Zealand reports nearly 25 million sheep in its latest census.
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Washington
Caerard
Gartuan
Mistra
Wisch
William F Frye
White Howe
New Zealand
Notorious Bath Murder Trial Opens in London
London June 2 George Joseph Smith stood trial for the killings of three brides in bathtub deaths. Prosecutor Bodkin outlined the pattern of murders linked to life insurance schemes, with Smith using aliases and claiming marriages in 1901 to Beatrice Mundy, Alice Burnham Latty, and Margaret Lofty. Evidence showed the motive was financial gain as Smith sought substantial insurance payouts.
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London
George Joseph Smith
OM Malley
Milage
Smith
Teatrice Mundy
Alice Burnham
Bodkin
Alice Hurnham
Beatrice Mandy
Lost Goods and Prices in October Notice
Fragmentary item lists rye at 1.10 and other goods with prices such as plasx 1.72 and notes October and September dates. Indicates a retail notice or ledger excerpt from a Baltimore or regional market page. Names and places are obscured but reflect a vendor inventory or public sale fragment.
Undertaker and Dunn Funeral Notices From Local Family Plots
Funeral details for Mary Jone Pling Bilboas wife of Mathew Bilboas at the parents home Andries Halward Picard then to Ste Patricks church for mass and Catholic Cemetery. The late Midiot Dunn will be laid out at 4a south Wyoming street then to Sacred Heart church for services tomorrow morning at 9 oclock.
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Bilboa
Mary
Jone Pling
Mathew Bilboas
Andries
Halward Picard
Ste Patrick's Church
Dunn
Midiot
Wyoming Street
Vom Se Row
Sacred Heart Church
Callahan
James
Annie Ward
Ivanhoe
Mietack
Cele Peetat
Uatitticl
Automobilen
RILEY
Frank
Andene
Funeral notices for multiple local figures
Funeral arrangements are announced for several residents. Inte mbice interment set after a Wednesday morning service at SCHWEND. Langan funeral at Dusgan's parlors then Mt. Joseph's church. Callahan service Wednesday morning with interment at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Riley funeral scheduled for Wednesday at 2 PM with Mount Borla Cemetery involvement.
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Schwend
Tate
Plac Langan
Dusgan
Mt. Joseph's
Rebel General Sentenced to Six Years in South Africa Rebellion
Hlvemsonven, Union of Sown Africa via London reports Jan De Wet, a leading figure in the South African rebellion against the British, was found guilty of treason and sentenced today to six years in prison and a fine of £2,000. The verdict followed yesterday's treason counts and marks a severe response to the uprising.
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Hlvemsonven
Union of Sown Africa
London
Jan de Wet
Els
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Cive UP
Lemburg
British Admiralty
Mercie Red Cross
Warne
O. P. Mathe
Wakeford
Someon
6Siandara
Bozeman News
Lewistown News
Anaconda Company
White Sulphur News
White Sulphur Springs
Jude AC. Spencer
Mathews
Rader
P.D. Scott
Helen
Alexander McLeod
Summ
Townsend Road
Scotland
Lis
Jorge Ho
Ussoum
Hollis
Tarkio
Mineral County
William Graham
Grand Duke
Sheen
Murray
Montana
Iversity
Harry Thaw
Little Rock
NAMI
Emmell
Gerard
Horge Joseph Smith
McCaull-Dinamore Co
Helens
Lipqilda
Nona
Tharley
the McCaull-vinamore Co
Merena
Undertakers
Sherman & Reed
Tee
Rane
Buek
Joseph Richards
Sars Missoula Nursery Co
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