Bishop Carroll Urges Red Cross Duty and Victory
Bishop John P. Carroll spoke at a noonday Red Cross luncheon praising the fund drive and urging Butte to exceed its $150,000 quota. He framed the effort as patriotic, noting America's role in defending democracy and honoring humanitarian laws, while directors reported $26,028.90 raised in 24 hours and $27,903.45 still needed with three and a half days left.
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Red Cross
John P. Carroll
Carroll
Butte
America
Europe
Bishop Carroll
Margaret P. Daly
W. A. Clark Jr
Jack Cohen
Express Company Employee Admits Robbery
Chicago June 22 James Burgess platform manager of the Adams Express company admitted to police that he robbed an express car for 25 000 in the Burlington yards Tuesday night He named Peter Peloquin a switch and his brother Joe Peloquin as accomplices The Peloquins have not been arrested The crime was traced to Burgess through the dial used to unlock the money safe in the car.
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Chicago
James Burgess
Adams Express Company
Burlington Yards
Peter Peloquin
Joe Peloquin
Harvard Sees Enrollment Drop From War Mobilization
Harvard University projects a cut in next year’s enrollment due to the enlistment of at least 1,000 students, President Lowell told the Alumni Association. He warned of a possible $200,600 revenue loss from tuition while promising support for students’ families. Total gifts last year reached $2,271,900. Washington reports farm loan bonds totaling 100 to 150 million dollars will be issued at 4 percent, with marketing by investment bankers.
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Harvard
Cambridge
Mass
Harvard University
Lowell
Cee
Washington
Federal Land Banks
Farm Loan Board
Forest fires origins share lightning as a major cause
Forest fire statistics show seventy four percent of fires in the country have known origin. Lightning accounts for about one seventh of these.
German Hall association to erect big block in Butte
The German Hall association of Butte plans a new four story brick block on a 42 by 100 foot lot in South Montana street. A basement will house meeting rooms and facilities, the first floor stores, second floor large halls with stage, and third floor lodge rooms. Cost is estimated at 25000 dollars, funds ready. Herman Kemna is the architect. Construction will start soon after selling property on North Main above Granite.
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German Hall Association of
Butte
Montana
Herman Kemna
Worg
Association
North Main Street
How Canada Cares for Wives and Children of Soldiers
Washington June 22 A special report from the federal Children's Bureau outlines Canada's method of supporting the wives and children of soldiers. The document describes programs, funding, and eligibility, highlighting national systems designed to help families during service periods and after.
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Washington
Canada
Federal Children’s Bureau
Canadian Frontline Support Programs Expand Aid and Reeducation
The enlisted men receive regular pay plus a separate $20 monthly allowance for dependents and, in special cases, additional aid from the Canadian parliament fund. Life insurance for front line troops is documented by many cities, and the Dominion is undertaking re-education of disabled men for gainful occupation.
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Dominion
British steamer sighting denies prisoners from German raider
Washington reports by navy officials deny rumors of a British steamer delivering prisoners from a German raider sunk or captured at sea. Navy officers telephoned the port authorities to verify and found no truth in the reports.
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Washington
Atlantic
Navy Department
Mother gives him up in draft case in San Francisco
Walter Nahl, 21, was sentenced to 90 days in county jail after his mother reported his failure to register in the selective draft. Federal Judge M. Tr. Dooling overruled a demurrer on the draft act and ordered Nahl to register before serving time. Japan to help Russia reported by Copenhagen papers saying Japan offered to support Russia’s democracy and army reorganization.
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San Francisco
Walter Nahl
M. Tr. Dooling
Nahl
Japan
Russia
Copenhagen
Pappas Convicted for Lewd Conduct in Court
In Judge Dwyer’s department Frank Pappas was found guilty of lewd conduct toward a schoolgirl. The jury fixed a sentence from two and a half to five years, with formal sentencing set for next Saturday. The Greek defendant is married. his wife resides in their homeland.
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Dwyer
Department of Court
Frank Pappas
Pappas
Eee
Market in Orient Expands as American Toilet Goods Gain Popularity
In the Far East American toilet goods rise in popularity while France and England, once key suppliers, struggle to meet shipments. Peterhof, 18 miles from Petrograd, founded in 1711 by Peter the Great, features an imperial palace modeled after Versailles.
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Orient
Far East
France
England
Peterhof
Petrograd
Peter the Great
Versailles
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