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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1918
Page
4
Local board summons men under county jurisdiction to reexamine and recategorize for selective service. Dr Peter Potter notes previous haste may overestimate minor defects and stresses reclassification decisions will be reviewed by the medical advisory board at the courthouse gathering Saturday.
An exemption board announced five more men will be sent from Butte for the increment to fit the quota. The group departs for Camp Lewis on April 27, entraining Thursday evening. Names listed include John W. Curran, John Fuge, Fred G. Harris, James R. O'Rourke, and others, with addresses provided.
Mrs Bessie French returns today from California where she spent the winter. J Rosaiter’s year old daughter, ill with fever, shows signs of improvement. Mrs John McDonald recovers at home from grip. Ministerial association in Butte praised. Mount Bethel church plans a midweek service and Mount Bethel chapel Ladies Aid to meet. Walkerville youths join a military camp at Butte High School under Captain Bradle. Mount Bethel entertainment planned. Captain Weagthorpe gradual recovery from pneumonia. Minnie Ehrman recuperating after appendectomy at Murray hospital. Madeleine Suydam, Alice Richards, and Bethor Bunny among youngsters in Tutte Inst show.
Al Staples near work at J P Bennetts store intends to return soon after two weeks at home. Mrs Ray Hulda of Mimoula Avenue is seriously ill at her home. The service at Lawrence's church will be followed by a patriotic address by Bishop Carr Eadie. Navy reeves left for Seattle for preliminary training. Florence Upton of Lexington Avenue is reported ill at home. Postage rate hikes, tied to the pending postal appropriation bill, face Senate opposition and possible delays.
Twenty two automobile owners were dismissed in court yesterday for parking ordinance violations. Judge Whitty warned offenders to learn traffic rules as several cars were found parked beyond the 20 minute limit. Several other defendants faced fines for disturbances and vagrancy. health department officials noted no automobile violations.
George J. Eckman sues Northern Pacific claiming $10,000 in damages for an arrest he says was without cause. He alleges he was arrested June 13, 1918, in Aiberal county by detective E. M. Reynolds of the Toad and held nearly a month before transfer to Butte for prosecution, then discharged December 28. The case discusses alleged misapplication of the draft law and related legislative amendments.
Louis Nuenthal a prospector admitted possessing powder without license from a February law change. Judge Bourquin noted non-secretive actions and imposed a $10 cost fine. The case, first under the new Plyers act in the county, followed discovery of powder at Nuenthal's home. Also reported Camp Borden Ontario May 6 a fatal airplane accident killed Second Lieut GA Ruffridgs Montclair New Jersey and Cadet HB O’Leary Toronto.
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