Montana military bill provisions repealed by referendum
The 1911 law, about 25 000 words, required all able bodied native and certain foreign born citizens aged 18 to 45 to military duty unless exempted. It created a regular militia and a reserve militia. Copies of the repealed law were available from the secretary of State in Helena or the Montana Federation of Labor in Butte. Washington May 7 ammunition orders: 170 000 rounds for thirds inch field guns to supply three batteries of militia field artillery.
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Montana
United States
Mt Helena
Montana Federation ‘of Labor
Carpenters’ Union
Butte
Washington
Frankfort Arsenal
Chinese Eggs Branded Proaud of China in Seattle
The department orders all Chinese eggs labeled Proaud of China replacing Fresh Pullets. Eggs are smaller than standard and reads fly pass as pullet exes. Attempts to store Chinese eggs here have failed. Receipts remain heavy while exis fare is in good condition when received.
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Seattle
Department
Ai Culture
Proaud
China
Witnesses in war cases thrown out at Butte court
A string of federal and state court actions in Butte, including dismissals and remands, centers on wartime witness issues. Judge Bourquin dismissed one $15,000 damages case without prejudice while remanding Johnson vs Butte-Alex Scott Mining to state court. Other actions involve removals, bankruptcy petitions, and a forthcoming June 8 hearing, with notices of local Democratic County Committee meeting and a move of Dr. T J B Shanley’s office.
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Butte
B. K. Wheeler
United States District’ Attorney
A. Tite
Butte Mining Company
Akring
Pitts Rout
George M. Bourquin
William .Johnson
Butte-Alex Scott’ Mining Company
United States
T. J. Walsh
Jules Bourauin
Helena
Wellington D. Rankin
Jaco Mikkala
Fast Butte Mining Company
Fred C. Kingsley
Bourquin
F. W. Hasking
Glenn D. Coop
H. Frith
Billings
George W. Duffield
Would Rather Fish Than Be President at Comique Show
Irish comedian Tom Nawn and Evangeline Diney star at the Comique with reminiscences of Butte days. Nawn recalls $40 weekly team pay, past tours to Helena, roller eating exhibitions, and a life split between fishing and show business. He resembles a president in Washington photos from last summer.
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Alderman Swarts
Tom Nawn
Evangeline ‘Ughter
Henry Diney
Nawn
Pat
Butte
Tom
Hutte
Renee
Nore
Coline
Tom. Manning
Helena
Jerry Powers
Duncan McDonald
Dutt
Michigan
Mr. Nawn
Jefferson
Wilson
Sehen
Washington
Lucille Love Comes to Lyric Theater in Butte
The Lyric Theater on East Park Street will premiere Lucille Love The Girl of Mystery starting Sunday May 19 with installments each Sunday for 15 weeks. The theater opens 1 PM and runs to 11 PM to handle crowds. A four part Universal feature The Merchant of Venice screens May 18 and 19, drawing strong crowds.
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Lucille Love
Universal
N Butte
Lyric Theater
East Park Street
Extend Your Business Through Parcel Post
The parcel post system expands trade by linking cities and country. The 5 day Standard offers one cent a word or six cents an inch for space to publicize goods. Packages up to 50 pounds travel within zones at nominal rates, enabling broader buyer seller exchanges.
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Parcel Post
Parcel Post Department
Card of Thanks for Probate Help and Floral Tribute
I extend heartfelt thanks to all who assisted in my husband’s bereavement. Special thanks to the Buffalo mine employees for the beautiful floral offering. Mrs Florence Juvan sent a note about the New Method laundry offering family washing and ironing 40 pieces for 1 dollar. Independent phone 1180.
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Buffalo Mine
Florence Juvan
Burglary Wave Hits Butte As Yeggs Prowl
Experienced burglars haunt Butte in a spring raid, targeting stores and rooming houses. The latest attempt at Casey Candy on Silver and Main was foiled by watchman Ernes Brown who reported the break in after intruders smashed a rear window with an axe. Widespread attempts plague West Side and South Butte, prompting criticism of reduced patrols and stretched beat coverage.
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Butte
Casey Candy Company
Silver
Ernes Brown
Brown
South Butte
Counterfeit National Bank Notes Reported by Secret Service
The Secret Service reports two counterfeit notes from 1902 era. A $5 note on the National Bank of Tulare in California and an 810 note on the Union National Bank of Chandler in Oklahoma carry check letters D and F. Both are poorly made and unlikely to deceive. Berlin reports Emperor William acted as godfather at the christening of Lieut. Commander Walter Gherardi’s daughter, citing high regard for American historian George Bancroft.
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Washington
Secret Service
National Bank of
Kaiser Her
Berlin
William
Walter Kt Gherardi
Toprey
George Bancroft
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Plateys
Dea
Walla
Layton
Campbell’s
Judith Queen
Toy's Bakery, Delicatessen
West Park ‘St
al Lutey
Soucan
Lutey
W. Mercury St
Eicance
Mercury Street
TS Minungg
Main Street
Parke Lalley's
Tatey
Marketeria
Ease Park
The
Florence Garment
W. Broadway
F. A. Ironside
North Main Street
Questions
Balkans
Democratic County Central Committee
Aqunsiers
Math Street
P. M. M'Carthy
J. P. Crowley
T. J. B. Shanley
Lewisohn
Silver Bow Block
Ind
Comique
Yeggs
North Main
Europe
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