Mayor's campaign for full measure of gas begins
The article reports Mayor Maloney launching enforcement to address misweighing in gasoline, promoting four quarts to a gallon and a high quality liquid while targeting underweight and overweight measures. It cites complaints about short measures and outlines immediate action with weighings and penalties. Real estate transfers and local property deals follow, listing owners, lots, and small dollar values for numerous transactions in Butte.
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Maloney
Alaloney
British Commission May Arrive in Washington
Washington May 14 Arthur James Balfour British foreign secretary and most of the British mission arrived in Washington after a welcome in New York. They will stay several days and then likely proceed to Canada and England. Balfour to receive eight joint sub committee reports on trade shipping hospital work intelligence munitions materials and sending an American army to Europe. Mainsprings $1 Mayer jeweler in Montana at 21 West Part.
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Washington
Arthur James Balfour
New York City
Canada
England
Mr. Balfour
Europe
Mayer
Montana
West Part
Divorces Granted In Butte Court for Desertion and Cruelty
Myrtle Brunelli wins divorce and custody of her child Irene after desertion and a wartime absence. Judge Lynch rules no fight to the action and grants custody with visitation rights. Marie Popovich also secures a divorce from Marco Popovich on cruelty grounds with support for the child. Additional cases adjourned as parties were unready.
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Myrtle Brunelli
Nicholas Brunelli
Butte
Irene
Europe
Poker Ring Under Fire as Joker Cards Helped Wins
Detectives Morrison and Frazer testified as blackjack gambling case against eight players opened. A pool cue alarm sparked a rush for the doors at 67 East Khe Street. Attorney William Sullivan noted appeal from $25 fines for each player. two others faced higher penalties.
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Morrison
Frazer
Maxisate Whitty
East Khe Street
William Sullivan
A. Olm- Stead
George Manoseolfis
George of
Sukkine
Y Lesage
Fergus county farmers heed Wilson call for food production
Farmers, cattlemen and sheepmen in Fergus county strive to meet President Wilson's demand for higher food output. Judge W H Smith of Lewistown, visiting Butte, notes extensive land being sold to new operators and highlights Fergus county's recent notable development.
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Fergus County
Wilson
W. H.smith
Lewistown
Butte
Dollar Shirt Shop Opens in Butte Rialto Building
Three young Butte men Paul Cannon Arthur Banfield J and E G Windigler launch a new dollar shirt shop in the Rialto theater building. The venture markets shirts around a dollar while offering modern furnishings and a few higher priced items.
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Butte
Rialto Theater
Paul Cannon
Arthur Banfield J
E.G. Windigler
The Woman Who Waits Poem From World War I Era
A wartime poem by H. G. Lambert honors the steadfast women who wait at home. It depicts the sleepless nights praying for soldiers at war, longing for their man to return safely with final victory and peace.
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H. G. Lambert
Publishers Protest Against Tax Burden
Washington reports that newspaper and periodical spokesmen urged the senate finance committee to oppose the war revenue bill’s zone system and higher Second class mail rates. They warned many publications would suspend if enacted, citing slumps in business and added printing costs. The push included leaders from the New York World and the American Newspaper Publishers Association.
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Senate Finance Committee
Don €. Seitz
New York World
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Arthur Dunn
Arthur 4. Baldwin
New York
Associated Business Papers, Incorporated
Choldihy
D.W. Norris
Marshalltown
Towa
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Labor Press
Nation urged to curb food waste to aid Europe
Henry A Wise Wood leads a call to Sheriff J K O Rourke urging public exposure of the campaign to stop daily food waste. The letter argues patriotic self restraint can add vast food to Europe, claiming 102,860,000 Americans could add 10,000 tons weekly by cutting waste by one pound per person.
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Henry A. Wise Wood
Conference Committee On National Preparedness
J. K. O'Rourke
Ald Jon
Europe
Heads Commission to Russia
President Wilson outlined to members of the American Engineering Commission that Russia needs help reestablishing its railroad system. The Stevens-chaired group plans a long journey with John E. Greiner Henry Miller N L Darling George Gibbs and Stanley Washburn among the travelers.
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American Engineering Commission
Russia
John F. Stevens
Commission of Engineers
White House
Mr. Stevens
John E. Greiner
Baltimore and Ohio
Henry Miller
The
Wabash
N. L. Darling
Northern Pacific
George Gibbs
Pennsylvania
Stanley Washburn
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Dragged Animals to Death In Cruelty Case
Peter Marchiando faces cruelty charges after allegedly tying a cow and calf to a wagon and driving, causing exhaustion and death. Deputy County Attorney Frank Riley filed the complaint yesterday. Marchiando to stand trial. Robert Morris allegedly assaulted by James roster following a complaint at 206 Front Street. Bins damaged on Northern Pacific tracks at 8 am. Montana company storage bins destroyed, delaying unloading of several cars.
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Peter Marchiando
Frank Riley
Marchiando
Ani
Robert Morris
James Roster
206 Front Street
Morris
Tire Eee
Montana Company
Northern Pacific
Red Cross War Council Urged Central Control
A telegram to the Butte Chamber of Commerce urges subordination of all local Red Cross activities to the National Society. It names a war council including Henry Davison, Cornelius Buse, Charles Norton, Edward Hurley, and William Taft. It calls for mobilizing funds, consolidating finance, and rapid relief for European needs and home demands.
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Red Cross
National Red Cross Society
Butte Chamber of Commerce
Lot
Presti
Europe
Itr
Herbert Hoover
Red
War Connett
Rialto Building barber shop opens with marble and enamel
The sanitation and hyto barber shop in the Rialto theater building opens today. Proprietor TP Liss, formerly with Levi shop on Dakota street, runs the new venture. The piece notes healthful seating guidance and emphasizes a upscale finish.
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Main St
Rialto Theater
Liss
Levi
Dakota Street
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