Colonel McGuinness Letter From France Describes Censorship
Colonel McGuinness of the Second Montana writes from France about censorship limits on war letters and praise for American soldiers. He notes journeys, a visit to Marcus Aurelius era gates, and asks to be remembered to old friends while praising his regiment’s conduct and officers.
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John J. Kine
France
Montana
B.C. Monahan
McGuinness
Dr. Monahan
Paris
Cole Guinness
Marcus Aurelius
High Wallet
Gar
Denver Mayor Speer Dies After Pneumonia Illness
The Denver mayor Robert W. Speer, a national authority on municipal government, has died at home after a brief illness caused by pneumonia. The report notes his prominence and impact on city administration.
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Denver
Robert W. Speer
Gunsmith draft hunt puzzles Tutte board and questions
Persistent local board efforts to recruit two draftsman gunsmiths for the national army fail. Officials report no eligible or willing gun smiths in Tutte as of yesterday, leaving board members baffled. In a separate item, Navy Secretary Daniels commends four enlisted men for bravery after rescuing shipmates in rough seas near the Philippine islands.
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Thutte
Adjutant General
National Army
Hutte
Tutte
Shev
Washington
Daniels
Diego
Charles Berry Clark
John
Burke Spokane
Wash
Philippine Islands
Rd Frank Staton
Jacksonville
James Fulton Miler
Philadelphia
U.S
Police Court Notes and Miscellaneous Fines
In police court yesterday Mike Novovitch was fined $10 for less driving. Stella White found guilty of city vagrancy and fined $20. Charles Davis and J A Davis were each owed $10 after a disturbance at the Half Way House. Big Coombs charged with vagraney fined $30. A Riardon charged with city vagraney sentenced to 30 days in city jail. Washington McAdoo authorized loans totaling 5,763,850,000 to Allies including 200,000,000 to Great Britain 100,000,000 to France and 100,000,000 to Italy.
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Mike Novovitch
Ushington
McAdoo
Great Britain
France
Italy
Volunteer Contingent Reaches Camp Safely
The volunteer contingent arrived safely on Monday. Kinville, city increment commander, reported a happy arrival. A telegram noted a big Lima celebration during the recruit train stop with the band on the depot platform. Coffee snacks and messages were distributed along with candy and stamps for home."
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Tutte
Silver Row
Huota
Sam Kinville
Kinville
Lima
Diamond appeals Beaver Skins Case in court
Jack Diamond was found guilty in Justice Buckley’s court of selling beaver skins and fined 50 dollars. He filed an appeal arguing insufficient evidence. John L. Harts faced theft charges and was ordered for trial after a preliminary hearing. bail set at 1000 dollars. President Wilson removed bandages from his burned left hand, noting healing but scarred palm.
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John P Gi Jattta
Tuckleys Court
Mim
Hie
Buckley
Hi A
Jack Diamond
Washington
Wilson
White House
Fragmented sports note hints at one handed game skill
A partial OCR fragment mentions a player improving with one handed play over a two week period, noting recent practice and growing proficiency. The garbled text lacks clear names or context to identify teams or events.
Divorced Wife Alleges Cruelty In Walkerville Suit
Myrtle Powers, a Walkerville native, filed for divorce from F Powers after a marriage begun in Hutte in 1916. She accuses him of idleness, dissolute conduct, and cruelty including fist blows causing a nose bleed and name calling damaging her character. London notes military exemptions for Willie Fuller, described as a padded cell maker for lunatic asylums and police hospitals.
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Myrtle Powers
Walkerville
F. Powers
Hutte
London
Willie Fuller
England
Registrars Open Signups for New Draft Ahead of Time
Irregular OCR notes registrars for a new draft, with 21 year old eligibility and exemption board activity. Volunteers are urged across precincts beyond Butter Walkerville Meadervill Leeville and surrounding areas. W. chairman states organizers will cover registration duties if the draft proceeds, with Marge and others expected to participate.
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Silverton County
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