Donor Proposes City Parks in Butte Area
A citizen donation could help create two new parks in Butte, one in the McQueen addition and another on the Decker property in Centerville. A committee led by Dr. Peter Potter and others urged the board of county commissioners to survey the plots and estimate costs, with W Mec White offering 35 acres near the Country Club as an additional park site.
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Butte
Board of Co Commissioners
Peter Potter
J. R. Wharton
Andy Davis
W. Mac. White
Frank Silver
T. J. Bennetts
W. D. Maddock
McQueen
Decker
Centerville
Country Club
Park Land Donated by Commissioners Faces Set Conditions
Commissioners hailed the grant of land for a new park and stressed that the conditions attached to the donation will be fulfilled, ensuring a suitable site is developed. The officials expressed satisfaction with securing the location and noted ongoing plans to implement the required stipulations.
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St Accessible
Dunn Divorce Proceedings Initiated in Cornwall Marriage
Susie Dunn files for divorce from Samuel T. Dunn in Cornwall England alleging cruelty and failure to provide. She requests custody of three children, $75 monthly alimony, and a share of common property.
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Susie Dunn
Samuel T. Dunn
Cornwall
England
Patla Kelley
W. L. Kelley
Baker City
Ore
Leavensworth
Kan
New Denver Mayor Elected in Nonpartisan Election
Dewey C. Bailey, the safety and insurance commissioner, won the Denver mayoral race by a substantial majority, with returns showing about four to five thousand votes more than all other candidates in today's nonpartisan municipal election.
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di Denver
Dewey C. Bailey
Safety and Insurance
Denver
Enver
Marines Slow enlistment in Butte aims for overseas return
A Montana Marine recruiting chief reports slow enlistment as only six men in Montana recruit areas have signed for a short overseas replacement period. The program covers service until the return from Europe and aims to fill posts at Quantico Virginia with volunteers from cities including Falls, Helena and Great Falls.
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Butte
Europe
Maine
Montana
Quantico
Falls
Helena
Tullinggshi
Amiies
Marines Enlist for War Duty in France Under New Program
Many Fifth and Sixth Regiment marines re enlisted for duration of war while others complete four year terms. The plan pays time and a half beyond their regular service and aims to supply about 500 men monthly for duty in France. Only discharged marines awaiting their discharge may be eligible. Spokane reports 12 men have inquired and several former Marines may take this opportunity to return to Europe, potentially staying until fall.
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Brad
France
Spokane
Sebgea
Europe
Girls' Lee Club Presents The Rivals Operetta
The High School Girls' Glee Club will present The Rivals an operetta at the high school auditorium Saturday at 8 15. The high school orchestra will assist with dances directed by Eleanor Tenner. Principal cast includes Lucille Stasbier Heraldine Tallon Opal Blair Hazel Hil Gladys Betters Helen Conroy Yetta Rayfish Florence Ramsey and Huth Hetters. Child parts go to Violet Hommo Alice Davenport Jolet Kister Irma Lyford Mer Staubier Martha Van Houten. The chorus includes Hi Molthen Marguerite Morris Orem Amelia Netener Lillian Poo Doris Phillips Gladys Ryan Le Pena Scanland Catherine Stall Helena Small Daisy Stevens Lois Proloar Hoda Rosenberg. Accompanist is Helen Small. Song numbers feature There Is Nothing Like Nature Some Girls Drink Milk Hurrah for Society Picture It Think of It Sunshine and Rain Be Kind to All Creasy Bangs His Little Brother. Plot carried by numbers Conspirators Three We Be Slowly Winds Our Grand Procession Whats That Shriely Calling This the Pool two recitative Kneel Down and I four scenes first a nd glade then pine woods at midnight and a clubroom scenes 3 and 4
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Alice Davenport
Jolet Kister
Irma Lyford
Mer Staubier
Policeman Sues Auto Owner for Damages
Policeman Thew Hunt sues an auto owner for injuries from a collision east of Main. He alleges his right leg was broken and his wrist and fingers burned by contact with a radiator. George R Toole represents Hunt.
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Thew Hunt
Forc
Main
George R. Toole
Marriage license refused over age dispute in Montana
A young couple from the Smelter area sought a marriage license in Butte but faced rejection because the girl appeared under 18. The soldier lover argued she was of legal age, yet officials in Anaconda declined the license, noting other Montana counties would handle such cases.
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Anaconda
Butte
Ap Riage Hcense
Ans
Montana
Senator to Introduce Resolution on Peace Revolt
May publican of Tilnois announced in the senate plan to introduce a resolution proposing admission of the peasant revolt against Bolshevik rule across Bolshevist Russia. Leon Trotsky, Bolshevist minister, spoke in Kagan asserting peasant uprisings.
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Publican
Tilnois
Senate
Easant
Russia
Leon ‘Trotky
Mary
Kagan
Miners Decide It in Favor of All Defendants in Local Case
The jury in the Victor Uaey versus Sheriff O’Rourke and others case returned a unanimous verdict for all defendants in a matter tied to the Butte mine summer events. Jurors, mostly miners, found Lacy’s claim invalid and he faces additional actions as two other suits proceed in different courts. A Maryland Casualty dispute over a car collision and a separate injury suit against the Milwaukee road also appear in the docket with motions and proceedings continuing.
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Victor Uaey
Sherif Jonn
Ik. O Ftourke
Sheri Mike Horie
Sheriffs Bond
Curver's Court
Tait
Butte
Ike
Lacy
America
O'Rourke
Frank, Boucher
Crowley
Cier
Crowley Machine
Plaintif
John Emigh
Mal
Lyman Roscow
Lamb
Philip Curren
Milwaukee Road
R. GC. Daniels
Th Rew
Curren
John Lindsay
J. 0. Davies
Fred J.” Furman
Judd Wins Croix de Guerre for Verdun Front Action
Private Judd of the Seventeenth Field Artillery in the Second Division received a royal welcome on returning home after wartime service. He earned the Croix de Guerre for bravery at Chateau Thierry Argonne forest and endured the war’s toughest fighting. His brother serves as a deputy in Nessor County.
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P. Judd
Fra
Seventeenth Field Artillery
Judd
Chateaus Thierry Argonne Forest
A C M Officers Consider Baseball Exhibition
A C M officers plan a baseball game exhibition at the fifth and sixth cssy buildings with two teams led by Kelly Murphy Don Staples HanieLeod Bill Cale and Washington May as part of ongoing efforts to repeal wartime Prohibition. Legislative actions on enforcement and a constitutional amendment were discussed with Senate support expected before July.
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Cssy
Alion
Kelly
Murphy
Don Staples
HanieLeod
Bill Cale
Washington
Wilson
Sheppard
Texas
Soldiers in Welcome Home Parade Reach Camp Dodge Route
Men and Oregon troops of Batteries A and B receive a welcome home celebration here as they travel from Philadelphia to Camp Dodge. They are to be mustered out of service Friday. More than 40 000 visitors watch the procession.
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Oregon
Philadelphia
Camp Dodge
Strike Looms on Coast as Metal Trades Council Threatens
A May 21 statement from C. J. Grow and A. H. Barth, leaders of the Shipbuilders of the Pacific and the Pacific Coast Metal Trades Council, warns of a general strike across the district if no Macy award replacement is agreed by 10 a.m. July 24.
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Oakland
Cal
Macy
Pacific
Pacific Coast’ Metal ‘Trades Council
C. J. Grow
A. H. Barth
The
Coast Metal Trades Come
Parrots Used as Sentinels in War Time
Report states parrots were placed in the Eiffel Tower during the war to warn of approaching enemy aircraft. Their actions were cited as signaling warning, reflecting a curious use of animals in aerial defense.
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Kiffel
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A.C. M
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South Dakota
Crystal Whit
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Rewie
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