Two Wounded In Gun Battle Near Jackson
In a western style gun battle near Jackson, W. Ricketts was mortally wounded, and F. L. Winchester was wounded in the leg and arm. Nabla fled after buying a 45 caliber automatic, while Lee Reese drove the assailants away. Ricketts, a reported five-year felon, lies dying, Winchester remains in County jail emergency ward. Sheriff’s deputies pursue Nabla through nearby hills.
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Lee Reese
Aether
Ricketts
F.L. Winchester
Winchester
Washington
Loyal Legion
J. E. Morse
Pinkerton
Jackson
The
Sherif
Nahia
Lewistown News in Brief Rivals and War Work
Mirke Sobol, brought from Great Falls by Deputy Sheriff Dan Corcoran, faces charges of perjury and being an alien claiming Austrian nativity after a prior vote record. J. Bon Lewistown buys the Schmidt farm near Ross Fork for 3600 dollars, at 20 per acre. Over 100 volunteer harvest hands, plus two crews of young women, head to grain fields by auto to harvest wheat as labor supply tightens. Washington dispatch lists Fontana men commissioned as Second Lieutenants in infantry at Camp Taylor and Camp Caras, including George Janes, Charles T. Eisery, Ernest Krueger, Mildred, Walter Moody Barley.
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Lewistown
Mirke Sobol
Great Pa
Sherif’ Dan” Corcoran Lay
Gunes
Sobol
Lee High
Tt Ienow
Se & Engen
Great Palla
Schmidt Farm
Ross’ Fork
J. Bon
Putnam
Standard
Washington
Fontana
Artii
Tory Central
Taylor
George Janes
Sycamore
Cremton
Charles T. Eisery
Fresno
Ernest Krueger
Mildred
Walter
Moody Barley
Mar
Tiewerant
Bengol
Camp Caras
Idaho Highway Bids Sought for Salmon River Route Project
Idaho State Highway Commission invites sealed proposals for grading surfacing bridges and culverts on the north south highway between Salmon River near Whitebird and Grangeville in Idaho County. Proposals due at Boise or Lewiston offices with bid security and a performance bond. August 28 1928.
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Commission of Tenovat
Actetay of
Wate
Bolte
Idaho
Une
Salmon ‘River
Whitebird
Grangeville
Wffes
Henway
Boise
Yaaho
Engeerie Office
Lewiston
Idahs Aoa
Taaho
Gaway Commission
State
Iin Bf
State Highway Commission
W. Ft Dougherty
Suspects freed after alibi clears Three Forks bombing attempt
Four men held for seven weeks in a county jail on charges of attempting to blow up Three Forks on July 15 were released at the District Attorney's request. Alibis showed they were in the Ports area, with footprints and a bunion noted. One man, Bertie, was linked to the case but later found to have no connection.
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Togeman
Three Forks
Distriet
C Cariaon
Evie Fe
Rd Hientek
D. Sorrin
James Ey
Harry Selecoric
Bertie
Morin Fe
Gail
Butte Choral Society Secures A Director
Missoula reports that De Lorymith, dean of the school of music at Tras, accepted the choral director post for the Butte Choral Society. The group of 20 mixed voices will rehearse twice monthly under university public service auspices. His past roles include music director at the First Church of Christ New York and soloist at a Chicago church. he also taught tone production at Columbia University.
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Missoula
de Lorymith
The
Tras
Nervice
First “Church of Christ
New York City
Tor Utes Searm
Chicago
Montana
Tollege
Columbia
Postponement in Montana Dam Project Prompts Settlement
Roreman reports postponement of a Montana Power camp project along the Madison River until January. Ranchers and the power company agree to amicable settlement after a recent dam break damaged riverbank properties and ruined or delayed many crops. The company proposes building a small rail dam in the river to prevent further damage and satisfy affected residents.
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Roreman
Damawo Gulte
Montana Power Camp
Gall Valley
Madison
Ring Crone
Unusual Accident Claims Life Of Miss Warner In Billings
Billings on September first reports the unusual death of Mise Elvada Warner aged 17, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Charles Warner. While on a day outing in the Bull Mountains, Miss Warner and Miss Sproule stood on a rock ledge as a rockface gave way. Miss Sproule escaped unharmed, but Warner was knocked down a 20 foot precipice and suffered fatal injuries. She was taken to a hospital but died shortly after. Warner's family includes a prominent local merchant handling electrical supplies.
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Billings
Mise
Warner
Charles ‘Warners
Avocal Hospital
Sproule
Bull Mountains
Kodak
Dillon Carnival Closes After Week of Festivities
Dillon reports a two week carnival concluded with the Beaverhead county fair association crowning the largest exhibit. The Wortham shows performed in Dillon then headed to Butte for a similar week. A major street fight occurred near Idaho street leaving one man injured. Sheriff K Wyman and Deputy Dan Mooney left for the Big Hole basin on official business. Michael Bermott of San Francisco visited for several days on business. Four men were to be sent to Boulder Colorado for mecahnics school training.
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Dillon
Beaverhead
Wortham
Butte
Carnival Company
Thie City Lake
Bigard
South Dakota
Orr Streets
Dakota
Huber
Idaho
Keller
Anid
Johnly
Johnny
K. Wyman
Sneri Dan’ Mooney
Big Hole
Basin
Iheritt
Mic" Alebermott
San Francisco
Hoard
Pvice
Mechanics’ School
Boulder
Col
Volunteer enlistment and payroll oversight noted
On September 19 the men will enlist or be drafted while a navy worker named Chris Johnson faced a failure to keep a payroll rule. A. Pierce on Prairie and Hietas Been Employed are mentioned in connection with an audit or rectification of the payment form on this matter.
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Volun
Chris Johnson
Fame to Famous Town Adds More Frontline Action
The Associated Press reports on American forces on the Aisney Front. Thirty prisoners accounted for by Seret 8K. Leschtinsky of Milo Waukee captures Juvigny. A detachment led by 14 men loses track, believes itself in German lines. Two German captains surrender when confronted by the captured officers. The sergeant and his men escort 30 prisoners to headquarters. the two German officers are likely shot.
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Associated Press
Aisney
Seret
Leschtinsky
Milo Waukee
Juvigny
Keant
Americans Drive Forward Near Juvigny Capture 600 Prisoners
American forces advancing beyond Juvigny reported by the Associated Press with the American Army in France. The drive began Saturday and reached its objective by nightfall, taking nearly 600 prisoners, two artillery pieces, numerous machine guns and mortars. Tanks supported the infantry as shells and air cover broke German defenses, while reports noted the Germans offered scattered resistance and were driven from fortified positions.
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France
Juvigny
Duvaeny
Arcillery
Jus ' Vlony
Ansieus
Crmmans
Aise
Crany
Dla
Nat Teagt
Teipie
Che Tne
Juvikng
Juvigny Wan
Nealh
Davigny
Ming
Americans Break German Defenses At Ju vigny Action
American troops stubbornly assault Ju vigny and surrounding lines, pushing through shell fire to encircle and capture the town. German positions collapse after heavy bombardment as prisoners are moved toward a cave headquarters. A Milwaukee rider among the wounded seeks return to the front amid intense fighting.
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Fromy
Ger
New York
America
Milwaukee
Bloodied clashes as London troops recapture ground at Bullecourt
Allied forces including London units and Liverpool men battled German positions and redoubts in freshly renewed trench warfare. Whippet tanks supported by heavy fighting breached redoubts at Bullecourt and Ecoust, with hundreds of German dragoons captured amid shifting footholds in the Flanders front.
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London
Liverpool
Lancashire
Middlewax
Tory
Longatte
Ecoust
Eacoust
Bullecourt
Hendecourt
Tencourt
Lindenburg
Loriousy
Meanwune
Immenes
Bailleut
Kemmel Hul
Union—Comines Cabal
Vier
Mtraal
Vormizeee
Lindenhook
Ravelbure Pidge
Vailleul
Neuve Pilise
Flanders
British Troops Advance Near Ypres and St. Mein
London dispatch reports British forces advancing in the Lyssus lent area southwest of Ypres crossing the Lawe river and nearing Etaires to Ta Assee road. Haig’s troops clear Longatte Eeoust St. Mein and progress toward Le Transloy, with Bonchavesnes and Rancourt captured. English and Australian units take over 2,000 prisoners.
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London
Lyssus
Ypres
Lawe River
Etaires
Ta Assee
British War Office
Papaume
Haig
Longatte
Eeoust St. Mein
Bapaume
Americans Fight on Belgian Soil for First Time
By the Associated Press in Belgium and London reports that on September 1 American troops fought on Belgian soil for the first time, capturing Voormezeele and engaging other local positions. Reuters dispatch says Americans also seized several strong points between Voormezeele and Ypres.
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Belgium
Associated Press
Flanders
Voormereele
London
Reuter
Voormezeele
Ypres
Germany's Plans Now a Matter of Speculation
The article analyzes German strategy as Hindenburg aims an immediate retreat to the Hindenburg line to buy time for reorganizing front lines. It suggests Germany seeks a breathing spell to offset Allied American military strength and possibly secure influence in Europe through a renewed later push.
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Germany
Hindenburg
Aich
Nile
Rusela
Streson
America
Europe
Uime
Ukraine
Lithuania
Poland
Tusata
Unit Assured at Helena College in Wartime Training Call
At Knights of Columbus hall last night Rev Father Hott spoke on enrolling draft age students for Uncle Sam's training unit to be based at Mount St Charles. Aimed at class 6 18 registration, the program urges patriotic service while noting enlistments are closed during the war. About 20 students volunteered to enter, securing a training unit at Mount St Charles.
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Knights of Columbus Hall
Hott
Tng
Tts
Hiot
Training Corps
Washington
Thapenker
Uncle Sam
America
Mherty
Hillot
Father Hoft
Hemen
Mount St. Charles
Blu
Quiet Labor Day in Butte Draws Large Picnic Crowd
Butte residents plan a quiet Labor Day with a major Basket picnic and sports by local unions at Columbia Gardens if weather holds. The Shriners picnic at Race Track is expected to draw crowds from Butte, Anaconda, and Deer Lodge.
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Butte
Columbia Gardens
Shriners
Anaconda
Deer Lodge
Elks raise 20000 for war savings at open air booth
In Butte the Elks raffled 20000 in war savings stamps at an open air booth Saturday. Crowd participation surged as members labored beside a piano singalong. By midnight sales continued, with Kai Ser Gill and his son slated for shipment to Helena to showcase county support.
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Butte
Mal “Amien
Hradice
Campaien
Undertakers Jenking Funeral Details
The funeral of the late Lewin Senking will take place Wednesday afternoon at the Richards funeral chapel. Interment will be in Moriah cemetery. Three Erm er, the 18 month son of Mr and Mrs John Wickett, died yesterday morning at the Fanny residence Fort Locust Street, where the funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at Saint Moriah cemetery.
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Jenking
Lewin Senking
Iychardee
Moriah
John Wickett
Fanny
Ft Locust Mtred
Wil
Mace
Tomorre
Paltordof Flotatine
Obituary notices for Weldon Madenici and Dalley in late 19th century style
Remains of Willian Weldon and Michael Madenici aged 28 are at local undertakers. Funeral and interment details include services at Bart Frontway and Mount Morian, with additional rites at Serbian Orthodox Shureh and Carpenters Inn. Separate note: Dalley to Idaho Wa Tanto and Devitt to Seattle for interment with spouse present.
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Weldon
Willian Weldon
Daniels
Bilbou
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G.W. Ricketts
F. L.winchester
Lewistown News
PGA
Butte Choral Society
Dillon News
Qut
Huskies
Battecourt
Ballecourt
Carpet Artois
Bern
Courceliette
Somme
Pelves
Plouvain
Helena College
ELKS
Undertakers
Susepn Kighakus
Sam R. White
Sherman & Reed
Ome and
Gaeringe
Jaiomne
John C. Devitt
Thone
Daniels & Bilboa Epdert
M. J. Walsh CO
Exibalmere
West Park Street
Larry Oe
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