Congressman Evans Offers Service to President in War
Washington April 17 Congressman John M Evans, who voted to declare war, writes the President offering his services in any military branch and pledging faithful service. A Baker friend sent him a blank enlistment to become a private in Co I, hoping to add a distinguished colleague to the unit despite no guarantee of active duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
John M. Evans
The
United Ren
House of Representatives
Yny
Evans
Co. I
and Co
Jeannette Rankin
Baker militia guards rail lines in far north western state
Company I and a machine gun detachment are assigned to guard railroad bridges tunnels and tracks near Whitefish to counter I W W band threats. The unit left Helena at midnight with two officers and two men in the field plus the detachment. An Oregon regiment sits 60 miles west. The camp requests newspapers and magazines for the troops via the Sentinel office.
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Whitefish
Baker
Helena
Oregon
Sentinel
Shipping Lines Reap War Era Profits in Sweden
Stockholm reports booming profits for Swedish shipping firms amid wartime growth. A company with 125000 crown capital declared two 100 percent dividends and offers one free share per old. 1916 earnings reached 757000 crowns versus 194500 in 1915. Other firms paid 204 to 200 percent dividends.
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Stockholm
Sweden
America
Neillan Sentenced to Ninety Days in District Court
John Neillan pleaded guilty in Judge O'Hern's court to petit larceny. He was sentenced to 90 days in county jail and is described as a special guest at Hotel de Jones for the term. Neillan was charged with stealing a suit of clothes from Joe Revell.
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John Neillan
O’hern
St Week
Hotel de Jones
Neillan
Joe Revell
Sales of tractors this spring reported by Berz & Co
Berz & Co. lists buyers for Bull Tractors this spring including O'Connor & Johnson Willard Peter Sjoblom Ekalaka Evans & Peters Baker W H Shreve Willard and W A Goble Baker.
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Berz & Co
O’connor & Johnson
Willard
Peter Sjoblom
Ekalaka
Evans & Peters
Baker
W. H. Shreve
W. A. Goble
Business Property Changes Hands In City Deal
E A Monroe sold the lot and two dwellings near the opera house to Frank LaCross of Winona Minnesota for 3000 dollars cash. LaCross also bought part of the Dammon property adjoining for 1300 dollars and will build a two story brick business block. Dad Seeley renovates school grounds for volleyball and swings. Messrs Shear and Fogel plan the Quality Meat Market in the Jasperson building after two weeks with equipment arriving and remodeling underway.
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E. A. Monroe
Frank LaCross
Winona
Minn
Messrs
Shear and Fogel
Jasperson
Geo. Simpson
Knowlton Man Beats His Debts
A Knowlton man, Rev. Rockwell, filed for bankruptcy claiming $303 exempt from $5,533 liabilities, after previously operating at Ismay. Critics say the move avoids paying debts, noting his homestead and two children, and compare it to historical frauds amid changing economic conditions.
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Rockwell
Ismay
Knowlton
Cleveland
Half A Billion a Month for War
Washington reports tentative plans to issue a $2,000,000,000 bond offering under the $7,000,000,000 war revenue law signed by President Wilson. A second issue may follow in four to six months with possible installments paid over four to six months. Proceeds would fund Allied needs and American military expenses, with most of the loan spent in the U.S. on food, ammunition, and supplies. Subscribe totals nearing $250,000,000 prompt McAdoo to raise the issue, and the New York Federal Reserve leads in subscriptions as the U.S. plans to lend Britain $200,000,000 as the first loan.
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Washington
Wilson
Great Britain
France
Russia
Italy
Treasury
McAdoo
Federal Reserve Banks
New York Reserve Bank
Mongolia Gun Named Theodore Roosevelt Sinks German Submarine
London and Washington reports describe the Mongolia fending off a German U-boat on April 19 in British waters. Captain Rice praised the gunners as the periscope was destroyed by a gun named Theodore Roosevelt. Col Theodore Roosevelt celebrated the Mongolia’s action and urged continued American retaliation.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Mongolia
London
Rice
Teddy
Washington
Lexington
Oyster Bay
Germany
Fencing Planned Around Fort Keogh Draws Notice
Miles City April 25 The commanding officer at Fort Keogh United States reserve will be fully enclosed by a war department fence. All stock south of the Yellowstone river must be removed by May 1 1917. Gates will be placed along the county road near Coal and Lignite creeks and near Moon creek road. Reason for the fence not announced by the War Department.
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Miles City
Fort Keogh United States Military Reservation
War Department
Yellowstone River
Moon Creek
Collette Sells Repair Shop Biz at Baker Auto Co
Andrew Shiskowsky buys the auto repair shop equipment from Paul Collette in the rear of the Baker Auto Co. garage and will continue the business there. Collette shifts to electrical engineering focusing on battery charging in the basement of the same building. Andrew has ample auto repair experience.
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Andrew Shiskowsky
Baker Auto Co
Paul Collette
Paul
Andrew
Dr Gramm’s Yellowstone River land buy questioned
Dr Gramm of Chicago bought a half section along the Yellowstone River from Fred Clark of Minneapolis at $10 an acre. He was told 70 percent of the land was tillable but finds only about 10 percent usable beyond grazing. He has not decided on farming the tract.
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Terry
Gramm
Chicago
Yellowstone River
Fred Clark
Minneapoli
Divorce Case Sparks Irish Banter in Court
In Judge O'Hern's court Stella Hooli gan and Mike Hooli gan sparred over custody of a minor. Stella dismissed Mike as a custodian, remarking she did not think much of the Irish, prompting lighthearted commentary during the proceedings.
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Stella Hooligan
Mike
O’hern
Stella
Pittsburg Oil Expert Tours Local Field
Prof. Roswell H. Johnson of Pittsburg spent several days this week examining the local oil and gas field. A nationally noted geologist and University of Pittsburg chair holder, Johnson kept his findings confidential but indicated substantial points of interest after the survey.
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Roswell H. Johnson
Pittsburg
Johnson
University of Pittsburg
New Telephone Directory Issued May First
The G. E. Hough Telephone Co will publish a new telephone directory in booklet form on May 1. With about 170 Baker phone users already, each added line benefits patrons. ensure your number is listed if not present.
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G. E. Hough Telephone Co
Wrights choose Baker for new home after gas past
J Wright and wife of New Castle Indiana arrived in Baker today to live with their daughter Mrs Price Orton. He notes New Castle once had abundant gas now exhausted, gas piped from Virginia is weak for most uses. He recalls oil in Virginia and a local factory ready to convert to munitions if needed by Uncle Sam.
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J. Wright
New Castle
Ind
Baker
Price Orton
Ohie
Wright
Virginia
Indiana
Uncle Sam
French War Commission Arrives at Hampton Roads
France's war commissioners led by Rene Viviani and Marshal Joffre reached Hampton Roads aboard the presidential yacht Mayflower and proceed to Washington to discuss sending an American expeditionary force to France. They outline needs for military and financial support and observe a formal salute by U.S. ships.
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Monroe
France
United States
Hampton Roads
Chesapeake Bay
Washington
Rene Viviani
Marshal Julire
Virginia Capes
Marshal Joffre
Boy Hanged Near Plevna
A nine-year-old, Verle Payne, died near Plevna after his jacket caught on a nail while exiting a barn window, suspending him for about a half hour. County Attorney Dousman led an inquest, finding death by strangulation and noting the family had just moved in to homestead nearby. The tragedy drew local sympathy as the bearmained.
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Plevna
Verle Payne
A. C. Payne
Red Cross Auxiliary Formed by Baker B T O C Ladies
The B T O C of Baker organized a Red Cross Auxiliary at Lew Jim's with Miss Bachtle presiding. Mrs Hodgson was chosen as instructor pending Washington approval. The group will focus on first aid instruction and gardening to support army sustenance efforts.
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Baker
Lew Jim
Red Cross
Bachtle
Hodgson
Washington
Mrs Perkins Buys Fallon House in Eka Laka
Nora F E Perkins completed the purchase of the Fallon House from QC Cammon for 4500 dollars. She transfers a quarter section southeast of Eka laka in the deal. The Fallon House, recently plastered and refurnished, is described as a home like place with Mrs Perkins known for running the Martin hotel at Eka laka.
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Nora FE. Perkins
Fallon House
QC. Cammon
Perkins
Ekalaka
Plevna Couple Joins In Wedlock In Home Ceremony
The marriage of Miss Inez Biffle daughter of Mr and Mrs Lee Biffle and Roy Wheeler was solemnized at the brides home in Plevna on Monday. The couple has many friends who extend well wishes for a happy life together.
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Inez Biffle
Lee Biffle
Roy Wheeler
Plevna
O Loughlin Buys Large Land Tract Near Baker
Wm O Loughlin purchased a section and a half of land adjoining his farm northeast of Baker from the Northern Pacific for 1400 and 280 respectively, giving him 1760 acres in one block. Commissioner Schofield and Frank Kowitz arrived from Beaver Flats to attend the Bondell insanity case.
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Wm. O'Loughlin
Baker
Northern Pacific
Commissioner Schofield
Frank Kowitz
Beaver Flats
Bondell
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Dad Seeley
Martin E. Rockwell
Nelson
Allies
Port Bow
Leutenant
Fort Keogh
Collette
Baker Grain Market
Farmers Elevator
Sat Mon
Wed. Thurs
Hoosier
Thos. J. Wright
Commission
U.S
O’loughlin
IN Baker
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