Germans retreat from Somme as impregnable fortifications fall
London reports Kut el Amara captured by British forces and Turkish retreat west of Kut el Amara. Germans withdraw from Bapaume blowing up vast underground works built over two years. British patrols push forward from Gommecourt to Le Transloy as heavy artillery pounds Solme positions and weather clears allowing air observation.
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London
Kut-el-Amara
House of Commons
Bonar Law
Bapaume
The
Somme
Marne
Associated Press
France
Gommecourt
le Transloy
Serre
Irles
Warlencourt
Sere
Pys
Mirzamont
Pozieres
Courcelette
Court la Maison
Formas
Arras
Cambrai
Montana Supreme Court to Decide Carter County Legality
Governor Stewart directs Attorney General Ford to file suit to test whether Carter county was legally created by legislative act. Prominent lawyers and Senator Jones join as counsel to seek a speedy ruling, with Wheatland county creator Jones co advising in the case before the Montana Supreme Court.
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Stewart
Ford
Carter County
M. S. Gunn
Helena
Galen
Edwin S. Booth
Baker
Jones
Meagher County
Senate
House
Wheatland County
Messrs
Gunn
Booth
McCone
State Supreme Court
Montana
Cart
Jr. Samual V. Stewart
State of
Brick Industry Inspectors Scout for Up-to-Date Machinery
SRICK PLANT J W Zook W O Mieir departed Monday for an inspection tour to view brick plants in Wisconsin and Chicago. The aim is to gather machinery data to modernize Baker brick production. The trip will take six to eight weeks, with Baker yard expansion planned on return.
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J. W. Zook
W. O. Mieir
Dickinson
Hebiron
Wisconsin
Chicago
Baker Brick
Messrs
Zook
Mick
Baker
Baker’s Hall of Fame
New Doctor Considers Practice in Town
Dr. J. A. Crouch of Lead South Dakota spent a week in town evaluating a medical practice here. He previously served as surgeon for the Home stake mines in the Black Hills and has leased two rooms over the Peerless Cafe for his family’s return. The Baker Band debuts at tonight’s basketball game. Joseph A. Matthews and Ella J. Peck, both Ismay Montana natives, wed in town on February 28 with Rev S. W. Pollard officiating. Pearl Trandum of Webster is ill and E H Trandum travels with a doctor. Marriage licenses issued to Chas Urban Nell Jorgenson of Ekalaka and J M Redfield of Orphiam Frances M Engels of Plevna.
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J. A. Crouch
Lead
S. D
Crouch
Homestake
Black Hills
Baker
J. P. Hoffman
Plevna
Frederick Allerdings
Joseph A. Matthews
Ella J. Peck
Ismay
Montana
Carbon Black Industry to Rise in Baker
A newly formed Gas Products Company plans to begin erecting carbon black manufacturing buildings in Baker within sixty days. Machinery will be purchased in the East and installed by early May. The plant will employ about 125 men and signals Baker's first major industry since natural gas arrived, likely leading to more industries.
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Gas Products Company
Minneapolis
Baker
Germany Seeks U S War Alliance With Mexico and Japan
Last night reports claim Germany proposes an alliance with Mexico and Japan to wage war on the United States. Mexico would receive Texas New Mexico and Arizona as compensation for joining. Disclosures attributed to the secret service.
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Germany
Wari
Rfare
Mexico
Japan
United States
Texas
New Mexico
Arizona
Legislature Adjourns After Short Session in Helena
Helena February 28 The 15th legislative assembly adjourned the night before the end without a night session. Gov Stewart vetoed the parti mutuel racing bill. senate and house sustained the veto 43 to 40. The senate passed a one per cent corporation tax and other tax bills while many measures were killed or referred.
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Helena
15Th Legislative Assembly
Sam V. Stewart
House
Senate
Special Express Company
State University
State Geological Department
Hurd
State Tax and License Commission
Yellowstone Trail Meet Planned at Billings
Trail gathering in Billings Tuesday through Wednesday with registration at the Northern Hotel and sessions led by Nelson Story Jr. of Bozeman. Agenda covers national and Montana reports, resolutions, route discussion, and state and federal aid.
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Montana
Billings
Northern
Northern Hotel
Nelson Story, Jr
Bozeman
J W. Parmley
Yellowstone Trail Association
H O, Cooley
Gate City Hotel near Baker to open by St Patrick's Day
Jack Pratt leads a crew of fifteen carpenters finishing the Gate City Hotel with electric lights installed for night work. He aims to complete by March 17, promising the finest hotel between Miles City and Aberdeen with a modern heating system and hot and cold water in all rooms. Pearl Young returns to Baker to resume music classes after two months in Slayton Minnesota.
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Jack Pratt
Gate City Hotel
Jack
St. Patrick's Day
Baker
Miles City
Aberdeen
Farmers Organize Loan Assn at Baker
Fallon County National Farm Loan Association formed by about thirty local farmers last Saturday in Baker. T. E. McGinnis named temporary chairman and later president. J. H. Bergstrom secretary. R. D. Sherwin vice president. Nine directors chosen. loan committee appointed. Applications for loans total 34000 subscribed. expected government funds near a quarter million dollars in spring and summer.
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Baker
Fallon
W. P. Akers
J. H. Bergstrom
Oakes Ames
T E. McGinnis
Sidney Finch
Mike O'Donnell
R. D. Sherwin
Messrs. Ames
Akers
McGinnis
T. E. McGinnis
Laconia Sunk by German Submarine Killing Passengers
The Cunard liner Laconia was torpedoed off Liverpool on February 18 after leaving New York. Twenty six Americans aboard, plus 75 passengers and a crew of 216, were aboard with substantial cargo including wheat, cotton, fruit and shell casings. The ship carried 5000 bags of mail. one casualty was reported.
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New York
Cunard
Liverpool
Liverpool Office of the Line
St. Louis
Laconia
Ryndam
Rotterdam
Old Settler James S Drust Dies at Carlyle
James S Drust known as Charley and one of the first settlers on the Big Hill died at his Carlyle home Sunday morning of paralysis after several months illness. He was 57 and had farmed near Dennis until last fall. An Odd Fellow for 30 years his body was taken to Bloomington for burial with widow and mother. Funeral rites were held at home before shipment east with several lodge members present.
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James S. Drust
Big Hill
Carlyle
Mr. Drust
Charley
Dennis
Charley” Drust
Baker
Odd Fellows Lodge
P. E
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SRICK
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Oliver
Jacob Mills
anti-Saloon League
Jos. Pope
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Lewistown
Annin
Industrial Board
Murray
Eliel
Martin Bennett
Higgins
Blake
Kehoye
Rainey
Mason
Board of Equalization
Dr. H. Anderson
I. C. Burns
Frank Hunter
Custer County
Chas. Williams
S. J. Emsweiler
Bride
F. M. Dworshak
Ekalaka
H. L. Cory
J. E. Reynolds
Camp Crook
Frank Seif
Webster
Grace Ewart
W. P. Roscoe
Security Bridge Co
City Wells
Geo. S. Boggs
E. H. Johnson
Beaver Valley Press
Geo. L. Voorhees
Nebraska
American Red Cross Ambulance Corps
S. S. Chicago
Bordeaux
Fance
Wallace Wells
E. T. Wells
R. W. Myron
Hettinger
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Milwaukee
U. S. Mail
Cunard Line
Mediterranean
British Admiralty
Steward's Department
Franconia
England
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