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Baker Sentinel

Location

Baker, Montana, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1917

Page

8

Giants Tie Series With 5-0 Win Over Cubs In New York

New York edged Chicago 5 to 0 to level the world series at two games each. Giants backers cite Benton's Wednesday heroics and expect Kauff Zimmerman and Herzog to deliver, while Cicotte falters for the Sox leaving Faber and Williams to carry the pitching load.

the Sentinel New York Chicago Giants McGraw Benton Bennie Kauff Heinie Zimmerman Herzog Cicotte Sox Red Faber Lefty Williams

Wyoming Coal Operators Demand Wage Increase

In Chyenne Wyoming on October 10 operators in the coal district tendered a wage rise of 3.1 to 3 percent after a long union leaders conference. About 4000 workers would be affected. The demand was sent by telegraph to Dr. H A Garfield coal administrator urging price hikes if wages rise.

Chyenne Wyo Wyoming Coal District United Mine Workers H. A. Garfield

Foreman Killed on Myers Bridge Repair Work

G I Beckstead foreman for Security Bridge Company was killed while working on repairs on the Myers bridge across the Yellowstone near Miles City. Beckstead helped construct the bridge about nine or ten years ago according to the Star.

A. L. Hewitt The Security Bridge Company G. I. Beckstead Myers Yellowstone Miles Security Company Beckstead Star

Russia Begins Its Big Task

Petrograd reports the new government launching a program to stabilize Russia’s economy and military position after July upheavals. Premier Kerensky and key ministers head to the front to explain coalition aims and secure military support while labor and railway disputes are targeted for quick resolution. The reconstruction government warns of Kornilov unrest and vows to consolidate authority ahead of the constituent assembly.

Petrograd Kerensky Verkhovsky M. Terestchenko Admiral Verdeivski Front Terestchenko Russia Allied War Council Paris M. Gvozdeff

Thaw Suit Seeks 650000 for Gump Boy Abuses in New York

Frederick Gump Sr. sues Harry K Thaw for 650000 alleging his Kansas City son was wrongly treated in a New York hotel during Christmas week 1916. Thaw, deemed insane, is confined in a local asylum after a suicide attempt. co-defendants are J Denniston Lyon and Walter Riddle. Extradition to New York denied by Governor Brumbaugh.

Philadelphia Harry K. Thaw Frederick Gump Kansas City Thaw New York J. Denniston Lyon Walter Riddle Pittsburgh Gump Brunibaugh

Man Seeks Job From Gov Stewart in Helena

A man arrived at Governor Sam Stewart's Helena office on October 10 hoping for fuel administration work. The governor handed the flood of applications to State fuel Administrator W. J. Swindlehurst, who said no one involved in the fuel conservation campaign would be paid, and all tasks would be voluntary.

Stewart Helena Mont Sam Stewart New Fuel Administration W. J. Swindlehurst Swindlehurst Swindehurst

Colored men ordered out of town in Milestown case

In Milestown the district court tied the Mouldon murder case to the acquittal of Bill Simms known as Reptile Brown and Jank Tucker. Officers ordered the three colored men out of town yesterday morning and last heard they were singing a tune about returning to Alabama. Reptile comments the altitude is too high.

Bill Simms

Food Chairmen Meet in Helena for Campaign

Helena Montana October 10 A meeting of district chairmen of the state food conservation campaign will be held tomorrow afternoon with most county chairmen and workers expected to be named. The chairmen returned from Pocatello Idaho where they met Idaho chairmen and Edward Trefz a present representative of the National Food Administrator Herbert Hoover.

Helena Mont Pocatello Idaho Edward Trefz Herbert Hoover

Local cattle trade and social calls noted in Sydney Clark area

Virgil Bisbee and Dan Morrison acted as callers at Sydney Clark's last Monday. Adam MacClay of Lame Jones visited Geo. Halil last Monday and bought six head of steers. Mrs. Vira Hiscrodt prepares her steers for Friday shipment with Clark's cattle cars. Dan Morrison visited Mr. and Mrs. Knapp last Sunday and enjoyed a watermelon feast on Mrs. Knapp's produce.

Virgil Bisbee Dan Morrison Sydney Clark Adam MacClay Lame Jones Geo. Halil George Vira Hiscrodt Clark

Cunningham and O'Donnell Finish Harvest With Mixed Wheat

Cunningham and O'Donnell and Bis bee completed threshing but reported disappointing wheat. Julious Zerbst works on the school house repairs aiming for comfort and safety. Mrs Seeley to teach at Fallon county school.

Julious Zerbst Tov Fallon’ County Seeley

Lost lady's handbag found on road near Sentinel

A lady's hand bag found on the road is available for return at the Sentinel office. The paper notes the first snow of the season, a light flurry observed last Sunday morning.

Sentinel Office

Selma Lia Arrives to Settle on Hancock Claim Five Miles North

From Minnesota Miss Selma Lia sister of Mrs. A J Bredvild arrived yesterday from Hancock Minnesota to take up residence on her claim five miles north of town in the vicinity of local landholdings.

Minnesota Selma Lia A. J. Bredvild Hancock, Minn

Curtis Sermon Series Urges Fair Attendance

The Rev. Mr. Curtis of the Congregational church previews a series of sermons likely to interest readers. He urges people to be fair and attend all of the sermons in the series.

Mr. Curtis Congregational Church

Attendees Fill Ames House Warming Last Evening

A large attendance at the house warming for Mr and Mrs Oakes Ames last night drew many visitors to their new home. The Sentinel did not publish full details due to late press time.

Plevna Machinery Dealer Visits Local Business

O E Anderson, Plevna merchant and Moline line dealer, spent several days in town the first of the week on business matters.

Plevna O. E. Anderson Anderson

Willard Dance Night Returns With Clark Orchestra

Farm machinery and a solid season of business are noted as background. Willard residents plan another popular dance event Saturday night with the Clark orchestra providing music for Baker and nearby communities.

Willard Baker Clark Orchestra

City Well Projects Deepening to Improve Water Supply

The outlook for adequate city water improves as one well is deepened and another is planned near the brick yard by Mayor Barstow once drilling machinery arrives.

Barstow

Ladies Aid Serves Fine Supper to Boost Treasury

The Ladies' Aid of the Methodist church served a splendid supper to a goodly number of gourmets in the old Johnson Bakery building on Wednesday evening. A sizable sum swelled the society's treasury.

The Methodist Church Johnson Bakery

Elevator managers named for Miles City and Baker

Burgeson becomes manager of William O Laughlin's Miles City elevator while Frank Bradigan takes over the Farmers' elevator at Baker, Montana. Bradigan is noted as an efficient grain broker and railroad man, signaling a strengthened elevator leadership in the region.

Miles Ed. Burgeson Wm. O’lauughlin Miles City Frank Bradigan Farmers Baker Bradigan

Shreve Purchases Dr Young Residence Moves to Baker

Hon M A Shreve buys Dr Young's house and plans to move to Baker. The Shreves, returning from a western trip, praise the city. Dr Young to build a smaller home on a lot in the fourth addition. Boy Scouts begin regular meetings led by Rev Curtis at the Congregational church basement and seek the old schoolhouse as headquarters. Any boy 12 or older may join by seeing Mr Curtis.

Dr. Young M. A. Shreve Baker

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