Sugar Shortage Prompts Reduction in Consumption East
Washington reports a sugar shortage with relief expected by late November as Hawaiian and western beet crops arrive. The Food Administration urges Americans to cut candy and sweet drink use while retailers hold prices and distribute sugar carefully to curb hoarding.
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Washington
Food Administration
France
Atlantic
Pacific Seaboard
Louisiana
Savannah
Pittsburgh
Foold
Atlantic Seaboard
The
Fire Food Administration
East
Seattle Ministers Move To Expel Preacher
Seattle ministers move to expel Rev. Sydney Strong after his Columbus speech urging support for Industrial Workers of the World. A committee will verify statements before further action. Strong, pastor of Queen Anne Congregational Church, had been previously expelled by Seattle Municipal League for activity at a pacifist meeting.
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Seattle
Sydney Strong
National Council of Congregational Churches
Columbus
Ohio
Industrial Workers of the World
Seattle Ministers’ Federation Today
Strong
Queen Anne Congregational Church
A Municipal League
Christian Pacifists
Los Angeles
Kaiser Mobilization Debate Stirs in Tight Place
In Copenhagen reports from October reference Germans extending military service to 47 years and debates on mobilization. Rhetoric centers on whether those aged near 45 to 47 could be drafted despite claims of exemption. Public sentiment remains divided as authorities discuss potential mobilization delays.
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Copenhagen
Carranza says Mexico faces no political or military problems
A Mexico City committee quote reports President Carranza stating the government has no political or military issues. He notes Villa’s forces scattered and Zapata remains a constant problem while emphasizing safeguards for isolation against banditism and a potential general treaty with the United States.
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Mexico City
Chamber of Deputies
Carranza
Mexico
Villa
Zapata
Felix
Diaz
Tn International
United States
Teutons Insult and Torture Prisoners Report
A parliamentary paper details sworn testimony from British civilians and missionaries held by German authorities in East Africa during the early war. It describes insults and torture, denial of safe exit, overcrowded camps, inadequate food, and exhausting labor that caused lasting harm.
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Washington
Leper Senator Willett Placed in Quarantine at Alberton
Senator O G Willett, found afficted with leprosy, is in quarantine at his Alberton home. His bride of seven months may act as attendant by her own request. Dr W G Cogswell reports steps to contact federal authorities about a possible leprosarium. Mineral county will cover expenses as the couple adapts to isolation and future nursing needs.
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Helena
O] G. Willett
Alberton
Mineral County
W. G. Cogswell
State Board of Health
Willett
Tate
Cogswell
Ownership of the V-A Brand at Trial
A rare brand ownership case, Foote vs O Connor, heard by Justice Prichard and a jury. W W Pugh used the V A brand for 14 years but did not register it. Dan O Connor now holds the brand and refused to pay $80 50 for a calf. The jury awarded Foote the value of the animal plus costs totaling 57 70. Cornish Young represented Foote. J A Williams defended.
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Dan O'Connor
Foote
O’connor
Terest
Pugh
Cornish & Young
J. A. Williams
Accident on Baker Lake Injures Hunter Losing Leg
Early Thursday an accident on Baker Lake left Gust Hadges with a broken or amputated left leg after his gun discharged while in a boat. The hammer struck as the gun slipped to the boat bottom, sending the load into his leg. Dr. Brewer said amputation is unlikely but infection could require surgery.
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Baker Lake
Hadges
Brewer
Hitea
Montana Men Honored by the Scottish Rite
Washington October 16 Richard Lockey of Helena elevated to the thirty third degree by the supreme council of Scottish Rite Masons Other Montana honors include Knights commander decorations for Leroy Autry Havre James Cocking Butte James Burlin Great Falls John Dietrich Charles Haire H Hepner and J Hindson Helena Thomas Jackson Livingston Rae Lemert Frank Linderman Archie Mahon Alban Nixon Helena Garfield Perler Butte Nils Walters Helena.
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Washington
Richard Lockey
Helena
Supreme Council of
Scottish Rite Masons
Montana
Decoraion
Knights
Leroy S.autry
Havre
James G. Cocking
Butte
James M. Burlingame
Great Falls
John Dietrich
Charles S. Haire
H. Sol Hepner
Joseph J. Hindson
Thomas Jackson
Livingston
Rae J. Lemert
Frank B. Linderman
Archie W. Mahon
Alban S. Nixon
Garfield B.perler
Nils P. Walters
L YANKEES TO BALKANS URGED BY SENATOR KING
Washington dispatches report Senator King of Utah urged sending American troops to Salonica to aid a major Balkans drive. He also called for declarations of war against Austria Hungary Turkey and Bulgaria and sought firm military cooperation promises from Japan.
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Washington
Salonica
Balkans
Wilson
King
Utah
Austria-Hungary
Turkey
Bulgaria
Fake chain letters target Helena to raise funds for Paris hospital
An article warns of a chain letter scam attributed to L Herrite posing as the French consul in Seattle. The appeal claimed Red Cross support and a Paris hospital for facial injuries, urging copying and forwarding to spread the rake. Authorities note multi city involvement from Boston to San Diego and Seattle, with posts piling up as the con unfolds.
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Helena
Boston
San Diego
L. Herrite
Seattlé
Red Cross
Paris
Anaconda
Monseur” Herritte
Seattle
Bostonii Jilway
Cate
Monseur
Pilin
Monseuur
France
American Red Cross
American National Committee
Weird Question Haunts DeHart Over Shawmut Bank Receipts
Game Warden Jake Dekfart reads a deputy report about men in Shawmut buying $1.75 bank receipts for fishing licenses yet not receiving licenses. The Shawmut State Bank allegedly kept 25 cents and questioned a non official cashier’s role. The department fears a legal loophole could end trophy collection.
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Shawmut
Jake Dekfart
DeHart
State Bank of
Justice of the Peace
Jacob
Flathead
Fallon County Pushes Liberty Bonds and Red Cross Drive
Fallon County, which sent a high share of its men to the European war, is urged to support a countywide drive for second liberty bonds totaling 200 000 and to participate in Red Cross work and food conservation meetings over three days starting next Saturday, October 20. Local speakers will tour the county to mobilize citizen support and resources for the war effort.
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Fallon County
Red Cross
Second Liberty
Middle West
Bleanoe A Olsen Returns After Fansted Trip
Fragmented text references Bleanoe A Olsen and a return from a trip to Wyoming. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
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Bleanoe A. Olsen
Fanxten
Wyoming
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