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Newspaper
Baker Sentinel
Location
Baker, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1917
Page
1
An Atlantic port report says a British steamship heard an S O S call claiming a ship was being shelled by a German submarine about 65 miles east of Nantucket lightship. Another British liner and an American tanker confirmed distress signals and noted U boat activity off the American coast.
Vancouver reports a lifeboat from the Kotohira Maru with Captain Sharuhiko Shioga and 16 crew members arrived at Ikeda Bay after 47 days at sea. The ship wrecked July 27 in Alaska waters and the group endured extreme privation before reaching safety and planning passage back to Japan.
Killings Sept. 15 Yellowstone county potatoes are in high demand across Montana as the crop fails in the state. County Agent Fred Bennion, acting secretary treasurer of the Midland Bean and Potato Growers' association, reports many offers. County agents plan to unite farmers to form cooperative carload shipments, paying the prior week's Minneapolis quotes plus freight based on buyer location.
In Great Falls on Sept 13 Mr and Mrs Clarence Elliott of Kansas City began a long honeymoon after fleeing in box car attire. The 18 year old bride and 21 year old groom were arrested in the Great Northern yards. The YWCA aided with feminine attire and found work for the bride. The couple remained in Great Falls.
The writer, a homeless homesteader in July 1911, recounts hardship from a penny and lunch to two days of work then rail work in which he slept on a handcar. He recalls two falls and a plan to return to Baker to pay bills and resume homesteading urging readers how to begin.
Brice Toole of Missoula has been brevetted a captain for his service with the American Field Ambulance corps on the French front. He serves in a flying section and is in heavy combat. Brice Toole is the son of Mrs. John R. Toole of Missoula and was a prominent athlete at Missoula County High School.
Atlantic City reports from the National Petroleum Association convention indicate a surge in gasoline and oil prices. Members warn that petroleum supply is dwindling and production cannot be increased while the war lasts, signaling sharp future price rises.
London reports a drop in merchant ship losses to mines and submarines. The week shows 12 vessels over 1,600 tons and 6 under 1,600 tons sunk, plus 4 fishing vessels, the lowest large-ship toll since February. Arrivals and sailings numbers are listed with additional attacks and sunk small vessels. Paris notes French losses: one over 1,600 ton ship and five under 1,600 ton ships sunk, plus two fishing craft. three vessels endangered by attacks.
Mrs Angus Bruce warned she would fill the lamp one last time before wiring the Bruce home for electricity when kerosene ignited a lighted lamp. The clothing caught fire and despite blankets the woman died hours later. the house was totally destroyed.
Washington reports denied by Herbert Hoover that the government plans to requisition wheat to feed flour mills. Hoover said mills run full time though some handicapped by grain shortage. Officials expect wheat to move freely soon and farmers largely withhold wheat to avoid affecting prices.
Children on Manzanita beach near Wheeler Oregon found a note in a hairpin box signed by Mrs W A Graham and E R Weers reporting their boat is sinking and they may not reach land after leaving Garibaldi on Sept 6 for a short crabbing trip. The missing pair were residents of Dalles Oregon.
In Minneapolis on September 13 a conference of federal and state officials reviewed plans to ensure sufficient seed wheat for next spring. Under food administration rules, licensed elevators may not store wheat beyond 30 days. Delegates from USDA seed stock, plant industry, and seven state experiment stations discussed procedures, with Frank L. Carey of the food administration and R. A. Oakley presiding.
George Pearson president of Hee Portable Flax Tow Company informs that his 21 year old son has six wounds from a Flanders battle. He is at a base hospital in Liverpool with the worst wound in the left hand likely to leave it permanently crippled. Mrs Pearson plans to travel to England and bring him home around Christmas.
Anaconda Sept 14 a bloodstained suit on Lake Silver shore prompted a sheriff to investigate with two deputies. A note read The body will be found in the lake. The sheriff found the clothes and a dead chicken nearby leading him to conclude the scene was a prank rather than a crime.
Tacoma reports the American Lake cantonment 320 bar racks buildings are 100 percent complete including infantry and artillery barracks supply trains and engineer and signal corps huts. Stoves remain in many barracks and the base hospital is 80 percent done with steam heating due in 10 days. The hospital will then await finishings.
Sherwin, a longtime Willard school board member in his twelfth year, was at the Willard school Saturday on a mission of business connected with the focal school.
Petrograd reports Korniloff's rebellion crushed as Ruzsky and Dragomiroff named chiefs on northern and southern fronts. Korniloff surrenders conditionally while deserters return to government. Kerensky tightens control with new officials for Petrograd. Russia forms a new cabinet after an all night crisis, with arrests and releases shaping the political fate.
Confirmation from the Minnehaha line reports German submarine destruction of the Atlantic transport liner near England. Forty three crewmen died and 110 were saved, with Captain Frank Claret and First Officer Pierce among survivors. Chief Officer Albany and Purser C A Wills listed among the deceased, along with surgeon Dr J E Barrett and three engineers.
Excavating for the new 60000 dollar Livingston filtration plant has started marking the start of actual construction on the city’s municipally owned facility. Plans include an intake pipe in the main channel of the Yellowstone River on the south side of Goughnour’s land.
Minneapolis reports show fall plowing and harvest delays curb wheat sales. grain men say farmers in the Northwest expect prices of at least $2 a bushel next year and are delaying marketing to secure the government price. G F Ewe notes plowing drives light wheat movements as farmers wait for the price.
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