Timber Draft Quota Heads List As County Contributes
A list shows county residents registered for a draft quota with 2000 of 4000 listed as realized. Names include Sigvold Sor, Gideon Er, Elwyn C. Lamb, Mike Kremper, Lars Rapstad, Clive Mer Haas, Frederick Stearns, Robert Gibson, and William E. Von Olneson among others. Drafts will proceed with next quota by the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timber Torger Olsen
Sigvoldsor
Sivard Dybing
Gideoner
Evra U Phelps
Frank Norman Sost
Selwen FL Martin
Theodore Min Egeland
Elwyn C. Lamb
Ret Taggrerman
Mike Kremper
Man Norman
Gunder Gunderson
Ot Perrine
Frederick Stearns
tertNerfelt
Robert Gibson
William Edward von Olnesen
Ray Edward Scott
Clive Mer Haasted
Frederick Balls Swift
N Alonzo Welch
Samuel Robert Poids
Charles James Fish
My Childlroy
Henry Warner
Mark Cosgriff
Lars Rapstad
Mer Peter Thoreson
M. B. Price
Horton
Amos Gabriel Berg
Walter Er
Gail E. Isenberger
Forest E.pbell
Carl Michalak
Passion Harry Claud Mack
Phillip Lier Cummings
Evlle Floyd E. Headley
Andrew Sthe, Jr
Charles J. Hoffman
Amber Eugene M. Tracy
Smnpdale
Eclipse Fascination Grips Baker Oregon Observers
Eyewitnesses in Baker Oregon reported a total eclipse spectacle with a multicolored corona and sun tuning light as the moon passed, drawing scientists and onlookers who described crescent shadows and unusual atmospheric effects. Researchers noted the event would yield results only after careful analysis.
Lindbergh Arrested on Sedition Charges in Minnesota
Charles Lindbergh, the Non Partisan League candidate for governor, was arrested on two charges of conspiracy to violate Minnesota law. Officials say he attempted to hold a meeting at the Uhrhammer farm near Monterey.
Deputies Arrest Two on Wartime Assembly Warrants
Olson 72 and associates face warrants charging unlawful assembly for the Non-Partisan League doctrine that opposes U S involvement in the war. Warrant alleges the meeting aimed to teach unlawful doctrines and discourage enlistments, with conspiracies tied to Lindbergh and league secretary G H Griffith for inviting Martin County farmers.
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Olson
League
United States
Lindbergh
G. H. Griffith
Martin County
Frances Colvin Leads in Missoula Tennis Final
Frances Colvin and Lynn Walter reach the girls final of the state university tennis tourney in Missoula. Colvin defeats Parker in the semifinal rubber after a 6-3 first match and 6-3 second match, while Walter beats Barnett 8-5 in the opener.
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Missoula
Lynn Walter
Frances Colvin
Helen Parker
Grace Barnett
Walter
Barnett
Colvin
Fickert Labels Mooney an Agent of Germany
In San Francisco District Attorney Charles M. Fickert sent a brief to Governor Stephens arguing Thomas J. Mooney is an agent of Germany. The filing ties Mooney’s case to those who sank the Lusitania and the 1916 preparedness parade bombing. It cites German direct interest and mentions Wilson pleas for clemency.
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San Francisco
Thomas J. Mooney
Stephens
Charlies M. Fickert
Fickert
Mooney
Lusitania
Germany
Wilson
Government to Build Its Own Big Machines
Washington report: John D. Ryan asks Congress to authorize one or more government owned corporations for aircraft production modeled on the Emergency Fleet Corp. The bill, backed by Secretary Baker and Senator Chamberlain, envisions up to 100 million dollars in government capital and may include building branch line railroads into spruce forests to supply timber for airplane frames.
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Washington
Congress
John D. Ryan
The
Shipping Board
Emergency Fleet Corporation
House
Senate
Baker
Chamberlain
French Troops Strike Deep in Big Front Assault
June 12 dispatch details French forces driving German units between Rubeecourt and St Maur, recapturing Belloy Genlis Wood and heights near Cour celles Mortemer. They report over a thousand prisoners and captured artillery as fighting continues toward the Oise river. Marines also seize Belleau Wood with 300 German prisoners.
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Montdidier
Germany
Rubeecourt
St. Maur
Reseions-Sur-Matz
Oise
Belloy
Genlis Wood
Courcelles
Mortemer
Foch
Noyon
Antheuil
Machemont
Bethancourt
Chateau Thierry
Belleau Wood
Yellowstone and Boulder Rivers Run Hog Wild in Mad Race
Unusually hot week drives Yellowstone and Boulder rivers to flood levels. High water disrupts Livingston traffic, destroys trestles, washes out bridges, and claims farm land along the Missouri river basin.
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Yellowstone
Boulder
Mississippi
Eclipse Visible Amid Clouds Over Local Observation
Clouds blocked the sun much of the day but providence allowed the eclipse to be seen from the grandstand. The sun emerged as clouds parted, offering spectators a clear view despite initial partial coverage and smoke-obscured conditions.
Congress prepares to clean up revenue bills for July recess
In Washington on June 9 Congress plans a cleanup of partially finished appropriation and other bills to secure a short mid-summer recess in July. Hearings on the revenue bill resume tomorrow by the House Ways and Means Committee. The Senate Military Committee with Secretary Baker as first witness will begin work tomorrow on the 61,616,00.
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Washington
Congress
House
Ways and Means Committee
Senate
Baker
Emperor William Pewter Trophy At Odds With Glorious Fame
New York report reveals the 1905 ocean yacht race trophy was pewter with a gold veneer and worth about 40 dollars not 5000. The crown jewel was auctioned to aid the Red Cross and later broken on stage with President Wilson present. Wilson Marshall’s Atlantic won the race.
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New York
William
Red Cross
Mercy Fund
Wilson
Metropolitan Opera House
Needy Farmers May Get Further Money
Helena disbursing agent Frank S. P. Lindsay announces small loans from the war defense fund to farmers for feed to power horse plows this summer and fall seeding plans. Loans exclude seed grain purchases and require stated acreage, crop plan, security, and notes due by January 1 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweet Grass Council of Defense
Frank S. P. Lindsay
Helena
State Council
War Defense Fund
Montana Council of Defense
German siege and brutal execution taints American front line
Private John Faderich described German cultural terror seen in France as 50 Sammies returned home spoke to a packed audience. He recounted a sergeant and four privates captured during a bombardment and later found mutilated and left suspended in a tree between trenches, executed by German sharpshooters.
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Billings
Amercan
Toul
France
No Man’s Land
Cara
John Faderich
List Runs Over County As Draft Board Names 57 Men
The local draft board has completed its selection of the next quota to leave Sweet Grass county between June 24 and 29 totaling 57 men. Notice will be sent in a few days and induction will occur within those dates with most summoned on the 24th. Some are outside the state, including Dr. Roquet in Indiana, while others remain in different counties. A few may fail muster at Camp Lewis but most should pass. Saloon restrictions are strict. no drafted man may be served liquor during entrainment and violators risk saloon closures by the local council of defense. The drawn list and order begins with Elmer Arnerson and proceeds through Tollef Hammers-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweet Grass County
Roquet
Indiana
Camp Lewis
State Council of Defense
Council of Defense
Elmer Arnesson
Louie Plaggemeyer
Holly H. Orris
Arthur M. Michaels
Howard R. Roush
John A. Morris
Wilhelm Feldt
Anton Solberg
Raynon E. Smith
Adolph Paladin
Edward Brunnell
David A.cummings
Clarence W. Smith
Alf Hetland
Harry P. McComb
Louis W. Johnson
Tollef Hammers
More Than 700000 Khaki-Clad Troops Overseas
Secretary Baker announced to the French Alpine Chasseurs known as the Blue Devils that over 700,000 American soldiers have gone overseas. The escort was reviewed at a Washington monument base before departing for Baltimore Newark New York and Boston on their way home. M Jusserand the French ambassador attended along with officials and Baker’s staff.
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Washington
Baker
Washington Monument
War Secretary
France
Baltimore
Newark
New York
Boston
M. Jusserand
French High Commission
Mr. Baker
Helstein Calf Sells for 106000 at Wisconsin Fair
Milwaukee Wis June 7 Champion Sylvia Johanna a six month old Helstein bull calf sold for 106000 at the state fair park. The buyer E A Stuart president Carnation Stock Farms operates farms at Oconomowoc Wis and Seattle Wash. Twelve bidders started at 5000 with Lisle Farm Co of Lisle Ill finalizing the sale at 106000. A farm boy Arthur Hay aged 16 cried during the sale.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Sylvia Johanna
State Fair Park
May
Sylvia
A. C. Hardy
Brockwille
Qnt
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Orty
Baistralion
Neues
IC Timber
Gibson
Baker, Ore
Andidate
Nailed
Ina Gittings
Helen Sander
Elaine Bates
Dorothy Whitworth
Kathren Mills
Leila Paxson
Mary Farrell
Josephine Sanders
Grace Walker
Karen Hansen
Miss Colvin
Associated Presse
Neyon
London
Saya
Reuter
Bourcelles
Plemont
Mont Renaud
Agriculture
Post Office
Gore
Senate Agricultural Committee
Randall
Robinson Crusoe
Missouri
Livingston
Mission Station
Shields River
Burington
North Coast Limited
Miles City
Sappington
Jake Miller
Jimmy Graham
G. A. Leasby
Yellowstone Bridge
Crrey Cliff
Big Timber Creek
Clarence Farnsworth
John Schmidtkoper
Briggs-Ellis
W. R. Morris
Knapp
Northern Pacific
Sp. m
Kaiser
Camp Lewie
Helstein
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