Draft resisters may be executed
Washington reports that registered men who resist the selective draft face military court martial and possible execution for desertion in time of war. Provost Marshal General Crowder says federal and state power will be used to enforce compliance, with federal troops available if needed, and warns against local demonstrations or resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hook
Crowder
North Carolina
Georgia
Oklahoma
Department of Justice
Oklahom
May Delay Army Camp At American Lake
Work on the army cantonment at American Lake may be suspended at any time as union carpenters discuss objections to lumber from mills accused of unfair practices. Workers demand an eight hour day and protest non cooperation with such mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
American Lake
Wholesale Fruit Houses Plead to Indictments
Fargo North Dakota August 4 Attys for Guamble Robinson and Nash Brothers wholesale fruit houses with branches in the northwest pleaded not guilty to indictments by the federal grand jury charging Sherman anti trust law violations They expect trial at the full term of the federal court according to District Attorney M A Hildreth
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fargo, N. SD
Guamble-Robinson and
Nash Brothers
Northwest
M. A. Hildreth
Masked Vigilantes Hang I W W Agitator in Butte
Butte August 5 with police on duty and 400 guard ready Frank H Little I W W leader lynched last week was buried today. About 3000 people attended a orderly funeral procession as authorities search for the vigilantes responsible for the lynching and Little’s brutal killing noted by a placard on his clothing with the date 3 7 77. Little had arrived from Globe Arizona and denounced the government in speeches to miners. Federal and state authorities investigate while local officers seek to identify the lynchers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Frank H. Little
Little
L. GC
S. Woo
Montana
Globe
Ariz
United States
Sam
Root and party return from Russian mission at Pacific port
Elihu Root former secretary of state led the American diplomatic mission returning from Russia. He urged sacrifice to preserve liberty and warned against degenerating luxury. The party was hosted at a luncheon for over two thousand attendees in a grand hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific
Elihu Root
Russia
United States
Germany
Mr. Neot
Postoffice to Ask Few Exemptions of Employes
Washington reports a Post Office Department ruling that only a small number of postal employees will be exempt from military service. Post masters must not seek exemptions for lower grade carriers laborers or clerks under 1100 dollars or below 1000 dollars unless they are essential mail distributors. The decision follows President Wilsons order to indicate exemptions and enforce indispensability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Postoffice Department
Executive Department
Wilson
Young Men Try Heart Stimulus to Evade Draft
New York report shows Roscoe Conkling presenting evidence to U S district attorney Francis G Caffey that youths plotted to escape conscription by using a heart stimulant to fail medical exams. An immediate investigation was ordered.
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New York
Francis G. Caffey
United States
Roscoe
Conkling
Argentina to Berlin for final reply on German note
Buenos Aires to Berlin demands a clear final response within eight days on grievances stemming from the sinking of the Argentine steamer. If Germany refuses, Argentina may break relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Aires
Germany
Berlin
Senate Votes to Submit Prohibition to States
Washington reports the Senate adopted a resolution to submit a national prohibition amendment to the states by a 65 to 20 vote, with a six year ratification window. The House must act. leaders anticipate possible early action despite uncertainty.
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Senate
Washington
House
Congress
United States
Salvage of 1500 Tons Copper From Stranded Steamer
About 1,500 tons of copper ingots and bar lead were salvaged from the stranded Kristianiafjord of the American line before she was swept away in a storm July 29. A wrecking tug reported from Cape Race, N. F., after an unsuccessful salvage attempt. The Kristianiafjord had run ashore July 15 bound for Norway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Kristhinlafjord
Cape Race
N. F
Kristianiafjord
Nor- Wily
Hospital Notes From McGregor Bros Reflect Local Ailments
Mrs. Frank Young and daughter left the hospital on Sunday. Mrs. O. Piper was operated on Sunday. Albert Johnson was thrown from a horse and underwent surgery. he is recovering. Mrs. Fred Miller is recovering after appendicitis surgery. J. W. Bellis left for a visit at the Ed Dennis ranch. Geo. Walker was released after a long illness. Mrs. P. J. Shea remains a patient. Miss Margaret Moore suffered a badly mashed right hand, two fingers were amputated after an accident at a gravel pit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Young
O. Piper
Albert Johnson
Fred Miller
J. W. Bellis
Ed. Dennis Ranch
Geo. Walker
Margaret Moore
Frank Moore
Fairfield
Civil Cases Filed in Clerk of District Court
Civil cases filed include John W. Lee versus Guy T. New man. Arthur D. Johnson versus S. J. Wahl and versus Jean Hasquet for abstract judgments. Ida M. Worden et al. versus Great Northern Railway Co. and Fred White for damages. The State of Montana versus J. E Cashman Phil I Cole and Wm Hodgskiss suit on contract filed August 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clerk of the District Court
John W. Lee
Guy T. Newman
Arthur D. Johnson
S. J. Wahl
Jean Hasquet
Ida M. Worden Et al
Great Northern Railway Co
Fred White
State of Montana
J. E Cashman
Phil I. Cole
Wm. Hodgskiss
J. E. Cashman
Phil Il, Cola
Teton County Installs Visiting Nurse Service
Teton county establishes a county nurse program with Miss Kathrine Laughlin, a registered nurse with top recommendations, already charged with duties. The nurse will make house to house visits, provide bedside care when needed, and offer instruction to residents to advance public health.
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Teton County
Kathrine Laughlin
Agreement to Close During Chautauqua Week
We, the undersigned business men of Chateau, agree to close our places of business during afternoon entertainments from 2 30 to 4 o clock, except Saturday, with both front and back doors closed. Names include Houck and Cleland Logan and Howard Sterling Cigar Co Chas Frost Co Choteau Meat Co J J Hannan Jos Hirshberg Co EK T Glasgow Power Morgan Co E N Haugen McCulloughs Pharmacy W J Roulston Choteau Merc Co Choteau Acantha Curtis Barber Shop John Holland Fashion Tailor Shop Co H Swaine Anthony and Dak Elev Co Rogers Templeton Lbr Co Choteau Lumber Co C Looney Cash Meat Market C O Eidsmoe D D Tailors Lundgren Daggett Choteau Drug Co Co J B Stephens Cole and Shannon Choteau Land and Loan Co McCulloughs Electric Shop T A Smith
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau
Houck & Cleland Logan & Howard Sterling Cigar Co
Chas. Frost & Co
Choteau Meat Co
J. J. Hannan Jos
Hirshberg & Co
Ek, T. Glasgow
Power-Morgan Co
Choteau Drug Co. Co
J. B. Stephens
Cole & Shannon
Choteau Land & Loan Co
McCullough’s Electric Shop
T. A. Smith
Sheriff's Sale of Castner Estate Real Property in Montana
The suit, in Cascade County Montana, results from a May 26 1917 judgment for 3272.91 dollars plus costs and interest. It levies on defined real estate in Teton County including lots 2 3 4 and the NE quarter of the SE quarter in section 7 township 33 north range 5 west plus portions of the Cut Bank townsite and 18 19 in block 1 First Addition. Title remains in the State of Montana with certificate Nos. 1840 and 1847 issued to Adelaide Donovan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Castner
Albert Castner
John KX. Castner
Adelaide S. Donovan
James Donovan
Eighth Judicial District Court
Cascade
State of
Montana
Adelaide
Donovan
United States
Teton
Netta J. Spencer
Austin Miller
Cut Bank
Teton County
Adelaide 8. Donovan
Adelaide Donovan
Public Auction Notice in Teton County Montana 1917
William Miller sheriff announces sale of defendants right title and interest in described property at public auction on September 1 1917 at 2 pm in front of the county courthouse Chateau Montana bids paid in United States gold coin to satisfy judgment with interest and costs Freeman Thelan attorneys Great Falls Montana note first publication August 10 1917
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
County of ‘Teton
United States
William Miller
Chateau
Teton County
Montana
Freeman & Thelan
Great Falls
Summons in District Court of Montana MT Teton County
Florence Amelia Herlson sues John Francis Herlson in the Eighth Judicial District. Defendant must answer within twenty days of service or face default judgment. The filing notes dissolution of marriage sought and court terms dated August 7 1017 with clerk Paul Jacobson and Coffey Greene attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Eighth Judicial District
State of Montana
Teton
Florence Amelia Herlson
John Francis Herlson
Paul Jacobson
Coffey & Greene
Larson
Chateau
Montana
Milton v. all claimants quieting title in Teton land
In a 1911 Montana suit Pearl S. Milton seeks to quiet title to the NW3 of NE3 in section 9, township 27 north range 5 west, containing about 40 acres. The State of Montana and all potential claimants are summoned to appear within sixty days after first publication to determine heirship and grant Milton fee simple title free of encumbrances.
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District Court
Eighth Judicial District
State of Montana
County of
Teton
Pearl S. Milton
State of
Montana
Meridian
George C. Pendrey
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McGregor Bros
P. J. Shea
Bureau of Child and Animal Protection
Sheriff’s Sale
Ava Hy
Winchester
Belleview Road
Geo. D. Corwin
Choteau, Mont
Noone
I. M. Hattersley
Conrad
Montina
V Times
Black
Ceylon
India
Japan
Logan and Howard
Sun
Choteau
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