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Choteau Montanan

Location

Choteau, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1917

Page

2

Enforcement of WWI draft registration urged nationwide

Washington reports leniency on men aged 21 to 30 who failed to register for the war arm last Friday ends now. Provisions call for up to one year imprisonment and renewed registration. local boards may grant exemptions, with quotas set by state population. Authorities urge rapid detection and arrest of unregistered individuals and posting of registrant lists to aid enforcement.

Washington General Imker Wilson Bureau of the Census Department of Justice

Compulsory Service Bill 13 Introduced in Ottawa

Ottawa report states Sir Robert Borden introduced Compulsory Service Bill 13 in the house of commons. He cites a 1915 pledge to enlist 500000 for overseas service, notes voluntary recruitment surpassed 400000 but volunteers declining. He says 99000 casualties to date and 11790 enlisted in April May, 17322 casualties, and argues seven months demand requires 4000 reinforcements monthly. All Canadians would be liable for defense and possible overseas deployment.

Ottawa House of Commons Robert Borden Robert Canada

Inion Alone to Compose Home Rule Convention

London June 12 The government plans a 101 member Irish convention to address the Irish problem. It will be purely Irish in composition with varied representation including bishops and Presbyterian moderator, chamber of commerce delegates, and party picks. Lloyd George announced the plan in the House of Commons.

London Ireland Chambers of Commerce Dublin Belfast Cork House of Commons Lloyd George

Goethals fires two assistants in pulp building department

Washington dispatch reports Major General Goethals, head of the emergency fleet corporation, dismissed two volunteer assistants F A Eustis and F Huntington Clark amid claims he blocked the wooden ship program. Clark left government service. Eustis status unclear as board members weigh his retention.

Washington F. A. Eustis Emergency Fleet Corporation F. Huntington Clark General Goethals Denman Shipping Board Clark Eustis Fleet Corporation Denmen Mr. Tustis Mrootuetis General Wethils Wats

Roosevelt Addresses Loyalty Pledges At Memorial Service

Philadelphia officials of five railroad brotherhoods gathered for their annual memorial as Theodore Roosevelt spoke urging Americans to do their part. J C McDonald represented trainmen stressing unity and willingness to suspend laws for the common good. Roosevelt urged action over words and criticized conscientious objectors.

Philadelphia Railroad Brotherhoods Theodore Roosevelt Brotherhoods of Locomotive Engineers Order of J.C. McDonald Wilson Roosevelt

Pershing Returns to London on Unannounced Visit

Major General John J. Pershing and staff arrived in London Thursday night, declined social invitations, and began discussions on war problems. An escort of American destroyers accompanied the party through the submarine zone. Some members proceeded to France while Pershing toured with Lord Astor.

London John J. Pershing Pershing Europe British Isles France Mediterranean Lord Astor

Moore Found Guilty of First Degree Murder in Dunn Case

Mike Moore was found guilty of murder in the first degree for participating as a go-between in the killing of Mrs Alice M Dunn in St Paul. The jury deliberated under an hour and Moore received a life term at hard labor in Stillwater penitentiary. Dunn’s trial is scheduled next. He cursed the judge and audience during sentencing.

ST Paul Mike Moore Alice M Dunn Moore Joe Redenbaugh Dunn Frank J Dunn Stillwater Wantt

Yankee Robinsons Big Animal Circus At Chateau Saturday

The three ring show impressed crowds with trained big cats bears lions pumas horses camels zebras llamas and a dramatic fire ascent. Performers showcased fearless paws and patient training while delivering entertainment and education in one impressive visit.

Yankee Robinson Chateau St. Paul

Weather Memories and Local Happenings In Dry Forks

Farmers finish spring work as Mrs Campbell and Vernard Elms mourners attend Bynum. Clarence Friend builds a barn at his Dry Forks homestead while Omer Cook returns from a Colorado and New Mexico trip. Della Leech visits the Campbell farm. J Dewitz visits Bynum.

R. Helpin Della Leech Campbell Farm Clarence Friend Bynum Dry Forks Omer Cook Mr. Cook Colorado New Mexico J. Dewitz Zon Yonsen

Navy Department Lerk Discovered by Daniels

Secretary Daniels states the Navy Department believes information vital to the enemy has reached adversaries. He notes most leaks arise when trusted confidants or relatives overhear or unknowingly pass along sensitive details, despite efforts to prevent dissemination.

Navy Department Daniels Washington Department

Farmers Meetings and Picnics Led by State Defense Council

The State National Council of Defense has staged about 150 summer meetings and picnics in the state with three leading speakers at each. They will address the role of American farmers in the world food situation, food economy and canning, and the meaning of the Great War as they urge rural communities to make the world safe for democracy. County dates list events at Grange Hall Conrad, Evieskom School, and other towns with speakers Prof J L Martin, Miss Edmonson, and W J Hanna among the lineup.

State National Council of Defense America State Defense Council Teton County J. L. Martin Bozeman Miss Edmonson W. J. Hanna Bie Timber

Community Notes On Local Gardening And Meetings

Seeding and planting completed by A P Reiding and John Roof. Mrs L Schnee remains unwell. Grace Reiding returns from Teton Slope. South End sewing circle gathered June 7 with many in attendance and a luncheon at four followed by music. Farmington Society of Equity and Auxiliary met June 9 at the schoolhouse and plan a June 30 picnic at B B Rogers grove with speak ing and music. Pete Rogers sports red top rubber boots gifted by Uncle George Roof.

L. Schnee Grace Reiding Teton Slope South End H. K. Ferris H. Barrett Mary Balma Farmington Society of Equity and Auxiliary Farmington School House B. B. Rogers Grove Pete Rogers George Roof

Our Paper Ad Rates On Application

Classified note states readers will reach buyers through U S advertising with rates available upon request. No specific entities or dates provided. The message emphasizes application of advertising rates rather than a fixed price.

County Red Cross work starts Brady chapter

Rev Haley county director of Red Cross visited Brady to organize the local chapter and begin society activities. Local notices report arrests at Fowler on illicit sale charges against Schroeder and Porter with bail set at 75 each.

Haley Red Cross Work Brady W. J. Schroeder D. H. Porter Fowler Miller Miltz

Suit to quiet title in lands in Teton County

William Bodyskiss sues George J. Seely and others in the District Court of Montana claiming sole ownership of two hundred acres in sections 36 and 26, township 26 north, range 8 west. The suit seeks a decree declaring Bodyskiss owner in fee simple and baring all other claims, with twenty days to answer after service.

District Court Eighth Judicial District State of Montana County of Teton William Bodyskiss George J. Seely Range Montana Meridian Teton County Flaintill Paul Jacobson James Gibson Coffey & Greene Chateau

Notice to Creditors Estate of John Harrington

Notice is given by Edward J. Hirshberg executor of the will and estate of John Harrington deceased to creditors and others with claims against the estate. Claims must be shown with vouchers within four months after first publication to the executor at the attorney's office in Room 22 Larson Brook Chateau Montana. First publication June 1, 1917.

John Harrington Larson Brook Chateau Montana Edward J. Hirshberg John Flarington Jas. Sulgrove

1917 Hunting and Fishing Licenses on Sale in Montana

Notice to residents that 1917 hunting and fishing licenses are on sale with price of $1.50 for Montana residents. It requires ladies over 18 and boys over 14 to have a license when fishing and hunting. Inquiries at stores, newspaper offices, or justices of the peace. J. T. Moore deputy game warden Choteau.

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