Teutons surprised as British armies sweep front in France
British forces renewed assaults along a broad front from Arras to Lens and toward St Quentin breaking German lines and seizing Vimy ridge. Canadian troops led the effort on Vimy with English and Scottish battalions, while tanks aided. over 5,000 prisoners reported in 12 hours and multiple German battalion commanders captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
London
Somme
Arras
Thermans
Lens
St. Quentin
Vimy
Vimy Ridge
Bond Measure Set To Go Before House In 5 Billion Plan
Washington April 10. Secretary McAdoo and Representative Rainey announce a plan to introduce a 5 billion dollar bond measure in the house. The package split includes a 3 billion loan to the allies and a 2 billion war fund for the United States, targeting costs through June 30, 1918. The aim is to fund food, munitions, and allied needs while considering future tax measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
McAdoo
Rainey
Illinois
Ways and Means Committee
Brazil on Brink of War With Germany
Rio Janeiro April 10 An early slate of relations between Brazil and Germany is expected. The break hinges on the formal reception of the Paris report on the sinking of the Brazilian steamer Varane by a German submarine. Dr Dauro Muller refused to receive the German minister and ordered a steamer prepared for a mission abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Janeiro
Brazil
Germany
Paris
Varane
Bra
Dauro Muller
Brazil Plans Immediate Recall of German Minister Aide
In Washington on April 10 reports say Dr Muller refused to receive the German minister to Brazil, signaling a severance of diplomatic relations. A steamer ordered for a mission suggests Brazil intends the German envoy's immediate departure. It remains doubtful whether 46 German ships in Brazilian ports will be seized now to avoid provoking escape or damage.
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Washington
Dr. Muller
Brazil
Germany
Unte
Federal food commission urged to fix prices wartime
Washington April 11 The National Agricultural Society calls for immediate creation of a federal food commission with power to fix prices supervise marketing and distribution of food during the war. The move accompanies appeals to increase crop acreage amend wheat milling laws and boost sheep raising. The appeal aligns with Hoover chaired national food committee plans and calls for earlier college graduations to join farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Food Commission
United States
National Agricultural Society
America
Germany
Wilson
Council of National Defense
Herbert C. Hoover
Belgium
Defense Council
Hoover
Food Commission
State Councils of Defense
National Council
Neutral Vessels Sunk by Submarines Reported
Official tabulation shows German submarines sank 686 neutral ships by April 3, including 19 American, with 79 others attacked unsuccessfully. Since Feb 1 war zone, over a third of sinkings were neutral and many neutrals deterred into port. About 250 Americans lost on neutral and belligerent steamers overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Edystone Ammunition Plant Disaster Claims Over 100 Lives
A massive explosion at Eddy Stone Ammunition Corp in Edystone near Chester kills 112 to possibly 150, injures 121, many women and girls among workers. Fire follows, rescue squads operate, bodies recovered from marsh and river areas as officials consider radiator heat or a possible shock wave as causes.
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Chester
Eddystone Ammunition Corporation
Eddystone
Philadelphia
Wilmington
Chester Fire Department
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Military Academy
I Il
Austrian ships seized by U S government during Austria break
Fourteen Austrian merchant vessels in American ports were taken over by the government after Austria broke diplomatic relations. Crews were removed and customs guards placed onboard. The action was to protect the ships from further damage, not confiscation, with damages attributed to the crews.
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Washington
Fourtege
Austria
McAdoo
Richard Olney dies after long illness in Boston
Richard Olney statesman and former secretary of state died at his Fenway home in Boston after an extended illness. He was 82 years old and had remained engaged with international affairs including the United States quarrel with Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Richard Olney
Fenway
Back Bay
Germany
Five South American Republics Back U S War Effort
Chile and Mexico will stay neutral in the war while Brazil Guatemala and Peru are expected to join Cuba and Panama with the United States. Officials note Chile’s neutrality as the first in the ABC group and question Argentina’s stance amid regional tensions and potential shifts in South American alignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Latin-America
United States
Germany
Chile
Mexico
Brazil
Guatemala
Peru
Cuba
Panama
Berlin
Argentina
A.B. C
South America
Governor defers first district special election to next week
BISMARCK April 10 Governor Wrazidr said before leaving for New York he would not call a First district special election to fill the vacancy from Congressman Helgestad to next week.
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Bismarck
Wrazidr
New York
Cooper Union
Helgestaf
U S Destroyers Seize Smuggling Schooner off California
Five shots were fired as two United States torpedo boat destroyers pursued a southbound schooner off California. The vessel beached to avoid capture. several thousand pounds of rifle and machine gun ammunition were seized and landed at Pacific coast ports. The captain and crew remain unnamed. The report also notes a Civil Service examination in Dillon, Montana, for rural carrier positions on April 28, 1917.
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San, Diego
Cal
California
United States Civil Service Commission
Beaverhead
Mortara
Dillon
Washington, D. C
Commission
Washington
Submarine Gauntlet Faced Liner St Louis On War Zone Run
The American liner St Louis safely passed through the German submarine blockade on its outward and return journeys without sighting a periscope. Armed for the trip, the ship endured a stormy homeward voyage off Ireland where lifeboats were secured during a gale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Great Britain
St. Louis
British Isles
Germany
Ireland
Oregon 10 Hour Law Upheld by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court upholds Oregon ten hour workday for men in mills factories and manufacturing plants with 13 hours’ overtime pay time and a half. The decision marks the first general hours of labor statute reviewed by the court and extends similar rulings to other states on minimum wages for women. Federal authority to prosecute fraud in state elections and senatorial primaries is narrowed as justices rule states act, not the federal government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court
Oregon
Colorado
Wisconsin
California
Utah
Minnesota
Ohio
United States
Rhode Island
West Virginia
Billings Stages Huge Patriotic Meetings Parade
In Billings a parade of about one mile drew over 6 000 spectators last night. Thousands watched as units passed with cheers. The march concluded at Babcock theater with two meetings, a monster flag raising, and a Chamber of Commerce luncheon.
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Billings
Babcock Theater
Chamber of Commerce
Branded Cowards in City Clerk Outburst on Marriage Rush
New York April 11 City Clerk Scully head of the marriage license bureau denounces young men who wed to dodge military service as cowards and slackers amid an unprecedented rush of license applicants. He voices indignation at efforts to avoid conscription.
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New York
Scully
Notice to creditors in estate of James Cornelius
Notice is given by the administrator George T. Banks of the estate of James Cornelius Deceased. Creditors and all with claims must exhibit them with vouchers within four months after first publication to the administrator at the law offices of Pease Stephenson Dillon Montana for settlement of the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Cornelius
Pease & Stephenson
Dillon
Montana
Emma
Grant
Sheriff Sale Notice in Beaverhead County Montana
Frank Garr as plaintiff sues Bert Knox and Etta M Knox defendants to be sold April 27 1917 at 2 pm at the courthouse front door Dillon Montana property Lot 2 Section 2 Township 13 South Range West with all ditches water tights and improvements. Cash terms. Dated April 4 1917. Co K WYMAN Sheriff Beaverhead County By O C Gosman Undersheriff.
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Frank Garr
Bert Knox
Etta M. Knox
Dillon
Beaverhead
Montana
Towit
Range
Co. K. Wyman
Beaverhead County
O. C. Gosman
Notice of Stockholders Meeting at Western Whole sale Grocery
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the stockholders of Western Whole sale Grocery Company will be held at the office of the company north Montana street Dillon Beaverhead county Montana on the 19th day of May 1917 at the hour of three o clock p m The purpose is to consider and take action upon a proposed increase of the capital stock of said company from the amount of
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Wholesale Grocery Company
Montana Street
Dillon
Beaverhead County
Montana
Western Wholesale Grocery Company Capital Increase
Action by board of directors to increase capitalization as necessary. J. P. Best serves as Secretary. Company address 13-18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Best
Western Wholesale Grocery Company
Notice to Creditors Estate of Emma Grant
Administratrix Della Paxson invites creditors and claimants to present them with vouchers within four months of first publication. Claims should be shown to her at her Dillon Montana residence. First publication March 30 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Della Paxson
Emma Grant
Dillon man to transact as Dillon Sales Agency sole owner
Notice states A C Linden of Dillon Montana declares himself sole owner and intends to transact business as Dillon Sales Agency with principal business place in Dillon. Certified March 21 1917 before Jay B Baker Beaverhead County Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Linden
Dillon
Montana
Dillon Sales Agency
Jay
Baker
Beaverhead County
Reward Offered for Sheep Thief and Camp Robber Convictions
The Madison National Forest Sheep Growers' Association offers a reward of 500 dollars for convicting a sheep thief and 250 dollars for convicting a camp robber. The notice specifies the rewards and targets.
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Madison National Forrest Sheep Growers’ Association
Dillon Volunteer Fire Department Meeting Schedule
The Dillon Volunteer Fire Department holds meetings on the first and second Thursday evenings each month. A three-tap, three-time meet call using the courthouse bell will be given, 41-1f.
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Dillon Volunteer Fire Department
Court House
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Ententé
C.’Mcr. Winslow
Plant
Richard ‘Olney
Ashor
Slackers Cowards
George T. Banks
State of
City Shoe Store
H. Schoenborn
Dillon Furniture Co
General Furniture Distributors
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