World War Week in Review Hints at Hungarian Crisis
A Vienna dispatch notes Archduke Joseph as governor aims to establish order in Hungary, while social democrats fear a monarchic setup. A schooner collision near Halifax leaves many dead and seven survivors. Denmark formally recognizes Germany's Ebert government, and Thrace is divided per Paris talks. The Belgian Chamber ratifies the German peace treaty.
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Archduke Joseph
Hungary
Joseph
Vienna
Halifax
St. Pierre
Berlin
Denmark
Sweden
Norway
Ebert
France
Paris
Vast Whiskey Confiscation Shocks Western States
Prohibition officials seized 1200 gallons of liquor near Kirby in an oil camp, valued at about 50000 dollars at bootleg prices. Montana owners arrested. The story also notes a North Dakota penitentiary labor shortage, Idaho forest fires, and other wartime policy debates in Washington.
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Wyoming
State Prohibition Commissioners
Kirby
Montana
North Dakota
Wallace and Burke
Tda
Sekway
Clearwater
Nez Perce
Idaho
Missoula
Goose Creek
Charles McGwire
Oscar Lawler
Los Angeles
Thomas L. Woolwine
Hall of Records
New High Street
American draft of treaty read outlines league covenant
President Wilson sent to the foreign relations committee a copy of the original American draft of a league of nations covenant with notes on differences from the final version. The plan included a league council and assembly, arbitration, armament reduction, economic boycott, and publicity of treaties.
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Washington
Wilson
Foreign Relations Committee
League of Nriteins
Senate
Paris
Europe
Ameria
Capitol
Lansing
Ted
Andrew Carnegie Dies at Shadowbrook in Lenox
Lenox Mass Aug 18 Andrew Carnegie steel magnate and philanthropist died at his summer home Shadowbrook at 7 10 yesterday morning after a brief bronchial pneumonia illness. His daughter Mrs Roswell Miller could not reach the bedside in time and his wife and private secretary were present at the end. He had spent the summer in Lenox since May enjoying fishing on Lake Mahkeenac and rides on his Shadowbrook estate.
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Lenox
Mass
Andrew Carnegie
Shadowbrook
Jess
Roswell Miller
Mahkeomae
Senator Walsh Seeks Food Aid for Drought Victims
Washington August 13 Senator Walsh introduced a joint resolution authorizing the president to distribute food from war department stocks to families of drought stricken western farmers. Distribution applies to states with recent crop losses from drought and aims to use excess supplies held or controlled by the war department rather than allocating them to states.
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Washington
Walsh
West
War Departments
Andrew Carnegie's Body Moved for Burial
The body of Andrew Carnegie who died at Lenox Mass was transported to Sleepy Hollow Tarrytown New Jersey for burial without any funeral services in New York City.
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Andrew Carnegie
Lenox
Mass
Sleepy Hollow
Tarrytown
N. J
New York City
Giant Flying Boat Disaster Off English Shore
A large flying boat crashed into the sea off an English summer resort, killing several passengers. Pilot Lieutenant McLeod was found drowned, strapped in his seat as the wreckage was towed ashore.
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London
Dhd
IficLeod
Final WWI casualty totals released by War Dept
Washington reports from the central records office of the American Expeditionary Forces list 49,498 battle deaths and 205,690 wounded in World War I. Corrections reduce missing names to 7, and comparisons show 264,000 French and 121,000 British casualties. By July, 19,493 disabled soldiers were reported to the War Risk Insurance Bureau.
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Washington
Central Records Office
Prince
War Department
Mhissing
War Risk Insurance Bureau
Th Wits
Shopmen Returning to Work in Many Cities
Chicago reports progress as striking railway shopmen resume duties in portions of the country. About 28,000 workers remain out and union leaders insist they will not yield. Officials cite steady gains overall except in Chicago Boston and Rain ft with Illinois Town and Wisconsin returning to normal.
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Chicago
Oast
Boston
Rainft
Illinois
Town
Wisconsin
Chomstead
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
Iowa
Still Found in Cascade County Abandoned Building
Cascade County officials discovered a large whiskey still in an abandoned building nine miles from Great Falls. The device could produce a glass of liquor every three minutes, and authorities found several barrels of raisins used in the operation.
St Paul Market Report Update For Livestock
Aug 13 report from St Paul shows hog receipts 3,000 with prices 19.50 to 22.25, up 25 cents. Cattle receipts 2,200 with killers steady, fat steers 17, cows and heifers 7 to 7.25, calves up to 6.50, stockers steady. Sheep receipts 2,200 with lambs 19.6 to 24.75, wethers 5.50 to 19.50, ewes 2.50 to 8.50.
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St. Paul
Chicago Livestock Market Report for Hogs Cattle and Sheep
Chicago livestock prices Aug 13 show hog receipts 17000 with unsettled market up 25 to 40 cents top at 23.40, cattle receipts 17000 with a weak market and varied quotes for steers cows heifers and veal, and sheep receipts 26000 with a strong market and lambs priced from 14.25 to 17.25 and ewes from 7.50 to 9.69.
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Chicago
Wants Trucks Distributed
Washington August 15. A resolution introduced by Rep Goodykoontz calls on the secretary of war to declare a surplus of motor trucks and automobiles held by the department and to sell them at a reduced price. The measure asks why no surplus was declared previously and why trucks were left out in the weather.
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Washington
Secretary of War
Representative Goodykoontz
West Virginia
Congress probes profits as half million dollar asks target costs
Washington reports demand for 400000 to fund federal trade commission inquiries into rising living costs. Proposals push sugar and shoe industry probes and seek authority to hunt hoarders and profiteers. Debates include price oversight and currency regulation measures amid food and clothing supply concerns.
Lower shoe prices seen on the way after probe
Witnesses testified after a grand jury probe into high costs that a drop in shoe prices could come in about a year. Feather dealers and manufacturers said consumer demand favors cheaper grades and margins on higher prices are not higher than before.
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Boston
Ang
Parrot Murder Trial Reveals Reputation Motive
Mrs. Sarah K. Matheson 82 testified in a San Francisco case that she killed her parrot to save its reputation after the bird insulted people. She described the bird saying good night and then cursing, prompting the act to end the embarrassment.
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San Franccisco
Aig
Sarah SK. Matheson
Sullivan says war-time patriotism kept shoes old for two years
Roger Sullivan of Chicago staying in Montecito with Cornelius K. G. Billings said he has not bought new shoes for two years. He believes wartime patriotism and postwar price levels justify wearing old footwear, noting he is a prominent Democrat and biscuit manufacturer reputedly a millionaire.
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Santa Barbara
Cal
Roger Sullivan
Chicago
Cornelius K. G. Billings
Montecito
Billings
Mr. Sullivan
Boxing deemed legal in Montana by Bozeman judge
Judge B B Law ruled there is no Montana law preventing boxing after the Riley law became inoperative by referendum. Richmond Gex was jailed for promoting a boxing event in August and seeks habeas corpus release, with Law disputing the Donkin precedent and asserting judges may disregard Supreme Court rulings if they conflict with the constitution.
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Bozeman
B. B. Law
Montana
Richmond
Gex
Justice Court
Walter 5. Hartman
M. Donkin
Butte
Supreme Court
Law
State of
Donkin
Old Fort to Shelter Needy Families During Drouth
Havre Montana the Old Fort Assiniboine near town may again serve as a refuge for helpless families with horses and cattle. The 800 plus rooms steam heated and sewered would house women and children while men work elsewhere. Barns support 1800 cattle and horses and the fort chapel could serve as classroom and church.
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Havre
Assiniboine
University of Montana
Fort
416 Army Trucks to Be Distributed in State
Deer Lodge Montana officials announce 416 army trucks donated by the AAR department for road building have been remodeled at Main Street and will be allocated to counties soon. The fleet, valued at about 2 000 000 dollars, includes trucks with self dumping beds and will aid highway construction statewide.
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Deer Lodge
Frank Conley
State Highway Commission
Main Street
Montana
Aar Department
District Attorney Probes Profiteering in Montana
United States District Attorney Edward Day has begun a Montana inquiry into profiteering, food hoarding, and destruction of foodstuffs to drive up prices. He plans to involve county attorneys and employ all state justice department tools, reporting findings to the attorney general Palmer.
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Dickson
Thompson
George W. Sheehan
Central Sugar Company of Chicago
Concern
Pittsburg
United States District Court
Federal
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Philadelphia
United States
Federal Board For Vocational Education
Congress
Association For Disabled Soldiers
Palmer
Washington
J. Ogden Armour
Louis F. Swift
Federal Trade Commission
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France
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National Organization of American Veterans of the
United States Supreme Court
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Azel Willams
Cincinnati
Indiana
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White House
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American Federation of Labor
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Foreign Relations Committee
Fall
New Mexico
Brandagee
Connecticut
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Arizona
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Warborn
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Swift
Morris
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Department of Justice
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Rules Committee
McCormick
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Myers
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Senate
Judiciary Committee
Helena
Edward (. Day
Day
Lightning Pranks Ruffle Bozeman Homes
A recent storm caused chimney damage at the Frank 4. Smith residence as lightning traveled down the roof to the basement blowing out chimney thimbles and lifting stove lids. Neighbor Wallace McLeod, a local youngster, was knocked down but unharmed, and a nearby resident’s spectacles were knocked off.
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Bozeman
Frank 4. Smith
Wallace McLeod
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