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Name: William R. McKee |
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Allegations: That on April 28, 1918, said that he hoped that every s__
of a b____ that crossed the water would never come back; that he had money
enough to buy flour sacks to make a white flag for every American soldier
that went over there and came in contact with the Germans. Case Details: Arrested after a drunken brawl in
Miles City. Numerous witnesses testified as to his good character and
patriotism. Six men in Stratford gave depositions, 24 others signed a
petition. More depositions from citizens of Harvard, Iowa. Defendant's
version of events differed markedly from that of prosecution witnesses. After
two-day trial, found guilty. Served 6 ½ months. Released Jan. 1, 1919. Personal Information: Born in Galesburg, Ill. Worked in
Harvard, Iowa as a farmer and merchant, then as a hotelkeeper in Stratford,
S. D., before coming to Montana about April 1, 1917, to farm. Worked at Ft.
Keogh with eldest son before son left to join U.S. Army cavalry stationed on
Mexican border. Worked briefly at Milwaukee shops in Miles City as a
blacksmith helper before his arrest. Married with 6 children. After release
from prison, lived and worked in Deer Lodge City as a railroad machinist.
Died age 72 in Deer Lodge on Feb. 18, 1943. Buried at Hill Crest Cemetery. Relatives
in Montana.
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