Road contracts to be numerous in April
Helena April activity will see bids opened for 87 miles of road work under the oral aid plan. The Montana high commission schedules project No 777 for 9.08 miles Helena to Jefferson county line on April 5, then No 63 St Ignatius to Pabiol Dand bridge 19.61 miles on April 19 along with No 65 Chateau to Sun river about 35 miles.
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Helena
Montana Highy Commission
Commission
Jefferson County
St. Imnatius-Pabio Dand
Chateau-to-Sun River
Billings
Numr
Great Fallsit Road
Theirginia City-Ennis Road
Madison
Nty
County Loses In Court's Decision On Flathead Lands
Missoula April 2 A permanent injunction by Judge Albert P Stark restrains Missoula County from collecting taxes on Flathead reservation lands where residents lack full title The ruling allows tax limits on equity held by residents and delays full-value taxation pending title status Refunds totaling about 3000 will be issued to affected taxpayers and the case brought by William Jager is continued in district court.
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Missoula
Missoula County
Albert P. Stark Livingston
Stark
Buford
William Jager
M. P. Trainmaster Given Promotion
W W Berry, train master of the Rocky Mountain division of the Northern Pacific, is promoted to staff in St Paul under General Manager Rapelje. W W C Showalter will succeed Berry in Missoula, while Col Thomas Lantry returns to Livingston after Siberia service.
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Missoula
Rocky Mountain
Northern Pacific Railway
W. W. Berry
St. Paul
J. M. Rapelje
C. Showalter
Livingston
Montana
Mr. Berry
Col
Thomas Lantry
Siberia
Hoover's Name on Montana Ballot for April 23 Election
Herbert C Hoover's name will appear on the Republican ballot in Montana on April 23 at the presidential preferential election after filing completed petitions in Helena. The filings were presented by L Credena, mining engineer of Butte, this morning.
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Helena
Herbert C. Hoover
Montana
Tate
T. Stewart
L. Creden
Butte
Waste oil from garages to be used around Livingston
Waste oil from local garages will be reused around the town. Dr. S E Leard the health officer outlines plans to spread the oil in stagnant water areas and suspected mosquito breeding sites. The oil will also be used in fishteries during summer and to burn dead horses and other animals where needed.
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Livingston
S. E. Leard
Billings Confronts Drug Ring and Upcoming Conventions
Health Officer R C Main warns of a rising drug habit among local underworld figures. People of both genders seek treatment at the county jail hospital. The Billings Commercial Club coordinates four major conventions this year drawing 4 000 to 5 000 attendees including the Montana Stockgrowers Association April 29 21 the Montana Federation of Women's Clubs June 9 10 11 the Elks in August and the Montana State Teachers Association in November. Smallpox has been checked in Yel.
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Billings
R C. Main
Billings Commercial Club
Montana Stockgrowers' Association
Montana State Federation of Women's Clubs
Elks
Montana State Teachers’ Association
Burial plans for Jones shooting victims in Iowa and Montana
In Boone Iowa the burial of Winnie LeClaire Jones who was shot by her husband and who killed himself will occur. Peter Cramer, her brother, will depart soon with the body. Frank I. Jones the husband will be buried at Big Timber near two cousins.
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Lowstone County
Winnie le Claire Jones
Boone
Iowa
Peter Cramer
Frank I. Jones
Big Timber
Surprising activity at Miles City old artesian well
Miles City residents report an old artesian well in the business district springing to life after ten years of inactivity. Water boils near the ice surface and locals fear the well has become a geyser and hot spring amid unexplained behavior.
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Miles City
Homesteader Not Guilty Verdict Shocks Fergus County
In Great Falls on April 2 the jury found H H Steinhauer and Carl McCullough not guilty of conspiracy in securing a homestead. Government witness Milo Buck faced perjury charges and was bound over to the federal grand jury. defense argued a dugout house existed and military service explained limited work. The land lies in Fergus county oil field area in Cat Creek country.
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Great Falls
H. H. Steinhauer
Carl McCullough
Fergus County
Steinhauer
Milo Buck
W. W. Patterson
United States
W. Frary
France
Cat Creek
March Expenditures Exceed Receipts in Montana
Helena April 2 Disbursements in March were four times greater than receipts minus 25000. State Treasurer H. L. Hart reports for month ending March 31. Balance on hand Feb 29, 1920 was 2935884.25. Disbursements 1579490.08 receipts 432425.40 balance March 31 1788819.57.
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Helena
Montana
H. L. Hart
Marshal Asbridge Begins Second Term in Great Falls
United States Marshal J. L. Asbridge starts his second term in Great Falls on April 2, with bond qualifying on reappointment. Named as deputies are Rn. E. Flynn chief deputy N. E. Baynham L. S. Gross J. M. Rickman A. C. Sabre and B. S. Sennett.
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Great Falls
United States
J. L. Asbridge
E. Flynn
N. E. Baynham
L. S. Gross
J. M. Rickman
A. C. Sabre
Canadian Army Claims Oldest Soldier Title
Alexander Yule, claiming to be the oldest soldier in the great war, says he joined the Canadian army at 70 and served three years in Scotland and France as a non commissioned officer. He notes he will be 76 next December and filtered through occluded age inquiries at Prince Rupert, British Columbia. He served in a forestry division sawing wood overseas.
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Great Falls
Alexander Yule
Scotland
France
Yule
Prince Rupert
British Columbia
Triangular college debate on compulsory arbitration
MISSOULA April 2. A triangular debate among Montana Idaho and Utah teams is set for Friday April 18 at the state university. The question asks whether congress should enact a compulsory arbitration law for labor disputes connected with public utilities. Montana team members are William H Higanbotham and J A Farmer.
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Missoula
Montana
Idaho
Utah
State University
Congress
William H. Higanbotham
J A Farmer
University Auditorum
George Witter
Paul Smith
Elk Losses Seen Small Near Yellowstone Park
Livingston reports from forest service officials indicate elk losses in the Yellowstone region are slight. The herd wintered well and hunters have not molested them since last fall’s slaughter during the open season.
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Livingston
Yellowstone Park
Forest Service
Strike stalemate with 40 mixers add to 250 workers
Helena reports the strike stalls over wages with the addition of 40 cement mixers, bringing total workers out to about 250. The deadlock on wages remains unresolved.
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Helena
Hathaway Leads Petitions for Democratic National Delegate
Helena April 2 Mrs Maggie Smith Hathaway Ravalli county legislator leads completed petitions for democratic delegate to the national convention.
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Helena
Maggie Smith Hathaway
Ravalli County
Still cold in Helena on April day record
Helena reports seven above zero with no moderation as the city notes an April day colder than most in 40 years. Only two previous April days have matched or exceeded this chill.
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Helena
Escaped Prisoners Re-Arrested Near Great Falls
Wendell Everett and Robert Albertson, federal prisoners who escaped from Cascade county jail, were rearrested this afternoon at Cut Bank by Glacier county sheriff. Everett awaits transport to Leavenworth for 15 months for drug offenses. Albertson faces a charge of stealing an automobile at Cut Bank.
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Great Falls
Wendell Everett
Robert Albertson
Cascade County
Cutbank
Glacier County
Everett
Leavenworth
Flathead
Albertson
Twenty Million Bond Plan For State Irrigation
Helena April 2. A 20 million bond issue to create a revolving fund for irrigation projects under state supervision during construction is planned by the Montana irrigation congress the Montana irrigation institute and a senate committee on irrigation. Representatives will meet in Helena tomorrow to discuss the bill and arrange for voter submission at the next election. The bill has been under consideration for months.
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Helena
Montana Irrigation Congress
Montana Irrigation Institute
Senate Committee On Irrigation
Beatty Named To Lead District Forest Improvements
Dwight L. Beatty, newly moved from Helena to head improvements for the entire district with headquarters in Missoula. He succeeds Charles McHarg and brings prior posts as supervisor of the St. Joe forest at Avery Idaho and Lewis and Clark forest at Chateau. A. H. Abbott will replace Beatty in Helena.
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Missoula
Dwight L. Beatty
Helena Forest
Forest Service
Beatty
Helena
Charles McHarg
St. Joe Forest
Avery
Idaho
Lewis and Clark Forest
Chateau
L. C. Stockdale
A. H. Abbott
Pioneer Mrs Davenport Dies at Helena After 47 Years
News of the death at Helena yesterday afternoon of Mrs William Davenport reached Anaconda last night. A Montana pioneer, she came to the territory with her husband in the early 1860s up the Missouri to Fort Benton and Last Chance Gulch now Helena, where she had lived for 47 years. Surviving are daughters Mrs A J Davison of Helena and Mrs Duncan MacVichie of Salt Lake City, and son Don Davenport of Calexico, Cal. The funeral will likely be held Monday afternoon at Helena.
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Helena
William Davenport
Anaconda
Salt Lake City
Don Davenport
Calexico
Cal
Elinor Glyn Explains Why She Wrote Three Weeks
London author Elinor Glyn argues in Grand magazine that Three Weeks aimed to arouse English passion and counter a cold national temperament. She recalls writing in autumn 1906 and claims the English and American taboo on physical love harms population and virtue.
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Elinor Glyn
Earle C. Reeves
International News Service
London
Grand Magazine
Paul
England
Electric barrage to keep fish from irrigation canals
An electric barrage using electrodes to charge water areas is designed to deter fish from entering irrigation canals and ditches to prevent mass die offs in fields.
Dining cars on the Argentine railways get pianos
Dining cars on the Argentine railways are being furnished with pianos to enhance passenger comfort. The addition aims to improve onboard ambiance and attract travelers. Experts note the move reflects broader efforts to modernize regional rail service.
Alaska as national storehouse urged for growth and reform
Rep. Curry of California introduces a bill to reorganize Alaska law administration to spur private development. He cites Alaska’s vast area, fertile interior valleys, and mineral wealth, contrasting limited transport, fuel, and law adaptability with the need for streamlined rules and a resident land management approach.
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Alaska
National Storehouse
United States
Representative Curry
California
House Territories Committee
Mr. Curry
Civilization
San Francisco
New York
Stockholm
Petrograd
Sitka
Fairbanks
Nome
Anaconda Ski Club Aids Injured Girl To City Medical Care
Tomorrow efforts will transport Miss Irene Silha from the Cable home in the Southern Cross district to Anaconda for medical treatment. She broke her ankle in a ski accident on a hill near the Cable mine last Sunday and was kept comfortable at the Cable home due to heavy snow. A toboggan will assist the move to the railroad, enabling her transfer to the Georgetown train for city care.
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Irene Silha
Southern Cross District
Anaconda
Anaconda Ski Club
Georgetown
Expect bumper fruit crop again this year in Oklahoma
Custer City Oklahoma reports observers project a new fruit harvest rivaling last year’s quarter million dollars. Favorable conditions include no severe cold snaps, boosting prospects for a bumper yield in Custer County for 1920.
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Custer City
Okla
Custer County
General Leonard Wood Pays Tribute at McKinley Monument
In Canton on April 2 Major General Leonard Wood viewed the McKinley monument for the first time and laid a wreath on McKinley's tomb. He later addressed a two hour discussion of national issues praising universal military training and its benefits.
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Canton
Ohio
Leonard Wood
McKinley
Wood
Sunday Editions Herald Raises Price in Chicago
The Herald and Examiner announced that its Sunday edition in Chicago will cost 10 cents, up from 7 cents. The change takes effect immediately.
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Chicago
The
Herald and Examiner
Train Stop Shock Compared to 54 Foot Fall
If a train travels at 45 miles per hour and stops suddenly passengers would feel a shock equivalent to falling from a height of 54 feet.
Remains of Anthony Doherty to be shipped for burial
The remains of Anthony Doherty aged 25 who died at Challis Idaho will be shipped to Butte for burial. Funeral announcement later.
Livestock Market Report Chicago Apr 2 Hogs Cattle Sheep
Hogs receipts 6000 market slow with price drops to 50 75 cents from Monday. Bulk bids 15.15 16.15 top 16.15. Heavy packing sows 13.50 14.25. Pigs 14 15.50. Cattle receipts 3000 market strong beef steers 13.50 15.00, veal calves 16.50 18. Cows 7.75 12. Sheep 9000 receipts lambs 17.75 20.50, ewes 11 15, culls 6 10.75.
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Chicago
Spokane
Omaha
Steele
Market Report Spokane and Omaha Livestock Prices
Spokane market notes show hog receipts and steady to firm cattle values with prime to good grades and varied weights. Omaha reports similar trends with higher hogs, steady to lower cattle prices, and detailed ranges for beef, veal, and lamb categories across weights and quality tiers. Strong entities include Hogs Receipts and Beef Steers alongside regional cities Spokane and Omaha.
Financial Market Rates and Currencies Report
New York market notes April 2 show Sterling 60 day bills at 3.88 percent and 3.90 percent for commercial bills while demand and cable rates for francs Belgian francs lire and guilders appear with brief quotes. Also listed are final prices for sterling and commercial bills and a line on bar silver and Mexican dollars.
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New York
France
BOS i
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E. Park St
M. J. Walsh CO
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Joseph Richards
Warrington Richards
George T. Wade
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Madigan
Mike Madigan
Oregon Short Line Railway
Leadville
Kelleher
Jeremiah Kelleher
Duggan
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Sherman & Reed
Broadway
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Larry Duggan
North Main Street
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Swinborne
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D. J. Fitzgera
Mnd
J. Burke
Zephin Job
H. D. Blair
Silver Bow National Bank
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Federal Reserve System
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Capton Case
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George A
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W. J. Forsythe
A. Clark Ross
DR. Lamb
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