Reclamation and Districts in New Bill Move Ahead
Special Dispatch reports the House Ways and Means committee tentatively approved the reclamation feature of the bill, allowing districts to organize public corporations with eminent domain powers to issue bonds and levy taxes for project costs. Senator Walsh returned from a trip to inspect the naval base in Panama and recommended establishing an American base at Port au Prince, with other security measures for Cristobal. Frank J. Pings named postmaster at Blackleaf after Lena Lathrop’s resignation.
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Washington
House Tan
Sisuist_aw
Semand
Vor Naval Base
Walsh
Halt
Panama Canal
Cubcom
Mittee
Port Au Prince
Bert
Caribbean
Sau
Mali
Cristobal End
Fanama Canal
Congress
Frank J. Pings
Blackleaf
Lena Lathrop
Stockmen Convention Reservations Fall Short for Billings Trip
Mianya reservations for the stockgrowers special to Billings show 124 paid and 11 more pledged, filling capacity for the train with 125 from the city and 27 in a Helena car. The South St. Paul special for the stock pavilion dedication will depart for Billings Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stock Pavilion
Billings
Sweet Grass county school head hosts high school leaders
Principal C Ryan of Sweet Grass county attends a conference of high school superintendents in Missoula. He entertained with a dinner party for former pupils now teaching in city schools. Attendees include Ann and Evelyn McBonnell, Frances Colvin, Tom Homer Busha, and Asiton Hartour. Two travelers from the East arrive in Big Timber to explore the West and wildlife. Attorney I T Crippen of Billings joined local fishing along the Pout streams. Local trout prospects improve with high water late June and July. Gulf Stream to Norway travel time noted as two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wg Timber
C. Ryan
Sweet Grass
Ite
AY Sissouta
Tom Homer Busha
Asiton Hartour
Far East
Molhan
Pittsburg
Ami
IT. C. Crippen
Billings
Geldence
Nina Deloney Missing In Huirt Case In Eureka
Kalispell April 18 Los Angeles police report Nina Lee Deloney a Eureka woman among the so called wives of Richard Huirt is missing and held under guard at Los Angeles hospital on suspicion of bigamy Furniture and clothing sent from Eureka last November were found stored by C N Harvey They say the name is one used by Hairt at that time The woman once widow of Harvey Young and a $1500 draft carried her signature was sent to Eureka bank Friends in Eureka had heard from her saying she was well The signature is virtually a trace of Mrs Young though two cards claim she is well and happy not in her own hand
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Kalispell
Los Angeles
Eureka
Nina Lee Deloney
Richard Huirt
Los Angeles Hospital
C. N. Harvey
Hairt
Harvey Young
Farmers’ and Merchants’ Bank of Eureka
Tell Nd
Engineers Named for Irrigation Work in Livingston
Five of the best known hydraulic engineers form the Preliminary commission for an irrigation project. Henry Gerharz, B. C. Lillia, Charles Tabor, R. F. Field, and M. M. Galbraith will assess feasibility. They will serve without pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livingston
Stone Irrigation Association
Henry Gerharz
Montana
Jacques Gerhart Engineering Company
B.C. Lillia
United States Reclamation Service
Charles ‘Tabor
Forsyth
The
Reclamation Service
Tillings Landay
M. M. Jalbraith
Hydraulic Enginnin California
Gardiner
Cooke City
Melrose Notes A Busy Week Of Local Visits And News
Melrose reports a flurry of visits and small town happenings. Local residents such as Miss Viola McMurrin and Miss Florence Mesars are noted in town with friends and relatives. Several Dillon and Butte visitors including Joseph Longley and Father Clifford attend church and business matters. A new soft drink and ice cream parlor opens in the Pond building. Community members travel to Butte, Dillon, Sheridan, Lavon, and other nearby towns for errands and social visits. Persistent illness and family updates color the weekly notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melrose
David Jones Dillon
Alois Fessler
Viola. McMurrin
Melroe
St Joseph Cullen
Feeley
J. C
Alois
Coombs
Florence ‘Mesars
Odel Green
Web Glen and
Flaherty
Feeley Nixholm
Ruth dieCauley
Butte
Fred Gill
Dillon
Harvey
P Fessler
Sama Sheperd
Wise River
Dan McLeod
Joseph Longley
Ol. Pond
Clifford
St. John's Church
Sherman Briant
Lavon
George Owens
Jim Donovan
the Hanson
E. J. Wagonbirth
Geneva
Miles City
Z. Seeman
Lew Gallhouse
Town City
Ve~ Fonica Stree
Califonis
T. FL. Sappington
Nels Atkinson
John Reed
Casey
Jack Smith
Peter Leno
Sheridan
Julia’ Boetticher
Otto “Boetsticher
Ruby Norris
Louise Harvey
Stes Harvey
Marche
Vipont Park
Bozeman Girl to Go to Coblenz in Army Entertainment
Miss Alice Chisholm of Bozeman, after secretarial work in New York with the YWCA, is called to Coblenz Germany for entertainments for the American army. She was one of three Montana girls sent to France by the General Federation of Women’s Clubs. Mary Alward of Bozeman arranged the contact, and Miss Chisholm plans to sail next week for Coblenz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bozeman
Alice Chisholm
New York City
Coblenz
Germany
Chisholm
Montana
France
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Threse
Olive Karnes
Helena
California
Gladys Olcott
Red Lodge
Billings
Miss Watson
Mary Alward
Montana Fire Insurance Assets Distribution
Helena April 18 Distribution of net assets of 428 415 of the Montana Fire Insurance company of Butte may be made to stockholders following an Attorney General opinion that the company has closed its business and may dissolve. Stockholders earlier met to decide dissolution and asset distribution which would yield about 161 a share on 2 662% shares issued. The company was started in Montana years ago.
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Helena
Montana Fire Insurance Company of
Butte
S.C. Ford
Home Fire and Marine. Insurance Company of California
Montana’ Company
Montana Fire Insurance Company
Monyen
Lima Stock Inspector Inspects Herd as Livestock Shifts
William Lovell stock Inspector of Dillon inspected two carloads of stock at Monida before shipments to Livingston where feed is reported plentiful. Lima contractor Carl Mast moves the Shamrock to behind Tina Welding Works. Lima bank building to begin on vacated land as railroad officials report improving freight conditions and near normal service. Mrs. Durant heads to Portland with daughter Mrs. Hansen. others journey to Portland and California. Local residents James Mekingnt, Pete Anderson visit. Ben Willard reports two feet of snow in Sage Creek area. Jack Diel plans to return with family once roads permit. Alva Gray becomes foreman of the Charles Calvert ranch lease. Crowly Childs recovering in Salt Lake railroad hospital and expected back in two months.
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Lima
William Lovell
Dillon
Monida
Livingston
Carl Mast
Shamrock
Tina Welding Works
First Bank
William Ingiing
Montana
Oregon Short Line
William Durant
Portland
Ore
Idaho Falls
H. Hansen
Hanken
Oregon Railway and Navigation Railway
Durant
James Mekingnt
Pete Anderson
Dell
Ben Willard
Sage Creek
Jack Diel
California
Diel
Alva Gray
Charles Calvert
MeNineh
Crowly Childs
Livingston Faces Fruit Shortage and Oil Venture Details
White strawberries arrive from Louisiana while a famine in ordinary fruits and vegetables hits Livingston. Pottery Basin Oil and Gas merges with Liberty OM and Gas to continue development, with drilling to start soon this year. Businessmen plan state and local employment measures to secure farm labor. Emery Neal, Park County Chamber of Commerce president, says farmers will be aided to ensure adequate labor supply.
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Livingston
Louisiana
Potter Basin
Emery Neal
Park County
Tourill for Oil on Farm acreage
April 18 Roundup farmers with Lake Mason structure North of Roundup plan deep test well this summer. Lease pooling for about 4000 acres to escrow with drilling rights, to be turned to the developer once oil is produced. Multiple rigs active nearby as interest grows from California operators and geologists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Mason
Mosby
California
Billings News Highlights Local Projects and Court Actions
April 18 report from Billings covers the new $100,000 dam, a steel bridge over the Yellowstone river at Huntley to improve road links, and planned completion by May 20. It notes Mexican arrests for vagrancy, a court case with a couple reconciling, and highway marking work for the Dust Battlefield route from Omaha to Glacier. The article also mentions plans for a Yellowstone post American Legion auxiliary and a meeting to draft its charter.
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Billings
Dampaien
Morinerh Rapeises
Yellow Stone
Teev
Bure Fine Billings
Yallowstons River
Huntley
Ander Sonairietian
JR. Spacht
Con Warnstrom
HR. Smith
Adgie Brown
Yon W. ‘Nelson
At Liberty
Alviston
Nelson
Omaha
Glacier National Fark
W. D. Fisher
Sheridan Wye
Fisher
Rere
Commercial Club
Yellowstone
Notice Served to Union Men in Livingston Montana
The Associated Industries of Montana served notice on the Federal Labor union in Livingston that workers must return to work by April 22 or be replaced. The strike aimed to raise wages from five to six dollars a day, with open shop resumed if needed. Union members may return before the deadline, otherwise replacements will be hired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livingston
Associated Industries
Federal
Livingston Tocal
Associated Indutries
Montana
Charles Thomas Killed in Mine
Charles Thomas, longtime Republic Coal Company employee at Klein, was instantly killed by a rock fall while working. A 16 foot slab detached from the roof and crushed his skull as he left the car he rode to his work area. His death follows other mining accidents and a fatal freight car incident involving a boy and a mother in the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles ‘Thomas
Republic Coal Company
Klein
Billy Russell
Dead Man
Thomas
Frank Joe
No. 3
Milwaukee
Sehich
Missoula News Briefs Involving Warrant and Court
Missoula News reports a Milwaukee bound suspect arrested in Mineral County on possible illicit dealings involving traitor charges. A pretrial hearing is set after a judge grants a continuance amid ongoing investigations. Community updates include a Wednesday open forum and local clock and bank transaction notes.
Local clubs hold meetings with training talks and initiations
April reports from Kalispell show Mrs Frederick leading a Welfare group meeting with child care discussions and a round table. Initiations occurred for Adan ch ter members at the Masonic temple with about 130 attendees and a closing banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Erickson
Business and Professional Women's Club
Erickson
Caroline Walehli
Century Club
R.A Hall
W. ix. Trippet
Joe. Wilde
Miss Jene Richardson Heads Girls Auxiliary Meet
In Bozeman on April 18 Miss Jene Richardson was chosen president of the girls auxiliary of the Woman's club for the coming year at a meeting with Mr Hamilton. Agnes Fetel was elected vice president and Maxine Cameron became secretary treasurer. News also arrives of Bits Tenure Crawley’s death in Portland Oregon. Miss Pranks to McLeod of this city is her father’s sister. Her mother lives in Portland and two sisters Mrs Brammer of Livingston and Mrs Walt Wail of Hardiner journeyed to Portland for the funeral, while D S McLeod of Foererman county clerk was noted as her uncle.
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Bozeman
Jene Richardson
Th Woman's Club
Ela
Hamilton
Agnes Fetel
Maxine Cameron
Trea
Bits
Crawley
Portsland
Ore
Pranks
McLeod
John McLeod
Portland
George Brammer
Livingston
Foremerly
Butte
Walt Wail
Hardiner
Roseman
Fouerman
Crum
The Overall Fad Strikes Montana
Helena reports a revolt against high clothing prices spreading nationwide with women signing to boycott and seek cheaper wear. Across Montana counties officials and officeholders discuss wearing denim or overalls during work hours as prices fall, while Missoula notes an organized move by a women’s group.
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Livelgston
Pack County
Missoula
Livingston News and School Vote Report
The Rev J Coot Gerleed is listed as pastor of the English Lutheran Church in Livingston. The Clyde Park school district approved a new high school with a vote of 91 to 438,000 and a tax levy of 18 mills. A community meeting featured several local figures and a program with eleven children. Local development plans include mining property work, regional transportation discussions, and an Alaska project proposal.
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Gston
J Coot Gerleed
Livingston
Hin
Chutenee the Redeemer
MeGroth
Otto. So
Ivan Heft
Clyde Park School
Guirtet
Husiaing
Algo
Cauip
Ey Linste
Floyd Hal
Wislinmusche
Wergeant
Coun
Carson Hechtel
Cooke Ie Ming Diatcid
Welty Smeltinge and Bower Company
Wiv
Cooke
Poll Sud
Tao "Bt Transportation
Alaakie Ateptay
Union constr \stoine
E. Shee
WN Pene
Fundraising Drive Aids Glendive Public Library
A local tag day on a sunny Saturday raised funds for Glendive Public Library. Woman volunteers led the effort with social prominence noted, collecting small donations, each about 10 cents, from residents at various street corners.
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Glendive
Grenawve Womin
Favorable Crops Report From Field Agent W Brewer
W Brewer a field agent for the United States Bureau of Crop Estimates reports a favorable outlook for next year. He notes excellent condition in a region though labor issues are slight. In Helena the article also covers the death of Aloin Fessler and his Catholic funeral, detailing his family and burial plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Brewer
Jontaita
United Stats' Bureau of
Helena
Hotel proprietor fÄned for serving fish in violation
Kadinvest Weed owner of a Big Fork hotel was fined in Justice McCarthy's court after pleading guilty to serving trout to a guest, claiming ignorance of the fish ban. A. Trobinson deputy state game warden presented the case, and the $80 fine was announced. Separately, Henry Liebe was released on $1,300 bail with a federal hearing set for April 22 in Missoula after Bozeman arrest on bootlegging charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liebe
Bille
Ray Anderson
Henry Liebe
Federal District Court
Missoula
Bozeman
Y M C A appoints secretary for general assembly
The executive committee of the Billings YMCA appoints H C Richter, boys' secretary, to attend the second general assembly of association work from May 19 to 21 at Belt Ridge North Carolina. The report notes a man’s head continues to increase in size with age from 40 to 50 years.
Memorial for Senator Walsh Memorial Hospital in Helena
An April plan proposes an addition to Galen Hospital in Helena to honor United States Senator Thomas J Walsh. The memorial aims to reflect his lifelong welfare work for those with tuberculosis and will be sponsored by the Montana Federation of Women’s Clubs with a committee formed in June to oversee the project.
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Helena
Mes Esa Ate Ng
Sian
United States
Thomas J Walsh
Breagne
Walsh
Montana
Plans Complete For Pavilion Celebration In Great Falls
Final details completed for pavilion celebration set for tomorrow in Great Falls. The building, costing 435 000, will host the dedication and feature displays as part of the event plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
Patton
Whitehall News highlights local events and visits
Whitehall notes from April recount arrivals from Los Angeles to visit the McKeown and Card ranches, a patient undergoing surgery regaining strength, Mary and Theresa Ald voc attending events, Pete Kennyon heading to Salt Lake City with family, local work at the Mugar factory, and residents Frank and family seeking employment. Isa Murphy directs a school program with parents present, Mrs Wentworth hosting a party, and Jean Wright hosting nursery guests as tributes and gifts arrive.
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Mary
Thomas Barry
Theresa
Ald Voc Fe
Pete
Kennyon
Salt Lake Ity
Whitehall
Bee Mugar
Afra
Danter
Clo Neek
Hailings
Soe Kounts
Ri Wentworth
Alissoula
Huddleston
Resis Electric
Jean Wright
Tyo
Tate Sones
Scott
Musselshell oil prospects head to Winnett amid busy activity
In Winnett Montana crews push to bring oil to the surface at the Cat Creek anticline as the Musselshell valley sees heavy company movement. Ohio Oil Company plans spudding within ten days while roadwork and raillike improvements accelerate. Directors from Musselshell visit Winnett praising local handling of operations and the town’s growing oil sector. Representatives from Denton Oil and Gas form a Benton area venture with prominent locals backing incorporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewistown
Winnett
Montana
Musselshell
OBO
Ohio
Toe Sal Company
Grae Tange
Ark
Ben Forbes
Dow Ware
Bailey Ashe Worth
F. 3. Magan
W. la Parsons
Prant‘ Corporation
Une
Treasury
Magefield Marshall
Raisins and Prunes Dumped to Unclog City Sewer
Federal agents raid Indiana harbor area prompt a man to discard 800 pounds of raisins and prunes in a tower. The massive quantity blocked the sewer, requiring workers to clear pipe by pipe to relieve the jam. Authorities describe the incident amid prohibition enforcement in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Harbor, Inc
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No. 4
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Montana Fire Insurance Assets Distribution
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Tourill
Montana Drilling and Supply Company
Tricity OM Company
Great American Oil and Gas Company
Devil's Dome Osh Company
Teettens
Billings News
Charles Thomas
Frank Ries
Neekforce
Mike Bronaky
Mineral County
Onda
A. Hearin
Anarew
Carl the
Remuver
Sears
Jess Schwab
Anthony
Asino
Kalispell News
Bozeman News
Melrose Rancher
Aloin’ Fessler
Pessler
St Reichle
Melrowe
Lema Huber
Frank
Gebhardt
Old Country
Verona Hartwig
Galen Hospital
Elinor C. Walsh
Whitehall News
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Mre. Ockel
Harriett
Ai Keived
Hutte
Ines
Charles McKeown
MoKeown
Card
Lewistown News
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