Lincoln county officials and forest chiefs meet over Kootenai bridge funding
Lincoln county commissioners and Missoula district foresters discuss forest aid for the Kootenai river bridge on the Montana Idaho line. Montana and Idaho legislatures have approved 10 000 for each state, with Rutledge stating the forest department will add 30 000 for immediate use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kootenai River
Montana- Idaho
Fred Morrell
Mr. Rutledge
L. C. Stockdale
Glen A. Smith
Good Blacksmith Freed on Forgery Charge
Frank Whitlock, a skilled blacksmith, was released after the employer, George Pattingale, chose not to prosecute for forging the Pattingale name on a $48 check. In district court the county attorney sought discharge, Pattingale praised Whitlock as a faithful worker, and Whitlock admitted drinking at the time. The court suspended sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billings
Frank Whilocks
George Pattingale
Whitlock
Pattingale
Tourist party crash kills Mrs. Weddell near Glendive
A road accident six miles southwest of Glendive killed Mrs. H C Weddell and injured others while returning from Yellowstone to Fargo. The Weddell party, including 8-year-old son, overturned after swapping passes with another car and veering toward a ditch. Mr. Weddell works for the United States Internal Revenue Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glendive
H.C. Weddell
Fargo
Weddell
United States Internal Revenue Department
Auto Plunges From Embankment Injuring Three
Three men escape serious injury when their car plunges from a high bank after leaving a bridge embankment on a return trip from No. 4 mine. Clarence Stewart is unconscious while William Rorock and Morgan suffer painful abrasions. all are treated at the hospital.
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Ug. 16
Smiler Mor
Clarence Stewart
William Rorock
Morgan
Taxicab Driver Pleads Guilty to Delinquency Charge
Aug 16 Roy Montgomery, a taxicab driver, pleaded guilty to contributing to the delinquency of a minor and was sentenced to up to eight years in the state penitentiary. He previously pleaded not guilty before changing his plea. the girl remains in protective custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Montgomery
Montgomery
Tal
Libby Population 1,822 in 1920 Census Report
Washington census release shows Libby city population at 1,822 in 1920, up from 1910 figure 620 for the city proper and 2,271 including surrounding area. Lincoln county totals and several districts such as Bull Lake and Rexford also list shifts, with overall county decline from 1910.
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Libby
Washington
Eureka
Troy
Lincoln County
Fall Creek
Bull Lake
Phillips Creek
Jennings
Warland
Rexford
Gateway
Glen Lake
Cabinet
Towa Fortune
Boa
NcCormack
Keeln
Terriault
Pinkham
Sheldon
Stonehill
Yank
Trego
Town Flats
Oldest Colorful Figure Leads Mile City Colonel at Montana Convention
Billings August 16 In a state convention closing last night Col F M Malone of Miles City 82 the oldest man in attendance marched the entire parade route Friday and attended all convention affairs
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billings
Col. F. M. Malone
Miles City
Keane Funeral Follows Cascade Ranch Owner’s Death
Thomas J. Keane, owner in the Keane-Miller-Evan ranch, died at his Cascade Iowa home after a haystack accident. He fell when a derrick pole broke, fracturing his skull. his death came several hours later. He helped a neighbor and had led the ranch during his brother Emmett’s military service. He was recently married and leaves a wife and several siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Keane
Keane-Miller-Evan
Cascade
Iowa
Keane
Emmett
Missoula Delays High School Annex Opening Causes Community Upswing
Aug 16 in Missoula reports delays in the 475 000 annex to the high school delaying opening. Contracts missed due to late material arrival. Craig Hall manager Inez Bozorth assumes duties, replacing Ethel Clark. Masons seek rooms for visiting delegates. hundreds expected for state convention and Star gathering. Local youths enlist. YWCA delegates attend Seabeck conference. Motorists face speeding fines and a mill layoffs due to skilled labor shortage amid regional events.
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Missoula
Oie See Miain
Consethe High Rehoo
Inez Bozorth
Craig Hall
Simpkins Hall
Rand
University
Ethel Clark
Ned
Hime
Silas Boerom
Portland
Y. Wa. CA
Astern
Radher
Nthervenson
Hamilton
Hirtyanfen
MeBerlie
Ingwara Nordheim
Alice Sandholtz
Mildred ‘Himes
Sarah ‘Schockey
Loat
Youn Women's “Christian Association
The
Ork
Seabeck
Wash
Teave
Mire
Ete
Roland Teliatu
Wilbur
Thescourt
Sisecula
Jonner
Anaconda
Copp Mining
Vetteraay
Fecent
Catholic Montana church school institute opens with notable speakers
The Catholic association of Montana hosts its fourteenth annual church school institute August 18 for four days. Speakers include Bishop John P. Carroll of Helena and Mount St Charles College leaders. The program features masses, lectures on grammar and science in education, and benedictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Association of Montana
John P. Carroll
D. Cp
Helena
F.C. , Elliott
University of Montana
M. McCormack
St Joseph's
Butte
Norbert C. Hoff
T. B
Ammesany
St. Helena
Dishon
Thomas B. Killila
Francis J. MacVeigh
Blett
Bishop
John J. Tracy
Mount Charles
Rye and oats market roundup from harvest season
Aug 16 report notes rye bringing 1.75 a bushel to Dennie Watt for exceptional grain tested above 56 pounds. Oats yield ranges 40 to 60 bushels per acre with wheat from 15 to 26. County production expected to exceed prior years, boosting farmer prosperity after lean spell.
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Dennie Watt
Farmer Dies of Spotted Fever in County Farm District
The third fatality this year from spotted fever caused by a tick bite occurred when Thomas Farmer, a well known county resident, died last week. He was bitten about two weeks earlier while farming south of the Big Wall. He leaves a wife and three children and was taken to Powersville for burial. Carl Greer, his brother in law, will save his crops until the family returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Farmer
Commander O'olier Enters Yellowstone National Park
Livingston August 16 Franklin D Olier national commander of the American Legion entered Yellowstone National Park today after being guest of honor at a banquet. He told his audience the legion represents a cross section of American public opinion and favors settlements that address issues of the present generation.
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Livingston
Franklin D Olier
American Legion
Yellow Stone National Park
d’Olier
Legion
Lewistown Political Rallies And Local Court Case
Billings Republican candidate Harry J. Wilson spoke at the Judith theater with J M Dixon set to address voters at the courthouse tomorrow. An autopsy was performed on Charles Jackson killed Friday in Becket, with an inquest planned. Gertrude McFarland sues for divorce from Claude C McFarland alleging cruelty. The county fair program is finalized for Sept 28 to Oct 1 with Red Cross booth and health clowns. Wheat thrashing yields rise in Winifred district as harvest continues.
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Lewistown
Harry J. Wilson
Billings
Judith Theater
J. M. Dixon
A. W. Deal
T. H. Pleaseand
Charles Jackson
Becket
Harry Jones
County Fair Association
Red Cross
Gertrude McFarland
Claude C. McFarland
New Windsor
Col
Winifred
Alleged bootlegger and auto seized in Roundup crackdown
Roundup Aug 16. C H Petek arrested by local officials charged with bootlegging four gallons of white mule found in his possession. Officers report much liquor sold recently and believe truckloads of Canadian whiskey were brought in and sold at $80 per case. Petek and his automobile and booze were seized.
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C. H. Petek
Petek
Oil Geologist Gordon Campbell Heads to California Conference
Lewistown Aug 16 Gordon Campbell left for California to join a conference with the California syndicate led by E G Lewis of Atascadera. The Montana Consolidated company is drilling two wells in the Yellow Water district of the Mosby field, and the lower sands discovery prompts operators to revise plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewistown
Gordon Campbell
California
E. G. Lewis
Atascadera
Montana Consolidated
Yellow Water
Mosby Field
Chautauqua Opens in Roundup With Notable Lectures
In Roundup Aug 16 Ellison White Chautauqua opened with a lecture before a large crowd. Julius Caesar delivered last night, and tonight E. Who is billed as a star speaker. Mr Fish, once a ship builder from Everett Washington, is among the strong speakers in the program. Almost seven hundred season tickets have been sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Caesar
Mr. Fish
Everett, Wash
Two Chautauquas Planned for Libby
Libby will host two Chautauquas next year. The Ellson White company renewed with 44 signers and the Wadmean West Coast Company did the same. Local businessmen encouraged competition to ensure the best possible Chautauqua.
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Libby
Board Rejects Tariff Schedule For Passenger Fares
The state railroad commissioners received tariffs for passenger fares on the Oregon Short Line and the Montana Wyoming and Southern roads. The proposed tariffs called for a 20 percent hike over the current rate and were immediately rejected by the board.
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Oregon
Labor Shortage Delays Montana Road Work
Montana highway projects slow due to labor shortages. Zanniser of the highway commission says crews have shifted to harvest work, leaving many road projects behind schedule. July and early August show below normal road progress.
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Helena
Montana
Zanniser
The
Highway Commission
Tabor
Chinaman Arrested on Narcotics Charge in Billings
Toy Joe a Chinese man was arrested by federal officers yesterday in Billings on narcotics selling charges. Police found cocaine and opium in small packages in his possession and he is held in the city jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billings
Toy Joe
Day by Roy A. Young, governor of the Ninth District
Roy A. Young served as governor of the Ninth Federal Reserve district based in Minneapolis guiding policy and regional banking supervision during his tenure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy A. Young
Ninth District Federal Reserve Bank
Minneapolis
RECORD NOMINEE PLAN COMPARED IN 1912 RACE
In Jamestown and Columbus on August 16 1912 Franklin D Roosevelt and Governor Cox argued over the peace treaty and party records. Roosevelt warned ratification within 60 days after inauguration if Cox won while Cox pledged to compare his state tenure with Harding as the race centers on the League of Nations and Baker’s support.
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Jamestown
N. D
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Cox
Roost
Old Fine Republic
G. Harding
Columbus
Ohio
Harding
League of Nations
Baker
Cox to Speak in New York on August 28
Governor Cox democratic presidential nominee will visit New York on August 28 with a reception at the Democratic National Club after his arrival and a luncheon where he is expected to speak. Roosevelt’s western itinerary changes noted.
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New York
Cox
Democratic National Club
Pat Harrison
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Los Angeles
Reno
Cheyenne
White
K. Pittman
Nevada
Rocky Mountains
Senator Pittman
Mr. White
California
Utah
Washington
Idaho
New Mexico
Arizona
Colorado
Montana
Oregon
Wyoming
Important Positions Timken in Bug Valley
The communique details Polish successes near Radzymin Zegrezi and Okuntew, reporting over 100 prisoners including the Russian chief of staff, and substantial materiel captured in Cholm Brubleszow. In the south Soviet forces took Sokal while the Poles evacuated Brody. In Societsin the Poles seized 900 prisoners and captured 120 truckloads of munitions and 80 truckloads of provisions.
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Radzymin
Zegrezi
Okuntew
Wsaw
Cholm
Brubleszow
Sokal
Brody
Societsin
Armored Flotilla Patrols Vistula Near Warsaw
An armored flotilla patrols the Vistula River between Warsaw and Thorn to block Polish forces from crossing into the city. Vessels in service include units from the Dnieper and Prepita rivers, with Soviet cavalry moving westward. Trains out of Warsaw continue crowded, but the city feels quieter than a week ago.
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Fotilla
Vistula
Warsaw
Thorn
Siong
Prepita
Dnieper
Tront
U S Ships Move to Baltic Amid Poland Upheaval
The cruiser Pittsburg and a destroyer head to Cherbourg then on to the Baltic to safeguard American interests as Poland’s crisis worsens. Vessels aim for Danzig while the State Department notes Americans in danger in various Baltic locations. Premier Witos inspected the Polish army in Posen before it heads to the front.
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Washi
Pittsburg
Baltic Sea
Cherbourg
France
Navy Department
State Department
Baltic
Baltic States
Remier
Warsaw
Witos
Posen
Russian Advance Continues Into West Prussia
Berlin dispatches report the Soviet capture of Lautenberg Strasburg Lochau Lueken Renden Graudenz and Thort in West Prussia and advances toward Novo Minsk with forces on the Bug in the rear.
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Berlin
Lautenberg
Strasburg
Lochau
Lueken
Renden
Graudenz
Thort
West Prussia
Allenstein
Morgen
Arther
Novo-Minsk
Modlin
Miss Morrisey Heard in Butte as Dual Voice Stuns Audience
Miss Maxie Morrisey, Ameri anx contralto, delighted a Butte high school audience with a phonograph recreation of her voice accompanied by Marold Lyman on flute. The performance showed an uncanny fidelity where listeners could not tell singer from recording, as Lyman's flute narrates and blends with the voice in a double-voiced effect. The program, arranged by Joseph Lutes of the Butte Phonograph Company, featured recreations of Edison Senanese selections and revealed the limits of live versus recorded sound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxie Morrisey
Lyman
Harold Lyman
Mise ‘Morrisey
Mise Siomisey
Leison
Miss Morrisey
Vermienen
Miss. Mor
Ships PLY Hun Ocean Trade Routes
The American Ship and Commerce corporation will act as agent for Hamburg American in the U S and German companies will appoint agents abroad. Each company may establish offices in the other's territory and may transfer services while remaining responsible. In war the agreement can be terminated and disputes settled by arbitration. Passenger service is to begin within a year with up to forty thousand gross tons by the American corporation, with the Hamburg American line supplying ships and sharing tonnage for freight. Rates for eastbound and westbound traffic set by respective firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Ship and Commerce Corporation
United States
Germany
Hamburg-American Line
Hamburg-American
Deer Lodge News Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Arrests
Mrs Wilette and daughter Norma left for a three day visit with Helena friends Mrs Joseph Whitworth and Bonner. Mrs Whitworth and Bonner returned Sunday from relatives in Spokane. Three men arrested at Ellasen ranch on Race Track after ransacking the house and stealing valuables and firearms. Suspects named Frank Brady Claude Mac and John Mac. John Soderstrom applied for citizenship papers with witnesses Arend Ericksen Martin Olsen W C Spotswood H E Stetson. Richard Wagner made a declarative to clerk of district court allegiance to the emperor of Austria.
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W. Wilette
Norma
Helena
Joseph Whitworth
Bonner
Spokane
Ellasen Ranch
Frank Brady
Claude Mac
John Mac
Eliason
John
Soderstrom
Arend Ericksen
Martin Olsen
W. C. Spotswood
H. E. Stetson
Richard Wagner
Candidates Summoned in Butte Placarding Case Across City
Ninety eight candidates for public office face warrants for violating city placarding ordinances. The action, led by Chief Murphy and Assistant City Attorney Juttner, targets posters on poles and billboards. The list includes government offices and two colleges, with penalties up to fifty dollars per offense.
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Murphy
Juttner
Grimes
United States
C. L. McAlister
Mike J. Sheehan
Emmet McGrath
Nellie” Sulliv
John K. O'Rourke
Archie McTaggart
P. W. Flynn
Peter J. Kelly
B. K. Wheeler
Charles A. Blackburn
Albert G. Shone
D. G. Huddett
Jere Clifford
R. Dugan
Neilie Small
A. N. Alderman
Archie E. Barrow
Melvina Beakey
Frank Carr
Arthur F. Cox
John H. Driscoll
W. F. Dunn
Harrison Freebourne
Elizabeth Kennedy
John O'Leary
R. B. Smith
Sam Spiegel
L.A. Buckley
John Bevan
Tom, Tracy
Anthony McBride
Pat Lynch
Pat Lee
Charles Coll
George Buckley
City
Roberts
Bow County
Butte
Harding Plans Talks in Numerous Cities
Senator Harding outlined a tour of many cities as he weighs the Tennessee ratification issue and possible legal battles over ballot results. He noted the Polish situation and declined to comment further, saying only the president and secretary of state know the full truth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
Tennessee
Catholic Ladies Plan Deer Lodge Labor Day Picnic
The Catholic ladies of Deer Lodge announce a Labor Day picnic at the Dan Tewey ranch Race Track on September 6 inviting all residents of Deer Lodge and nearby towns. A program of events will be announced later and efforts will ensure an enjoyable day. Grain storing news from Helena reports no advance in grain storage charges in Montana for the year.
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Deer Lodge
Catholic Ladies of Deer
Helena
Montana
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Col. Malone
Silver Bow
Deer Lodge and
Powell Counties
John G. Brown
J. Bruce Kremer
Butte Mines
N. P
Milwaukee
Bishop Carroll
Catholic Education Association
Mary “Borromeo
Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth
St. Joseph Orphan Home
James H
Thomas B. Kiliila
Diocesan Board of Education
Thy High School
Thomas B. Kilila
James H. O'Neill
Rose Mary
Mary Basilla
Susanna
Sisters of Charity’ of
Farmer
Commander O'Olier
Yellowstone
Lewistown News
Uile
Waart
Tacoma
Aux
Seattle
A. R. Titlow
Timken
Bug Valley
U.S
City Electrician
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