Vocational Conference Set for Bozeman State College
The third annual vocational education conference for teachers superintendents and principals will run August 23 to 25 at the state college in Bozeman. Noted speakers include C V Williams L J Davies May Trumper Elliott Sis son Atkinson and others. Sessions occur three times daily at 8 00 1 18 and 7 43 p m with hotel reservations already indicating strong attendance.
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Bozeman
State College
C. V. Willliams
Kansas
L. J. Davies
Wyoming
May
Trumper
Elliott
Sisson
SE. Davis
FL. Com
Alfred Atkinson
Coolest
Motor caravan dedicates new park highway Kalispell
A 25 auto caravan on the official dedication of the motor highway linking 12 national parks will pass Kalispell September 14. The itinerary, arranged by A L Westgard and AAA representatives, starts August 25 from Boulder, through Wyoming, Yellowstone, Livingston, and Central and Southern states, reaching Glacier Park September 11 and Kellie Dell three days later.
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Kalispell
A. L. Westgard
American Automobile Association
Gus Holm
Cody
Park Highway
Bank official leaves Big Timber for Livingston post
L A Peck longtime on the Commercial Bank and Trust board since 1915 moves to First State Bank in Livingston as a relief or adjustment man due to health. He cites physicians urging a long rest from side work.
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BIG Timber
L. A. Peck
Commercial Bank and ‘Trust Company
First National ‘Bank
Livingston
First State Bank
Peck
Alfred Rudd
Billings
J.B. Roecher
Selmar
Solberg
C.D. Paulson
Martin Crest
Anderson's Hot Springs
Charles Stocker
Boulder River
McLeod Hotel
Girls’ Reserve
Grace Martin
James Martin
Percy Robertson
George
Robertson Tea Room
Birge Brammer
Prohibition Busts in Great Falls Hit 42 Spots
In Great Falls on August 17, wholesale arrests were made for alleged prohibition violations. County Attorney Howard G. Bennett led the action with detectives who had worked three weeks on the case. Prosecutions against proprietors filed directly in district court cover soda shops accused of selling liquor.
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Great Falls
Howard G. Bennett
Bennett
Ohio oil breaks ground Friday in Montana test well
Melstone Montana August 17 The Ohio Oil company begins drilling on a Willow Creek structure test well near Melstone marking one of the deepest planned wells in Montana The site lies 11 miles northwest of Melstone on section 5 owned by James Manion with spudding expected in about ten days Local road access and railroad proximity position Melstone as the field gateway while a large crowd is anticipated for the groundbreaking event
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Melstone
Okio Ol Company
Willow Creek
James Manion
Monstana
Monetana
Melzone
Highway meeting to be held in Helena Saturday
A Montana Highway Improvement association executive committee meeting is set for Saturday in Helena. President Nelson Story Jr. of Bozeman issued the call through campaign manager Charles R. Frazier as the group pushes a 19 million dollar state bond plan for good roads at the next election.
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Helena
Montana Highway Improvement Association
Nelson Story Jr
Bozeman
Charles R. Frazier
Masons to Convention Represented at State Meet
Aug 17 Kalispell dispatch says Royal Arch chapter Masons will send Kon Child HL Linsey Archibald Patterson O Williams Baton and Child to the Missoula state convention this week. Hatter Hi Rowere also attending. Raleigh report notes North Carolina senate voted 25 to 23 to postpone action on ratifying federal woman suffrage to the next regular session.
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Masons
Kalispell
Royal Rch
Missoula
Kon
Child
Linsey
Archibald Patteron
O. Williams
Baton
Hatter
WW. Hollenacem
Rowere
Covention
Tnothelal
Cab
Raleigh, . W
North’ Carolina
Arrests Hit City Jail In Major Bootlegging Opium Raid
In Billings Montana extensive bootlegging and opium raids over several days resulted in 27 people jailed the largest number this year. Eleven more offenders were sent to the county jail. Five were nabbed in late raids including Tom McCarthy a hotel room runner, Mrs Schiehofer, R K E Graber, Hazel Roatz and William Harrington with Sam Bowers. 18 drug users were photographed for identification. Seven Chinese suspects and one white man face grand jury charges in October. Tom Lee was rearrested after a spurious discharge for taking cocaine. Other Chinamen named are A Chong Whong Tong Yee Hang Gee Hah Joe Lom oy Joo and Frank Mitchell.
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Standard
Billings
Tom McCarthy
Canad Montana
Fe Schiehofer
R. K E. Graber
Hazel Roatz
William Harrington
Sam Bowers
Satursay
Schiehofer
Warm Springs
Tom Lee
A. Chong
Whong Tong
Yee Hang
Gee Hah
Joe Lom
Oy Joo
Frank Mitchell
Lima News highlights local movements and travels
Mrs Wilder Childs visits Salt Lake City for blood poisoning treatment with brother C Childs in Salt Lake City. Mrs May Powell journeys to Missoula to visit Aunt Mrs Whiteing, former Lima resident. Alex Crosby visits Butte. Alva Gray returns from Dillon after Lumber job, takes position with Yountsen. Johnnie Wendell and Julius Hoffner fish in Alaska Basin. George Baker visits daughter Mrs A Rose. Miss Bertha West returns to Salt Lake after vacation. C Gosman and C Thornton visit from Dillon for business and banking. George Webster of DuBois Idaho visits relatives. Mrs Clay Patterson Jr shops in Dillon. Emery Keller and wife motor to Dillon.
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Lima
Wilder Childs
Salt Lake City
C. Childs
Childs
May Powell
Missoula
Whiteing
Alex. Crosby
Butte
Alva Gray
Dillon
Gray
Weam Lumber Company
Mr. Gray
Mr. Yountsen
Sty
Johnnie Wendell
Julius Hoffner
Alaska Basin
George Baker
A. Rose
Clarence Wall
Bertha West
Salt Lake
C. Gosman
C. Thornton
George Webster
du Hois
Idaho
Clay Patterson Jr
Emery Keller
Funeral draws largest Legion procession in valley
Deer Lodge Aug 17 A large American Legion funeral procession accompanied the burial of John C Geary in Denver last week, drawing attendees from Deer Lodge and nearby towns. Josephson Williamson Sterling Larabie Eaves Eva Canell Bissonette Kearney Drinville Strong Cummins Phillips Boyer joined the ceremony.
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Chester Eaves
Edward Eva
Hi. Canell
Francis Bissonette
Clarence Kearney
Damanos
James Drinville
Ith
Jack Strong
B.C. Cummins
Wayne Phillips
Noel Boyer
Business Men's Department
Chamber of Commerce
James Lear Jr
Scobey
California
G. Lear
Fullerton
Cal
G. M. Lynch
Moosejaw
Saskatchewan
O'Leary
Ashland
Wis
Salazar to Succeed Cantu as Lower California Governor
Gen Louis M Salazar will replace Col Esteban Cantu as governor of the northern district of Lower California tomorrow according to a late report from Mexicali Aug 17 The Associated Press notes the handover in a brief dispatch from the border region The item underscores a leadership change affecting regional governance and border relations between Baja California and the U S.
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Cantu
Mexicali
Lower California
Aus
Associated Press
Louis M. Salazar
Col
Esteban Cantu
Can
Butte Hosts Roosevelt Day With Picnics and Rodeo
A busy Commercial Day in Butte features a visit by Franklin D. Roosevelt, breakfast at J. Bruce Kremer’s, and a noon courthouse speech. The program mixes a wild west show, roping and riding exhibitions, picnics at Basin reservoirs and Basin all day, a Deerlodge farmers’ gathering, and a morning address in Butte. Also planned are garden picnics by Presbyterians and the Shriners, plus a Basin golf day and neighborhood celebrations. Roosevelt’s stops include a morning reception, a 10 o’clock courthouse speech, and a noon address at Conley Lake in Deer Lodge.
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Butte
Franklin D
Washoe Park
Conley's Lake
Deer Lodge
Basin
Little Basin Creek
Rebel Columbia
Reservoir
Butte Country
Theodore Roosevelt
Helena
Ae Clancy
Roosevelt
Teddy
Carter
Montana
Pilvelt
Park Street
J. Bruce Kremer
Ecelsior Avenue
Finien Hotel
Kremer
Phil Goodwin
Onc
Country Club
Presbyrian Church
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs
Basin Reservoir
Shriners
Picnie
Conley Lake
West
Deaths of Overseas Veterans Shrouded in Mystery
Two men Kerrigan and McAlena died after visiting a cabin with reports of moonshine or drug poisoning. Police and witnesses, including Mrs Williams and John Troup of the American Legion, questioned Williams, Evangeline Schaffner, and others as to the events. McAlena, 34, a miner born in North Dakota, served in World War I. Kerrigan, about 30, served with the 127th infantry and fought in Alsace and the Argonne. Details indicate possible foul play or accidental poisoning, with investigations ongoing.
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McAlena
Sampson
William Hannigan
Kei
Williams
Kerrigan
Murphy
Willams
John Troup
Silver Bow
American Legion
Omeer Sampson
Omecer Sampson
Leohol
Headquarthey
Barney
Walsh Undertaking
War Department
West Silver Street
Black Rock
North Dakota
George W. James
Dewey Boulevard
Alice
127Th Infantry
Butte
Alsice
Argonne Forest
Leeds
N. C
J. McFadden
Banda Theodore McFadden
Demand for Baby Carriages Declines Nationwide
Universal Service reports demand for baby carriages down 50 percent across the United States in six months. Manufacturers cite a 35 percent drop in birth rate last year, poor housing, and scarce domestic help as causes. The Bureau of Vital Statistics notes a birth-rate decline but not as steep as claimed.
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Universal Service
Washington
United States
United States Chamber of Commerce
Bureau of Vital Statistics
Landon of New York A C wins high jump and sets new mark
At the Antwerp Olympics Aug 17 Landon of the New York Athletics Club won the high jump with a new Olympic record of 1.93 meters though bar remeasurement later suggested 1.94 meters. American results were mixed across events with several finalists and some mishaps noted in shot put broad jump and 110 meter hurdles. The day featured a dramatic 800 meter final where A G Hill of England edged A B Sprotte and Harl Eby of Chicago A A, while US performances in tug of war and Greco Roman wrestling showed both progress and controversy.
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Oreaks
R. W. Landon
New York Athletics Club
Butler
Dubuauie
Earl Thompson
Canada
Harl Eby
Chicago A. A
Lieut. D. Mt Scott
U. S.A
A. B. Sprotte
Los Angeles A. C
A. G. Hill
Ngland
Eby
B.G. D. Rudd
South Africa
Hill
Suffrage Vote In Tennessee Seen To Move Ahead
The Tennessee ratification fight shifts as a supreme court decision nullifies the clause in Tennessee and Ohio constitutions. Suffrage leaders warned of renewed opposition plans while anti suffrage forces prepared to push ratification under special order in the lower house tomorrow.
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Essee
Supreme Court
Ohio
Tennessee
Senate
Tomorow
Women’s party press asks Cox to go to Nashville
Washington report says the women’s party is pressing Governor Cox to travel to Nashville to press for Tennessee ratification of the federal suffrage amendment. Abby Scott Baker says Cox would go by night if invited and on ground when the legislature reconvenes. In Columbus Cox aide says he had not decided and had not considered going.
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Washington
Women’s Party
Cox
Nashville
Abby Scott Baker
Women's Party
Columbus
Tennessee
Suffras
Ohio
Nash=ville
Tenn
Tennessee Legisture
Cox Iwai
Lawler Triumphs Over Jacks in Atlanta Bout
Omaha lighter Jack Lawler defeats Freddie Jacks of England on a referee’s decision after a 10 round featherweight fight in Atlanta. Lawler earns win after hard fought ten rounds, with judges noting a close contest and Lawler’s sharper punching in late rounds.
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Lawler
Jacks
Atlanta
Jack Lawler
Omaha
Freddie Jacks
England
Catholic Educational Association Meets Lecture on Gregorian chant
This evening Bishop John P. Carrol opened the Catholic Educational Association session with a lecture on travels in Europe and the Gregorian chant. Prof. T. J. McVeigh of Sacred Heart College and Rev. T. B. Killila spoke on liturgical music and education methods, stressing obedience to the Pope and the aim of elevating the child’s time and duties in schooling.
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John P. Carroll
Europe
T. B. Killila
Mount Charles’ College
McVeigh
Justine Ward
New York
Elliott
Ohio Democratic Convention Opens in Columbus
The Ohio Democratic Convention launched its campaign to carry Ohio for Cox and Roosevelt and elect a Democratic state ticket. The platform pledges rigid economy, debt-limitation law, and tax equity. Speakers included Governor Cox, Secretary of War Baker, Senator Atlee Pomerene, A V Donahey, and keynote by M A Daugherty. 24 presidential electors were elected.
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Columbus
Ohio
Cox
Roosevelt
Baker
Atlee Pomerene
A.V. Donahey
M.A. Daugherty
Lancaster
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Isaac Newton Burke
Roy Collar
A. Kt. Stauffer
M.C. Burke
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HL. M. Burke
Custer
A Burke
Ralph M. Brown
Salispell
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Katispel
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Butte Mines
Milwaukee
FID
Lima News
Grand Chapter of
Royal Arch Masons
Columbia
Record
Mt Kintey
York
Theodore’ Roosevelt
Bryant
Madison Square Garden
Thomas H. Carter
Col. Wilbur. Sanders
Mr. Roosevelt
P.H. McCarthy
Thomas J. Walker
P. C. Goodwin
T. Finien
D. M. Kelly
W. C. Rae
J. Riley
J. K. O'Rourke
J. Re. Jackson
J. W. Dwyer
J. L. Dobell
William’ Meyer
C.” McDonald
C.F. Kelley
John Berkin
John P. ‘O'Neill
Sidney Lanner
Women's Democratic Committee
John J. Riley
Sam L. Anderson
Dave O'Connor
M. M. Sullivan
Jerry Crowley
Dan P. Sullivan
Abe’ Cohen
Gardens
Butte Butchers’ Union
Landon
NEW York A. C
Albert
Arena
Olympic Stadium
Antwerp
Rudd
Thomas Campbell
Yale University
Feam
Wrestline Leenden
Melgium
Rogers
Enitta BiStent
Bowers
Szymanski
Humel
J. Galery
U. S
Finn Firmin
E. F. Willkie
Struna
Great Britain
Queens Club
Reed
Tony
Catholic Educational Association Meets
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