State Bar session in Bozeman sparks cost of living debate
Montana State Bar Association met in Bozeman with lively debate on wartime costs. Judge Callaway questioned elevated prices for beef fish substitutes and profiteering. George Patten welcomed attendees. E H Howell delivered annual address on America and the World War. University dean Whitlock noted law student shortages. Evening events included a smoker at Elks hall and a public meeting planned with Governor Stewart, C F Kelley and Judge Sydney Sanner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oreman
Ave
Montana State Bar Association
Watter & Hartman
State Food Administration
Callaway
Great Falls
Montana
Tedth
George ¥. Patten
Gallatin County Tar Association
F. K. Cheadie
Lewistown
E. H. Howell
Association
America
W. Aln. Whitlock
Law School of
the State University
Elks' Hall
Governor Stewart
C.F. Kelley
Anaconda Copper Mining ‘Company
Sydney Sanner
Passenger Train Hits Motor Truck Worker Near Miletown
Aug 19 near Milntown a motor truck service passenger train struck and killed a 52 year old man described as a railroad worker from Paradise. He had been in the woods as a timber man for two to three days at a time and was connected with Western Montana transportation. The incident occurred as the eastbound passenger train traveled near the Northern Pacific railway line causing fatalities and injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aligsquia
Bo Qioneer
Hetack
Western
Montana
Milntown
Hackman
Paradise
Miilitown
Finlana
State Board Fixes 19 Fixed General State Tax Levy
Helena August 18 The state board of equalization set the railroad property valuation for Montana as last year but with higher total due to increased double track on the Great Northern and more sidings across railroads. The general state tax levy remains at 1. test mills with additional levies for insane relief, tuberculosis sanitarium, and legislative expenses. Special levies include livestock area funds and bounty funds. county banks to be restored with varied percents in Beaverhead and Fergus counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Montana
State Board of Equalization
Fthern
Tay
Ae Vonda
Lust
The
Livestock Commission
Tanitary Board
Bounty
Ahern Pacific
Loni
Wee Rtand
Beaverhead
Fergus County
County Attorney Lob le Working In A Shipyard
Helena Aug 11 sester 1oble county attorney of Lewie and Clute writes from Seattion Washwittks Regent that he is spending it piling planks in Shi pard at 4 50 per day. Boreman Aug 19 Hessie Frank Un of Big Timber has been granted a decree of divorce in district court from Wesley P Franklin on cruelty grounds. Ida H Murray divorce granted from Edward J Murray for non support. Lewellyn Luce son of late John A Luce ex mayor of Boxes jhaw, stationed at Atlanta Ga, commissioned second lieutenant in the army. McFadden listed in aviation dept of signal service. Rev KM McPherson pastor of Methodist church at Wlow Creek enlisted as army chaplain. Floyd Crittenden home on furlough from naval service. Ward of Creat Fille maimed second lieutenant in the Flermuaster Corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Sester
Lewie
Clute
Seattion Washwittks
Shipard
McFadden
Willson Company
Aviation Department
The
Signal Service
KM. McPherson
Wlow Creek
Boremin
Army
Loulaville
Floyd Crittenden
Naval Service
New Fork
Cit
Blackfoot Railway 5 Extended to Namara Landing
Aug 19 Helmville reports a August 15 letter from Senator Myers in Washington states the railway administration has authorized completing the Big Blackfoot railway to Namara's landing. The committee including Scotty Brown CE Smith Jakways and Senator Myers plus FS Lusk of Missoula presented the matter to the railway administration. The line will open up the Blackfoot valley a major grain and livestock region, improving railway transportation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helmville
Senator Myers
Washington, D.C
Ovando
Mont
Lovett
Railway Administration
Namara's Landing
Scotty Brown
CE. Smith
Jakways
Wton
Blackfoot Valley
Missouri
Myers
FS. Lusk
Missoula
Bozeman Auto Wreck Injures Three Travelers
Bozeman residents Genevieve Benepe Jump and Lee Baron Adams with Mrs Jump injured in an automobile accident near Tig Tim while en route to Lewistown. Adams driven vehicle overturned, Jump trapped beneath the car for a time. Adams injuries described as not serious. Jump's condition not detailed. Rescuers from Hunter's Hot Springs aided the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bozeman
Hunter's Hot Springs
Jump
Frank J. Besepe
Robbery at West Side State Bank Great Falls
Great Falls Aug 19 burglars robbed West Side State Bank, stealing about 2478 dollars in cash and 400 in other funds. Entry was gained via a window from a lumber yard, two nitro charges used to crack the safe, and police responded within minutes as two men were believed involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
West Side
Elew
Jett
Lewistown News brief highlights and local notices
Aug 14 Lewistown column notes student nurse figures and front page totals. Margaret Wright seeks divorce from Wilmer D. Ra alleging failure to provide. Fergus county property owners face a mill and a half tax increase with high school and general fund levies described. The funeral of Mabelle De Vault, wife of a west side farmer, was held at Hobson this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewistown
Margaret
Wright
Wilmer D. Ra
Fergus County
Mabelle de Vault
Vault
West ‘Side
Helena Diocese Inst Meets. Public Health Crusade Expands
In Helena Aug 19, the twelfth diocesan session of the Helena diocese opens with about 80 sisters and lay attendees. The Rev W P Joyce presides with lecturers Wietor Day and Dr E O Sisson. Bishop Carroll supports the event, held at Charles College Mott. Charles Brown of San Mateo dies at 86.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena
W. F. Cons
State Board of Them
G. Magruder
Surgeon General's Department
United States Army
Miskoula
Iispell
Glasgow
Havre
Great Alls
Sheridan
Phillips Countes
Valley County
Helena
Pri
Mott. ‘Charles College
W. P. Joyce of
Houlder
Mar Wietor Day
E. 0
San Mateo
Cal
Charles Brown
Tholte
Immense growth of homestead land in Heaverhead county
Dillon Aug 19 The past six months saw land in Heaverhead county homesteaded and taken up more than treble any prior year most land claimed by men in naval or military service whose time in service offsets required proof time Thousands of acres in the Blacktail and Centennial valleys have been taken and much of the land is hay and grazing acreage Many entrants intend to reside on title to boost local productivity Entries vary from 180 to 220 acres for desert holdings and enlarged homesteads up to 840 acres
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Heaverhead
Blackail
Centennial
Big Hole
Dillon News Briefs Highlight Local Marriages and Conference
The Dillon news notes several events including William A. Lovell a stock inspector marrying Florence Leason of Drnfield England on August 24 and another couple from the same group joining in marriage, with plans to reside in the city. The annual Methodist conference opens with delegates and a reception at the church, Gray family returns from a Yellowstone motor tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
William A." Lovell
Tutte
Florence Leason
Drnfield
Yorkshire
England
Lovell
Heense
Leroy. Forsyth
Miina Irene
Margaret Necity
Temmake
Methodist
Wan
Methodist Church
Gray
Yellowstone Park
Montana's War Industry Quota Raised to 1080 Men
Montana report from Aug cites U S government instructions increasing local war industry manpower to 1080, up from 1060, with many workers staying in-state. About 60 percent are expected to be placed elsewhere. none drawn from farms, mines, or railroads. Both skilled and unskilled labor are in demand as per federal employment service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herena
Charles Iy
Greenfield
Lichte “Cognell
Defense
Federal Employment Service
Council Debates Digging a Sewer Work Block 110
City council debates sewer digging in Block 110 but cannot reach a definite decision. Discussed scope and scheduling, with clerk presenting options and residents voicing concerns about disruption and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Peculiar Council Session Delays City Sewer Block 110
Last week the city council spent much time debating a planned sewer in block 110 in the east end, with tensions over whether the west half should pay, and proposals for cash bonds to cover costs. Health officials discussed nurse services and a scarlet fever hospital lease, while city hall upgrades focused on a risky basement hot water tank leak and potential repairs.
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Connors
Sheegulch
Third Street
Kell
Inter
Mecavitt
Pruce Street
Ust
Hae
Sheh
Health Committee
City Hall
Sandiford
City Hall seating, repairs eyed by community council
A city council meeting discussed leaks and footing repairs on the footpath, plans to install a tank, and purchasing suitable seats for the council chamber. A committee proposed reallocating theater seats for use in the city hall while a weights test for city equipment was advised. The Fire Department posted 18 alarms in three months totaling 8725 with 600 covered by insurance.
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Munity
Counell
Ofohn
W. James
Frank Gagnier
James
Agles
Anaconda, Copper, Mining Company
Collins
Nance
Handed Fine for Interfering with Officer
Police court yesterday afternoon fined Frankovich 25 dollars for interfering with an officer and aiding two companions to escape. The incident occurred Sunday evening near Oak Street between Commercial and Front, when the two companions bumped the officer and tried to pull Frankovich free. He was detained, while the others escaped into an alley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe
Cul
Oak Street
Prankovich
Frankovich
Heathen threat of anthrax in shaving brushes
Information from the local board warns that shaving brushes infected with anthrax are circulating in trade channels nationwide. Regulations bar interstate shipment of contaminated items and propose sterilization using a 10 percent formalin bath or 40 percent formaldehyde solution for four hours.
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Fabrephel H
Vandals burglarize Logal High School
Between Friday evening and Monday morning intruders broke into the high school building and ransacked the athletic room. Equipment and various items were stolen with access gained by forcing a hole through a wall near the storage area. Local authorities expect arrests once evidence is clarified. a prior incident at Lincoln School in July and other break ins are noted as context.
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the Athletic Association
Lincoln School
Death details unclear for Jack Herman age 55
A message from French Gulch reports Jack Herman, 55, killed with coroner Mahoney en route to recover the body. He was known in Anaconda and Butte, settling in this state region. details of death not yet released. Picnic committees tied to Irish societies at Silver Lake plan an event to be held Sunday. Yankee baseball: Foothill Yankees lose 14 to 8 at Gallagher's lot with Strizech and Murray batting. ONeill and Johnson for the victors. Umpires Packy O Neill and John Strizich officiated. Teachers in Collingwood, Canada seek a 100 salary increase per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
French Gulch
Jack Herman
Mahoney
Herman
Anaconda
Butte
Wiliam Gallagher
William Cannon
Gregory Sealion
R. B. Kel
Frank Fitzpatrick
McGarvil
James Duffy
Daniel McCarthy
James H
Murphy
Silver Lake
Yankees
Foothill
Bparrow
Matt Strizech
Tom Murray
Mike O'Neill
Walter Johnson
Victors
Packy O'Neill
John Strizich
Officer Cullen Arrests Traffic Cop in Reckless Driving
Officer Cullen charged a traffic cop with reckless driving after a Park and Main incident just before 11 PM. Hoyt, later identified as Cullen, must appear in police court at 4:30 PM today to explain actions. Witnesses say the officer sped and nearly hit the sidewalk while turning onto Main.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoyt
Cullen
Park and
Maines
Park Avene
Commercial Avenue
Main Street
Ated Is Engine
War era Grange rule prompts fines for poor attire
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a Mecomo Grange meeting during the war. A resolution about members wearing best clothes being subject to a heavy fine suggests a dress code or penalty policy. Names, dates, and places are unclear.
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Unio
Fragmented OCR shows British Empire definition text
The readable fragment lists components of the British Empire and associated regions. It mentions Great Britain and Ireland, includes India, Ireland, Scotland and Wales as parts, and notes colonies protectorates and dependencies within one island entity. The fragment lacks a complete narrative.
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Great Asses
Scotland
Wales
United ‘Kingdom
Great Britain
Ireland
India
Giant butterfly captured on steamship J A Bostwick
A giant butterfly with seven bands across its wings was captured aboard the steamship J A Bostwick recently launched from the Harian plant in Wilmington Delaware. Workman Wed McManen netted the specimen which is described as dark colored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A Bostwick
Harian
Wilmington
Del
Wed
McManen
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State Bar Association
Judge Callaway
Oo Kiman
Gran Rrs
Carter County
Foster Highway Transportation Committee
National Council of Defense
W. H. George
Railroad Commission
Stewart
Charles D. Green
Montana Council of Defense
Fallon County
Loble
Bozeman News
Blackfoot Railway
West Side State Bank
Lewistown News
Helena NE
Dillon News
Jovles
Netherlands
Nish
Bilboa
Europe
Anaconda News
Mike Grba
George J. Snebeeger
Richard W. Heller
Tuscania
Chauncey Davidson
Joseph
Mauthe
William Conlon
William Morley
James Lynch
Charles de Maeyer
Missoul
New Orleans
New York Herald Cod
MacCallum’s
East Park Ave
Malaga
Washington
Abe
Blackberries
California
Gravenstein
Logal High School
Wupnic Nenog
Collingwood
Canada
Tom Cullen
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Pemance
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