Hall Turned Down On Coal Rate Reduction
The Montana state railroad commission refused to consider Commissioner J. H. Hall’s resolution to cut freight rates on coal from Bear Creek and Roundup to Helena from 1.85 to 1 per ton. The roads seek a raise to 2 per ton. Hall urged an immediate hearing and proof why the rate should not be lowered, but Commissioner McCormick did not second and Chairman Boyle declined to put the measure.
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Helena
State Railroad Commission
J. H. Hall
Bear Creek
McCormick
Boyle
Son Opens Court Fight Over Father's Will in Helena
In Helena on August 23, John T. Murphy Jr. filed for supervisory control in a dispute over his father John T. Murphy's 1.6 million dollar estate. The suit targets executors A. L. Smith Rolla P. Heron and stepmother Mrs. Clara Rittenhouse alleging misdistribution and unmet trust provisions. The action seeks to break the will to claim his rightful share and potential shares for his children.
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Helena
John T. Murphy
John T. Murphy Jr
Clara Rittenhouse
State crops plan conference at capitol
Helena August 23 A capitol meeting to boost Montana crops drew Dr C A Jones from Washington Prof F S Cooley of Bozeman Chancellor Elliott C D Greenfield commissioner of agriculture and publicity and J Fitzpatrick Montana agent of the bureau of crop estimates The group agreed cooperation among the bureau of crop estimates the state council of defense the state office of agriculture and publicity county agents and county councils of defense to advance crop yields.
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Helena
State Capitol
C. A. Jones
Bureau of Crop Estimates
Washington
F. 8S. Cooley
Bozeman
Elliott
C. D. Greenfield
Agriculture and Publicity
J. Fitzpatrick
Montana
State Council of Defense
State Office of Agriculture and Publicity
County Councils of Defense
Roundup Roundup: Lt Warren Alexander Returns from Camp
Lieut. Warren C. Alexander of Company RB and Roundup resident returns from the first officers training camp as a second lieutenant and plans to depart for final training after visiting his parents. A new idea trains drafted men with retired National Guard officers before camps to boost efficiency and potential early promotion. F. P. Baird will drill as drill master. first drill expected this week with Home Guards joining to learn military discipline.
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Warren C. Alexander
Company RB
Roundup
Alexander
Montana
National Guard
F. P. Baird
Home Guards
Methodists Choose Dillon as 1918 Conference Site
Billings Aug 23 Dillon was picked for the 1918 Methodist church conference meeting place. Invitations came from Rev H A Humphrey of Dillon. Thomas H Martin of Miles City and John M Whiteley of Glendive led today’s session with pastors’ roll calls.
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Billings
Charles Bovard
Butte
Bovard
Dixon and
Polson
Edward Laird Mills
J. W. Mancher
Montana Men Ordered to Second Officers Camp
Names of additional Montana men chosen for the second training camp for reserve corps officers at the Presidio in San Francisco were announced. The list includes Donald R. Aldworth of Libby, Benjamin S. Burkett of Kalispell, Henry A. Chapple of Billings, Max P. Kuhr of Havre, Henry E. Ringwald of Ramsey, and James R. Ryan of Anaconda.
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San Francisco
Montana
Reserve Corps
Presidio
Western Department
Donald R. Aldworth
Libby
Benjamins. Burkett
Kalispell
Henry A. Chapple
Billings
Max P. Kuhr
Havre
Henry E. Ringwald
Ramsey
James R. Ryan
Anaconda
State Normal College reports record summer session
Dillon Aug 23 The summer session at State Normal College closed after the most successful term yet, with 275 to 300 participants including teachers and students. Notable guest Dr A E Winship of Boston joined the corps of instructors. several attendees may return for the fall semester starting in September. Two faculty members departing include Prof Walter Scott who plans MIT chemistry study and Prof Cluely bound for San Francisco officers training camp.
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Walter Scott
Cluely
Scott
East
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
San Francisco
Proken Suspender Nearly Kills Thompson in Accident
Helena August 23 Art Thompson of Fozeman narrowly escaped death after a broken suspender buckle struck his throat while lifting a load. The gash severed flesh close to the jugular vein, as reported to the state board of compensation.
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Helena
Art Thompson
Fozeman
State Board of Compensation
Thompson
Ice Mint Foot Relief Promises Instant Comfort
A vivid ad promotes Ice Mint as a creamy snow white foot remedy imported from Japan. It claims fast soreness relief for corns and feet with a cooling soothing feel, loosening callouses and leaving feet cool and comfortable. It urges readers to ask drug stores for a small jar.
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Japan
Ice-Mint
President Wilson Hosts Japanese Mission At White House Dinner
Viscount Ishii, head of Japan's mission, presented credentials to President Wilson and delivered an emperor's letter praising the U S entry into the war. The exchange stressed morality, cooperation, and enduring peace. The day included a state dinner and formal courtesy calls at the White House and State Department. The U S Bureau of Standards announced a non leakable gasoline tank tested and approved.
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Viscount Ishii
White House
Washington
Japan
United States
Wilson
Germany
Peking
United States of America
Ishii
The
United States Bureau of Standards
Critical Time for Russians Faces Cabinet Clash and Calls for Change
Petrograd and Moscow press warn of a looming clash between the cabinet backed by the socialist left and the bourgeoisie led by Riabushinsky. Delegates including Rodzianko, ex‑ministers, generals, and ex‑military leaders meet in Moscow to pressure radical reforms, with attacks on Petrograd control and debates over a potential military dictatorship.
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Moscow
M. Riabushinsky
Petrograd
Rodzianko
Duma
A. I. Gushkoff
Paul Miliakoff
A. I. Shingaroff
V. A. Maklakoff
Alexieff and
Brusiloff
Tchelkokoff
A. I. Konovaloff
Prince A. Troubetskoi
M. Rodzianko
Kerensky
Council of Deputies
Prince Troubetskoi
M. Ilin
Alexieff
Brustiloff
Red Cross appoints northern division manager
A. R. Rogers of Minneapolis was named manager of the Red Cross northern division, overseeing Minnesota, North and South Dakota, and Montana.
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Washington
A. R. Rogers
Minneapolis
The
Red Cross
Minnesota
North
South Dakota
Montana
Berlin to bar home baths to save water and fuel
Amsterdam reports Berlin municipal authorities plan a ban on bathing at home to conserve water and fuel. The measure aims to reduce consumption and curb waste amid shortages, with officials stating the move will affect residents across the city.
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Amsterdam
Berlin
No More Casualties Germany Bars German Casualty Lists
Copenhagen August 23 German casualty lists are no longer permitted to depart Germany. The ban marks a policy shift in wartime reporting affecting how losses are conveyed to foreign observers.
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Copenhagen
Germany
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