Livestock Leaders Push Federal Probe and Grazing Fees
In El Paso and Washington, officials pressed for a federal trade commission inquiry into livestock production and distribution amid packer influence. The committee urged open, fair markets while opposing grazing fee hikes on national forests and predicting pure-bred cattle will shape the industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marce
el Paso
Texas
Federal Trade Commission
David F. Houston
Fisher
A. F. Potter
Washington
Government Bureau
Resolutions Committee
W. J. Butler
Montana
United States
Madison River Overflows Near Logan After Cold Snap
The Madison river again breaches its banks three miles west of Logan due to a severe cold period. Water covers Northern Pacific and Milwaukee tracks up to six inches, risking train delays until the weather moderates. Roadmaster Hans Gunderson of Butte assigns a night watchman to patrol the lines. This is the second such event in two weeks.
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Logan
Madison River
Northern
Pacific
Milwaukee
Hans Gunderson
Butte
Northern Pacific
Pensions Granted to Montana Residents
Special dispatch reports Montana recipients Mary E. Grimith Worden $12 a month William Zook alias William einware Cascade $19.60 and Saran J. Welch Brockton $20 receive pensions as announced by Washington on January 19.
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The
Standard
Washington
Montana
Mary E. Grimith
Worden
William Zook
William Einware
Cascade
Saran J. Welch
Brockton
Stock buyers detail methods used to induce purchases
Helena Jan 19 Various purchasers testified about methods used by Northwest ern Trustee company salesmen to induce stock buys. Witnesses said buyers were promised 10 per cent interest and rising stock value, with loans arranged by Sidebotham and a man named Wills to cover the purchase, the loan then offset by stock price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Northwestern Trustee Company
BR. R. Sidebothan
J. G. G. Wilmot
Sts
Geo
Isabel Manley
Townsend
LG. Swigart
Jennie Byerline
Stearns
J. E
McKnight
Mantey Anid
Convict Thomas Ryan Captured After Dillon Chase
Thomas Ryan, escaped from the Dewey road camp on December 15, was spotted in Dillon by ex-Sheriff C. V. Erwin. A brief chase followed before Ryan was brought to the sheriff’s office and identified as part of the Dewey breakout with Frank Kruger. Ryan, once jailed in Butte, slept in the city jail prior to capture. Edwin will take Ryan to Deer Lodge to claim a $100 reward. Ryan had been sentenced for burglary in Livingston to 12 to 18 months.
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Dewey Road
Northwest
Ryan
Butte
Kruger
Dewey
Erwin
Edwin
Dillon
Deer Lodge
Livingston
Montana State Fair Dates Set For September 17
Helena January 19 The Montana state fair will run September 17 with the board planning a budget request to the legislature for 25000 toward a woman's education building 7500 for improvements and betterment of the institution and 20000 annually for fair maintenance over the next two years The board will also revise the premium list during the visit
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Helena
Montana
Mrectore
Dillon Weather and Fires Close In Escaping Snow
Sheriff Wyant traveled to Wisdom on business. The Dillon fire department fought a attic blaze at the Episcopal rectory, extinguished with little damage. Roads between Butte and Dillon blocked by deep drifts via Twin Bridges. A lone vehicle struggled through snow with six saddle horses helping. Salmon country remains isolated as high drifts halt automobile travel until spring.
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Dillon
C.K. Wyan
Wisdom
Episcopal Church
Butte
Building for Soldiers Home At Columbia Falls
Helena Jan. 19 executive committee discussed plans for a new building at the state soldiers home in Columbia Falls. The committee decided to seek a legislative appropriation for the project. Members include C. H. Warren of Butte A J Ingraham of Kalispell and Dr S Morrow of Kalispell.
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Helena
State Soldiers
Columbia Falls
C. H. ‘Warren
Butte
A. J. Ingraham
Kalispell
S. Morrow
Farm loan applications rise after six weeks in effect
Helena reports twenty five formal farm loan applications filed with the state land office in six weeks. One loan has been made and seven or eight more are in progress. About one hundred letters were written on the loans. Farm examinations have been favorable and requested sums range from 1000 to 5000 dollars.
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Helena
Jan
New Owners Take Over Eclipse Argo Copper Mine
Melena Jan 19 The Furnace Creek Oxide Copper Company and Eugene J Milburn of Butte have bought the Eclipse Argo copper mine near Hell Gate canyon across the Missouri river from Helena The sale price was reported at 300 000 The new owners assumed possession last Tuesday Alexander Burrell former manager of Drumsummon at Marysville was named in charge The Furnace Creek Oxide Copper Company took 51 percent and Milburn 49 percent interest The vein varies from 18 inches to 2 feet wide with assays showing copper content from 38 to 27 percent The vein has been worked to 350 feet depth and Castleton have shipped ore the past year
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Melena
Furnace Creek Oxide Company
Eugene J. Milburn
Butte
Eclipse-Argo
Missouri River
Hell Gate Canyon
O. W. McConnell
W. A. Castleton
Helena
Alexander Burrell
Drumsummon
Marysville
Furnace Creek Oxide Copper Company
Milburn
Appropriation for Butte Post Office and Montana Banks
Washington acts on public building bill approving 150000 to enlarge the Butte post office 100000 for a Lewistown building and site and 35000 for an addition to Missoula post office. The Treasury issues a federal charter to First National Bank of Grass Range Mont with 30000 capital. Applications filed for a national charter by organizers of First National Bank of Winnett proposing 25000 capital.
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Standard
Washington
House
Butte
Lewistown
Pos
Missoula
Treasury Department
First National Bank of
Grass Range
Mont
Department
First National Bank of Winnett
Pony and Norris Train Stalled by Heavy Snowdrifts
Sappington January 19 report No 225, the morning Logan to Harrison passenger, Pony and Norris, stalled four miles from Norris after leaving Harrison. Heavy winds and drifting snow halt service to Norris. Road master Hans Gunderson plans to reach the site and restore service by tomorrow afternoon. drifts mirror December conditions that paused trains for days.
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Sappington
Logan
Harrison
Pony
Norris
Hans Gunderson
Death notices and travel chatter from Logan Jan
Logan notes report the death of Mrs Henry Bur ell sister in law in Blossom Texas and a trip by Mrs Bur ell. Mentions Dr and Mrs C F Whitehead visiting Helena and Mrs Whitehead staying a few days. Road officialsHetherington and Gunderson in Logan for company business. Anna Cook visiting Kilbride family. Kilbride sick with grip. Mrs Frank Baker visiting Wozeman. C G Mitchell and trainmaster Mitchell in Livingston on business. J A Montague returns to work after days off visiting Bozeman Pony and Three Forks. Ea Heslop absent due to family sickness. Claude Postle covering Pony and Norris runs.
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Logan
Jan
Henry Burell
Blossom
Texas
C.F. Whitehead
Helena
J. A. Montague
Bozeman
Pony
Three Forks
Ea Heslop
Claude Postlewait
Livingston
Norris
W I W W S Convicted In White Sulphur Court
In White Sulphur Springs on September gang members including George L W Ws and others were convicted of second degree assault with sentences from three to five years. George Fleir and Gegres assault received four to five years, Allen three to five, Ranahan three to five. Frank Kensey acquitted of burglary. Sheriff Nagues transported nine convicted prisoners to Deer Lodge, keeping them heavily ironed with guards. John F Johnston on leave in Helena visiting Butte. Travel and Study Club met. Mrs. John Coad read a paper. music by Mrs. Johnston and Miss Acker. Mrs. G K Spencer visiting Helena friends.
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White Sulphur Springs
George L.'W. Ws
George Fleir
Gegres
Allen
Ranahan
Frank Kensey
Nagues
Deer Lodge
John F. Johnston
Helena
Butts
Travel and Study Club
John Coad
Mis. Johnston
Misa Acker
G. K. Spencer
Fair Officers Elected at Montana Fair Meeting
Elected president of the Montana Fair association was Como at a meeting here today. Other officers named include D. R. Gannon Roundy R. Skinner both of Helena LD. Blodgett of Lewistown as vice presidents and D. D. Richards of Missoula as secretary treasurer.
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Eee Peepee Tae Emer Como
Montana Fair Association
D. R. Gannon
Roundy R. Skinner
Helena
LD. Blodgett
Lewistown
D. D. Richards
Missoula
Dramatic Club to Stage Play at Havre Farmers School
Montana State College Dramatic Club assembles 12 members with college reps to teach and perform The Guide Post at Havre Feb 8 and Bozeman Feb 1 from extension. Aimed at Hill County residents the free show features lectures on crops animal husbandry potato growing and flax and includes demonstrations in home economics and youth clubs. The mission is to depict education in rural life through dramatic comedy and romance.
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Horeman
Montana State College Dramatic Club
Havre
Wil
Hill County
Guide Post
Una B. Her Fick
Bozeman Mera House
Alfred Atkinson
EN. Arnett
W. J. Hartman
Cooley
M. J. Wilson
M. J Abbey
Giacuae Poultry
Wt. Beers
Misa Tieanle M. Rowe
Ning Ogelle
Miss Oxelbie Is
Conrad and Baker
Frank C. Miles
United States Department of Agriculure
Lewistown Arrests man for grand larceny diamonds
Durward Ragan, 27, unmarries, is under arrest in Lewistown on grand larceny charges. He allegedly stole two diamond packages worth 750 dollars and some currency from Wells Fargo Express between September and January while serving as depot custodian. He confessed, saying he cached the gems at Hanover and went with Deputy Sheriff to retrieve them. He admitted guilt after a thorough probe by A. T. Tooth and County Attorney Stewart Metonochie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewistown
Durward Fagan
Wells-Fargo Express Company
Anve
A. T. Tooth
Stewart Metonochie
Ragan
Hanover
P. J. Trish
Labor council election results and filings update
The labor council elected BW Collins CT Van Fora W S Fullmer Fed Brug and Harry Dick to key union posts after a spirited vote. Filing activity shows 640 homestead filings in the local land office as winter delays ease. A new post office opens at Tiber Montana with Hiram O Coster as postmaster and Ellsworth Elliott named at Wint. Russian women form the majority of foreign-born female students in Paris.
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Trades and ‘Labor
Cornell
BW. Collins
Cooks and Waiters Union
CT. van’ Fora
Carpenters’ Union
W S. Fullmer
Carpenters’ ‘Union
Fed. Brug
Topographient
Harry Dick
Carpentors
Lewin
New Ne
Montana
Washington
Tiber
Amm County
Mont
Hiram O’ Coster
Elsworth IL Elliott
Wint
Mae Meaders
Paris
Funeral of Admiral Dewey to be held in Washington today
Washington dispatch reports Admiral Dewey to be buried at Arlington with public honors. A rotunda service, a Capitol ceremony, and a flag draped caisson funeral will involve President Wilson, cabinet members, Supreme Court justices, diplomats, and military units. Executive departments will close. officials will attend events leading to a world stage tribute.
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Washington
Dewey
Mantla
Arlington
Pennsylvania Avenue
Potomac
Attington
Annapelia
Capitol
Mid
New Hampshire
Norfolk
Philadelphia
Bert Munroe
Supreme Court
Rps
Congress
Society of Manila Bay
Dewes
Mayilla
Wilson
Senate
House
Farmers Week Talk Aims at Governor Stewarts Speech
Bozeman reports a state college extension director travels to Helena to urge Governor Blew art to schedule Governor Stewart for Farmers Week. The plan includes Senator Fred Whiteside of Kalispell invited to discuss farm loans and a Fergus county gathering with M L Wilson and Abbey traveling to Melstone for dedication ceremonies.
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Bozeman
State College
Helena
Blewart
Mr. Stewart
Fred Whiteside
Kalispell
State Farm
M.L. Wilson
Lewistown
Fergus County
Farmers’ Bureau
Equity Organization
M. J. Abbey
Funeral notice for cnauncey V Holton aged 30
The remains of cnau ncey V Holton aged 30 were interred yesterday at Holy Cross Cemetery after funeral services at Saint Lawrence Inn, with proceedings from the residence on North Street to the grave. The obituary notes the family resided in Harrington and references Harrieston’s Gray family.
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Holton
Cnauncey V. Holton
Dugean
Harrington
Katheryn
Harrieston
Grayfant
O'Ghock
Yenidence
St Lawrence
Funeral Services For Samuel B A Forward
The remains will be at 2 o clock this afternoon at the fence at his cousin St Smalley West Mercury street before proceeding to Shortridge Memorial Christian Church for services conducted by Rev We M Jordan. Interment will be in Mount Moriah cemetery. Automobien Jamon Stephens died yesterday. Funeral planned tomorrow with service at 3 o clock at the family residence 608 West Quarta street by Rev George Wolfe, Mount Moriah cemetery involvement noted.
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Arthur
Samuel B
Signy Tanerat
Nolan
Montana Street
Anthony Nolan
Sears
Daniel “Sioan
Heath
Sam Wel
Sherman & Tesets
M.D Uation Taterment
Mount Mortah
Sommer Funeral Arrangements for Robert Sommer
Funeral director Joseph Richards of Butte Montana gives funeral arrangements for the late Robert Sommer. The remains are to be cared for by Bitbon Undertake and a formal funeral announcement will be made later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Richards
Mar Street
Butte, Mont
Poincare on Wilson note and Franco American ties
President Poincare, in talks with American journalist Edward Marshall, emphasizes France and United States friendship, mutual history, and the need for reparations and guarantees before a lasting peace. He notes US neutrality but strong popular sympathy for France, and warns against peace that ignores past aggressions.
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Paris
Poincare
Edward Marshall
America
France
United States of America
Germany
United States
M. Poineare
Wilson
M. Poincare
Europe
Residents of Mutonic Nations Parliaments Arrive in Berlin
Jan 19 dispatch reports the parliaments of Germany Austro Hungarian Bulgarian and Turkish nations arriving in Berlin. They were welcomed by the Reichstag leaders and foreign ministry representatives. Dr Alfred Zimmerman left for Vienna amid signals of a policy oriented meeting. Germany previously noted to host a conference of these parliaments. The note mentions large cattle numbers in Germany last December.
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Berlin
Reichstag
Foreign Ministry
Reuter
Amsterdam
Alfred Zimmerman
Vienna
Am Mittag
Zeitt
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A. K. de Ricqules
Denver
Commit
Federal Trade Commission of Market
Federal
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Eclipse
Buite
Logan News
Havre Farmers’ School
the Agricultural College
Oklahoma State Normal College
Boman
Fred Bennion
Taylor
Pitts
Sat Son
Cannon
Rice
Busch
Ross
Harris
Bergman
Burgess
Montana Wer Feyan
Gan
Labor Council
Homestead
Gamin
Pris
Stewart
Indianapolis
Italy
London Times
Profesor Titus
Larderelle
Prince
Ginori-Conti
Societa Bornestera
di Lardeello
Borax Works
Fock
Prince Arat
Florence
Leghorn
Volterra
Grosetto
Tus
Tuscany
Correction Chamber of Appeals
Ina
Lince
Rabome
Arry Duggan
M. J. Walsh
East Park Street
Sherman & Reed
Wileson
Trutone
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