Prominent Montana figures tied to stock scheme trial
Witnesses in Northwestern Trustee case describe inducements to buy stock, citing prominent Montana officers and directors backing the company and promising 40 to 60 percent annual dividends. Testimony details purchases at $20 to $30 a share, promissory notes, and alleged misrepresentations by salesmen led by agent Sidebotham as defense firms push to reveal the firm's true finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern
Helena
Northwestern Trustee Company
Montana
Donald Arthur
Wills
Arthur Soule
Thomp
R. R. Sidebotham
Sidebotham
Saia
Norris
W. C. Rae
Ed Don Jan
H.W. O'Clair
Kallapell
G. A. Rainwater
William x2. Szannix
Rin
George W. Mullery
Chicago
Side Botham
St Ignatius
Reclamation Service
Alderson
William Best
Canyon Creek
H . Gadoury
Y At
Rosheau Killed as Auto Topples on Hill West of Judith Gap
Judith Gap January 20 Kawara J. Rosheau secretary treasurer of the G L Ratch company of Two Dot was instantly killed three miles west of town when his automobile rolled over on a hill. James A. Arces of Two Dot was with him but not seriously hurt. the car toppled twice after avoiding a snowdrift. Witnesses said the speed was high and Rosheau tried to control the machine before it overturned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judith Gap
Rosheau
Catholic Mass Collections Aid Belgian Suffering Children
In Helena on January 20 collections will be taken at all Catholic Masses for relief of suffering Belgian children. Bishop John Carroll supports the effort and urges parishioners in his jurisdiction to aid the afflicted population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rox Brlalan Childr Helena
Belgium
John ¥. Carroll
Ministers addressed by Senator Edwards in Helena
Senator John S Edwards of Forsyth addressed the Helena Ministerial Association at an event in Helena on January 26. He praised ministers, contrasted today’s leadership with the past, urged moral responsibility for women driven from longstanding vocations, criticized restricted districts, and noted Jeannette Rankin failed to appear for a scheduled toast while Congressman-elect Jeannette Rankin’s absence sparked remarks by Thomas Hogan of Yellowstone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
John 5. Edwards
Forsyth
Jeannette Rankin
Mise Rabkin
Montana Banker Weds A Minneapoli Belge
Walter W Buford popular assistant cashier of the Sheridan State Bank in Sheridan Montana married Miss Medore Hayek of Minneapolis. The ceremony occurred Jan 17 at the bride’s parents home and the couple left for Chicago and other cities for their honeymoon before returning to Sheridan after Jan 1.
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Helena
Walter W. Buford
Sheridan State Bank
Sheridan
Mont
Medore Hayek
Minneapoli
Chicago
County superintendents meet at Helena Montana
Helena January twenty, conference of Montana county superintendents of schools to be held in the capitol building January twenty five and twenty six to acquaint officials with state superintendent office. Informal talks planned by Miss Trumper L R Foote and Chancellor Elliott. HA Davee invites teachers to Helena January twenty six and twenty seven to discuss pending school legislation.
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Helena
Montana
May ‘Trumper
Capitol
Trumper
L. R. Foote
B.C. Elliott HA. Davee
State Teachers’ Association
Park County Senator Opposes Proposed Mining Tax
Livingston, Jan. 20. Senator Dan Healy of Park county says the proposed tax on net proceeds of Montana mining is unjust and not warranted this session. Healy, a taxpayer on 1300 acres, believes farmers will oppose the tax and urges fairness in lawmakers. He also notes potential radical changes to the state's highway law by the current legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livingston
Montana
Dan Healy
Park County
Healy
Park Solon
Helena Red Night District Closes After Police Order
Helena's district on Wood street ends operation at midnight as police orders close the vice area. Many women depart, while those left say they have no plans. County attorney warns owners if any remain after tonight, action will be taken. Also noted Brazil plans to sterilize city water with ultraviolet rays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Red
Wood Street
Tax Probe Pushes For State Tax Commission In Montana
Helena Jan 20 a Montana legislative probe into taxation troubles heard calls for a state tax commission. Assessors Martien Hill Fenton Stillwater urged uniform taxation of all property classes not just all property. A. E. Hamer Denver tax commissioner cited Wisconsin as a model and warned the committee to focus on high spots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Montana
Joint
Marilen
Lewis and Clark
Fenton
Hill
Anderson
Stillwater
A. E. Hamer
Denver
Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company
Wisconsin
Legislative
Dwight
Hamersatais Company
H. Martien
Lewis and Clarke County
State Senate
Walon
Upedy
Hie
Northern Express Company
Washington
Great Northern Express Company
Bullwater County
Columbus State Bank
McGraw
Poindexter
Stillwater County
Hill County
G. M. Houtz
Kalispell
Houta
Organized gang believed near Ryegate for robbery
Helena January 20. Reported belief that an organized gang may operate near Ryegate to kill and rob land seekers with money. Harry Bolan of Frederick and 8. D. Gunnar Anderson were mentioned in a vague fatal context.
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Helena
Ryegate
Harry Bolan
Fredrick
Gunnar Anderson
Gambling crackdown and local notices shift in Park County
Livingston reports sheriff A Robertson expanding gambling law enforcement with two extra deputies and vow of prompt action. Also notes funeral of Matt F Bilver, peas contract by eastern firm for Yellowstone valley, a serious train accident near Mission Kage, no Shields river NP service until Jan 24 due to bridge fire, Elton post office creation, land inheritance for Mrs Percy Burger, and Montana high school basketball district tournament moved to Livingston with a declamatory contest to follow.
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Livingston
A. Robertson
Park County
E. M. Niles
Matt F. Bilver
Mountain View
Unamith
Seattle
Ble Timber
C. P. Burnett
Ann Arew
Episcopal Church
Yellowstone Valley
Paradise Valley
Eastern
Shields River
Northern Pacific
Yellowstone River
Elton
Cady. Mra
Percy Burger
Elton Country
Kansas
Mra~ Burger
Montana
Three Forks
A. P. Stark
Townsend
J. A. Matthews
Settlement Approved for Miner Injured at Anaconda Copper
Charles Coakley, a miner, injured last fall while working for Anaconda Copper Mining Co. in Butte, has earned a $3720 settlement approved by the state industrial board under a 2y-approval of a labor case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Tump
Charles ‘Coakley
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Butte
State Industrial Board
Mrs Anne Hussey Dies In California Pioneer From Meagher County
Mrs Anne Hussey mother of Lewis Penwell died Thursday in Long Beach California. A pioneer resident of Meagher County she came to Montana in 1866 with her father George F Lewis who built one of the first flour mills in Gallatin County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Hussey
Helena
Lewis Penwell
Long Beach
Cal
Measher County
George. F. Lewis
Gallatin County
Livestock Men Placed on Record at Cheyenne Meeting
The American National Livestock association adopted resolutions on federal inquiry powers, protection against free listing of livestock products, and fair trade with Canada. It urged border patrols in northern Mexico to safeguard Americans, opposed oleomargarine tax, and endorsed state control of inter state rates while coordinating with the biological survey to eradicate predators. Officers named include Isaac T. Pryor as president and John P. Kendrick as vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
American National Livestock Association
Department of Agriculture
Federal Trade Commission
Biological Survey
Market and Packing House
Canada
National Dairy Union
Mexico
Republic of Mexico
United States
Raiders Out After Cargo Vessel Papers Destroyed
A Minieh officer reports raiders targeted a cargo ship. When asked for papers, the raiders laughed after learning they were destroyed, saying the game cannot be helped as they pursued large cargo.
Smokestacks Change Her Appearance in Brazil Sightings
Buenos Aires reports sighting a strange steamship off Ceara Brazil with four smokestacks painted black and seen at high speed. Dispatches say a German raider in the South Atlantic may use collapsible smokestacks to alter its visible number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Aires
Rio
South Atlantic
Ceara
Bragil
Peace societies move toward unified conference in New York
Washington on January 20. Directors of the American Peace Society voted to call a conference of representatives of all principal societies in New York on February 22 in conjunction with the Worlds Court league. They endorsed Wilsons peace move and outlined a broad program including The Hague, a world court, and an international council of conciliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
American Peace Society
George W. Kirchweyl
New York
World's Court League
Wilson
Society
American Institute of International Law
International Council of Conciliation
Villa in San Andres With 2000 Troops Near Chihuahua
Villa reported in San Andres thirty miles west of Chihuahua with about two thousand men. They have only a small ammunition reserve. Local mountainous districts, once refuges, may be turning against Villa due to ongoing unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chihuahua City
Mexico
Villa
San Andres
Chihuahua
Brazil Dispatch Seeks Coast Guard Ship Deodoro
President Wenceslau Braz and foreign minister Dr Lauro Muller met in Rio Janeiro to order Deodoro sent to protect Brazil s northern coast amid renewed belligerent naval activity and neutrality concerns. Women golfers prepare for early spring tours wear khaki Kool silk gowns in plaids stripes and small figures with matching silk sweaters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Rio Janeiro
Wenceslau Braz
Lauro Muller
Deodoro
German raider commander linked to past exploits sparks joy in Berlin
Berlin reports renewed triumphs of the mysterious commerce raider, with Yarrowdale's safe arrival in a German port heightening public pride. Details of the cruiser remain withheld by naval authorities, while commander Badewitz is tied to the Moewe and the West Bourne incident.
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Berlin
London
Petty Omcer Badewitz
Moewe
West Bourne
Teneriffe
Badewitz
Spain
Yarrowdale Reported Brought Into Swinemuende Prussia
Amsterdam reports Berlin’s official statement via the Cologne Gazette that the British steamer Yarrowdale, with crews of ships captured by a German raider, has been brought into Swinemuende in Prussia. The harbor arrival date remains uncertain, with prior note of December 31 as prize and Swinemuende described as a Baltic port on the Swine river near Stettin.
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Amsterdam
London
Berlin
Cologne
Yarrowdale
Atlantic
Swinemuende
Prussia
Isernn
Dee
Pomerania
Stettin
Swine River
Stettiner Haft
Baltic Sea
Explosion Near London Kills Fifty or More
Lloyds Weekly News reports a massive explosion in east London near St. Pauls and Kingsway, destroying buildings and killing many. Officials organize relief for the homeless as police guard the stricken area. The blast damaged a flour mill and shops, with windows shattered over miles and fear of further attacks easing as people sought shelter in underground stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd's Weekly News
St. Paul's Cathedral
Kingsway
London
Pine S
Make Your Stomach Your Best Friend With Dyspepsia Tablets
An old advertisement touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a remedy for stomach discomfort after meals. It promises no gas, gurgling, or biliousness and claims quick relief when a tablet is eaten promptly. It urges banqueters and diners near rich foods to use the tablets and offers a free trial package via coupon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
Explosion at munition factory prompts safety advisories
An official reports operatives advised to seek safety while someone attended the fire. Early casualty figures are uncertain though losses are said to be less than first feared. The ministry of munitions says production will not be affected. The minister and explosives supply chiefs visited the scene as efforts to aid victims and families continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ministry of Munitions
Woolwich Arsenal Location and War Factories overview
The Woolwich arsenal on the south bank of the Thames, seven miles east of London, is described as a major wartime munitions complex. It spans about 1265 acres with surrounding workshops, employing around 67,000 people at the arsenal and about 30,000 more in nearby areas, mostly women. The text suggests the explosion occurred not on the old arsenal grounds but in a nearby factory, possibly among those in the vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolwich
Long Joh
Woolwich Governorsenal
Woolwich Arsenal
Aitnatea
Rhames
Arsenal
Residents offer 2000 Guerrero guards to oppose Villa
Juaren Mexico Jan 20 residents of Guerrero district Western Chihuahua arrive with two Villa officers and seven soldiers to prove prowess and good faith seeking Gen Tos Santos Murguia's use of 2000 armed home guards to block Villa's entry into Northwestern Chihuahua after Pershing troops withdraw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juaren
Mexico
Villa
Guerrero
Chihuahua
Tos Santos Murguia
Pershing
Explosion at Spandau munitions lab kills ten
London dispatch reports ten killed and twenty wounded in an explosion at a Spandau munitions laboratory. Berlin says material damage was slight. Dispatch forwarded to Reuters via Amsterdam.
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Prussia
London
Spandau
Berlin
Reuter’s
Amsterdam
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