Grant Stockmen One-Half Rates Extended to Montana
The United States railroad commission will grant half rates for shipping feed into Montana and extend similar rates for livestock shipments from distressed areas to feeding grounds. The information, received via telegram from Congressman Carl Middick, prompts a conference with local stockmen, the state livestock commission, and leading figures. A meeting is scheduled in Helena on July 12 with the regional district director among the participants.
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Helena
United States Railroad Commission
Montana
Ac- Soraing
Carl Middick
State Livestock Commission
Hietena
Branch Line Road to New Owners
Livingston July 3 In operation for months the new Lake Basin branch line from Laurel to Rapelje was formally turned over to the Northern Pacific yesterday. The line had been run by the engineering department. Assistant General Superintendent C L Nichols of St Paul General Superintendent Brown and Division Superintendent T F Lowry of Livingston attended at Laurel for the handover.
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Livingston
New Lake Basin
Laurel
Rapelje
Northern Pacific
Engineering Department
C. L. Nichols
St. Paul
Brown
T. F. Lowry
Lewistown suits and local notices from July filing
Louise Barrett sues Fergus Motor company for 4200 in damages alleging an auto crash caused by a pin out of the spindle. Anna Schellenberger seeks divorce from Charles Schellenberger on desertion. Dolly Lee Jones seeks divorce from W B Jones for extreme cruelty. Deputy Sheriff John Sharpsteen returns with Roy Pearson wanted on real estate theft. Judith Basin county creation petition filed. hearing July 26. Boy Scout and YMC A to promote swimming for Lewistown youths at the high school pool under Daniel X M C A. Federal union delegates named in Livingston. oppose convict labor on Montana highways. Marry Mudgett returns from France. B C Johnson serves in Russia with North Pacific forces.
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Lewistown
Louise Barrett
Fergus Motor Company
Briscoe
Anna Schellen
Charles Schellenberger
Huron
Dolly Lee Jones
W. B. Jones
Winifred
John Sharpsteen
Spokane
Roy "Pearson
Judith “Basin County
W. W. Wheaton
Fergus
Chouteau
Fergus County
Cascade
Boy Scout Council
Y. M.C.A
Daniel X'M
Sergeant Pert Named on Welfare Commission in Montana
Melena July 3 Sergeant Herbert M Peet of Harlowton was appointed today by Governor Sam V. Stewart as a member of the state veterans welfare commission, succeeding Major Charles L. Sheridan of Bozeman who resigned to enter the regular army. Peet was recommended by the veterans convention at Malta and is an editor.
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Melena
Herbert M Peet
Harlowton
Sam V. Stewart
State Veterans’ ‘Welfare Commission
Charles L. Sheridan
Boseman
Sergeant Peet
Malta
Germany
Entente
Coun
Road Will Resume Old Development Policy
Billings July 1920s. Guests from the United States Railway Administration and the Northern Pacific traveled to Billings Midland Club for an informal luncheon. Pax outlined postwar carrier policy focusing on territory development, cooperation, and product marketing with emphasis on Yellowstone region. Edwards summarized federal agricultural division aims, highlighting three areas of settlement: cooperation with farmers, land development, and market access.
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Billings
J. Washington
United Sates Railway ‘Administration
Pax
Northern Pacific
Billingss Midland Club
Yellowstone
Edwards
Federal Railroad Administration
Reans
Dawson County Judge Gets Court Mandate
The Montana Supreme Court adjourned to Sept. 8 and approved a writ of mandate directing Judge Hurley of Glendive to enter judgment in a bootlegging case or show cause why he should not. County Attorney Albert Anderson sought relief to allow an appeal after the court’s refusal to rule on Frank Oliver's illicit liquor dealings. The court also upheld theft convictions in Fergus county against J. H. Slothower C. Frazier Carl Eadem and Leonard Anderson.
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J. H. Slothower
C. Frazier
Carl Eadem
Leonard Anderson
Hows
Hoffman Takes Charge of Amador Mines Auto Road Plan
Superior July 2 the town reports Hoffman has arrived to take charge of the Amador mines and will begin at once to put the new road from the mine to the mill in condition Hoffmann states Hoffman confirms ownership and operability plans for the site and transport route.
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Superior
Ining Tan
Amador
Operty
Hofman
Hoffman
Ahrens Ranch Sale Reported in White Sulphur Springs
The Chrisg Ahrens ranch sale near White Sulphur Springs is reported at about 30000 dollars with Mr Ahrens planning retirement due to health. Large shipments and road work in Meagher and Ki diss counties advance regional development. Martinsdale and Fergus county officials change posts as Mary Davies resigns to take a new county role.
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Chrisg Ahrens
Ahrens
Smith” Hiver
Little Belt Forest
Meagher County
J"stanley Smith
Martinsdale
Charles, Mayn. Seconmodore
OH. Sartor
Jeagher County
Bozeman
Mary Davies
Matant
Fergus County
Tov
Board of County
Prouty Granted Stay of Judgment in Assault Case
Helena July 3 The court granted a writ of probable cause delaying the lower court judgment of 10 to 30 years in Deer Lodge Penitentiary while Arthur D. Prouty appeals. Wellington D. Rankin filed the application as associate counsel. The trial jury convicted Prouty of attempted assault on a young woman. The decision pauses pending high court review.
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Helena
Wellington D. Rankin
Arthur D. Prouty
C. H. Cooper
Tal
Deer Lodge
High Court
Troop Threat Reported Near Spokane Protests
Refusal to deploy troops in Spokane as a precaution against a threatened demonstration drew officials’ statements that no laws would be broken. Hundreds, many not locals, gathered downtown wearing white sashes bearing an American flag symbol as they left for a “Leave for Democracy at Home” protest.
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Spokane
Tomore
Red
Maite Commissi Public Safety
Tilsley
Forest Fire Situation Shows Improvement Reported
July 3 report from local forest headquarters notes considerable improvement in fire conditions yet warns holiday travelers to avoid planned outings. Only serious fires remain on the Madison river south of Vite Emia City, a Selway forest blaze south of Darby, a Bitter Root fire also south of Darby, and two on the south fork of the Flathead river. Since May, 69 fires have burned one fourth acre or less, six exceeded one fourth to ten acres, and none over ten acres. About 20,000 acres of land have burned, roughly split between federal and private lands.
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Madison River
Vite Emia
Selway
Darby
Flathead River
Servien
Salvation Army praised by Helena Churchman letter
In Helena on July 8 a letter from Bishop John P. Carroll of Helena honors the Salvation Army as a non sectarian force. The document praises Army service to soldiers in World War I and its broad dedication to welfare regardless of creed. The letter supports the Montana participation in the national 13 million drive opening next Monday.
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Helena
Salvation Army
John P. Carroll
E. D. Phelan
Home Service Campaign
Montana
Phelan
Mr. Phelan
Bishop of
Helen
Governor Calls Military Training Education Opportunity
Melena July 3 Gov. W. Stewart issued a proclamation highlighting education opportunities through service in Allied forces. He notes the War Department seeks to expand training and promote national defense.
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Melena
W. Stewart
War Department
Desi
Steps urged to tide emergency aid for farmers
Helena July 3 Representatives of county farm bureaus and farmers hit by recent growth seek a conference with Governor Stewartsart to rally bankers, farm bureau agents, merchants associations and other groups to aid farmers in temporary need after crop losses. Meetings of federal and state ag departments and the extension service at Bozeman sparked the plan. Charles D Greenfield returned from Havre after conference.
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Helena
Y. Stews Art
Federal
State Departments of Agriculture
Sate College
Bozeman
Billings
Havre
Charles D. ‘Greenfield
Agriculture and Publicity
Arthur Enters Plea In Conspiracy Case
Helena July news item reports Thomas Arthur of Billings former Democratic state committee chairman pleaded not guilty in federal court to conspiracy to defraud the United States. Bail set at 1000 dollars. August H. Barth to represent, with alleged use of Crow Indians to oust officials, cancel leases, and favor bidders. Charges include letters to federal officials and propaganda to influence Indian affairs on Crow reservation from 1915 to 1917. Alleged conspirators include Russell White Bear and Lee Sinomson with accusations against Cato Sells and E W Estep.
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Helena
J. H. Hammond
Butte
Thomas Arthur
Billings
Democratic State ‘Committee
United States
August H. Barth
Crow Reservation
Indian Department
Barth
Russell White Bear
Staders
Crow Council
Frank M. Heinrich
Ses
Lee Simonson
Cato Sells
E.W. Estep
Edward King 15 Killed En Route to Celebration
Missoula July 3 Edward King of Proctor Montana aged 15 died after falling from a truck carrying 30 people bound for Polson for a celebration. He slipped on the running board and wasrun over by a wheel. His wife, accompanying him, was prostrated and hospitalized.
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Missoula
Edward King
Proctor
Mont
Polson
Indictment Brought in Harrison Drug Act Violation
A federal grand jury charged individuals with violating the Harrison anti narcotic drug act. They furnished bond and will appear in federal court for arraignment at a later date.
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Bondy
Famous Painting May Leave State
Missouri July 3 Edgar S Paxson renowned history painter weighs a $15 000 offer for his famous mural painting Castest stand whet it am dimmed in an avenue hall at the state university. RH Adams curator of the Walker art gallery at Minneapolis disclosed the bid. Paxson's mural completed in 1908 reflects the historic massacre with detailed fidelity and has attracted similar offers from Walker who recently donated his $5 000 000 gallery to the city.
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Missouri
Edgar S. Paxson
America
The
State University
RH. Adams
Walker Art Gallery
Minneapoke
Avsimilar
Miktulde Han
Walker
Tin
Power shortage may halt Milwaukee electric trains
Special Dispatch reports Livingston July 3 that Montana water scarcity may force Milwaukee Road to cease using electric trains. Northern Pacific and Great Northern railways may convert Milwaukee trains to steam power if sufficient water cannot be generated. Milwaukee network spans about 60 miles in Montana with over 150 engines in use.
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Livingston
Northern Pacific Railway
Montana
Milwaukee Railway
Northern Pacific
Great
Lloyd George Explains Peace Treaty In Commons
Premier Lloyd George in the House of Commons explains the Versailles peace treaty, praised as momentous. He notes plans to try the former German emperor and urges support for League of Nations and victory loan, highlighting territorial restorations and disarmament. He defends terms as just and warns against future wars.
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Associated Press
London
Lloyd George
House of Commons
Paris
Germany
France
United States
Prince of Wales
John W. Davis
Thomas Nelson Page
Ference
Sailles
William Hohengolle
League of Nations
Alsace-Lorraine
Schleswig-Holstein
Hohenzollern
Thulation
Poland
Europe
Lloyd George Voices Inter Allied Tribunal For War Crimes
A British parliamentary debate centers on holding an inter allied tribunal in London to try the main war culprit. Lloyd George lauds Britain's wartime role, urges Germany to hasten entry to show purification, and warns against internal conflict as the empire reflects on sacrifices. Disruptive protests ensue in the gallery as attendants remove two women amid a punch melee.
Italian Railways Will Electrify In Postwar Plans
Italian engineers and officials discuss plans to electrify railways, expand power development, and rely on American copper and equipment. Signor Norsa notes Italy's 40 miles of main line with more to come, while Milan Edison and the U.S. supply chain back the postwar electric push. Also reports heavy rains in Shields Valley boosting crops and winter wheat prospects.
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Ian
United States
Montana
Gen Edison Electric Company
Maly
Montana Power Company
Milwaukee Railway
Butte
American Electriciay
Italy
Milan-Edison ‘Company
Signor Norsa
East
Milwaukee Railway Management
Shields Valley
Livingston
Clare
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Federal Railroad Commission
Branch Line Road
Lewistown News
J. A
McDonald
Sam Curby
Fred Reese
M.D. Goughnour
Dave Topp
Best
Johnson
Mudgett
North Pacific
Russia
Pert
Apbltigna
giArticlen Disastving
Aieplay” Mining Company” of Geet Falhao
Cen
United States Mail
Drummond
Helmville
Ovando
Hamilton
Billings Club
Dawson County
Prouty
Ass Canyon
Boulder
Ellen Brewer
Stufus Lewis
Ae Jens
Craig
Lewis
Arthur
Edgar Paxson
Caster
Minneapolis
Dakota Street
Symons
Tries
Commonwealth of Nations
Hritian Empire
Mien
Von
Italian Railways
Cutiura
Foe
Teleum
Ladies Our
Ladies’ Garment Store
East Park Street
Newbro Drug Co
West Park Street
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