Missoula Man Wins War Risk Insurance Claim
Federal Judge Bourquin ruled Dewitt T. Law's injuries qualify as total permanent disability under the 1919 war risk act though not conforming to Article IV. Law, a farm hand turned veteran, is to be paid about $57 monthly since September 1918, totaling $3,335, after he argued the act’s liberal spirit over literal application.
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Associated Press
Helena
Dewitt T. Law of
Missoula
Mont
George M. Bourquin
Law
Bourquin
Children of Dust at the American theater in new First National picture
Frank Borzage directs Children of Dust a First National film opening at the American theater. The story blends pathos and humor showing two boys in love with the same girl from childhood onward. Johnny Walker Pauline Garon Lloyd Hughes Bert Woodruff headline an all star cast with extra features and a song number by Helen Roberts.
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Frank Borzage
American Theater
Johnny Walker
Pauline Garon
Lloyd Hughes
Bert Woodruff
Helen Roberts
Sweet One
What's Wrong With The Women at the Rialto
Daniel Carson Goodman presents a dramatic feature at the Rialto today exploring love and human understanding while critiquing extravagance and hypocrisy. The Rialto Melody Men perform a new program of classics and popular melodies with a deluxe comedy and illustrated news bits.
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Daniel Carson Goodman
Rialto
Mr. Goodman
Alabama Move To Abolish Convict Leasing System
Alabama debates ending convict leasing as Florida prison camp investigations spur calls for repeal. Governor Brandon backs the system pending alternative employment. League of Women Voters and supporters push to repeal the extension tied to 1928. Critics allege unsanitary conditions and mistreatment in the lease system.
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Montgomery
Ala
Florida
Alabama
Brandon
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Wilson subpoenaed to testify in Morse trial
A subpena for former president Woodrow Wilson as a witness in the Morse trial was prepared but service was delayed and his appearance in court was doubtful. Defendants seek his observations of the Morse shipyard at Alexandria Virginia during a May 1918 visit for shipbuilding ceremonies.
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Associated Press
Washington
Eodrow Wilson
Morse
Wilcon
Alexandria
Subpoena plans hinge on witness health says counsel
Attorneys obtaining the subpoena said they would consult with Rear Admiral Cary T Grayson, Mr Wilsons physician, about the advisability of his remanding either on the witness stand or deposition. Defense counsel indicated they would not press for his personal attendance if advised it was unwise for him to appear.
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Cary T. Grayson
Mount Etna Shows New Activity After Quiet Period
Rome July 18 Mount Etna, quiet since a recent violent eruption, is again slightly active according to semi official Sicilian reports.
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Rome
Mount Etna
Sicily
Irving Firestone to ship early Symons models to eastern markets
Irving Firestone, ready to wear buyer for Symons Dry Goods, will depart today by Union Pacific through Salt Lake and Omaha to Chicago and New York for style shows. He will select fall and winter apparel for the Symons store and ship advance models to Butte, Montana, as ready. He expects to be away about six weeks.
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Irving Firestone
Symons Dry Goods Company
Union Pacific
Salt Lake
Omaha
Chicago
New York
Symons
Butte
Montana
Mr. Firestone
Weather Range Helena July 18 Temperatures Across Regions
Helena and regional stations report varied temperatures with highs around the mid 80s and 90s while a broad area of moderately low pressure spans the plateau. No major precipitation in 12 hours except Alberta. temperatures steady on the coast and in Canada, rising in the eastern Dakota region and falling in Idaho. Cloudy skies accompany the unsettled pattern west of the plains.
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Helena
Kalispell
Miles City
Calgary
Chicago
Los Angeles
Sore
Anssen
St. Paul
Ncaa
San Corres
Spokane
Seattle
Williston
Plateau
Wyoming
Alberta
Coast
Canada
Idaho
Plains
Workers Adopt Gardening in Ruhr Back to Land Movement
In Essen Germany German workers in the Ruhr area refuse to work for French and Belgian authorities. Many 60 000 railroad employees quit, turning to market gardening and field activities. The region sees a vast harvest of vegetables and grain as a real back to the land movement takes hold.
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Essen
Germany
Ruhr
Bitter Root Irrigation District Bonds Legal
Montana Supreme Court sustains district court ruling and allows Bitter Root irrigation district to sell coupon interest bonds totaling 1 140 000 dollars. G N Walden filed an injunction suit claiming improper organization and lack of proper petition and notice, but the court upheld the district’s authority and rejected his challenge.
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Missoula
Walden
Woman Acquitted of Murder Charge in Newark Trial
Mrs. Mary BE Creighton was found not guilty of murdering her mother-in-law, Mrs. Annie Creighton, by a Newark jury after four hours deliberation. She collapsed briefly upon verdict and was revived, as a large crowd gathered outside the courthouse awaiting her departure.
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Associated Press
Newark
WN. J
Mary BE. Creighton
Annie Creighton
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