Army authorizes Montana militia reorganization plan
The War Department approved a 16 division reorganization for the National Guard. It provides forty seven infantry battalions, eighteen infantry, six regiments, seventeen cavalry squadrons, nineteen cavalry troops, ten regiments of field artillery, and seventy four coast artillery companies. Total strength capped near 440000 or 100 per senator and congressman, with current units set at 65 men per infantry company pending funding.
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The
Star
Washington
Guard
Montana
War Department
Oregon
Dakotas
Wyoming
Sesse al. Carter
Bureau of Militia Affairs
Engineers
Signal Corps
National Guard
Bonar Law denies reported wartime alliance claim
London July 16. Andrew Bonar Law, chancellor of the exchequer, denied in the House of Commons a report that Britain and the United States had entered into an agreement concerning their military establishments.
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London
Great Britain
United States
Rowse of Commons
Andrew Bonar Taw
Street railways need a billion annually to meet demand
Washington July 16 The federal electric railways commission presented estimates from W G Bradlee president of the Stone and Management association stating that U S street railways will require about 1 000 000 000 dollars each year to adequately serve public needs.
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Walhington
United States
Federal Electric Railways Commission
W. G. Bradlee
The
Stone & Management Association
Epworth Leaguers Meet in Billings
Montana Epworth leaguers meet in Billings for their annual convention with about 300 delegates in attendance. Sessions will continue through Sunday. Local clergymen, Mayor W. Lee Mains, and civic representatives delivered welcome addresses at the opening session.
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Billings
Montana
President boosts wheat price at South Washington
President Wilson issued orders raising the guaranteed price of the 1919 wheat crop to $2.30 a bushel. The move aims to redirect the crop toward exports from Atlantic ports like Galveston and New Orleans, easing pressure on carriers and terminal facilities. In sports, the Silver City Giants beat the ears 5 to 4 yesterday.
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Washington
Dent Wilson
Galveston
New Orleans
Atlantic
Ee Giants
Silver City Giants
Slayer of Butte Man Acquitted
Leta Babe Langer wife of a marine corps member was acquitted by a Spokane jury of murdering Edmund Haley of Butte Montana. The defense said Langer shot to save her life after Haley chased her through hotel rooms and a fire escape. Haley, long active in Butte mines, had ties to local families and funeral rites were held there.
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Spokane
Wash
Leta
Babe” Langer
Geant
Marine Corps
Edmund Haley
Butte
Mont
Haley
A. J. Haley
Helena
J. H. Beaudry
M.F. Haley
Leta Langer
Putte
Hebgen Park Could Be Abolished Over Neglect
A verbal petition to the city council urged destroying or repairing Hebgen Park to curb a public nuisance. Residents complain the park has fallen into disrepair with missing fences and filth, making it an eyesore and sanitation concern in the Second Street neighborhood.
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Hebgen Park
Second ‘Street
Butte Man Wins Rod and Gun Club Medal in Shooting Tourney
On July 16 P H O Brien of Butte captured the Butte Rod and Gun Club medal in 30 singles and 6 pairs, breaking 37 of the vote to win a shoot off against Weatherhead Harker Mendenhall of Billings Shule of Dillon and Wil Tama of Deer Lodge. Sanborn of Bozeman won the Klepetic medal with 19 broken of 80 pairs. Shhulz defeated Renfro in the Montana handicap event, breaking 94 of 100 in the main and 24 of 25 in the final shoot.
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Billings
P. H. O Brien
Butte
Butte Rod and Gun Club
Weatherhead
Harker
Shhulz
Renfro
Montana
Shoot Horses to Save the Cattle in Northwest Montana
A traveling salesman arriving in Butte reports horses are being shot on ranges to preserve pasture for cattle. Animals are said to be of low value and when feed runs short, saving the cattle takes priority. Some farmers haul water for 30 miles to sustain stock, with horses sacrificed and others moved to distant pastures.
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Montana
Butte
Reduced shipping rates debated for livestock movement
Chicago July 16 recommendations seek reduced rates for Montana and growth area shipments into Minnesota Wisconsin and other fed pasture regions. Aisman NW regional director urged one day tariff notices and proposed an 80 percent cut on feed and forage shipments into growth areas. Proposals also cover reductions on return cattle and sheep movements after the Gircuith.
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Montana
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Washington
R. H L. Aisman
Northwest Region
Grouth
Lewistown Delegation Seeks Special Session for Relief
A Lewistown group led by C. W. Beldan the speaker of the lower house seeks a special session of the Montana legislature to provide drought relief. They plan appeals to Governor Stewart and to Washington for federal aid following a city meeting in Lewistown.
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Helena
Mont
W. Stewart
Lewistown
C. W. Beldan
Stewart
Washington
Notable Visitors and Arrivals at Butte Hotels
In Butte for a few days are Miss Dora Holtzman of Helena and W E Kranich of Missoula, both staying at the Acoma. T B Bruno from Upham Madison is also at the Acoma. Henry Thompson of Dell and Are thurd Jorgenson of Wisdom arrived at the Finten, with L D Hooker and others from the capital last evening. Several more guests include Mrs C Judge from Madison valley, John B Dawson, George W Oliver, Herman McCain, D Moore, Mrs Eugene Smith, Mrs Olga, and Mrs F C Davidson at the Finlen or nearby. Immigration Inspector Phil Baldwin and Deputy Sheriff George Gould escorted a Japanese prisoner en route to Portland for deportation. The report notes typical early 20th century hotel society and travel.
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Dora Holtzman
Helena
Butte
Acoma
W. E. Kranich
Missoula
T. B. Bruno
Great Falls
D. Moore
Hamilton
Eugene Smith
Olga
Granite County
James Forrestell
Bozeman
Finlen
F.C. Davidson
Ann
Thornton
Levy Arnott
Widom
Phil Baldwin
George Gould
Idaho Falls
Portland
Ore
Idaho
Hi Poimiswichtre
Peritte’by
Paving Measures Enrogs Council
City council debates opening Arizona street over the Northern Pacific and Oregon Short Line tracks to improve south side access. Officials favor a joint railway investigation, with plans to pave Dakota Alley and other streets and to plank North Excelsior tracks. Protests foreclose a large southwest paving district. sewer work bid approved. city hall moves debated with county.
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Arizona Street
Northern Pacific
Oregon
Juzens
P. J. Gilligan
McKeon
Excelsior Street
Ummer
Dakota Alley
Mercury
Gold Street
Galena
Mercury Street
Wyoming Street
Arizona
Platinum
Light Park Street
Idaho
Broadway
Clark
Alaydame
Prac
West Park Street
Alabama Street
Ery Hall
Crystal ‘Street
G. L. Gagnon
North Henry Street
Wilson
Stodden
Montanans Honored by Fellow Hibernians
Associated Press dispatches from San Francisco report two Montanans honored by the Ancient Order of Hibernians convention. Father Patrick Casey of Mount St. Charles college Helena and Hugh Daly of Butte were recognized. Casey elected to chair Irish history and Daly joined the press committee. Daly, head of Daly's undertaking firm, traveled from Butte to attend.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Ancient Order of Hibernians
Seasion
Patrick Casey
Mount St. Charles College
Helena
Hugh Daly
Butte
Father Casey
Daly
Casey
Montana
State
Anaconda
Thea
Walter J. Sewell
Anslatant
James J
Father Joseph's
Pat J. Boyle
Mamie Lenihan
Kate Harring
West la Platte Street
Genteville
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Italy Seeks U S Credit for Investment Push
Rome July 16 The Popolo Romano urges a policy of close understanding with the United States to obtain a large credit of loans and investment of American capital in Italian industries.
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Rome
Popol Romano
Italy
United States
America
Allan Industries
Churchill Urges Coalition Across Party Lines
London reports Col Whton spice Chel called for a broad party coalition to support his funding plan. The article notes supporters among ministers backing the effort while critics warn of risks to governance.
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London
Col
Whton
Bokase
Min Aakers
Speech of Cargon Provokes Wave of Protest in Britain
The debate against Sir Edward Carson’s speech centered on a legal point with the attorney and solicitor general in agreement. Lawmakers from all parties condemned the language. Bonar Law defended the government’s reliance on legal advisers and noted resignation as a possibility if law was broken. The article also notes Ireland’s future government and League of Nations Article X considerations during a San Francisco gathering of Hibernians awaiting Humann de Valera’s arrival to greet him and his party.
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J. R. Clynes
Labor
Edward Carson
Carson
Donald MacLean
Partment
Bonar Law
Ite
Beng
Law
Unit States Senate
Ireland
League, of Nations
Council of the
League of Nations
League
Council of the Teague
DE Valera
San Francisco
Humann de Valera
Order of Hibernians
America
Canada
Hibernians
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Eamonn de Valera
Rev. P. Caney
Montana
Hugh’ Daly
Butte
Mont Pe
Referendum by engineers for wages proposal
James L. Bruce of the Butte & Superior mining company described a wage scale to apply to contract work with Anaconda and other district miners. He noted zinc and copper producers are in similar positions, with copper markets stronger than spelter, and warned some properties might shut if profits fall.
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Anaconda
James L. Bruce
Butte & Superior Mining Company
Governors Distress Appeal for Missoula Forest Fires
Government dispatches report widespread forest fires in district No. 1 across the Coeur d Alenes and Susetta area. Fire crews battle blazes along the Northern Pacific line and Steamboat Creek with under control status evolving. Local lumber interests warn of heavy timber loss while workers prepare to aid as fires threaten the watershed and surrounding communities.
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Missoula
Northern Pacific
Steamboat Creek
Coeur
Sussetta
Selway
Hattisanake
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AID
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Engrogs Council
South Side
National Convention of Order
Churchill
Cargon
Erica Mar Rs
Department of the Interior
Firen
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Hefre
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Russia Minor
Tore
Brian
J. Walsh Co
Fittie
Norman
Joseph Rennes, Inc
Anderson
Elza
Gue
Theloved
Sam
Romnelius Joseph
Sanders Street
Pisce Wriday
Welock
Holy Cross Cemetery
Daly' Shea Company
Larry Duggan
North Main
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