Oregon flour mill man presents case in rate dispute
A Beatin, Helena July 17 Associated Press reports Pacific coast millers refused to back export rate equality with eastern shippers and disputed that export and domestic rates to the west coast should differ as now. Witnesses, including C R McClare of Montana Flour Mills and Montana Elevator Co, argued that railroad losses from the rate hinder domestic rate reductions sought by Montana millers.
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Oregon
Minneapolis
Associated Press
Helena
Beatin
Er Sewell
Interstate Commerce Commission
Carapolis
Montana
Witesses
C. R. McClare
Preach
Montana Flour Mills Company
Montana Elevator Company
Miner Rescue Effort Under Way Near Medicine Lodge
Word from Butts reports Oregon Short Line and Anaconda Copper Mining Co appealing for help to rescue a herder trapped 80 feet down an abandoned shaft west of Armantead near Medicine. The shaft timbering failed and the surrounding ground risked caving as residents awaited safety crews. Station Agent Merlin of the Oregon Short Line alerted the Bureau of Safety of the Anaconda Co to secure aid. John R. Boardman led the response, directing timbers and prompt action to reach the imprisoned man and arrange transport via Medicine Lodge and Pittsburg lines.
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Oregon Short Line Railroad
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Medicine
Armatet
Maresu
Merlin
Oregon Short Line
Armastead
Bureau of Safety
Anaconds Company
John R. Boardman
Bureau
Biko Medicine
Bootleg Ring Operating Throughout New York
A bootleg ring operating throughout New York and linked to shipments by express in trunks is reported by the Associated Press. The investigation traces the smuggling network across multiple districts and implicates several individuals in the illegal liquor trade.
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Associated Press
New York
Rancher slain by grandson sequel to lashing
July 17 L D Jones was shot and killed on the Little Morn in what is described as a sequel to a lashing by his grandson Clyde ide ages ago. The coroner ruled death at the hands of the boy who pleaded not guilty before Judge Strone. A neighbor testified Jones demanded help to split wedged lumber and the shot occurred during a confrontation. The grandson claimed the shooting was accidental and expressed grief afterward.
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L. D. Jones
Clydeide
Hardin
Jones
Sidge Strone
Alex Delues
Ighbor
Jonas
Family of Seven Die After Train Struck Car at Crossing
BILLINGS July 17 Seven people die when an eastbound Northern Pacific train struck a sedan stalled on a grade crossing. Magdalene 16 and Agnes seven months died at hospital hours later. Eleanor Flack, Eddie Flack, and others were among the victims. The car was crushed and dragged 1,200 feet before the train stopped. The crossing has claimed more than 15 victims in recent years.
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Billings
Northern Pacific
Re- Magdalene
Agnes
Eleanor Flack
Flack
Eddie Flack
Fake Telegram Aims to Save Condemned Murderer
Detroit telegraph operator James M. Ball says he witnessed a Chicago drug store killing and that Robert Scott rather than Russell Scott fired the fatal shot. Prosecutor George E. Gorman calls Ball a pure fake and notes Ball was not present. Ball’s telegram to Governor Small is disputed as the governor pondered the case.
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Detroit
Robert
Russell Scott
Chicago
Suly
Ae Ee Ball
Joseph Maurer
Robert Scott
Russell
George E. Gorman
Ball
Gorman
Scott
Governor Small
Governor's
Bob
Associated Press
Detroit Free Press
James M. Ball
Len Small
Milnois
Three Die From Heat Wave in Yuma
The heat wave in Yuma claimed three lives as Mrs. Natalia Guaman aged 41, Vincente Gomes 60, and Mrs. J Bowerm 69 died after prostration as temperatures peaked with a 126 degree reading yesterday and a 113 degree maximum today.
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Yuma
Ania
Natalia Guaman
Vincente Gomes
J. Bowerm
Elk Hills Lease Validated by Federal Court ruling
The Belridge Oil Company won federal district court approval of its title to wells sunk in the Elk Hills naval oil reserve in Kern County California The decision by Federal Judge Shephard canceled the Doheny lease and upheld the validity of the Delridge transfer to the Interior Department site and date uncertain United States court action confirms ownership of 12 producing wells located in the reserve.
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108
Angeles
Belridge Ot Company
Federal District Court
Elk ‘Hille Naval Oil Reserve
Kern County
California
Berridge County
Paul J. Mccormick
Delridge
Ju i. Shephard
Shephard
Big Blaze Rages in Creston Washington
Spokane reports a large fire spreading rapidly in Creston Washington with the blaze described as raging and wind aiding its spread. Several factors involved include business district impact and ongoing coverage by press.
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Creston, Wash
Spokane
Jury Discharged After 67 Hours in Newton Jackson Case
Lewistown July 17 The Newton Jackson murder jury was discharged after 67 hours, by Judge William Ford at Friday noon. Balloting showed 11 for conviction and one for acquittal, with trial likely to resume later this fall.
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Lewistown
Newton - Jackson
William Ford
Forest Fires Rampage Across Idaho and Washington Timber
Fires across Squaw valley Lamb creek and nearby areas in northern Idaho and Washington sparked extensive damage. Fire crews, including Emil Lambert and Luke Krikor, battled the blazes as 160 acres of heavy timber burned on Bi river across the divide. One crew was trapped with rescuers bringing them to safety, while officials reported 25 to 40 men fighting the blaze late afternoon.
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Divide
Sun River
Associated Press
Kan
Pounaom
Creek Valley
Wash
Forestry
Oy Toll
Spokane
Squaw Valley
Lamb Creek
Idaho
Watson
Collin
Ida
Battle Creek
Pend d’Oreille
Smith Creek
Priest River
Rere
Yestery
Emil Lambert
Luke Krikor
Seattle
Lambert
Aafet
Great Falls
Bi River
of Bun
Stince
Lewis and Clark Forest
Chateau
Traki Ereak
Sen
Chotcal
Australia Seeks 75 Million Dollar Loan in New York
Associated Press reports that for the first time Australia shifts external financing to New York. J B Morgen & Co announces the sale of a 75 million Australian loan to be offered for public subscription next.
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Associated Press
York
Ite
Australia
London
New York
J.B. Morgen & Co
Leads State Fight on Evolution
Youthful Tenn attorney general A T Stewart heads the prosecution in the Scopes case while Clarence Darrow appears for the defense as the long legal battle continues.
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A.T. Stewart
Tennene
Seopee
Darrow
Thermometer at 90 Seems Chilly for California
A fragmented diary of overheard chatter shows Californians reacting to heat with surprise as the thermometer hovers around 90. The garbled text hints at comparisons to deserts and mentions higher readings like 109, reflecting uneasy attitudes toward heat waves.
Wheat Growers Association Suspends For Year
Lewistown July 17 The Wheat Growers Association with headquarters in Lewistown suspended for a year after a tendered board named William McConnell as president and C M Stewart as manager to oversee operations. The column notes the decision was made during Page 2 coverage of local agricultural groups.
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Wheat Association
Lewistown
Jana Wheat Growery’ S Association
William McConnell
C. M- Stowart
Mun
Trial Day Shocks Scopes Case in Dayton Tenn
Court in Dayton Tenn faces stormy proceedings as the Scopes trial nears a verdict. Judge Raulston trims testimony by excluding scientists, provoking defense ire and delaying proceedings to July 10 or later.
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Dayton
Tenn
Ury 17
John T. Raulston
Stewart
Fase
Refusal to Probate Mc Clintock Will by Judge
Chicago July 17 Probate Judge Horner refused to admit William Nelson McClintock's will to probate on grounds of undue influence. The testator, William McClintock, died last winter amid murder charges involving his intended bride, Miss Elle Pope, who was named principal beneficiary. The estate, valued with annuity provisions, faced challenges from cousins and guardians in contesting the will.
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Agnocinten Press
Chicago
Horner
Wiliam Nelson
Mcclintock
Darling Shepherd
Madden
Misselle Pope
Pope
Gallatin Grain Threatened by Extreme Heat
A Gallatin County survey reports extreme heat and sporadic rains have damaged spring wheat across valley districts, with yields dropping 20 to 40 percent in sand areas. Some regions suffer hot winds, threatening earlier crops and grain supplies. officials warn recovery depends on upcoming weather.
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Gallatin County
Suda
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