Citizenship of Indians Highlighted by Fort Union Ceremony
Special Dispatch from Fort Union Montana notes Maj Gen Hugh L Scott urging expanded Indian education and health programs, reform of the Indian department, and Fort Union’s preservation as a national park. President Coolidge visitor Weeks is contacted at Gloucester as Reed Sanders accompanies the trip. timing and details limited by the telegraph.
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Standard
Fort Union
Mont
Destiny
America
United States
Hugh L. Scott
Federal Indian Commission
Upper Missouri Historical Expedition
Scott
Indian Department
Nauomir Imre
Pene
Coolidge
Hugh 1. Scott
Northwest
Crop reports show limited Montana damage amid rain needs
Weather notes scarce heavy losses as Montana crops and range show little damage beyond a possible south central exception. Jay G. Diamond, federal crop statistician, cites a report on spring wheat seeding and notes rain remains urgently needed across the state.
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Helena
Montana
South Central
Jay G. Diamond
Tate
South Dakota
Citizenship Papers for Pennsylvanian Prove Bogus
In Bilver Bow county a Pennsylvania man faced charges for fraudulent naturalization papers tied to a heated 1896 campaign. Court records show several cases of side naturalizations signed by presiding judges, with some papers issued under seal but no public record. Mike Modrocia of Swissdale had long claimed the rights, a situation that prompted continued scrutiny.
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William Jer Bryan
Willam McKinley
Bilver Bow County
Bilver Bow
Pennsylvania
Ate Sasha
Aimee
Mustey
W. Ds
Naturas
Yanke
Mike Modrocia
Swissdale
Victim 3 Found Lying in Alley After Store Gunfire
A 79 year old grocer J E Ledford shot John F Harrington during a cash grab at a Wyoming and Platinum street store. Harrington, a longtime Butte miner, was wounded in the abdomen and is in critical condition at St James Hospital. A loaded revolver was found at the scene and Ledford claims self defense. The shooting occurred as Harrington allegedly commanded Ledford to surrender.
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Butte Miner
St. James’ Hospital
J. E. Ledford
Wyoming and
Platinum Streets
John F
Big Jack
Harrington
St. James Hospi
Ledford
May
Sm. & Sualehont
Longworth backs surtax cuts to curb investment fears
Cincinnati July 14 The Associated Press reports Representative Nicholas Longworth speaker of the House urged cutting taxes on large incomes to curb investment of tax free securities. He called abolishing tax free securities by constitutional amendment unlikely but favored reducing top rates to boost hiring wages and consumer prices. He predicted Congress and White House would cooperate in the next session.
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Associated Pres
Cincinnati
Nicholas Longworth
House of Representatives
Blaine Club
Congress
Longworth
Coffin Aio Set Ordered To Keep Spirit Informed
Fragmentary text suggests a coffin equipped with an AIO set to inform the spirit after death about world events. The source appears garbled but centers on a judgment or ritual to convey ongoing information to the deceased.
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AIO
Bretherton Targeted in Mexican Shooting Incident
Harold G. Bretherton of Butte, captain of his football team, was shot and slightly wounded in a Mexican attack linked to anti-American sentiment. The case prompted state action to involve the Mexican Foreign Office. The assailant fled. authorities reported no motive beyond hostility toward Bretherton.
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Harold G. Bretherton
Butte
Consur
Mexico
Timber Butte Mining Company
Herbert H. Bretherton
Columbia Gardens
Ite
State Department
Foreign Office
Conmul
Aguas Calientes
Washington
Tansil
Darrow Attacks Scopes Trial Bias and Biblical Views
In Dayton Tennessee July 18 Clarence Darrow condemned the Scopes trial from its outset saying a higher court should rule on evolution and religion. He argued the Bible is not literal and questioned Bryan as judge of Christianity while criticizing the trial’s background and the environment shaping it.
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Dayton
Tenn
John Thomas Scopes
Clarence Darrow
Scopes
Cleraymen
Candia
Darrow
Bryan
Bryan Ia
Seton
Aims Outlined by D A V Commander
John W. Mahan, newly elected national commander of the Disabled American Veterans, outlined key aims to advance veterans of World War I. He calls for reinstatement of government life insurance on two months payments, preservation of premiums, a permanent medical service modeled after army care, full vocational training for wounded veterans, absorption of the Veterans Bureau into the defense department, and steady support for an adequate national health program to safeguard return prospects.
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Warhington
John W. Mahan
Disabled American Veterans
Nlme
Nem
Aipaln
Sgbinet
Veterans’ Bureau
Department of ‘Reef
Nomination tangled amid Omaha bankruptcy Creditor claims
A fragmented OCR note outlines a bankruptcy case in Omaha with Meagher Ghosen NS Heilbronner FIAM trustees and mentions unsecured creditors, predated claims, and nominations by John Robinson and W Grant Hoage. The fragment also references Hutle attorney and John Teaver, with continuation on another page.
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Smee
al Erie Pany
Simel
Omaha
Hawking
Federal
Mme
Hutle
John Robinson
W. Grant Hoage
Jobn Teaver
Pai
Billings Boy Killed by Train Tragedy
A Billings boy was killed after being struck by a train. Police reported the incident occurred near a rail yard, with witnesses describing a brief sequence before the impact. No further details were immediately released.
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Billings
Verdict in Scopes case looms as Tuesday decision nears
The Scopes trial drew national attention as observers predicted a verdict soon. Reporters noted the judge might exonerate the young teacher or send the case to higher courts. Lawyers worked to shape scientist statements for record admission. A crowd gathered at scene as trial continued.
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Frees
Dayto
Euave
Five Californians Die In Heat Wave Across Needles Area
Heat wave claims five lives from Needles to Death Valley. Victims include Ceellia Stout from Burlington and George Cornwall of Santa Fe Express. Temperatures reached 126 degrees Thursday and 121 degrees Friday in Needles, with Saturday also hot.
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Ree ‘Ogi Springs
Death Valley
Stout Ceellia Tain
Burlington
Teat
Wheat export rate spurs Pacific coast millers clash
Interstate commerce discussions reach a new round as Howe Internets and western millers oppose a proposed 17 cent per hundredweight export differential tied to the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Great Northern and Northern Pacific lines. Montana wheat is cited as vital for export growth with Western Montana mills and Portland firms presenting exhibits.
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Howe Internets
Nony
Chicago
Milwaukee and St. Paul
Great Northern
Northern Pacific Railway
Montana
Nour
Pacific Coast
Canada
iPacifi
Famer Sree Ongines la Aber Flour Mills Company
Ie Setae
K. 2
Johnson
Balfour Guth
Portland
Ore
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