A E Spriggs A Montana leader and public figure obituary
A E Spriggs was a respected Montana politician and businessman known for parliamentary skill and fair leadership. He served in the Montana House from Meagher County in 1894, as lieutenant governor, and chaired the industrial accident board, shaping the state’s workers compensation law. A mining businessman and world traveler, he influenced political campaigns and represented New York interests abroad. The state mourns his loss as a statesman and citizen.
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A. E. Spriggs
AL E. Spriggs
Spriggs
Montana
House of Representatives
Meagher
Senate
Clark
Alton B. Parker
New York
William Sulzer
Sulzer
Cam
Pega
Hi. L. Frank
Republic of Guatem
Paris
Industrial Accident Board
Italy to Harness Alps for Hydroelectric Power
A Rome report details Italy's shift from coal scarcity to hydroelectric potential. The plan uses Alpine and Apennine water flow to generate light and heat, with two plants and interconnecting links. Italy also notes a mix of many small factory users buying power, while American industry often self-generates. Electrification of railroads is advancing, with 467 miles referenced.
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Alps
Italy
Rome
Apennines
Europe
America
Mystery ships drift off New Jersey coast amid rum cargo tales
Old mariners dispute a sighting off New Jersey as a possible liquor smuggling fleet from the Bahamas. Revenue officials voice moral certainty but offer no legal evidence. Several vessels vanished after departing port, with crews missing on the Charles A Deering near Virginia capes. The sea keeps its secrets.
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New Jersey
High Seas
Bahama Islands
Charles A. Deering
Virginia Capes
New York Immigration Debate Flags Deportations and Quotas
A sweeping critique outlines how restrictive immigration law detains thousands of aliens at Ellis Island and abroad, with 1,924 detained for defects last week. It notes faulty tracking by steamship lines and delays for Italians visiting homes, while urging tighter enforcement and criticizing political elements in New York.
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New York
United States
Ellis Island
Congress
Montana Senator Myers and Georgia's Watson clash in heated debate
In a crowded senate chamber a Montana senator and Georgia's Watson exchange barbs over war policy and cash bonuses. They volley insults about Montana copper, land issues, and newspaper reports while affirming loyalty to their states and discussing salaries and term limits.
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Myers and Watson
Senate
Thomas BE
Afonongahela
Congres
la Fayette
Mr. Myers
Georgia
Mir. Watson
Xeidler
Watson
Armel
Caplet
Sau' Tsem
Trom
Montane Ieee
Copper
Tala
Myers
Montana
Mr. Watson
New Mexico
Myere
Wateon
Tam
West
Styers
Vany
Jone
Myera
Arkansas
Congress
United States
Ste. Myers
Mire "Watson
Re-sign leases for 22 Montana elevators to Oregon firm
Helena July 19 District Judge A J Horsky signed an order allowing J G Crites receiver for the Montana Grain Growers association to re sign leases for 22 Browers elevators to the Northern Grain and Warehouse company of Oregon.
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Helena
A.J. Horsky
J. G. Crites
Montana Grain Growers’ Association
Browers
Northern Grain and Warehouse Company
Oregon
Singular coincidence in death of two Helms
The Associated Press reports a rare personal crisis coincidence involving two Helms. Grats W. Helm of San Francisco was found dead yesterday with a bullet hole in his back at his desk. Frank Helm, foreman at Teta Zone mine, was found dead yesterday afternoon in his chair with a wallet and note nearby.
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Associated Post
Reno
Helm
Grats W. Helm
San Francisco
Foreman Teta
Ondpah
Unfavorable Horoscope Warns of Political and Trade Strains
The July 20, 1921 horoscope signals a doubtful day with adverse planetary aspects affecting the president and allies, governors, merchants, and women’s wear dealers. It forecasts potential political criticism, stubborn delays, and cautious guidance for Geminis on the cusp amid rising tensions with a foreign power, though hostilities may be avoided.
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Bstow
Mars
Mercury
Jupiter
Gemini
McClure Seananar Syndicate
Missing commander Woodard cited by Associated Youth
The Associated Youth in Sidney Mont reports the disappearance of F E Woodard commander of the Sidney American Legion post after a state meeting in Lewistown. He is described as 13 years old, 74 inches tall with crokin features, clean shaven and tattooed on both wrists.
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Paul Tay
F.E. Woodard
Com.mander
Sidney, Mont
Americal
Legion
Lewistown
Woodard
Crokin
Leadore Bank Robbery Reported In Idaho Town
AP dispatch notes a bank robbery in Leadore Idaho within the past few weeks. Four men attacked the wagon and fled before officers could stop them, taking about 93 080 dollars in liberty bonds.
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Associate Press
Tdamo Falls
Idaho
Rhett Bank
Hantorn
Saat
Wan Vapor
Leadore
Donde
Liadore
Kert
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Anaconda
Standard Publishing Company
Butte
Associated Press
Prudden, King & Prodden
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York
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Chicago
Boston
R. J. Bidwell Company
Teareet Sect
Sam Ranceos
SSS SE
New York City
Ato
Big Bill Haywood
Russia
Bill
League of Nations
United States Senate
Germany
Wall Street
Bill Hohenzollern
George Washington
Prident
Montan
VIYTH
Twalner
Pharmaceutical — Association
F. A. Woehner
Great Falls
Tom Watson
H. L. Myers
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