Railroads face grain car shortage amid bumper harvests
With expected record grain yields this fall, railroads may lack enough grain cars. William J. Merriman of the Northern Pacific says cars in good shape are vital since grain leaks less in cracked cars. A nine‑member committee by the Association of Railway Executives aims to distribute cars where most needed, focusing on grain and coal, to improve service. THioward Filiott of the Northern Pacific sits on the committee.
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William J. Merriman
Northern Pacific Railway
Mr. Merriman
Association of Railway Executives In
New
Thioward Filiott
Time Extended for Butte Luxury Tax Report
Members of the Ways and Means Committee were granted until July 81 to report on a city ordinance imposing a luxury tax on Butte ice cream parlors amusement venues and related establishments. The measure would levy about one cent on ten cents for dance tickets theater admissions ice cream sodas and smoking tobaccos, meant to offset rising municipal costs.
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Ways and Means Committee
City Council
Butte
Watch Stolen at East Park Rooming House Case Dismissed
C J Murphy testified he rented a room at a block and after a moonshine drink he slept and awoke to find his watch gone. He suspected landlady Jennie Doe, proprietress, who was arrested for vagrancy. Judge Grimes advised civil action and dismissed the case.
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East Park Street
C. J. Murphy
Jennie Doe
Murphy
Grimes
Airplanes Reach St. Paul in Flight
Four army planes traveling to Nome Alaska arrived in St. Paul after a flight of a little over an hour from Winona Minnesota. They landed at Fort Snelling speedway field and will proceed to Curtiss field for minor repairs before continuing to Fargo North Dakota.
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ST. Paul
Nome
Alaska
Winona
Minn
Speedway
Fort Snelling
Curtiss Field
Fargo
N. D
Grand Rapids
Mieh
Petition Seeks Paving District on Maryland Avenue
Commissioner Strasburger to survey a proposed special improvement district for paving Maryland avenue from Main street to B. A. & YP tracks. Petitions were lodged weeks ago. protests by 40 percent of property owners blocked district creation. If favorable, district may extend to Front street adding three blocks. hearing opportunity for petitioners.
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Maryland Avenue
Main Street
Strasburger
Commissioner of Public Works
Front Street
Mrs Bronson Heads East to Join Husband in Raleigh
Mrs P N Bronson, who has stayed four months with her parents Mr and Mrs Jacob Speigel, will travel east on the Fast Sunday to join her husband in Raleigh North Carolina. En route she will visit relatives in Chicago and Louisville before reuniting with Mr Bronson and proceeding to New York. A well known Butte girl and former Butte high graduate, she was a public school teacher before marriage.
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P. N. Bronson
Jacob Speigel
Raleigh
N.C
Chicago
Louisville
Bronson
New York
City Reacquires Garbage Equipment From Private Firm
The city of Butte repurchased harness wagons and gear from Montana Disposal Company. The equipment formerly city property and those added by the private firm are now in use again, bought near the amount the city received when first sold.
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Butte
Montana Disposal Company
Census Figures Show City Population Shifts
Data from Ithaca Minot Bettemouth Austin Ackewanne Olean reveal population counts and increases. Figures list city names with numeric totals and gains across multiple states, reflecting regional demographic changes reported from Washington.
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Washington
Ithaca
Minot
N. Db
Bettemouth
Austin
Forest fires in Santiago national forest out after lightning
All fires sparked by a thunderstorm last Friday night in the Santiago national forest near Albany Oregon have been extinguished according to reports from the forest service offices.
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Albany
Ore
Santiago National Forest
Forest Service
Kaiser’s face seen on Buffalo nickel in German slur
In Butte a traveling salesman quotes a Philadelphia man who asserts the Indian head on the buffalo nickel resembles ex Kaiser Bill. He describes sketching a mustache to reveal the likeness and asks readers to test their own nickel. The report treats the claim as an asserted outrage and notes questions of intent.
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J. L. Monteith
Butte
Philadelphia
United States
Knight and Moore Collision Case Ends in Fines
In a police court hearing William Knight and Percy Moore faced a recklessly driving charge after a collision on Hamilton and Granite streets. Knight claimed slow speed and no room to turn. Moore said he drove slowly and could not avoid Knight’s fast approach. Knight paid a $10 fine. Moore was dismissed.
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William Knight
Percy Moore
witch@eses
Moore
Butte Vlora Company
Hamilton Street
Knight
Hamilton
Granite Street
Automobiles Must Stop For Street Cars
Judge Grimes told in police court that cars must stop when street cars load or unload. J. Si. Rawley was accused after Officer Walsh stated he tried to pass a loading street car with children aboard heading to Columbia gardens. Rawley was fined $10.
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Grimes
J. Si. Rawley
Walsh
Columbia Gardens
Rawley
Deportation Set For Anarchist Suspect Robert Elia
New York law officials said Robert Elia an admitted anarchist tied to nationwide bomb plots in June 1919 will be deported on the next boat to Italy. Immigration authorities confirmed the plan and outlined the actions taken pending departure.
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New York
Robert Elia
Italy
Police Department Reform Sparks Council Fight
The judiciary committee recommends abolishing most police offices except chief and assistant chief, reverting officers to patrolman rank with new duties. Opposition claims the move dismantles offices created by the metropolitan police law and accuses the administration of politicizing the force. The measure is referred to committee of the whole for detailed consideration.
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Judiciary Committee
Police Department
Metropolitan Police
Would Fix Blame for Automobile Accidents
A city council ordinance would grant right of way to drivers on the street’s right side at intersections. Proponents say it reduces wrecks by allowing a buffer of about three car lengths. The bill assigns fault to the driver of the left side if a collision occurs at crossing.
ZEMO Heals Fiery Itching Eczema
Eczema and skin troubles are claimed to improve with ZEMO antiseptic lotion. The ad promises relief from itching and disfigurement when used regularly, with trial and regular bottle sizes available from druggists. E. W. Rose Co of Cleveland, Ohio markets ZEMO and ZEMO Antiseptic Soap as aiding products.
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Zemo
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West Park St
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Ecarh
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East Mercury St
Butte, Mont
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Robinson
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Harry LA Pearl
Mrs. Bronson
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Battle Creek Mich
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