Watchmen Arrested for Shooting at Jones Mine
Around the state reports two watchmen from the Old Kearsarge mine near Virginia City charged with first degree assault after a dispute at the Shafter mine. Gary Rain and a partner shot four times. Jones defended and disarmed them. Both men are in jail under heavy bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Rain
Mme Partner
Kearsarge
Virginia City
A. H. Jones
Hain
Shafter Mine
Mr. Jones
East Helena Smelter Raises Daily Wages
Notices posted at the East Helena smelter announce a wage increase after August 1 for daily workers. The scale goes from 8 to 2.50 dollars per day, boosting pay by 15 to 35 cents daily for all those paid by the day.
Wool price bids hint at higher clips for Twin Bridges
Wool consignors in Twin Bridges report bids from eastern commission houses, with Frank Reid receiving 21 cents gross per pound, about 2 cents above the territory’s top price. Farmers toil to harvest the first alfalfa crop despite rains, while Orrin Reid buys a new three-plow tractor for over 500 dollars. Dickey of Rochester ships another ore car from the Champion mine, now a regular producer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Commission
Frank Reid
Orrin Reid
Trout Creek
TE. Dickey
Rochester
Champ
Deer Lodge Fair Exhibitions and Chautauqua Beginnings
Deer Lodge hosts a Sunday afternoon show at the fair grounds featuring Fannie Berry-Steele the world champion Indy Ducking horse rider and a daring troupe of riders with cayuses and ducking horses. The Deet Lodge Chautauqua opens with a big tent at the public school grounds and promises top entertainers speakers and musicians this week. Helena coal contracts let include Northwestern Coal for multiple state facilities and others for the university orphans home and more. International Coal wins for several Montana sites. In Roundup federal court Judge Bourquin cancels Warren W Weaver's patent for a Sweet Grass county homestead while affirming Adkins desert land entry. Stoltenbergs shoe firm in Great Falls is declared bankrupt with assets around 8000 and liabilities near 22,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Lodge
Fair Grounds
Fannie Berry-Steele
Indy
America
Bozeman Agricultural College
School For Heat and Dumb
Poulder
Th International Coal Company
Bear, Creek
Union Pacific Coal Company
Wyoming
Salt Lake
State Normal College
Dillon
Roundup Coal Company
Miles F
Helena
Bouoquin
Warren W. Weaver
Sweet Grass County
Weaver
Ems
Adkine
Pony
Bourquin
Bourauin
Stoltenbergs
Great Falls
Rate on screenings of coal is reduced
The Interstate Commerce Commission orders a lower rate on coal screenings from Bear Creek to Metaline Falls to 2.75 per ton, matching the rate to Roundup. The commission also notes a new reduced carload rate from Montana points to Sheridan, Wyoming, 3 cents below Omaha and Denver levels, with a 24,000 pound minimum. The action follows complaints by Bear Creek Coal and Lindsey Walker companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Washington
John B. Farrell
Joliet
Mont
Emma E. Forward
Lost Lake
Philips County
Interstate Commerce Commission
Bear Creek Coal Company
Bear Creek
Lindsey Walker Company
Illings
Montana
Sheridan
Wyo
Omaha
Denver
Irene Coughlin Succeeds County Superintendent
Powell county commissioners appoint Irene Coughlin of Helmsville as superintendent to fill the unexpired term caused by the resignation of Emma Johnson who recently married Coughlin lives in Helmsville and is daughter of Mr and Mrs D J Coughlin
Bozeman Baptists ordain Rev J A Hoffman in meeting
Bozeman July 23 special council of representatives of the Baptist church of the Eastern Montana association convened to examine and ordain Rev J A Hoffman for work in the Baptist church. Afternoon session opened with election of Mr Grant as moderator and F C Barton of Livingston as clerk. Elizabeth Kinkade hurt in Yellowstone Park horse accident. serious head injuries feared as she rode with her mother at a camp near Old Faithful. E R Brishon of Montana Meat Company buys a carload of meat. Pease for Warren Construction files writ of mandate against City of Bozeman to compel bonds for Tracy avenue pavement without notice amid pending suit by Walter Looper et al.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bozeman
Baptist Church of the Eastern Montana Association
Baptist Church
J.A. Hoffman
Yellowstone Nashal Park
E. R. Brishon
Montana Meat Company
Pease
Warren Construction Company
District Court
Tracy Avenue
Walter Looper
White Sulphur News Briefs Highlight Local Goings On
White Sulphur Springs July John Church, former mine superintendent in Chiha hua Mexico, returned and will stay away until business improves. Miss Cecelia Blackford returns to Lewistown after visiting Miss Dorothy Nicholson. Mrs. R. S. Collins goes to Ringling to meet her mother Mrs. Tulla Gormley. J. C. Morris body moved to Ore with widow and mother in attendance. Mr. and Mrs. Donovan and Mr. and Mrs. Anderson visited Hillingtons before returning home. Hillingtons’ guests Mr. and Mrs. Berry left for Paducah. William Gunn of Belt, a longtime local prospector, stays a few weeks. rheumatism troubles him.
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White Sulphur Springs
John Church
Chihahua
Mexico
J. C. Morris
Ore
Gilmore
Donovan
Anderson
Elkiston
S.J. Billington
Decree Granted In Divorce In Hamilton
On Wednesday afternoon a decree of divorce was granted to Mrs Evelyn Hunter from her husband Bruce Hunter on the grounds of non support and cruelty. The court also heard the motion to remove the Knudson suit from district to federal court before Judge McCulloch and he will announce a decision later. Dr and Mrs HE Heyward visited from Darby while Breidenbach was a business visitor. Under Sheriff C C Kurtz County Treasurer Hart and Sam Lee left for Little West Fork for business and fishing. W B McLaughlin Eva Randolph and Mary Francis McLaughlin returned from a trip to West Fork and Idaho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Evelyn Hunter
Bruce Hunter
Hans
Caroline Knudson
Bitter Root Valley Irrigation Company
District Court
United States Court
McCulloch
HE. Heyward
Darby
Man Builds Home Improvements in Westbrook
A man in Westbrook, Maine, added an ell to his house, laid hardwood floors, and installed a hot water system, showcasing substantial home upgrades in a single project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westbrook
First Aid Contests Open at Billings With Mine Rescue Event
The first aid contests began in Billings under the United Mine Workers of America and the Montana Mine Operators association. Four events of five problems each ran today along with a mine explosion rescue and a football match where Klein defeated Roundup 3 to 1. Fifteen teams from mining districts entered the rescue events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billings
United Mine Workers of America
Montana Mine Operators’ Association
Klein
Section Foreman Lindell Dead in Mystery
Bozeman July 28 Ernest Lindell of North Wallace avenue a Northern Pacific section foreman was found dying near a side track shortly before 6 pm He died before contact with his crew The coroner handles the case Lindell leaves a wife and two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bozeman
Ernest Lindell
North Wallace Avenue
Northern Pacific
Lindell
Kidnapped Rancher Escapes Bandit Near Sheep Mountain
Ernest Empey, wealthy Idaho rancher kidnapped days ago for 6000 dollars, escaped tonight from a hut on Sheep Mountain five miles from his ranch. He was found by forest rangers and is safe in Montpelier. A posse and rangers guard trails as a payment plan for cattle release proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho Falls
Idaho
Ernest Empey
Sheep Mountain
Ki A. Empey
Empey
United States Forest
Montpelier
United States Notes on Submarine Warfare and Neutral Rights
The United States argues neutrals have immutable rights in wartime and urges Germany to disavow the sinking of Lusitania and provide reparations. It endorses regulated submarine warfare within accepted rules, rejects designated safe vessels, and reaffirms commitment to freedom of the seas without compromise, seeking practical cooperation to preserve those principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Oil Strike Sparks Fresh Bayonne Riots In New Jersey
A new outbreak in Bayonne's Constable Hook districted erupts as Sheriff Kinkead leads 80 deputies through streets. A crowd of over 1000 strikers and sympathizers attacks, prompting police and mediation efforts with Standard Oil officials. Several shots fired, injuries minimal, mediation teams silent on progress. The incident coincides with Tidewater shutdowns and ongoing oil plant labor discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Constabl Hook
Bayonne
N. J
Eugene F
Standard Ol Company
Tidewater Company
U S Presses Germany on Neutral Rights Amid Tension
The United States urges the German government to observe neutral rights scrupulously during a critical matter. It warns that repeated violations by German naval commanders against neutral rights affecting American citizens will be treated as deliberately unfriendly, while reaffirming longstanding friendship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
America
Lansing
Danger to Girls Cited at San Francisco Conference
In San Francisco a tumult erupted as B S Steadwell quoted Harry Brolaski of Cleveland warning there is danger in young girls coming to the city. Brolaski claimed liquor sales persist in dry areas, gambling flourishes, and law enforcement failures render reforms a joke. George E Joy argued sex education in Nebraska schools has failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
B.S
Se Purity
Harry Brolaski
Gamebier
American Civic Reform Union
Cleland
Ohio
Beng
Hrolaski
Brolaski
Tam
George E. Joy
Nebraska
S Ex Education
Turbulent Mexican Situation Raises U.S. Alarm
Washington reports Mexico City communications cut for five days after Zapata occupation. Carranza forces led by General Pablo Gonzales clash near Pachuca as Villa forces swoop south from the north. Diplomatic and government circles show growing unease over the capital area and military moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mexico City
Zapata
Toca
Pital
Pachuca
Pablo Gonzales
Carranza
Villa “Fs
Inquiry Launched On Orduna Submarine Attack
Washington July 23 Formal inquiry will be held at the Berlin foreign office by the American Ambassador for the German version of the Orduna attack. The British liner bound for New York carried many American passengers. A report to the State Department provides affidavits from officers seamen and travelers asserting the ship was attacked without warning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Berlin
Government to Equalize Wages at Arsenals for Private Contracts
Machinists and skilled workers at government arsenals will soon receive wages matching those paid by private firms on contracts. An inquiry will assess private plant pay to set government rates, making federal jobs as attractive as private work. In Tacoma, a party of 20 medical association members escaped wildfire near Mount Rainier, with flames burning 200 acres and now under control. Alaska’s 1941 gold value reported at 15 million with copper at 21.45 million pounds. total mineral output near 19.12 million dollars. The Loyal Order of Moose Convention in San Diego closed with silent reception of Los Angeles lodge’s secession to form the National Order of the Golden Square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Tacoma
Wash
Washington State Medical Association
Ranier Ntional
Alder
Alaska
Geological Survey
San Diego
Cal
Loyal Order of Moose
Los Angeles
International Order of Moose
National Order of the Golden Square
We Buy Where No 1 New Potatoes and Flour Prices
A battered ad like shopping list lists No 1 new potatoes per hundred weight and No 1 hard wheat flour per 98 pounds, along with No 1 pastry flour and other staples. It mentions butter, creamery butter, laundry soap, glycerin soap bundles, canned peas and fruit, cucumbers, cabbage, hams, brisk items, and fancy stew chickens with scattered pricing and notes of Friday arrival. The fragmentary list reflects a rural store price sheet with multiple items and occasional price marks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift
Evans defeats Sawyer in Western Amateur semifinal in Cleveland
In Cleveland on July 2 Chick Evans of Chicago beat Ned Sawyer 7 and 1 in the Western Amateur semifinal. The match drew about 2200 spectators. Evans led late in the final holes after a seesaw battle, reversing a Sawyer advantage near the end.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Alost
Chick” Evans
Chicago
Ned Sawyer
Hivans
Sawyer
Grand Rapids
Jimmy Standish Jr
Detroit
Evans
H. P. Bingham
Mayfield Club
Ark Horse
Chick
Ana Toat
Rumor of New York Yankees New Home
July 2 New York rumor claims the American League club secured an option on a city block between Fortieth and Forty second streets Furst Avenue and the East River for a new ball park. The tract exceeds 390000 square feet near Broadway. report says a 50000 seat concrete stadium could be built for the 1918 season. President Jacob Ruppert denied the report, saying there was absolutely nothing to it.
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New York
New York American League
Fortieth and
Forty-second Streets
Furst Avenue
East River
Broadway
Forty-second Street
Chicago
Suty Z
Jacob Ruppert
Clu
Federal league plans discussed as Landis ruling nears
In cage and Boston reports from July 23, rumors said the Federal league magnates sought to bolster their roster with stars like Vic Saler Ty Cobb Eddie Collins Home Run Baker and Robo Alexander amid expected Landis decision. Earlier in Boston tensions between Umpire Quigley and Captain Johnny Evers were resolved after President Tener investigated the clash.
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Cage
Federal League
Judge Landis
Vic Saler
Ty Cobb
Eddie Colling
Baker
Rover Alexander
Boston
Quigley
Johnny Evers
Boston Braves
Evers
Tener
National League
Railroad denies buying machine guns in Mexico
Tucson July 23 Col Epes Randolph president of the Southern Pacific railroad of Mexico denied reports that the company is attempting to purchase machine guns for defense at Nogales Sonora where fighting is expected between Carranza and Villa forces. He said the company has had nothing to do with the Mexican factional scraps and will continue to respect whatever government is in control regardless of changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson
Ariz
Southern Pacific Railroad of Mexico
Nogales
Sonora
Carranza
Villa
Epes Randolph
Mexico
Labor day committee selects officers in Butte
A meeting of the general committee in charge of the Labor day celebration was held at Carpenters' Union hall. Oliver Cholmire was elected permanent chairman and F. A. Bingew secretary treasurer. Sub committees were appointed and weekly Friday meetings set until Labor day. arrangements outlined but publicity held back for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenters’ Union Hall
Oliver Cholmere
F. A. Bigenw
Storm sewer extension bid decision by city council committee
The sewer committee met to consider bids for the storm sewer extension in the James H. Rowe addition and recommended awarding to R. M. after evaluating conformity to required style. Barden Bit complied with specifications. The report also references a call for further examination and a bid amount around $1.80.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Rowe
R. M
Barden
Van Quits Washington Minister Sullivan Resigns After Inquiry
James Sullivan, American minister to the Dominican Republic, has telegraphed President Wilson his resignation, accepted after a state department inquiry led by Senator Phelan of California. The inquiry found Sullivan unfit for his office, prompting the resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
James Mullivan
American Mininican Republic
Wilson
Sullivan
State Department
Phelan
California
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Malla
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Bole
Hoftmas
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Brottem
Aberai
Tatts Harkness
Vance
House and Stevens
Hughespane
Butte News
Labor Day Committee
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Van
Undertakers
Sherman & Reed
East Broadway
Butt ‘Telephone
Ross
Harry M. Toss
Larry Duggan
North Main Street
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M. J. Walsh
East Park Street
Preyler
Charles Freyler
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