Optimistic New York agent eyes railroads upbeat outlook
T B Montgomery eastern agent of the Northern Pacific in New York, speaking in Butte with W H Merriman, says he is optimistic about the U S railway situation. He cites wage award acceptance, labor strikes, grain car shortages, and eastern reluctance to exchange box cars for grain, warning of difficulties handling the fall crops.
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United States
T. B. Montgomery
Northern Pacific Railway
New York
Butte
W. H. Merriman
Mr. Montgomery
East
West
Railroads face wartime strain as rates rise praised locally
The public shows understanding of railroad difficulties amid demand for wood and steel for war needs. Patrons accept rate increases and remain patient, with belief that operations will stabilize. Mr. Montgomery plans to return to New York this morning.
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Montgomery
New York
Choteau Fugitive Put On Probation
Glen Belts, a young man once a fugitive for a year, pled guilty to horse stealing in Choteau district court on July 26. Judge Greene sentenced him to one to two years, suspended the term, and placed Belts on probation under the supervision of the board of prison commissioners.
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Choteau
Greene
Glen Belts
Belts
Board of Prison Commissioners
Nationwide hunt for husband of mutilated girl in Detroit case
Police widened the search for Eugene Leroy after a mutilated body found in a trunk shipped from Detroit to New York was identified as Katherine Dixon Leroy. Detectives sought a second trunk believed to contain vital organs while tracing Leroy’s possible connections to a Birmingham man named Allan Tatum who claimed knowledge of Mrs Leroy. Leroy’s prior marriage to a Southern boxer and her Mississippian origins are noted in police descriptions.
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Detroit
Eugene Leroy
New York
Leo Trumbull
Roy Millen
Chicago
Leroy
Allan A Tatum
Birmingham
Ala
Tatum
Trumbull
Jackson
Katherine Dixon
Starkville, Miss
Funeral services held in Helena for pioneer Conrad Kohrs
The funeral services for Conrad Kohrs, a well known pioneer, were held in Helena tonight. Interment will be in Deer Lodge tomorrow.
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Helena
Conrad Kohrs
Deer Lodge
Bozeman Pastor Resigns After Three Years at St James
The Rev Lee H Young resigns as rector of St James Episcopal church Bozeman effective Aug 1 after a three year tenure. He previously served as rector in Dillon and is considering lower altitude locations for health reasons.
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Bozeman
Lee H. Young
St.James’ Episcopal Church
Dillon
Young
Daoder
Koreer
Plane Locates Body After Water Drag Near Bridge
In Great Falls on July 26 a Spokane crew led by F W Plank and Lieut Sam Thurber recovered the body of Nels Anderson, 29, after a dragging effort failed. During a return flight the engine quit and the plane landed rough, suffering considerable damage but with no injuries to occupants.
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Great Falls
F. W. Plank
Sam Thurber
Spokane
Nels
Anderson
Candidates file for state offices in Helena
In Helena on July 26 filings for state offices include Wellington D Rankin Republican attorney general W Waugh Republican district judge W E Carroll Republican district judge W T McKeown Democrat district judge and J J Greene Democrat district judge from Chateau All names and party affiliations are listed for the state posts.
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Helena
Wellington D. Rankin
Reublican
W. Waugh
Butte
W. E. Carroll
W. T. McKeown
Kalispell
J. J. Greene
Chateau
Daniels and Payne lunch in Bozeman
Secretary Daniels of the Navy and Secretary Payne of the Interior stopped in Bozeman on their way to Yellowstone National Park. They dined with prominent citizens and spoke briefly to a crowd on the high school grounds. The party planned to reach Mammoth Hot Springs before dark.
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Bozeman
Daniels
The
Navy
Secretary Payne
Interior Department
Yellowstone National Park
Mammoth Hot Springs
Prohibition Law Violator Fined in Helena Federal Court
Paul Glynn was fined 150 dollars and costs in federal court for liquor act violation after pleading guilty. Theodore Olevig, arrested with Glynn, pleaded not guilty and faces trial at the Great Falls term. They allegedly imported liquor from Canada.
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Helena
Paul Glynn
Simpson
Theodore Olevig
Glynn
Great Falls
Canada
In Montana filings two new concerns listed
Helena July 26 incorporations filed with the secretary of state include Northwestern Syndicate an oil concern of Lewistown J C Burnett and others capital 59000 Coram Oil and Land company of Coram John R and M E B Crossthwaite and G L Proctor capital 50000 The Angelico Mining and Development company operating near Wickes increased capital from 200000 to 500000
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Helena
Northwestern Syndicate
Oil Concern
Lewistown
J. C. Burnett
Capital
Coram Oil and Land Company
Coram
John R
M. EB. Crossthwaite
G. L. Proctor
Angelico Mining and Development Company
Wickes
Swanson Hotel Destroyed by Gasoline Explosion
Fire in Gilman caused by a gasoline explosion leveled the two story Swanson hotel owned by Axel Swanson. The 50 by 100 foot frame building suffered about $20,000 in losses with partial insurance. It marks the fourth serious fire in town in a few months.
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Gilman
Swanson
Axel Swanson
Turkish peace treaty signed at Sevres near Versailles
Paris July 26 Sevres four miles northeast of Versailles was chosen for the signing of the Turkish peace treaty after a long search for a dignified historical name. Signing is expected in a magnificent building of the famous porcelain manufactory as the venue.
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Paris
Sevres
Versailles
St. Germain
Grand Trianon
Fontainebleau
Call Off Man Hunt In Mercer Island Killing Case
Seattle July 12 6 All deputy sheriffs trailing James Sphyredis who is alleged to have killed Mary Jane Pappas a 10 year old girl with a pitchfork on Mercer Island late Saturday afternoon were withdrawn from the hunt today until further clue to his whereabouts is received.
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Seattle
James Sphyredis
Mary Jane Pappas
Mercer Island
Grimes Grinds Grist in Police Court Mill
In Butte police court Joseph Ryan faced theft of Liberty bonds, sent to county for trial. May Brown and Dorothy Gordon fined $10 each for vagrancy. William Dimple to be tried today for auto ordinance violation. Mrs J Freund fined $10 for parking violation. Grant Stewart and Al Dell cleared on vagrancy. Joe Doyle to be tried today for bootlegging. Annie Doe fined $10 as a vagrant. Tim Shea and Ed McGonigle held for federal government on transporting a still. Henry Palos held for district court for assault on a woman. May Murray fined $19 and Jennie Doe $20 as vagrants. John Smith forfeited bond on vagrancy. Jack Davis fined $3 for vagrancy.
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Butte
Joseph Ryan
May Brown
Dorothy Gordon
William Dimple
J. Freund
Grant Stewart
al Dell
Joe Doyle
Annie Doe
Tim Shea
Ed McGonigle
Henry Palos
May Murray
Jennie Doe
John Smith
Jack Davis
Waitress Entitled to Every Respect
Tom Cook was fined $10 in police court yesterday for trying to kiss the waitress who brought him his coffee. The woman testified he grabbed her waist as she served. her husband and baby were present. Judge Grimes warned that a working waitress deserves respect and fined Cook for disturbance.
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Tom Cook
Cook
Grimes
Chamber Secretary Returns From Masonic Conclave
Charles Austin secretary of the chamber of commerce was on duty at the clubrooms yesterday after returning from the Masonic conclave at Kalispell Friday and Saturday. He did not accompany most delegates who ended the convention with a trip through Glacier Park and to Melita Island.
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Charles Austin
Chamber of Commerce
Kalispell
Mr. Austin
Glacier Park
Melita Island
Probe of War Risk Bureau Fraud in Washington
District of Columbia grand jury opens investigation into an alleged conspiracy by War Risk Insurance Bureau employees to defraud disabled service men of due compensation. Ten persons have been arrested so far.
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Washington
District of Columbia Grand Jury
War Risk Insurance Bureau
Death of Prince Joachim Reaches Former German Empress
The Hague July 26 reports the former German empress received news of her youngest son Prince Joachim's death by his own hand. She faced the tragedy with unexpected courage, according to the Associated Press.
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the Hague
The
Associated Press
Prince Joachim
Government Moves in Ukraine War Front
Vienna July 26 The Ukrainian government reports removal of Kamnetz Podolesk westward to Tarnow in Galicia as per the Ukrainian press bureau today.
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Vienna
Kamnetz Podolesk
Tarnow
Galicia
Akrainian
Bozeman Scene of U S Film Work on Agriculture Project
Bozeman July 26 work progresses on filming a government agriculture scenario written by Mignon Quaw. Washington representatives F W Per vis and G R Georgen oversee the shoot with local volunteers including Lucille Marierie and Eugene Quaw aiding in costumes and crowds. Reels depict extension work and a prologue. Old and new schoolhouse contrasts use Rea rural model and hot lunch propaganda.
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Bozeman
Mignon Quaw
United States Deartment of Agriculture
F. W. Pervis
G. R. Georgen
Washington
D. C
Department
Quan
Lucille Quaw
Marierie Quaw
Eugene
New York City
Agricultural Hall
Rea
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