President urged to open highway and praise for road work
The article discusses federal funding for arterial highways, Montana allocations in 1920 1921 and 1922, and Silver Bow county support for Media highway and Hardingway. It notes plans to open Nine Mile canyon to the public with a grand opening guest of honor, and outlines bids for the remainder of the Anaconda line project with cost shares and timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Washington
Silver Bow County
Media Highway
Hardingway
Federal Bureau
State Highway Commission
John N. Edy
United States
Butte
Nine-Mile Canyon
Silver Bow
Candidate for Judge Seeks Republican Nomination
Helena June 13. C W Robinson of Dillon filed with the secretary of state his declaration of intention to seek the Republican nomination for judge of the fifth district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Helena
C. W. Robinson
Dillon
Secretary of State
Fifth District
Tragedy at Orin Junction as Tubb Kills Wife and Fights Deputies
In Orin Junction Wyoming on June 13 Thomas E. Tubb and his wife died after a gun battle with deputies and a citizen posse. Deputy Sheriff John McPherson and railroad agent B S Magnuson were seriously wounded, and a bystander J A Graham was also shot. Tubb was killed and his 13-year-old son, recently amputated feet, fled the home after fear of his father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Orin Junction
Wyo
Thomas E. Tubb
John McPherson
Tubb
Douglas
Wrc
McPherson
Magnuson
J. A. Graham
Cheyenne
Pension Bonus Plan Sparks Tariff Debate In Senate
The Senate debates a veterans cash bonus funded by a $2.5 billion issue of legal tender notes retired over 25 years. Senator Ladd proposes a 50 percent tax on banks with $100000+ capital and other taxes plus interest on foreign debt to cover the program. If shortfalls occur, the Treasury would cover the remaining annual installments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MecCumber
Senator Ladd
North Dakota
Treasury
Ladd
Barber Shop Burglary Suspect Arrested
Ted Walsh was arrested early last evening on burglary charges and police believe he robbed Louis La Fontise’s barber shop in the 1700 block of Harrison Avenue last Sunday night. Officers said the shop was rifled and items including five pairs of shears twelve razors two hand clippers and one electric clipper were taken along with soap towels and other supplies.
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Ted Walsh
Louis la Fontise
Harrison Avenue
White
East Broadway
Jerry J. O'Neill Dies at 46 in Butte Miner
Jerry J. O'Neill aged 46 a well known miner died yesterday at his home 453 North Idaho street in Butte He leaves a wife a son John six daughters Teresa Lillian Kathleen Evangeline and Ursula two sisters Miss Mary ONeil Seattle and Mrs Nora Meagher Butte and two grandchildren James and Ursula Barrett The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at 9 at St Patrick s church with mass at 9 30 Interment will be in Holy Cross cemetery.
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Jerry J. O'Neill
North
Idaho Street
Butte
John
Teresa
Lillian
Kathleen
Evangeline
Ursula O'Neill
L. E. Barrett
Washington
Mary O'Neil
Seattle
Nora Meagher
James
Ursula Barrett
St. Patrick’'s Church
Holy Cross Cemetery
Butte as a city set upon a hill and its industry
A visiting observer praises Butte Montana for its luminous mining lights and democratic spirit. He argues private enterprise built the state's wealth, urges women to support industry, and urges citizens to sustain peaceful labor relations and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Earth
Butte Hill
Mucker
America
Crop Showing in Best On 30 Years
The article notes a historically strong crop year with widespread advances in grain. Corn is excellent especially east of the Montana line, while wheat and rye prosper in Minnesota territory and South Dakota forecasts favor a heavy corn crop. Dairy farming and diversified agri practices cited as keys to resilience. Rail tonnage expected to rise as rate stability aids railroad needs and regional freight handling.
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Montana Line
Yesteray
Minnesota Territory
South Dakota
Montana
Judith Basin
Milwaukee
Missouri River
Interstate Commerce Commission
Bagdad Shrine Applause As Temples Seek Charters
Shriners in nine cities apply for Bagdad temple charters. Bagdad band and patrol stay near Civic center where huge parade stands rise. Al J. Gies hosts nobles from Montane with refreshments. Crowds mob Wilson hotel lobby. clowns Tony the Wop and Bert Mayer draw big crowds. Copper shingle souvenirs sell out. hundreds more requested for Shrine headquarter display.
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Bagdad
Wilson Hotel
Civic Center
al J. Gies
Bagdad Temple
Montane
Wilson
Butte
Noble Joe Davis
Tony the
Noble Bert Mayer
San Francisco
Noble E. J. Hamner
Santa Fe
Montana crop prospects brighten despite spring setback
Northern Pacific officials cite a favorable Montana crop outlook with forecasts for 36 781 000 bushels of wheat, 15 697 000 of oats, 1 667 000 of barley and 2 723 000 tons of hay. Conditions show improvements in oats and hay while durum planting declines and spring wheat lags last year. Rain aids grain and potato prospects in Waterloo and Deer Lodge areas as Burlington offices echo optimism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Pacific
Barrett
Kemp
Montana Co-Operative Crop Reporting Service
United States Bureau of Markets and
Montana
Waterloo
Deer Lodge
Norris
Farmers Brace for Grasshoppers in Eastern Montana
The Great Northern notes crops in fine condition but warns of grasshopper annoyance. Eastern Montana farmers stock bran and arsenic to combat the pests, urging prompt action to prevent harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Northern
Montana
FLY IN OINTMENT FOR RAILROADS LOOMS OVER FARM PROSPERITY
The article notes that while heavy crops promise prosperity for farmers and lower living costs for workers, railroads face an adverse factor that could dampen overall gains. It highlights tensions between agricultural boom and railroad costs or disruptions affecting the economy.
Radio program heard in Frisco and Butte broadcast
A San Francisco radio program featured County Commissioner Byron E. Cooney discussing roads in Silver Bow county and Hardingway plans. Attendees included Attorney Tom Walker and former Mayor Charles P. Nevin, with listener letters from Jardine Montana praising the broadcasts across Montana and neighboring regions. Harding invited to stop in Butte en route to Missoula for National Editorial association meeting.
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San Francisco
Byron E. Cooney
Silver Bow County
Butte
Montana
Harding
National Editorial Association
Missoula
Rockies
Hardingway
Cooney
Anaconda
Standard
Tom Walker
Walker
Charles P. Nevin
Nevin
Jardine, Mont
Yellowstone National Park
Gardiner
B. R. Francis
VETS State Commander Addresses Carnival Controversy
Telegram from John W Mohan state commander Disabled Veterans to Missoula discusses carnival operations in Butte. He says Montana is led by Griffith state vice commander and asks irregularities be reported. The Butte Society of War Mothers protests WCTU accusations about veterans who served.
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Butte
America
Mississippi
Montana
West
John W. Mohan
Disabled Veterans
Standard
Missoula
State Department
Griffith
Butte Society of War Mothers
Runaway boy Bernard Schreckengast sought by parents
Bernard Schreckengast aged 12 ran away Monday morning and his parents Mr and Mrs C M Schreckengast of 1832 Phillips avenue say he likely is in the city. This is his eighth disappearance with last time away from Saturday to Tuesday. Local notices note he did not want to participate in a St John school play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Schreckengast
St. John's School
Mrr
C. M. Schreckengast
Phillips Avenue
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Five Mile Road
South Main Street
Insane Man
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Possemen
Bridgeport
E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Co
A. C. M. Hardware House
C. W. Towne
Anaconda Company
Montana Power Company
Marcus Daly
Buttehill
Wall Street
Singer
Northern
Pacific
Burlington
Northwestern
Frisco
Frank Gray Sr
Son
Mark Twain
Buster
Funny
Constance Binney
Robinson Crusoe
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