Butte Prepares for Spring Prospecting and Timber Policy
The article notes potential suspension of mining assessment waivers, urging Montana claim owners to perform required work by June with 1921 tasks due by December 31. It highlights opposition from mining states and eastern majors, while Butte aims to mobilize labor through the chamber of commerce. It also discusses Roosevelt era timber policies, reforestation aims, and funding gaps hindering the forestry service amid idle cutover lands and growing forest preservation efforts.
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Butte
Congress
Montana
Chamber of Commerce
Roosevelt
Forestry Service
Police Chief to Answer Charge in Prohibition Case
The city prosecutor will press charges in a case involving Mrs. Clinch alleging violations of prohibition and gambling laws. Assistant City Attorney Wittenberg will prosecute, with officers unable to arrest without solid evidence. The list cites multiple dates and locations in Butte where liquor sales and gambling were reportedly observed, implicating several addresses and venues.
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Wittenberg
City Attorney's Office
Butte
Clinch
Murphy Declan
Police Department
Leone Gat
Tiquor
West Park Street
West Mercury Street
Atlantic
Walker Main Street
John ‘Spud’ Murphy
Jere Murphy
Walker
Plaza
Walker's
Immigration measure cited to curb fears of a flood
The piece argues Congress will limit immigration and notes census figures show a 2.6 percent ten year rise in foreign born residents, the smallest in a decade, largely due to World War I. It stresses the need to admit only easily assimilated entrants, while praising immigrant children for strong devotion to American ideals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Federal Areaa
United States
America
Forest Protection Week Aims to Save Western Forests
Washington marks Forest Protection Week as President Harding urges nationwide awareness of forest fire damage. Secretary Wallace notes an area larger than Utah lost to fires in five years, reflecting Roosevelt era priorities in safeguarding standing timber from heedless destruction.
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Roosevelt
Washington
Harding
Wallace
Department of Agriculture
Utah
Pinchot
Possible Irish settlement talks between De Valera and Craig
Reports from Dublin indicate a conference between Irish republic leader De Valera and Ulster leader Sir James Craig. Analysts note a shift toward negotiations with Sinn Fein supporters and a single political voice for all Ireland, cautioning that Carson’s dominance previously blocked accord. The next days will reveal if a basis for peace can emerge amid electoral pressures.
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Ciowns
de Valera
Irish Republic
James Craig
Dublin
Ireland
Craig
Edward Carson
Manchester Guardian
England
Orangemen
Sinn Fein
Miss MacSwiney
Trish
Sir Edward Carson
Eamonn de Valera
Practical Road Building Debate Shapes Federal Bill
Roads groups back the Town Send plan while farmers say it shortchanges agriculture. They urge multiple well built feeder roads rather than one costly trunk line. Critics note highway aid should serve the broad public and rural needs. The piece ends with satirical asides on public figures and a sugar price jab.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Roads Associations
Automobilists
Federal Highway Council
Corbin's Widow Charged in House Arson Plot
Spokane May 5 Mrs Anna J Corbin widow of Daniel C Corbin a Northwest railroad builder and chauffeur L B Lilge were jailed charged with first degree arson in an alleged plot to burn the Corbin home to claim the insurance. The arrest followed Mrs Corbin surrendering at police, with authorities quoting her as saying she plotted with Lilge to burn the house for a larger stake. The couple faced officials amid details of a 1918 death and a maintenance grant of 4000 yearly to keep the home.
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Associated Peas
Spokane
Anna J. Corbin
Daniel C. Corbin
Paeie Northwest Railroad
L. B. Lilge
Lilge
Great Falls and Western Congregational Churches elect leaders
The annual conference of the Great Falls and Western Associations of Congregational Churches convened in Helena on May 5. The Rev. W. T. Lockwood of the People's Church in Butte was elected moderator, John McKenzie of Great Falls was named vice moderator, and R. B. Noyce of Fairfield was appointed scribe.
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Lockwood
Preas Helena
Great Falls
Western Associations of Congregational Churches
W. T. Lockwood
The
People’s Church
Butte
John McKenzie
Great Pals
R. B. Noyce
Fairfl
Dismissal Sought Over Wage Reduction Testimony
Fragmentary OCR notes show a request for dismissal tied to testimony about the alleged wage reduction. The text references the American Federation of Labor and labor relations, with mentions of a railroad wage dispute and the Railroad Labor Board. Further readable details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
Lloyd George defends reparations policy in Commons
Premier Lloyd George in the House of Commons tonight defended Britain’s reparations stance. He argued Germany must disarm and pay, stating the plan is fair and workable, considering Germany’s economic and political difficulties and capacity to pay.
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Associated Press
London
Lloyd George
House of Commons
Germany
Europe
Allied ultimatum on reparations to Germany
The message outlines an Allied plan detailing occupation of the Ruhr, timing for payment of reparations, and swift actions if Germany fails to meet the terms. It cites Article 235 of the Versailles treaty and requires Germany to declare commitment within six days to execute reparations, disarmament, and war-crime trials, with a May 12 Ruhr occupation if noncompliance persists.
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Germany
Ruhr
Reparation Commission
Reparations Commission
Philadelphia draft dodger Bergdoll escaped with mother
Arianereve and C Bergdoll, mother of Grover Cleveland Bergdoll, reportedly escaped Philadelphia draft dodger notoriety and were pursued by the House investigating committee. The fragment hints at a wartime draft evasion case with political inquiry in progress.
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Imma C. Bergdoll
Grover Cleveland
Bergdoll
Philadelphia
House
Irish Sinn Fein Leaders Shot In Tense Dublin Clash
Dublin May 5 Patrick Moroney, alleged prominent republican official, and Sean Duffy Sinn Feiner linked to Dublin headquarters are reported shot and killed after police surround a suspected farm at Garthdrum Tipperary. Police exchanged fire, killed two fugitives, with 19 officers surrounding the site and no police casualties.
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Sinn Penners
Dublin
Patrick Moroney
Republican Army
Sean Duffy
Sinn
Wage cuts rejected by rail labor board argues transport crisis
Chicago May 5. Representatives of major railroad unions and the American Federation of Labor met to oppose wage reductions for train service workers on 21 railroads. They argued payroll cuts won’t solve the nation’s transportation problem and urged the board to consider alternative measures.
Utah Copper chief eyes resumed mining this year
Salt Lake City May 5 Col D C Jackling managing director of Utah Copper and allied western mining firms expressed hope that by year end operations could resume at least in part. He noted the Bingham mine had closed recently while plants in Arizona also peaked. The Mia-Northern project reported an oil strike at 1300 feet, with 600 feet of casing in place and cleaning to gauge potential production. The Mia-Northern now has eight producing wells in the Cat Creek field.
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Salt Lake City
D.C. Jackling
Utah Copper Company
New York
Utah Copper and Associated Companies
Bingham
Associated Companies
Arizona
Ache Sage
Lewiston
Greene
Mia-Northern
Cat Creek
Heagy Funeral to Be Held Sunday
The funeral for Binis Nite Heagy, known for his careful habits, will be held Sunday at Mtleath. He was found at the courthouse desk with sealed letters to his wife and a friend, contents undisclosed, suggesting possible self harm. Officials noted the discovery clarified cause of death as self-inflicted.
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Binis Nite
HB. Heagy
Mtleath
Fehen
Wellin
Heffron ‘Dain
Diready Ted
Defendant Hears Case From His Cot In Court
The defendant, held in detention, faced questions from witnesses and counsel as jurors were selected. The State objected to testimony about bonds, while the court noted collateral matters and potential restitution. Jury members listed include Gustafson, Charrol, Smith, McCoy, Deaman, Corti, Sparrow, Jacobson, Winaxy, Medressey, Thomas, and Boyes.
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Daly Sourtraom
J Harrington
Carlier
Alverdict
Ferpins
Gule
David “Gustafson
F. Charrol
Mikemith
James B. McCoy
Ge" Deaman
John Corti OG
Sparrow Johs Jacobson
Winaxy
Sons Medressey
John’ Thomas
Acora ® Boyes
Clerk of Board Named for Year in District 10
Farnsworth selected as clerk for school district No. 10 after board vote and payrolls of $16096 for the month were approved. Superintendent Dwyer reported enrollment. board set plans for high school graduation and arranged for a speaker.
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Farnsworth
Dwyer
Anaconda
Rome
Auto drivers in parks wanted this summer
Yellowstone Transportation Company seeks auto drivers for park work this summer. Superintendent F J Krammermeyer will visit the city next Sunday to meet applicants at the Main Street garage for inspection, with big 16 passenger cars used in the park.
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Yellowstone Transportation Company
Park
F. J. Kramermeyer
Te Hat
A.C. M. Employment’ Bureau
Torgerson Brothers
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Hays
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Charlie Chaplin
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