Seed for Children Distribution Draws Crowds at Clubhouse
Several hundred boys and girls crowded the Woman's club house to receive free seed packets in the ninth annual program. Seeds included flowers and vegetables from Washington’s agriculture department, with prizes awarded in fall garden contests. Officials tracked names, ages, and residences as Mrs Davenport explained planting rules to groups, many from McKinley and Lincoln schools.
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Household Economies
Harry Heimerdinger
Co. P. Irish
W. T. Lockwood
W. J. McHugh
George Lounsberry
Davenport
McKinley
Lincoln
Alaska social clubs must pay bar license
In San Francisco on May 10 the United States circuit court of appeals ruled that Alaska social clubs with private bars serving alcohol must pay a barroom license fee to the federal government. The Nome Log Cabin club member’s suit was a friendly test case. Judge Erskine Ross dissented, saying private bars under Alaska territorial law need not pay the license.
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J. T. Sullivan
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Charles Murray
Violet Murray
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W. W. Williams
John Hickey
William Weir
York 1 acquitted of serious charge by two ballots
A jury acquitted Frank York, a postal clerk, of taking liberties with young girls after two ballots. The verdict ended a high-profile case. York had been jailed since arrest with bail set high, and his wife expressed joy at the decision. The prosecution was led by Beadle and Fitzpatrick, defense by J H Duffy.
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York
J. H. Duffy
Anaconda
Beadle
Fitzpatrick
J. E. Reed
Butte
Wyoming
Receiver Discharged as Court Fixes Compensation at 17000
Judge MacClennan approved W. J. Ruffner’s report as receiver of the M. J. Connell company, discharged him and exonerated his bond. Compensation is fixed at $17,000, with a three day stay requested to consult officers before finalizing. Upon presentation of vouchers showing transfer of all property involved, the receiver will be discharged.
Uncertain Horoscope Foretells Turmoil and Change
Astrologers predict a trying three months with Mars influence, industrial unrest, and world strife reflecting the European war. Warnings include criticism of US officers, a rise in radical ideas, and upheavals in religious faiths. Women may fare better, while creatives gain guidance. notable deaths signal a historical turning point.
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Venus
Mars
United States
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McClure
Guardianship Fight Refuses Uncle as Guardian
Judge Lynch held the five Ely children divided over who should replace their uncle as guardian after the mother’s death. Mary Ely challenged Anton Ely’s management, finding him $4,190 behind in accounts and uncovering a $3,200 loan not recorded. Hearing continued to Monday with heirs split. court may appoint a new guardian if they cannot agree.
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Lynch
Anton Bly
Cotton Association Votes Entry Ban for German and Austrian Naturalized Citizens
In Liverpool on May 10 the Cotton association board announced a resolution barring any naturalized German or Austrian from entering the cotton exchange. The move targets immigrant status and restricts participation in a key trading venue.
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Liverpool
The
Cotton Association
Cotton Exchange
Unfilled Tonnage Drops as US Steel Reports April Total
New York May 10 The unfilled tonnage of United States Steel Corp on April 30 totaled 4162.44 tons, a drop of 93505 tons from March, signaling a substantial monthly reduction in pending shipments and ore handling.
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New York
United States Steel Corporation
Marshal names three assistants in state offices
Joseph L. Asbridge named three new deputy United States marshals to be stationed in Butte and Helena. P J Moore of Butte, J W Rickman of Victor Ravalli County, and Lawrence S Groff of Glasgow assigned with Scott N Sanford in Helena. Thad C Pound retained temporarily. Moore has 12 years in Butte business and Democratic political ties. other appointees will qualify soon.
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P. J. Moore
J. W. Rickman
Victor
Lawrence
Moore
Butte
Asbidge
Ravalli County
Lawrence S. Groff
Glasgow
P. J. Flynn
Helena
Scott N. Sanford
Thad ©. Pound
Sanford
Pennsylvania
Silver Bow County
Jy. J. Walsh
China Accepts Japan Ultimatum but U.S. Reaction Unstated
Secretary Bryan announced from Washington that China has accepted Japan's ultimatum. He did not disclose whether the terms meet American satisfaction. The ultimatum ends discussion of group five, except for one article China and Japan had already agreed to.
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State Department
China
Japan
Bryan
United States
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