Helena Files Formal Complaint Against City Light and Railway
The city of Helena appeared before the public utilities commission to challenge Helena Light and Railway Company charges. The complaint argues electricity rates for lighting, heat, and power to Helena and its residents are excessive and discriminatory compared with other areas, and that the company, which does not produce its own electricity, distributes the service at unjust rates. It seeks a full investigation and adjustments to ensure reasonable pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
City of
Public Utilities Commission
F. J. Edwards
Fred Naegel
Helena Light and Railway Cmpany
Court sustains non-suit in Taylor versus Malta Mercantile
Helena May 12 Justice Hollo way delivers Supreme Court decision upholding the Valley county court’s non-suit in the case of W H Taylor against Malta Mercantile. Taylor claimed purchase of Buffington property while Malta asserted prior attachment. Evidence showed purchase actions and post-purchase handling before the trial court granted the non-suit.
Hill pledges fifty thousand for St Charles college
Helena May 12 James J Hill of the Great Northern Railway pledges 50 000 toward a 200 000 endowment fund for Mount Charles college. Bishop John P Carroll says the donation aids religious education and sinking fund needs. Gibson plans county meetings to organize merchants for bridge projects amid Judith Basin settlement and flood damage.
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St. Paul
James J. Hil
Hil
Hill
Montana
University Men to Fill Commencement Day Dates in Montana
Missoula May 12. President E Craighead of the University of Montana is in demand as commencement day orator. He has 14 invitations and designated colleagues to read in his place, listing dates and locations across the state from May 16 to June 6 including Eureka Libby Corvallis Forsyth Miles City Broadview White Sulphur Springs Deer Lodge and Wardner Idaho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
E. Craighead
University of Montana
Craighead
Ad Wn Reynolds
J H. Underwood
Charles H.wyams
Lewistown
R. B. Craighead
Eureka
K. Kemp
Hele Wesleyan University
Head
A W. Kemp
Plains
Reynolds
Libby
Corvallis
J. Underwood
Forsyth
B. Craighead
Miles City
E. B. Craighead
Broadview
Charles H. Williams
White Sulphur Springs
Deer Lodge
G. FE. Reynolds
Wardner
Idaho
EB Craighead
Divorce filing and local credit association meeting in Fergus County
In Lewistown on May 12 Mrs Ethel M Ireland filed divorce proceedings against Fred E Ireland citing cruelty. The couple reportedly marched at Sioux Falls South Dakota in 1910. Also reported is the organization of the Merchants Credit association of Fergus County at a Judith club meeting with Louis Lehman named temp president and J H Gibson in charge to establish offices.
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Lewistown
Ethel M. Ireland
Fred. E. Ireland
Sioux Falls
S. du
Merchants’ Credit Association
Fergus County
Judith Club
Louis Lehman
Lehman & Co
J. H. Gibson
Billings Credit_association
Mr Kelley Inspects Bonner Sawmill Plant
Mr Kelley conducts inspection at Bonner Sawmill in Missoula on May 12 with Amalgamated Company vice president Don F. Kelley and superintendent Kenneth Rows assessing the Western Montana site. He expressed satisfaction with the plant and property.
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MR. Kelley
Bonner
Missoula
Don F. Kelley
Amalgamated | Copnetafiming Company
St Company
Kenneth Rows
Montana
Nic
Unnamed executive declines to discuss company plans
The executive refused to comment on current company plans. He departed late tonight aboard the Milwaukee for the Pacific coast.
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Milwaukee
Pacific Coast
Murray Gilbert Pleads Guilty in Embezzlement Case
Murray Gilbert, facing trial for embezzling from Russell Miller Elevator Co. in Clyde Park, pleaded guilty in Livingston district court. Sentence to be pronounced tomorrow. Gilbert, extradited from Portland, cited gambling debts as cause of his downfall.
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Livingston
Murray Gilbert
Russell Miller Elevator Company
Clyde Park
Gilbert
Portland
Killorn
Moss in Steel Engraving Slender Tracks After Explosion
Curious photographs from the Academy of Sciences in Paris document moss exploded onto polished steel. The moss embeds within the surface, leaving fine etched tracery resembling intricate engraving lines.
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Academy of Sciences
Paris
Camphor Production in Japan and Territories
Japanese statistical authorities in Tokio report camphor production in Japan including Formosa at 6,600,000 pounds with Japan supplying over half the world total. Formosa accounts for 4,606,000 pounds while Shikoku Kyushu together produce 2,000,000 pounds.
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Tokio
Japan
Formosa
Shikoku
Kyushu
Ministers Oppose Sunday Night Dances in Butte
The Butte Ministerial Association declared Sunday night dances illegal and harmful to city morals. A special committee reported dances occur weekly and urged legal action to stop them, with the association forming a committee to enforce obedience to the law and investigate all local dance venues.
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Butte Ministerial Association
C. A. Rexroad
John A. Meeke
Vole Mocersiy
Ane Minaters
D. Wolfe
Tew
W. Mt. Jordan
W. Ml. Atitehess
J. 3. McCaffery
Diaiit
Mev
Gk. Tene Foad
Duncan
Renee Sentative
Tom Norton
Silver Rowounty
Ministerial Associaion
Butte
Mine workers organize to correct abuses in New River field
In Charleston West Virginia on May 12 miners in the New River coal field formed a new district of the United Mine Workers of America. Officers were to be chosen tonight with power to strike if operators refuse conference or deny miners demands. The list includes semi monthly pay, electing and employing weighmen, abolition of the mine guard, purchases outside company stores, and organizing without discharge or discrimination. The miners pledge themselves to re...
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Charleston
W. Va
New River
United Mine Workers of America
Otcers
Demands Grow for Action on Discharged Workers Support
Citizens demand concrete action from the organization to back all men discharged under the current policy. The call urges solidarity and tangible support for affected workers amid ongoing workplace disputes.
Eugenics and marriage in the Exchange dialogue
Homer Folks of the State Charities Aid Association argues that love leads to safer eugenics, claiming a pretty girl should wed a brave youth for love rather than an elderly millionaire for money. He dismisses mercenary views as false, noting poverty can end love and ruin a good match.
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Homer Folks
State Charities Aid Association of
New York
Remains of Kae Mund Thomas Shipped to Oakland
The body of Kae Mund Thomas lies at Meharis Undertaking Parlors awaiting cremation plans. The remains will be sent to Oakland California for cremation on a date to be announced later.
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Thomas
Kaemund
Meharis
Oakland
Cal
Ater Pat Pers
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