Peace with Germany and Austria-Hungary Predicted by Congress
Washington May 19 Congress predicted to approve a joint peace resolution with Germany and Austria Hungary and send it to the White House before week’s end. House and Senate leaders seek accord on Porter and Knox resolutions to end the war status promptly. Democratic representatives who voted for Porter are expected to support the peace terms. The resolution fixes the effective date privately and ends war statutes when peace is declared.
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Washington
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Senate
House
White House
Congress
Wilson
Knox
Peace Resolution Forwarded to President Soon
Chairman Porter of the house foreign affairs committee said extensive study has produced a foolproof peace plan that will not block peace. He predicts no quarrel over the peace resolution and expects to send it to the president within a few days, with Mondell likewise optimistic.
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Porter
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Mondell
German Peace Treaty and League of Nations Flares Up
In Washington on May 19 the Senate debated the German peace treaty and the League of Nations. Senator Borah argued the league’s European influence is waning to international finance backed by U S treasury, calling the treaty a device to lure the United States into European wars. Senator Thomas contended the league is progressing without the United States and warned of treasury temptation.
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League OF Nations
Senate
Washington
Borah Republican
Idaho
League
Europe
Supreme Connell
United States
Porah
Thomas
Colorado
Freight car moves to ease jam urged by rail chiefs
Washington report says 20,000 boxcars from eastern territories to lines west of Chicago and 32,000 coal cars from the West to the East are recommended to the Interstate Commerce Commission as an immediate measure to break the freight backlog. Also notes Dan W. Slayton enters Montana governor race on Republican ticket.
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Washington
Eastern Territory
Chicago
Gras
Interstate Commerce Commission
Remede No. 40 for Blood Promises Cures
An 19th century remedy advertised as a universal tester for blood diseases claims to cure many conditions by stimulating waste removal and improving nutrition. Testimony from a Pueblo druggist Edward Meiss asserts benefits for kidney trouble rheumatism and constipation after six bottles. Prepared by J C Mendenhall Evansville Indiana with 40 years in drug trade.
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J.C. Mendenhall
Evansville
Ind
S. King
St. Pueblo
Edward Meiss
City Council Raises Butte Wages For Street Clean-Up
The Butte city council halted a $6 daily wage for union workers employed by the city and set reconsideration at the next meeting. The plan would employ union members at the scale to clean streets and alleys funded by a tax on soft drink establishments. The move drew debate over whether the wage level should be set by employers and unions or by the city, with officials warning of debts and higher costs if the scale becomes permanent.
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Sliver
Butte
Ways and Means
Workingmen’s Union
Wilson
Callow
Butterfield
Stodden
J. H. Driscoll
Butte Water and
Cavanaugh, How, Silver and McKeon
Sulls- Holland, Langdon
Bones of Deceased Celestials Go to China
Columbus Ohio reports a traditional practice sending over 800 boxes of bones to China. Lee Lock of Cleveland led disinterment, with Tong Ye of Pittsburg directing preparation for overseas shipment. Zinc boxes seal the skeletons for final resting places in Hong Kong and across China.
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China
Columbus
Ohio
United States
Lee Lock
Cleveland
Tong
Tong Ye
Pittsburg
Hongkong
Bolshevists Land From 13 Ships on Persian Shore
London may 19 Bolshevist forces landed from 13 ships near Ensell in Persia on the Caspian sea yesterday. The Enzell officer in charge surrendered after facing superior Bolshevik forces and night evacuation by British troops.
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Persia
London
Ensell
Caspian Sea
Enzell
Enze
Veto Stands On Alcohol Content
Boston May 1 The senate refused to pass over the governor’s veto fixing alcoholic content of beer at not over 2.75 percent. The vote was Yes 14 No 22. Before the measure went to the governor the senate stood 26 to 6 in its favor.
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Boston
Senate
Davis to be hanged after murder verdict
The article recounts Davis confessing grief and choosing solitude before execution after being found guilty of murder of Sheriff Wyman. He shields his true name, requests no religious rites, and awaits a scheduled Saturday execution in the city courtyard, with authorities planning the gallows within weeks. Also noted is a boxing result: W. Hob Martin stops Tort McMahon in the fifth round.
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Davis
Gueman
Wyman
Montha
Deer Lodge
Wierling
W. Hob Martin
McMahon
New Castle
Musselshell Crop Prospects Improve After Wet Spring
May weather brings heavy rains then warm sun boosting Musselshell county crops. Seeding delays slight acreage reduction but prospects look bright for winter wheat oats hay and corn with ample irrigation water and growing gardens. Farmers expect to recover from winter deficits despite seed potato shortages.
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Musselshell
Two Kansas Banks Go To The Wall In Kansas
Topeka Kan May 19 state banking department took control of Hanover State Bank at Hanover Washington County and Auine State Bank of Aulne Marion County, two banks whose failures were reported by State Bank Commissioner W E Wilson yesterday. He dismissed rumors of broader market failures in New York and Chicago as having gone wild.
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Topeka
Kan
Banking Department
Hanover State Bank
Hanover
Washington County
Auine State Bank
Aulne
Marion County
W. E. Wilson
New York
Chicago
Kansas
Wilson
Banks in Kansas Failures Rumor Market Centers Impact
The report notes two small Kansas bank failures. Hanover bank depositors face likely protection despite no state guarantee. Aulne bank expected losses likely not exceed 25000 dollars.
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Kansas
Hanover
Aulne
Two Wives Seek Help To Stop Man’s Release
Helena May 19. Two wives of Samuel W Manning held hands as they met Governor Stewart urging him to intervene against Manning s release on a bigamy charge. One wife from Pueblo Colorado the other from Helena. Stewart referred them to the county atty for action.
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Helena
Ohe
Stewart
Samuel W. Manning
Caldwell
Thaho
Manning
Pueblo
Col
No compensation for Mrs Wyman in Beaverhead case
May 1. Aelesa wife of Sheriff K Wyman of Beaverhead county, killed recently in Monida by a desperado, cannot receive compensation for her husband’s death. A Gallatin county ruling held the sheriff and his deputy are public officials, not county employees, so Beaverhead officials sought aid from the compensation board but were denied.
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Aelesa
K. Wyman
Beaverhead County
Monida
Gallatin County
Compensation Board
al Tuling
Wyman
Glendive Masons Visit for Annual Lodge Event
Thirty three members of the Masonic order of Glendive traveled to Terry Monday for the annual lodge visit. The occasion included entertainment by Terry’s royal entertainer and a baccalaureate sermon by Rev. Monn G. Ross. Twenty two graduates, wearing caps and gowns, attended the event, the largest class in several years, as Glendive schools close for the summer break.
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Glendive News
Glendive
Terry
Monn G. Ross
Methodist
Hhueh
Rawsom
Twelve Killed in Coal Mine Fight at Mateawan West Virginia
May 19 Mateawan West Virginia reports twelve men dead and three badly injured in a clash between police and Baldwin-Felts detectives and residents. The mayor, Felts, and several others were named among the dead. Sid Hadfield killed Felts amid ongoing violence as crowds watched the miners’ families being evicted from company houses.
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Williamson
Testerman
Albert Felts
Felts
Sid” Hadfield
Mateawan Jolffray
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Lavina
Dan W. Slayton
Musselshell County
Senator Slayton
aspitAur
Switzerland
Tem
Council
Veto
Mrs. Wyman
Coca-Cola
Atlanta, GA
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