International Joint Commission Meets on Great Lakes Water
New York May 21 The International Joint Commission of the United States and Canada met to discuss sewage along the Great Lakes boundary streams and the distribution of waters for irrigation on the Milk and St Marys rivers in Montana Alberta and Saskatchewan. The Canadian government seeks more time to present claims on regulation of water power development in the St Lawrence at Waddington New York. Sessions continue through the week and a final report is anticipated for Secretary Lansing and the governor general of Canada.
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New York
International Joint Commission of
United States
Canada
Great Lake
Huffalo
Milk
St. Mary's
Montana
Alberta
Saskatchewan
St. Lawrence
Waddington
N.Y
Lansing
Governor General
Can
Whitehall News Items and Local War Efforts
Whitehall residents hosted relatives from Helena and nearby towns over the weekend while new arrivals of Russian beer workers, totaling around 40 persons, were dispersed to Whitehall and surrounding areas. Local events include veterinary services setup, staff changes, a Red Cross drive update with strong county support, and recruiting notes from Great Falls to Helena for military service sisters and students.
National G A head spends day in state
Helena May 21 Commander in Chief Chiando A Somers of Kokomo Ind head of the Grand Army of the Republic arrives with Mia Somer and others en route east after visiting Portland where the national encampment will be held A reception at the Placer hotel and banquet followed with speeches by Governor Stewart Mayor Dryeburg and others praising sacrifices and the war’s end while noting the ongoing work for peace liberty and opportunity
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Helena
Chiando A. Somers
Kokomo
Ind
Grand Army of the Republic of the
Grand Army
Stewart
Wadeworth
Wa Corps
Sons of Veterans
Placer Hotel
Somera
Mayer Dryeburg
Patriotic Parade Leads War Chest Drive In Bozeman
A large Main Street parade in Bozeman on May 21 showcased a war chest drive to be conducted in town and other Gallatin areas over the next two days. Nelson Frank served as marshal. large chest on a decorated truck symbolized the effort. The Gallatin County service flag with 451 names was unfurled to spur subscriptions, with about 59 committees soliciting under chairmen A C Teecher and A P Tutledge.
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Bozeman
Tore
Galintin Tor
Nelson Fr
Ae Marshal
Ba Mar Sac Annie
Organtane Uons
Business Arma
Main Street
A.C. Teecher
A.P. Tutledge
Frank Witton
A" G.” Iterthot
WA. Connolly
AL H Morse
Livingeston Man Narrowly Escapes Loco Wheel Accident
Gerald Ory a machinist helper in Livingston shops survived when a 500 pound locomotive wheel toppled onto him. The 18 year old boy injured back and wrist and is expected to fully recover. Dr. Stuart notes his prognosis is good. Also noted are local bond election plans for 35000 to 95000 in Livingston water plant expansion and remarks on Park County mining prospects and Republican committee actions in Helena.
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Livingston
Gerald Ory
Orvis
Stuart
Charles Sittner
Newton Ayres
Finus Lewis
Mt Here
Polles Court
Helena
Republican” State Ral Committee
Moet
D. M. Harvey
Park County
Railroad Board Seeks Rate Change to Help Montana
Helena May 21 the state railroad board plans to seek relief from a 26 percent freight rate increase. Montana railroads filed proposals, but the board lacks authority. it will appeal to Director McAdoo. If enacted, higher rates would depress Montana grain, cattle, metals and general prices, hindering development. Two further items report a fatal auto accident near Twin Bridges, a legal challenge over Madison county fair grounds, and appointments and injuries in the region.
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Helena
State Railroad Board
Montana
Montana Railroads
McAdoo
Montana Pointe
HUNI OF ARIZONA ON PROFITEERING
Governor Hunt criticizes profiteering patriots in a war session address. He asserts the I W W did not drive copper mine strikes, blaming long conflict between organized labor and copper interests. calls for legislation aligned with government service.
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Hunt
Uni
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IW. W
Arizona
Union Pacific to Build Roads and Mines in Wyoming
Omaha May 21 The Union Pacific railroad has been granted permission to construct short lines and open new coal mines in Wyoming to ensure fuel supply for winter. The government budget includes 3.9 million dollars to fund the tunnel project under the continental divide, currently single tracked but to be doubled for war munitions traffic.
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Omaha
Union Pacific Railroad
Wyoming
Union Pacific
Continental Divide
Union
Pcific
George Riggs Given Death Sentence for Wife Murder
Billings May 21 A rancher George Riggs was sentenced by District Judge Spencer to hang on July 20 for the murder of his wife at their home near here on March 22. He was convicted Saturday night after testimony showed Riggs rendered his wife unconscious, then set fire to her clothing before escaping. The sentence was read without visible emotion by Elown who heard it.
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Tutte
Uy Greene
Aire
A. W. Roberts
Helena
N. Justus
Spokane
Penwyck
Charles
Hutte
Whitehall
Pamenger
Spokane Pipestone Bench
J. KR. Ward
Butte
Toronto University
Ottawa Veterinary College
Coit
Winston, Mont
Ceist
Northern Pacific
Lulu Crumbin
Prior & Cummings
France
Tuttle
Waitton ‘Tuthith
Lund
Mare Island
Cea Vritchett
Butee
Hart of
Cardwell
Themis
Heaverhead
Young
Hildreth
Beaverhead
Youts
Madison County
Hiridges Fair
Madison
Twinridges
Hall Park
Billings
George Riggs
Spencer Cantenced
Here
Mringes
Elown
Stockmen Protest Land Opening Demand Delay
Stockmen protest the opening of government land to settlement in this city petitioning the secretary of the interior to defer opening until fall. They fear loss of pasture as stock now on the land would face competition and possible sacrifice of herds if forced off. The department will review the matter to reach a prompt disposition.
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Secretary of the Interior
Wo Strain
Washington
National Food. Conservation Bureau
Lewistown Weather Impacts County Drive and Disturbances
Snow fell across Fergus County this morning then melted quickly amid unsettled conditions. Local labor and trades committees failed to reach agreement while Lewistown officials report a new address delivery and a missing person case near Milwaukee Waiter Kaxle. Fergus County exceeds a third of its Red Cross drive allotment with 2 909 subscribed yesterday.
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Otte
Milwaukee
Kaxlewan
Red Cross
Fairbanks condition update and war fund aid
A terse dispatch notes Fairbanks showing only little change in his condition under physician Don J. A. McDonald tonight after a poorer day yesterday. The report mentions hopes for his recovery. Nearby, Chicago sources say the National Lumber Manufacturers association closed its annual convention after pledging $65,000 to the war funds.
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Mr. Fairbanks
Chicago
National Lumber, Manufacturers’ Association
Ant Hetic
France
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