Crop Indications Good for Big Montana Year 1923
H E Byram president of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway and a party of railroad officials toured Butte on train 17 visiting Miles City and crop prospects. He cited reports of plenty of moisture and a favorable farming outlook with Milwaukee prepared for heavy movement later in the season.
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Milwaukee Railroad
Montana
H. E. Byram
Chiago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Butte
Byram
Seattle
J. W. Taylor
B. Greer
H Barrett
Sistant
Miles City
Chamber of Commerce
Rotary and
Kiwanis Clubs
Waukee
War of Peace in East Faces Critical Decision Today
Allied leaders warn the Greco-Turkish talks are near a tipping point and seek a territorial compromise with Greece to salvage the Near East conference. Ismet Pasha urges moderation from Angora. Turkish cabinet remains firm.
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Associausann
Greece
Ismet Pasha
Angora
Hens
Too Small for Any Use by the Associated Prose
Secretary of War John W Weeks urged maintaining a stronger army at a public banquet. Senators Warren and Shortridge and Rep Kahn spoke, arguing for a military buildup to 159000 Regulars and 13000 others. They criticized peace advocates and asserted current defense spending is modest, not excessive.
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John W. Weeks
Association of the Army of the United States
United States
Francis E. Warren
Wyoming
Samuel M. Shortridge
California
Jul Kahn
Charles G. Morton
Ninth Corps
Britain argues limited U S jurisdiction over liquor on ships
The British embassy told the U S state department that American port authorities lack jurisdiction over liquor in foreign ships’ regular supplies in international law. The rule would cover only cargo intended for import, conflicting with a recent Supreme Court stance. The treasury department reportedly found a way to reconcile the two by permitting wine rations as medicinal stores.
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Associated Press
Washington
Great Britain
State Department
Emassy
United States
Supreme Court
Treasury Department
Anaconda Student Honored at State College
Ray McCarren of Anaconda, a senior at Montana State College, received athletic honors from students and Bozeman business leaders. He was presented an engraved gold watch by Coach Romney after an awards program where he stood as a focal figure. McCarren, captain of the 1922 Bobcat football team and a longtime all state quarterback, earned letters in football basketball and baseball.
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Bozeman
Ray McCarren
Anaconda
Montana State College
College of Engleving
McCarren
Romney
DiGarren
Bobcat
Army too small, Weeks urges bigger force of 180000
Secretary of War John W Weeks declares the United States Army is too small to achieve its aims and urges immediate steps to raise strength to 180000 men and 13000 officers. The call reflects growing concerns over national security and preparedness.
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United States Army
John W. Weeks
Fort Missoula to Stage Memorial Day Military Event
Fort Missoula will host a large Memorial Day program for disabled veterans with a full day of drills, reviews, baseball, golf, and other contests on the reservation. Colonel Mullay invites G A R members and the public to attend, with moving pictures, wrestling bouts, and a grand dinner served by military kitchens as a highlight.
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Missoula
DP. H. Jay
Fort Missoula
Wall
Gila
Fort
Mullay
Relief Corps
France
Signal Corps
Army
Road agents collect $1206 in day's work
Montana paving drive hinges on contributions from auto owners as $3500 remains to be raised. Donors will receive copper radiator stars, numbered and registered, to honor their support and distinguish contributors as paving proceeds.
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Montana Way
Butte
Montana
Jol
Smoking No Longer a Crime Under New Statute
A historical notice states cigarette smoking is no longer a crime under revised statutes. The brief item mentions changes to enforcement and indicates the legal shift affecting smokers and law.
Helena girl wins $2000 traveling art scholarship
Miss Myrtle T. Fiske of Helena Montana won the Ethel Morrison Vanderly traveling scholarship for $2000 at the Minneapolis School of Art commencement. She plans to study sculpture in art centers abroad this summer.
French Communists to be Prosecuted by Regular Courts
Government moves to refer cases against Marcel Cachin and other Communists to regular judicial channels after senate ruling denied jurisdiction. Cabinet, led by President Silterand, orders reform of the high court to prevent legal gaps and considers constitutional amendments to avert similar dangers.
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Irene Prr
Marcel Cachin
Silterand
Bace
Senate
Itsell
High ‘Court
Suspect Named in Denver Mint Robbery Case
Montreal police said the arrested man claimed the name Henri Brule a 22 year old Swiss. One photograph and fingerprints were sent to Denver authorities as the investigation continues.
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Montreal
Denver
Henri Brule
Prisoner of Chinese Bandits Sends Out His Will
An American prisoner in Shanghai known as Tsaochwang Friedman and released on parole acts as a messenger. The document, witnessed by two associates, details his final instructions to his brother. Chinese bandits are described as active and surrounding the area.
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Associated Press
Tsaochwang Friedman
Shanghai
Powell
Not Guilty Verdict in Paulson Murder Case
A jury found Charles Paulson not guilty of the murder of Ethel Viahides in the Ansonia block on November 19, 1922. The trial began Tuesday, with Rotering and Downey defending Paulson. The case, tried twice, noted conflicting testimony about the victim and Paulson’s acquaintance with the Ansonia block.
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Charles Paulson
Ethel Viahides
Ansonia
N. A. Rotereing
T. A. Downey
Maulson
Lesle B. Suigrove Paulson
Paulson
Rotering
Novico
Baldy Roberts
Maggie Riley
Ethel Vinhide
Tim O'Leary
Axel Holmquist
Paul
Indian who turned out to let bridge pass gets new car
Indian Clyde Younghorse from Ontario Oklahoma reportedly walked to a car showroom with bruises and money after a strange tale of paying for a car to cross a bridge. He claimed he drove out a different car to buy moonshine and fled when the bridge was coming down.
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Bridge Pass
Clyde
Ontario
Younghorse A
Oklahoma
Esterday
Younghorse
La Follette Elected Permanent Chairman at Progressive Conference
Delegates at a conference nominate Robert M. La Follette as permanent chairman of the Progressive bloc in Congress. The event showcases the influence of the Progressive faction within the party and aims to solidify leadership under La Follette.
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la Follette
Progressive” Bloc
Congress
Conference on Railroad Valuation Promotes Public Interest
About 200 delegates from across the nation gather for an executive session after a public morning meeting to back government ownership and unification of railroads. Sen Robert La Follette chairs with Rep W T Logan as secretary as Mayor Hylan and Gov Sweet speak on transit reform and the Plumb Plan.
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Chicago
Congress
Executive Seasion
Robert M." la Follette
Wisonsin
W.T.” Logan
Carolina
Taollette
Te Brotherhoods
American Federation of Labor
Plumb
Hylan
New York
Sweet
Colorado
Hylan S Ald
Transportati
60 Day Stay Granted in Martinez Homicide Case
Arizona Supreme Court Justice A G McAlister signed four writs of certiorari to halt Manuel Martinez’s execution in the Ruby bandit raid slaying of J Frank Earson. The court ordered a complete certified record of the habeas corpus proceedings and said no further action would occur until next Tuesday. Martinez cannot be hanged for at least 60 days due to state law easing between resentencing and execution.
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Phoenin
Arie
A. G. Mealister
Arizona Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Martinez
United States German War Cost Repayment Pact Signed
Paris May 25 after a two hour session the allied pact to reimburse the cost of the American army in the Rhineland was signed. The net occupation cost about 250 million dollars will be paid in 12 annual installments with first due by December 31 1923. For four years the US share is a first charge on Germany cash payments up to 25 percent of reparations. For eight years installments are a first charge on German payments up to full amount with deficits carried forward at 4 percent interest.
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Associated Pree
Paris
United St
Rhineland
United Staton
Hilot Wadsworth
Ailien
United States
Quarte
Germany
Mayor Proclaims May 30 Memorial Day in Butte
Mayor Stets proclaims Wednesday May 30 as Memorial Day observance in Butte. The city emphasizes recalling sacrifices of the departed and honoring veterans through solemn reflection and gratitude by residents and officials.
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Butte
Stets
T. Wiliam
Trial Confusion As Defendant Seeks Guilty Plea
In federal court ES McDonald intended to plead guilty to a Prohibition charge but found himself on trial instead. A jury convicted him after testimony from Prohibition agents about drinks sold at his former watering place near Oregon Springs. A $125 fine plus costs followed, while abatement actions and a separate case against Jamies Gallagher led to a one year closing and bond petitions.
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Es. McDonald
Jregeon Springs
McDonald
Begun
Cvt
Jamies Gallagher
Souths
Montana
West Mercury Street
Gallagher
Hudson
Hubert Warring
Hoon
Christine OF Brien
Warring
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Weeks
U.S. Army
Citien
State College
James H. Howe
Copper Star Couveni
Wim
Helena
Chicago Association of Commerce
Uncle Sam
Rhine
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