Congressmen protest move to use Major Childs elsewhere
Washington, May. Explosions marked a day of activity surrounding the removal of A. D. Sumner of Iowa, former deputy commissioner, and Maj. C. C. Childs of Ohio, former supervisor of collectors. Both appointees of Assistant Secretary Dover were dismissed by Revenue Commissioner Blair with Mellon’s approval and the recommendation of the amplification board. A petition signed by more than a dozen Ohio congressmen urged the President to place Major Childs in another government post.
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Harding
White House
Foster
Ohio
Blair
Heroic but tragic blizzard death of two Wyoming herders
Two ex service men Jack Westcott of Urbana Iowa and Marion D Young of Pasadena California died in a Wyoming blizzard while trying to reach their camp. Westcott gave up his coat and his life to save Young, who sank first as they wandered in a circle. Searchers found their bodies on a ridge near the camp days after the May 10 blizzard.
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Associated Press
Rock River
Wyo
Jack Westcott
Urbana
Towa
Marion D.young
Pasadena
Cal
Weatcott
Wescott
Ramp
Young
Westcott
Stand
Montana bankers to hold meetings in Great Falls
A Montana bankers group plans meetings starting next week with three sessions. Group 3 will meet in Great Falls on June 3. Group 4 will meet at Towne, with Frank Conley mayor of Hot Springs present. a memorial gathering is noted.
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Elena
Montana
Ing
Great Fails
Towne
Power Company
Iting
Frank Conley
Hot, Springs
Sunday Standard Preview Highlights Local History and Progress
The Sunday Standard presents a tribute to the Grand Army for Memorial Day, outlines routes from Butte to The Flat with a panoramic valley view and paving plans, and shines a spotlight on Anaconda High School graduates. The paper aims to be Montana’s home paper for families and mining communities.
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Standard
Treasure State
Grand Army
All America
Butte
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Summit Valley
Anaconda High
National Pride Demands Fleet Stayton Explains Merchant Marine Role
Stayton, president of a major shipping firm, outlines why national pride supports maintaining a robust merchant marine. He speaks to the Butte community about strategic interests and industry importance for national security and economic strength.
United States should keep its own merchant marine says Capt Stayton
Capt William H Stayton president of the Baltimore Steamship company told a mass meeting under the chamber of commerce that in national pride and defense the US must maintain a native merchant marine. He warned that relying on foreign ship owners leaves the country unable to compete with England Germany and France in foreign trade and cited wartime shipping conditions as proof.
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William H. Stayton
Baltimore Steamship Company
Chamber of Commerce
England
Germany
France
Sears
Cap
Soder man Guilty Verdict by Jury Forces Legal Night
The jury found Soder man guilty in a weighty case, delivering a decisive verdict after deliberations. The proceedings highlighted arguments over substantial evidence and the defendant's responsibility for the alleged act. Legal teams prepared for potential sentencing and appeals steps.
Penwood Pardoned by Colorado Governor Shoup
Penwood, once confined at the Colorado state penitentiary for the murder of George E. Copeland a Cripple Creek mining figure, was pardoned today by Governor Oliver H. Shoup. Copeland was shot in a Denver hotel barroom on the night of May 24, 1911.
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Colorado
George E. Copeland
Crippie Creek
Oliver H. Shoup
Copeland
Denver
Ninth cause of action started in prison case
Associated Press report from Helena details the start of the ninth cause of action in the Montana penitentiary suit against former Warden Frank Conley. The charge: 270 000 bricks owned by the state were allegedly converted and sold. defense claims proceeds went to John Berne. Witnesses note prison records lack Berne transaction entries and question authorization for the brick yard purchase.
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Associated Press
Helena
Stat
Frank Conley
Montana
A. J. Horsky
John Berne
Conley
Berne
Gertrude Rathbun
Contey
Wellington D. Rankin
W. M. Swarthout
Prison Board
Shriners Gather at Billings for First Initiation
Montana Masonic events climax in Billings with Al Bedoo temple charter class to be initiated. Delegations from Algeria Helena Bagdad Butte Kalif Sheridan Wyo join the ceremony as the parade to the fair grounds auditorium promises public rites and a symbolic offering by the novices.
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Montana
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Nobles of the Mystic Shrine
Masonic Temple
al Bedoo Temple
Algeria
Helena
Bagdad
Butte
Kalif Temple
Sheridan
Wyo
Baby Shrine Organization of the
Northwest
Fair Grounds
Hardy Sons of the Desort
Burlington Flood Reaches Severe Damage After Cloudburst
Burlington Iowa endures sudden cloudburst at two o clock flooding manufacturing and riverfront districts. High waters wash out paving and cause extensive property damage running into hundreds of thousands of dollars. Old Hawkeys creek overflows and severed sewer lines. retaining walls fail as the rampage stretches through the town.
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Associated Prep
Burlington
Iowa
Hawkeys Creek
Tony
Cut carload rates on wool shipments announced
Omaha Neb May 2 reductions on carload rates on wool in grease, in sacks and in bales from Union Pacific lines in Oregon Washington and June to Boston Massachusetts announced today by Frank W Robinson system freight tariff manager.
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Neb
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Union Pacific
Oregon
Washington
Dune
Boston
Robinson
Opponents Call Steel Plate Duty Unnecessary in Tariff Debate
Washington May 26 The senate debates the steel schedule of the tariff bill with Republicans and Democrats opposing duties on steel plates. McCumber argues for considering transport costs and standard of living. Rapid progress yields agreed rates on tin and structural steel, with ad valorem increases across several items.
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America
Nator Cummins
Town
Underwood
Alabama
Stanley
Kentucky
Cummins
Tam
Anwood
United States
North Dakota
Montana Wool Market Sees 42 Cent Proffer Refused
The Associated Press reports Montana wool growers facing a firmer market. A 42 cent offer to Joseph Lamire of Cascade was refused awaiting higher bids before week’s end. Telegrams note Oregon wools at 45 cents parity and Texas wools fetching 50 to 52 cents with auctions expected to top 85 cents.
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Joseph Lamire
Casca
Pigott
First National Bank of Ore
Oregon
Kerrville
Texas
Nerally
Plan for developing Muscle Shoals completed by House panel
Washington May 26 The House military committee virtually completed a plan for developing Muscle Shoals Alabama as part of government power and munitions projects. It largely follows Henry Ford’s proposal but adds changes including fertilizer production duties for lease purchasers and keeping Plant No2 ready for military use under government control.
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Ford
Washington
Muscle Shoals
Ala
Henry Ford
Kahn
Representa
Congress
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Gorgas
Muscle Shona
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