Montanan Awarded Carnegie Medal for Heroism
Grant A. Reed of Townsend Mont is the sole Montanan honored with a Carnegie medal for heroism. He saved Claude V Shearer, a Townsend automobile mechanic, from drowning in the Missouri River on June 26 1919 after four others failed. Reed reached Shearer from 285 feet away and kept him afloat as they were carried toward shallower water.
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Grant A. Reed
Townsend
Reed
Claude V Shearer
Missouri River
Shearer
Mont
Farmer
Claude V. Shearer
Missouri
New Methods of Making Citizens in Judge Carroll Court
A crowded naturalization session in Judge Carroll's court, with Federal Examiner Pugsley presiding, examined applicants from many nationalities. Some displayed strong government knowledge while others faltered. An Irish applicant impressed with civic details. a Canadian-born man faced surrender of papers. several entrants earned citizenship through military service from states like Pennsylvania Kentucky and Montana.
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Tom Fox
Ney Ben
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Finland
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Russia
Holland
Serbia
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Kentucky
Montana
Constance Talmadge in Wedding Bells at Rialto Theater
Constance Talmadge stars in Wedding Bells a First National release at Rialto for a three day engagement beginning today. The comedy drama follows Rosalie Wayne's marriage to Reginald and the ripple effects of hair fashion and social quirks amid light humor and human interest. Supporting cast includes Harrison Emily Chichester Ida Darling James Harrison William Roselle Polly Vann Dallas Welford and Frank Honda. Added Rialto attractions feature a musical number by Messie Derville and Stanley Snooky the humanzee and Kinowram N among others.
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First National Pictures
Rialto Theater
Rosalie Wayne
Summer Palm’ Beach
Reginald
Rosalie
Rosalle
Butte Chief Refuses Border Boycott Complaint
Chief Jere Murphy of Butte said a letter about boot activity from across the border will be turned over to federal authorities. He warned he already has enough trouble in Butte and will not police the entire state.
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Jere Murphy
Boot
Butte
Property Owners in Floral Park Protest Higher Tax Interest
Floral Park property owners voiced anger at the county treasurer over inflated interest charges on sidewalk improvement taxes. Many paid little last year but now face nine dollars per lot due to a miscalculation tied to borrowed funds from 1918 bonds. The treasurer explained the district costs, penalties, and timing, noting a 10 percent tax penalty if payments are late with no legality issues in back payments.
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Floral Park District
Station Agent Sentenced to Pen in Great Falls
Great Falls October 28 James W Coagritt 38 former Great Northern station agent pleaded guilty to stealing more than 11000 from the railroad and was sentenced to not more than two years in the penitentiary His wife returned 4200 to the road saying he gave funds at various times He claimed five months of drunken spending and lack of direction led to the loss Clarified the indictment cited a theft of 809 50 in a freight check.
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James W. Coagritt
Great Northern Wiadlon
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Dana Couiee
Sony
Cowgritt
Cosgritt
Coserift
County Clerk Annual Report Details Silver Bow Finances
The Silver Bow County annual report shows total fixed assets of 1 802 028 25 and fixed liabilities of 638 000. Prepared for the recorder and commissioners, the document awaits approval before printing.
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Silver Bow County
Paisnd
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