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Newspaper
Baker Sentinel
Location
Baker, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1924
Page
2
An adviser report from Vera Cruz notes Adolfo de la Huerta allies requested 3,000,000 rifle cartridges 1,000,000 machine gun rounds 5,000 rifles and 10 machine guns via New Orleans. U S administration discourages such private weapons sales citing embargo policy and potential contracts impact.
The Mexican embassy reports thousands of civilians, many with military training, volunteer to back the Obregon government. Volunteers are being organized in Oaxaca to join federal forces against de la Huerta rebels, who face shortages of food and ammunition. Governor Carrillo’s assassination fuels the crackdown while loyal forces gear up for attack.
A major blaze in Los Angeles originated at a small fish market on the ocean front and swept through the Ocean Park area, with damage estimated between two and four million dollars. Three piers, including the Pickering and Frasier amusements, plus Lick’s home, were lost as flames spread through the concession district. The Giant Dipper was among the first structures to fall.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe looming Labor Party upheaval in Britain with plans for a new helm. The text hints at a reshaping government, potential leadership changes, and a tense political climate as ministers prepare for forthcoming actions.
Rapid bean production around Billings boosts five beaneries employing about 250 workers for hand-picking and sorting. A daily flow of roughly half a carload of sorted beans to eastern markets from New Orleans to Canada. Byproducts include culled beans for sheep feed and bean straw for cattle fattening. shipments extend from Terry and Miles City to Forsyth and Park City.
Montana flax growers are advised to hold back the 1923 crop for seed next season. Extension economist M L Wilson warns that rapid shipment of 1923 flax and higher wheat prices may create a seed shortage in 1924 with elevated prices. Montana ranks among the top flax producers with 1912 and 1922 output cited, noting price differences over time.
A cyanide bullion bar weighing 863 ounces was shipped from the Highup mine near Virginia City to the United States assay office in Helena. The bar represents a month's output from the recently remodeled mill run by Matt W. Alderson. The mill halted for a holiday week then resumed on New Year, with twenty five men employed at Highup.
Margaret Lescanetz 17 files separate maintenance from Frank Lescanetz alleging coercion to reside in a cabin west of Anaconda. She claims exposure to cold, and attacks by coyotes and wild animals on the ranch owned by his parents, shortly after marriage.
The First State Bank of Shelby has reopened after being closed for a few days following a major prize fight held in Shelby on July 4. Local authorities and bank officials confirmed the return to normal operations.
Harold Cheney was bitten by a sick horse while helping to up the animal below Central Park. The horse crushed both bones in the arm as Cheney tried to lift it, he walked a mile home after tying the horse. A bystander soon assisted to Bozeman where doctors feared amputation but the arm was set and Cheney is progressing as well as could be expected.
An icicle dropped from a giant box at a Butte smelter, piercing Nell Peterson’s foot and breaking two toes. She required stitches and will stay in hospital. The incident happened as she chopped icicles and delayed escape.
The Gold and Black Sand Mining Company announces spring operations to extract gold, platinum and black sand from Clark’s Fork gravel. John and R E Barker completed river location from canyon to near Fromberg and seek leases. Two dredges, costing 373000 each plus 800000 feet of lumber, will employ 200 to 300 workers and start tests to validate profits.
Beaverhead county ships the last of its wool to Boston on consignment. The 1983 clip totals 2,434,074 pounds, the largest since 1919, surpassing last year’s 2,156,908 pounds.
J H Branson Montana state superintendent of fisheries returns from the Pacific coast with 1,000,000 Chinook salmon eggs for Montana waters and arranges 1,000,000 silver salmon eggs to arrive soon. Eggs hatched at Somers Lake Rowan Haroilton and Emigrant will be raised to fingerling size and distributed in March or April once roads open to land-locked lakes.
Obituary notes for Montana settlers and pioneers including Cerula Woodbury first woman iron works manager in America at Great Falls died. Andrew Billman early Bannack traveler. Mrs Charles Wirth longtime Wolf Creek resident. James Rowe Park County rancher. Malcolm McCrimmon noted pioneer prospector near Butte. and others in Simms and surrounding areas.
Mrs Nar cicla Dodd 81 of Alzada died after a spark from a kitchen stove set her clothing aflame. Her grandson Marvin Dodd and Earl Wilson aided in smothering the fire but she suffered fatal burns. Born November 13 1862 in Arkansas she had moved to Montana about two decades ago and left five sons from two marriages.
Mrs. Maren Anna Wolden, 76, died alone at her homestead claim north of and down the Yellowstone River from Big Timber after returning from Portland. Peter Becken had driven her to the ranch. Friends later found her dead. death due to heart disease. She leaves three sons and four daughters and had lived there about seven years.
Fragmentary OCR describes a robbery on a lonely highway with references to a company and a witness. It mentions a person named Rowan and an incident lasting several hours as authorities and assistants respond.
The 18th century explorer Alexander Mackenzie of Stornoway led a vast Canadian fur trade journey from Montreal to the Pacific coast. He crossed Athabasca and Peace to Fort Chipewyan, sailed river routes, met Indigenous hosts, and finally reached a rock at Cascadia inlet while claiming discovery of a great North American river in 1793.
Fragmentary report shows a father arguing with an assessor over paying taxes on a sewing machine kept in the house. He claims it is old and should be exempt, while mentioning transferring ownership to his daughter. The text is garbled and lacks clear attribution or date.
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