Deal 15 Held Upheld Teapot Dome Leasing
Federal Judge T Blake Kennedy upheld the leasing of Teapot Dome to Sinclair's Mammoth Oil. The government’s fraud allegations were not sustained and its bill of complaint was dismissed. Exhibits and records of Fall's bank accounts with Continental Trading were removed from the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Teapot Dome
Sinclair
Mammoth Oil Company
T. Blake Kennedy
Kennedy
Fall
Continental Trading Company
Congress
United States
Executive Branch
President of Locomotive Engineers Dies in Ohio
Warren S. Stone, president of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, died in Cleveland hospital from uremic poisoning. He had declined political appointments and cabinet posts offered by presidents. At last year’s triennial convention he became president of all activities for six years, heading a three-division structure and later the BROTHERHOOD bank after promoting cooperative business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Warren S. Stone
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Brotherhood
Stone
Mr. Stone
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers' Bank
MGM Gaumont merger expands French and Middle East theater network
Louis B Mayer announces a merger between Metro Goldwyn Mayer and Gau mont Interests In France. The deal gives MGM a chain of theaters and exchanges across France Belgium Switzerland North Africa Egypt Syria and Palestine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer Company
Gaumont
France
Louis B. Mayer
Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer
Belgium
Switzerland
North Africa
Egypt
Syria
Palestine
Cody gas franchise bids advance for city utility plan
Cody the gas franchise process moves forward as bids arrive for a proposed natural gas utility. C R Hetzler of Ohio Oil, a longtime regional developer, is among the latest to submit tentative proposals for the public utility board's consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cody Gas
Cody
C. R. Hetzler
Ohio Oil Company
Public Utility Board
League Council Concludes Geneva Session on Economic Issues
The League of Nations council wrapped up in Geneva with focus on economics. It scheduled a November 20 conference on commerce and called for an expert gathering from many nations including the United States to address tax evasion and double taxation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League Council
Geneva
Council of the
League of Nations
United States
Jennings Seeks California Bar to Aid Mrs Garland Lawsuit
Former bank robber and evangelist Jennings announced plans to seek admission to the California bar to help prosecute a damages lawsuit for Mrs. Hazel Garland, described as one of his converts at a revival meeting. He said the suit would allege arrest abuses.
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Jennings
Los Angeles
al Jennings
California
Hazel Garland
Farm funding push targets seven Washington projects
The Interior Department announced a money program for settlers to equip farms, estimating required capital from $4,000 to $7,000 for properties with equipment on seven irrigation projects in Washington and neighboring states including Utah and Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wyoming
Fragmentary OCR Leads to Unclear Historic Note
A damaged text segment presents scattered words and letters about an organization and person names but lacks coherent facts or dates. The readable parts do not form a identifiable event or agenda. Further restoration is required to confirm entities and context.
Amundsen Pursues Pole Quest After Near Reach
Oslo reports Captain Roald Amundsen and his expedition, after returning to Spitzbergen from a Arctic flight that came within about 100 miles of the pole, are determined to resume the attempt. Gas shortage forced a retreat, but the crew believes valuable scientific results were gained. Amundsen remained reticent about future steps.
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Copenhagen
Social Demokraten
Oslo
Roald Amundsen
Spitzbergen
North Pole
Pole
Amundsen
Aged battleship Oregon heads to historic relic berth
The Oregon, a grand harbor veteran built in San Francisco, sails from Bremerton toward Portland for a permanent historic relic berth. In 1898 it led U S forces from Puget Sound to Cuba covering 14,511 miles in 81 days under Captain Charles E. Clark, defeating the Colon in Santiago.
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Seattle
Oregon
Navy Yard
Bremerton
Portland
Ore
San Francisco
United States
Puget Sound
Cuba
Cape Horn
Charles E. Clark
Colon
Santiago
Grey Bull wool clip ships to Boston from Wyoming
The Grey Bull corporation wool clip, one of Wyoming’s largest, estimated at 40 000 to 50 000 fleeces, is signed to a Boston house. About 15 000 of the firm’s sheep graze on Shoshone national forest with many bands in highlands photographed and painted. The 400 000 pound shipment, praised as Wyoming’s finest wool, involves 12 to 15 cars. ED. V. Robertson is president and manager of the company.
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Wyoming
Cody
Wyo
Grey Bull Corporation
Boston
Shoshone National Forest
Charles A. Belden
Pitchfork Ranch
ED. V. Robertson
Abolish 22 Land Receivers in Local Offices
The Interior department ordered 22 local land office receivers abolished in all states. Their duties will pass to the registers, with an estimated $50 000 yearly saving. The change takes effect July 1 and leaves most offices with only a single official. The merger aligns with the 1926 Interior appropriation act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interior Department
New Head of Music Clubs Elected at National Convention
Mrs. Edgar Stillman Kelley of Oxford Ohio was elected president of the national federation of music clubs at the fourteenth biennial convention in Portland Oregon. Directors include Mrs A R Merritt of Casper Wyoming. No Montana director named.
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Portland
Ore
Edgar Stillman Kelley
Oxford
Ohio
National Federation of Music Clubs
A. R. Merritt
Casper
Wye
Montana
Nation's cash per person and total in circulation
Treasury officials report the June 1 per capita cash stood at 41.89 dollars, down from 42.70 a year earlier. Total cash in circulation reached 4.7748 billion dollars, with a population estimate of 113.985 million.
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Washington
Treasury
Scout Executive appointed for four-state area
New Scout Executive John H. Piper takes over duties for Washington Oregon Idaho and Montana succeeding G H Oberteuffer who becomes executive of the Portland council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
Spokane
John H. Piper
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Montana
G. H. Oberteuffer
Portland
Dawes Will Visit Denver for Chamber of Commerce Event
Vice President Charles G. Dawes is set to visit Denver on July 23 and 24. He will deliver an address during his stay under the auspices of the chamber of commerce.
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Denver
Charles G. Dawes
Chamber of Commerce
Record of 35 years at sea for Captain Stuparich celebrated
Captain Stuparich received a bound volume detailing his 35 years without an accident as his ship the Martha Washington docked in Brooklyn New York. The presentation marked a notable maritime achievement.
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Stuparich
Martha Washington
Brooklyn
Death Ends Career Of Indian Territory Official
A World War I era report notes Captain John Richmond Eddy, a federal agent and superintendent in the Indian Territory, died in Paradisey near an official residence after a gunshot wound. The piece mentions his role overseeing tribes and his long service in federal Indian affairs.
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Lancaster
John Richmond Eddy
Jinden
Paradisey
Seed Potato Size Preferences in Montana Grower Advisories
Montana horticulturists advise southern seed potato growers on size targets for Biss Triumph seed. Desirable potatoes weigh eight ounces or less, while 10 to 12 ounce tubers are unwanted. Hold down size by closer planting and larger seed pieces, with fewer irrigations. irrigation not recommended for best Biss Triumph results. Harvest timing and awareness of market demand are urged for seed producers.
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Montana
Southern
F. M. Haton
Montanas
Stats College
Harrington
Protein A car of wheat sells for premium in Minneapolis market
A carload of wheat near Dut ton carried a world record protein content 19 percent and 56 percent test weight No. 3 dark northern spring, shipped via the Great Northern railway to Minneapolis. The shipment drew great interest in commercial circles and carried a 65 cent premium over the July option, signaling potential national impact on flour production and bread output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dutton
Great Northern Railway
Minneapolis
United States
Layering Ornamentals Best In June For New Plants
Layering of ornamental shrubs should occur in the latter part of June for best results. Snowballs, dogwoods, roses, spirens and others can be propagated this way. Grapes, currants and gooseberries may also be layered. A branch is bent to the ground and covered with soil leaving a six inch tip exposed. Roots form under soil during summer. in fall or spring the rooted layer is cut free and planted elsewhere.
Hollanders Tour Gallatin County Farms For Investment Prospects
A party of four wealthy Hollanders J E Heckma-Wierda A H Noordhuis J H Zyviman and R J Dojes visited Gallatin County to inspect farm lands and opportunities for safe investments. Rancher A Doornbos guided them on tours of the valley and county, convincing them of Montana and Gallatin’s proven potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallatin Gallatin County
J. E. Heckma-Wierda
A. H. Noordhuis
J. H. Zyviman
R. J. Dojes
A. Doornbos
Holland Settlement
Manhattan
Mr. Doornbos
Preserved Eggs Will Keep
Instructions to preserve fifteen dozen eggs using a gallon crock, cleaned and dried, with a water glass solution. Heat water, cool, mix nine quarts water with one quart water glass, stir, add eggs without cracking, ensure two inches of liquid coverage, and store in a cool dry place with a tight lid.
Hardy Annuals Provide Winter Sowing Tips
Vagrant frost提醒 that these hardy standbys survive cold. Popples asters morning brides pinks verbenas petunias and other hardy annuals can be sown at any time.
Uneven Hatch Season Prompting Agricultural Credit Talks
Disjointed notes discuss separating small birds from poultry, hatching season timing, and weather impacts. Mentions a Nat credit arrangement with corporations for agricultural aid and storage concerns, though details are unclear.
Hoover urges co operative marketing to strengthen farmers
Secretary of Commerce Hoover told Penn College graduates in Oskaloosa Iowa that farmers should organize for cooperative marketing to gain equal standing with other industries. He said the goal is to empower farmer representatives to address economic problems and attract people to farming as a calling.
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Secretary of Commerce
Hoover
Penn College
Oskaloosa
Iowa
Mr. Hoover
Visitors See Montana Crops Remain Strong Across State
At the Northwestern Grain Dealers association annual convention in Helena, visitors from Minneapolis and Seattle report Montana grain crops in excellent condition from Miles City to Kalispell. John McVey of Lewistown for Devereux Co. notes abundant moisture and predicts satisfactory farmer prices as carry-over remains small and yield barely exceeds domestic demand. Spring wheat may be influenced by the nearby Canadian crop.
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Montana
Northwestern Grain Dealers’ Association
Helena
Minneapolis
Seattle
Miles City
Kallspell
John McVey
Lewistown
Devereux Company
Mr. McVey
Texas Beef to Montana Heads to Harlem Rail Hub
About 5 000 head of 3 year old Texas steers are moved annually by Matador Cattle Company from the Panhandle and western Texas toward Harlem Montana. Part already delivered with remainder due later as the large shipment nears a seasonal record.
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Texas Beef
Montana
Texas
Panhandle
Harlem
Matador Cattle Company
United States
Hill County Pork Contest Opens Under Duncan Authority
Hill county launches a pig growing contest directed by county agent E. B. Duncan to determine the best producer by pork yield and cost efficiency over a 180 day period. Judging weights include pounds gained, finish, records kept, and pounds per litter.
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Hill County
E. B. Duncan
Lead Paint Warnings Against Contact With Water Food and Dust
Warning against using white lead paints in areas with drinking water silage or food contact. Do not inhale dust when scraping or sanding surfaces coated with lead paint. Avoid handling food with hands exposed to lead paint. Lead paint is dangerous.
War on Jack Rabbits Declared by Montana DEW Officials
Dr. Butler and Dr. Parker of the Montana state health service announce a campaign against jack rabbits, labeling them carriers of tularemia risk to humans. They cite investigations and aim to curb spread and protect public health.
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Dew
J. Butler
Parker
Montana
Health Service
Butler
Sed Bart Tate State Swide Cata Storage Rage
Fragmentary OCR mentions a storage rage incident linked to Sed Bart and Tate State Swide. Details are unreadable. no clear names or actions emerge beyond these fragments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sed Bart
Tate State Swide
Fragmented OCR Text Teases Historical Obscure Notes
A garbled OCR sample yields disjointed phrases including names like J bert and tokens suggesting tone notes or peasant book references. No clear event or dates emerge, leaving an unresolved fragmentary record.
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J Bert
Are
Tone
Mystery Death Declared For Big Timber Man Crandall
The body believed to be E B Crandall disappeared after May 28 1917 from his Big Timber home following a day of drinking. He was missing for years before a death ruling allowed estate settlement. A corpse found near the Yellowstone at Columbus could not be identified.
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Wstey Wegeetad St Tepe
E. B. Crandall
Crandall
Yellowstone
Columbus
Crandalvs
Jordan Seeks Rail Service Near Garfield County Seat
Jordan, county seat of Garfield county, isolated in the United States, urges a railroad. Its main communication now is radio as nearest lines lie about 100 miles away. The town bets on extending the Rockford cutoff of the Great Northern, which would require over 100 miles of track to reach Jordan.
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Jordan
Garfield County
United States
Rockford
Great Northern
Iron Horse
Richy
Circle
Calendar of Get Together Events for 1925
Listing of events across Montana in 1925 including Sidney American Legion Roundup July 3 4 Helena Kiwanis State convention August Roundup Boy Bozeman Reunion of Society of Montana Pioneers August 13 14 15 Great Falls Bankers convention June 29 July 1 Malta county fair September 10 11 12 13 Missoula Masonic Grand Lodge August 17 22 Red Lodge Eagles convention July 1 2 3 Roundup Rodeo July 2 3 4 White Sulphur Springs Yellowstone Glacier Bee Line highway August 17.
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Bozeman
Malta
Phillip County
Missoula
Red Lodge
Yellowstone Glacier
Western Artist Charles Russell Receives UM Doctor of Laws
Internationally known painter of the old west Charles M. Russell is awarded a doctor of laws degree by the State University of Montana at the annual commencement. It marks the university’s fourth honorary degree. A class of 151 graduates received degrees.
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Charles M. Russell
State University of Montana
Universiity
Lyons Promoted To General Counsel Of Northern Pacific
D. F. Lyons, longtime general solicitor for the Northern Pacific, is promoted to general counsel effective July 1. He succeeds C. W. Bunn, who has held the post for 29 years and will remain with the company as vice president and special counsel.
Park City Bank Opens Laurel Office After Local Bank Closures
Park City bank opens an office in Laurel to cash checks issue drafts receive deposits and provide general banking conveniences. The move follows Laurel citizens’ loss of banking connections since the American Bank of Laurel closed May 29, the third bank closure in two and a half years.
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Park ‘City
Certified potato seed club organized in Phillips County
The Montana State College and Montana Bovand Giria club will operate under state regulations. Plans include applying for official status as a certified seed stock organization and starting a Montana seed improvement association related program.
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Phillips
Imade
Certon
Tate
Montana Bovand -Giria- Club
Montana State “Collegess
Fire hazards force men to training center
Amid reports of rough conditions, workers undergo training as safety measures. Officials outline steps to reduce incidents during the weeks preceding the event. The aim is to ensure a safer environment for all staff and avoid further accidents.
Beartooth Highway Survey Under Way by Beartooth Boosters
W. P. Burke G Swan and William Pinkney civil engineers with two assistants conduct preliminary survey of Red Lodge Cooke City highway across Beartooth range. Reconnaissance party suggests a route from a mile below Tin Can Camp to the plateau with grade under 5 percent, possibly four miles long, avoiding Wyoming Creek canyon. Estimated cost not exceeding 5000 dollars per mile, two rock ledges exist each under 300 feet.
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Red-Lodge-Cooke
Beartooth Mountains
Beartoooth
W. P. Burk
ML ‘G. Swan
William Pinkney
Burke
Wyoming Creek
Government to Sell Flathead Lake Villa Lots
The United States government postpones the sale of villa site lots on Flathead Lake to July 12 and moves the sale to Polson. Previous sale occurred August 18, 1924, with adjournment to May 12, 1925 after Kalispell land office abolition. Prices range from 45 dollars for 2.31 acres in Big Arm Villa to 475 dollars for 4.39 acres in Feston Villa.
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United States
Flathead Lake
Kalispell
Department of the Interior
Thomas C. Havell
Foot Amputation for Guardsman Briscoe in Montana
Andrew Briscoe of the Montana National Guard sustained a compound leg fracture above the ankle and blood poisoning led to the necessity of amputation. His parents, Mayor and Mrs. Jack Briscoe of Lewistown, traveled to Helena after the accident as his condition remains serious. He was injured when jostled from a truck delivering supplies to the military camp ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Briscoe
Service Company
Montana National Guard
Jack Briscoe
Lewistown
Helena
Briscoe
Masons Bay Home in Harlowton Acquires Marshall Building
The Masonic lodge has completed a purchase of the Marshall building from Mrs. M. L. Lyons of Alameda California and plans to remodel the interior into a premier Masonic temple in the state. The building is described as one of the finest and most valuable in Harlowton and easily adaptable for the lodge’s needs.
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Harlowton
Masonic Lodge
Marshall
M. L. Lyons
Alameda
Cal
Grain Dealers Elect President at Helena Session
E. M M. Spencer of the Royal Milling company in Great Falls was chosen president of the Northwestern Grain Dealers association at the closing session in Helena. The next meeting is set for Helena, chosen as a permanent meeting site by a committee formed last year.
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E. M M. Spencer
Royal Milling Company of
Great Falls
Northwestern Grain Dealers’ Association
Helena
Pioneers Hold Picnic at Leaae Collings Ranch Near Twodot
About 200 people gathered for a large pioneers picnic at the Leaae Collings ranch near Twodot. The event featured a noon lunch and a festive social atmosphere among attendees.
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Twodot
Tots Sent to Billings for Orthopedic Treatment
Nine crippled children from Butte were sent to Billings for treatment by Dr. Allard, a noted orthopedic specialist. The transfer was arranged by the Butte Auxiliary for the Rehabilitation of Crippled Children, which has worked tirelessly to seek out and aid the unfortunate youngsters and restore health and happiness.
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Butte
Billings
Allard
Cascade County Clerk Leaves for Consular Post in Scotland
Ernest Polutniki, recently named deputy, county clerk and recorder of Cascade County, departs for New York City and sails to join the United States consular service in Glasgow, Scotland, with arrangements mentioning Plymouth and Bog aud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Polutniki
Cascade
New ‘York
Republic
Plymouth
Glasgow
Scotland
United:States” Consular Service
University of Montana Law Graduates Noted in Admitted Class
The University of Montana law department lists graduates and admitted students. The report notes scholars and new enrollees in the forthcoming academic year with emphasis on the law program.
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University
Montana
Monta Board Bond Informal Session Notes
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a Monta land board or bonds matter with references to an estate, bonds amount 7 080, and mentions of a sale or transfer. Names and details are garbled. context suggests a local land board proceeding or notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monta Board
Mon Meee
Aaron
the Land Board
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Sorkin
RTE Bae Saes
Naticredit
Ait Ra
Hill
Sidney American Legion
Richland Post No. 12
Helena Kiwanis
Singh Ie
Hellbronnet
Beartooth
Masons Bay
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