Shooting Near Baker Leads to Jail for James Jordan
James Jordan, living six miles northeast of Baker, surrendered to the sheriff after shooting Joe White at the John Holman place where White worked. White, wounded, was taken to hospital with part of a hand amputated and is reported in fair condition. Jordan, held in the county jail, claims a settlement following brewing trouble over alleged attentions to Jordan’s daughter. Mrs. Jordan remains seriously ill in Miles City hospital.
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James Jordan
Baker
Joe White
John Holman
White
Jordan
Holman Place
Miles City
Brick Machinery Arrived in Baker
The Baker Brick Co. received the last car of machinery this week and installation will start soon, enabling brick burning shortly. Local businessmen own the company and seek additional funds to finish setup, inviting residents to buy stock and support the home industry.
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Baker Brick Co
Hutchinson Takes Leasing of Lloyd House to Return as Hotel
E. A. Monroe leased the Lloyd House to A. E. Hutchinson formerly of Baker and Denton Montana. The property becomes Commercial Hotel with planned improvements. Hutchinson, lately in frail health, returns with many friends happy for his homecoming and long stay.
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E. A. Monroe
Lloyd House
A. E. Hutchinson
McCaull- Webster Lumber Company
Baker
Denton
Mont
Hutchinson
The
Sentinel
Mrs. Hutchinson
Montana Petroleum Co. Opens Local Office Here
R H Deebach secretary and assistant manager arrives from Miles City to take charge of the relocated Montana Petroleum Co office. Operations to begin soon with additional rigs expected. Deebach to move his family here this summer.
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R. H. Deebach
Montana Petroleum Co
Miles City
Deebach
Kalispell unit fills vacancy with new first lieutenant
First Lieut. Johnson, formerly of Company H at Kalispell, is assigned as first lieutenant of Company I. The position became vacant after Lieut. Chaning resigned. Friends of Lieut. T. F. Burns had hoped for his promotion.
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Johnson
Co. H
Kalispel
Co. I
Chaning
T. F. Burns
Mogren and Hazleton Offer Arrow Collars in Many Styles
A catalog listing markets 20 different styles and 200 sizes of Arrow Collars at Mogren and Hazleton, highlighting wide selection for varied neck measurements.
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Mogren & Hazelton
Government Changing to War Basis
Washington May 7 The British mission enters its third week of talks with eight sub committees examining Americas role in the war against Germany. Decisions may emerge as main conferees receive reports. Issues grow in complexity as they seek to harmonize conflicting needs including deployment of an expeditionary force and prioritizing exports and tonnage for food and munitions.
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Washington
America
Germany
Hough Contracts To Build Ismay Knowlton Telephone Line
G. E. Hough has contracted with owners of a line from Ismay to Knowlton to construct a link joining with his Ismay exchange. The project aims to connect the two towns by a new telephone line.
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G. E. Hough
Ismay
Knowlton
Legislator Crull Dies by His Own Hand in Indiana
Col. E. J. Crull, pivotal in creating Musselshell County, former Musselshell legislator and Roundup resident, committed suicide in Elkhart Indiana by poison. A famed orator dubbed the Demos thenes of the Musselshell, he had sought the Republican congressional nomination last year.
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E. J. Crull
Musselshell County
Elkhart
Ind
Enlisted Guard Men to Enter Officers Reserve Training
The western army department announced that national guard enlistees who swore oath for federal service will be selected for training in the officers reserve corps. Regimental commanders in nine western states may designate quotas. California 146, Washington 18, Utah 20, New Mexico 27, Arizona 25. Preference given to guard members over civilians if applications exceed civilian numbers.
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San Francisco
National Guard
Western Department
United States Army
War Department
California
Washington
Utah
New Mexico
Arizona
Three Years of War Now Expected Says War Secretary
Cleveland May 7 Newton D. Baker secretary of war said the war department is preparing for a war of at least three years and there is little hope for an early peace during his personal visit.
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Cleveland
Newton D. Baker
War Department
640 Acre Law Delayed Despite Governor Urging Action
Secretary Lane informs Governor Stewart that the 640 acre grazing homestead law will not be ready for applications for years. He cites heavy current workload, lack of designated land, and office relocation as causes of delays while promising normal administration as circumstances allow.
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Congress
General Land Office
State Highway Commission Organized Elects Executive Committee
The Montana State Highway Commission met with all twelve members present and formed an executive committee of three. Oscar Rohn of Butte chairs, with Hugh R. Wells of Miles City and Archie Mahon of Glasgow as members. The panel is evenly split between Republicans and Democrats and was chosen unanimously. The session, held behind closed doors, discussed roadmaking plans and adjourned at five. No staffing changes were made. prior tentative picks include Paul Pratt as state highway engineer and George R. Metlen as bridge engineer. The committee will meet next Saturday to outline summer plans and spot appointments. The full commission is expected to reconvene at the Capitol in about thirty days.
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State Highway Commission
Oscar Rohn
Butte
Hugh R. Wells
Miles City
Archie Mahon
Glasgow
Rohn
Wells
Mahon
Paul Pratt
Libby
George R. Metlen
Dillon
Capitol
Carpenters Will Not Return As Depot Agents
Friends of Mr and Mrs H D regret to learn they do not plan to resume roles at the depot as company agent and assistant. The station work is demanding for a town of this size, and Mr Carpenter says his health won t permit the energy required. Since returning from the south on the first of the month they have been visiting Miles City and Harlowton, and are assigned to a larger point with greater limitations on the work.
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H. D
Carpenter
Miles City
Harlowton
En Sarre
Sats
Morrow Lumber Co Incorporates in Lewistown Montana
The Morrow Lumber Co of Baker files articles with the secretary of state. Incorporators are E. J. Morrow Anna M. Morrow and O. W. Belden of Lewistown Montana. Capital $25000 with $10000 subscribed.
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Morrow Lumber Co
Baker
E. J. and
Anna M. Morrow
O. W. Belden
Lewistown
Mont
Capital
Americans Will Help Bear Burden of Big War Tax
Washington may 9 the war tax bill presented by the ways and means committee seeks quick passage. It forecasts raising 1.8 billion in addition to 1.5 billion current revenue and imposes direct taxes of 33 per capita on Americans, with broader increases in income, profits, internal revenue, and customs duties affecting every home.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
German raiders renamed after Revolutionary heroes
Two German commerce raiders seized by the United States will be renamed after American Revolutionary figures. The Krozno Wilhelm becomes the Baron von Steuben and the Prinzei Friedrich is renamed the Baron de Kalb to honor Continental Army fighters.
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Washington
United States
Ban von Steuben
Prinzei Friedrich
Baron de Kalb
President Granted Power to Employ Enemy Ships
Washington May 7 The joint resolution authorizing the president to use vessels of the enemy in American ports was adopted by the house today after an all day debate without a record vote.
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Washington
Senate
House
Ollie Orchestra Keeps Promising to Play at Dance
Wet weather and muddy roads could not stop the Ollie Orchestra from traveling to Carlyle by hand car for a baseball dance. The crew faced slips but pressed on, with breaks and a rough landing, while funds from the dance and supper boosted the players toward the season. Later reports add crop and price data for Montana and the United States for May 1.
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Enterprise
Ollie
Carlyle
Pixley
Here
Wilson
Carlson
Campbell
Carl Hale
Carter County Decision Delays County Business Across Counties
The supreme court decision affecting Carter county remains undisclosed for weeks. Falton and Meagher counties cannot transact much county business that would normally occur this season due to the unresolved situation.
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Supreme Court
Carter County
Falton
Meagher
Montana County Attorneys to Wait for Salaries
The Montana state faces a delay in paying county attorneys their January and February salaries. The state auditor and Attorney General S. C. Ford released a Wednesday opinion stating the Fifteenth assembly did not appropriate $3,802, the state's share of those salaries, leaving payment to await funds.
County Board Meets Sets Bid Calls and Road Work
County board meets to call for bids on bridge construction over Beaver Creek at Mulkey and Nuer ranches and Fallon Creek at McKenzie P.O. The Pennell Creek bridge near A G Vincelette farm ordered completed by filling approaches. Road culverts priced at 2550 dollars. Dr White of Golva North Dakota paid 50 dollars for medical care to the poor at Olilie.
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Beaver Creek
Mulkey and
Nuer
Fallon Creek
McKenzie P. O
Pennell Creek
A. G. Vincelette
White
Golva
N. D
Olilie
Fallon County Farmers Prepare Seed Wheat Planting
Seed wheat is the focus for Fallon county farmers as work begins. Arbor Day exercises are held on school grounds. Tom Lane buys 640 acre Manis farm near Baker for 19 dollars per acre to seed flax. New telephone operators include Gladys Figg and Alta Calhoun with Hough and Hawkins staff.
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Fallon County
Tom Lane
Manis
Baker
Gladys Figg
Ekalaka
Alta Calhoun
Toronto
D. S
Telephone Exchange
Mr. Hough
Hawkins
Big Class Join Encampment In Odd Fellowship Trip
Eleven candidates traveled from the subordinate lodge to the encampment in Odd Fellowship at Ekalaka. Attending were Lyle Washburn and others from Baker and local supporters. A post ceremony supper followed as the visit extended to three in the morning with grateful visitors.
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Odd Fellowship
Ekalaka
Lyle Washburn
D. L. White
Louis Gramum
L. W. Busch
Robin Gorsuch
Ralph Riggs
Ed. Hansen
L. S. Meyran
Ralph Keener
L. A. Conser
Baker
al Hardy
Tee Dee
P. E. Hubbard
J. M. Comstock
C. J. Russell
Harry Schaller
H. S. Josselyn
Wm. Kruckeberg
Alex Rolfe
Ekalaka Brothers
Glendive Building and Loan Increases Capital Stock
The Glendive Building and Loan association boosted its capital stock from 200000 dollars to 300000 dollars to strengthen its financial base and support lending activities.
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The
Glendive Building and Loan Association
Miss Agnes Maggleson Succeeds as Creel Carmichael Bookkeeper
Miss Agnes Maggleson, bookkeeper for Creel and Carmichael, has left Idaho. She is succeeded by Marcia Knox as the new bookkeeper.
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Agnes
Maggleson
Creel & Carmichael
Idaho
Iss Marcia Knox
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Washington, D. C
Bureau of Crop Estimates
Weather Bureau
U. S. Department of Agriculture
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