Red Lodge Cooke City Highway Approved In Congress
The House rejected the Senate amendment to the interior department bill and rejected a Montana road aid extension. A substitute urged interior cooperation with states to select settlers for reclamation projects. Billings Gazette notes conferees approved Red Lodge Cooke City highway funding opening Beartooth country to tourists and mineral development.
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Washington
Spanish Springs
Owyhie Vale
Baker
Sun River
House
Senate
Interior Department
Montana
Leavitt
Red Lodge
Bear Tooth National Forest
Cooke City
Yellowstone
Billings Gazette
Yellowstone National Park
Beartooth Forest
Billings
Mammoth Hot Springs
Interior
Scott Leavitt
T. J. Walsh
B. K. Wheeler
Beartooth
Two Farm Relief Plans Face House Vote
In Washington on April 20 the agriculture committee advanced two rival farm relief proposals for House action. The Tindher bill backed by Secretary Jardine would create a $100,000,000 revolving federal loan fund for farmers cooperatives. The Haugen plan would finance agriculture via an equalization fee on basic farm commodities as part of the corn belt scheme.
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Washington
House
Agriculture Committee
Jardine
Haugen
Prosperity For All Northwest Farmers
Spokane leaders report signs of farm prosperity at the Spokane Farm Loan Bank directors meeting. E B Reed from Washington, D C, cites a large wheat crop in prospect, early season, rising acreage, good stand, strong wool and fruit tree gains, with serious damage risk past.
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Pacific Northwestern
Spokane Farm Loan ‘Bank
E. B. Reed
Washington, D. C
Joan Banks
Jardine Refuses To Hurl Monkey Wrench
Secretary Jardine tells the American Dairy Federation he supports considering both the Tinder bill and the corn belt plan. He opposes an equalization fee on basic farm products but will not hinder supporters of either proposal. Action on the bills is delayed for further discussion.
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Washington
American Dairy Federation
Jardine
Congress
Thouse Agriculture Committee
House
Haugen
Wiliams
Wllnois
Former auto thieves traced to Big Timber go to pen
Anaconda April 15 George Raven Frank Eastein and Ernest Bates three young men arrested in Helena on charges of stealing an automobile in Butte pled guilty to grand larceny before Judge Jeremiah J Lynch and were sentenced to serve not less than two years nor more than five years in state prison Raven and Eastain are ex convicts from Montana prison Raven had been pardoned about a week before the arrest They were tracked after a Studebaker stolen from F G C Woodward Butte was spotted and recovered in Helena The trio claimed the car was stalled in snow in Priest s Pass The car s true make Buick was confirmed Raven previously served time for car theft and was released on parole after serving part of the minimum sentence
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Anaconda
Mont
George Raven
Frank Eastein
Ernest Bates
Helena
Butte
Jeremiah J. Lynch
Raven
Astein
Montana
John Duggan
Studebaker
F. G C. Woodward
Murray Hospital
Woodward
Main Street
Big Timber
Plans To Settle Webb Shortage Still Hang Fire
A Pioneer report details Percy G. Webb shortages totaling 3010.17 with prior shortages since 1922. A tentative gentleman’s agreement sought 1500 cash and 1500 note secured funds, but internal disagreements stalled progress.
Filipino Boxer Dies After Gruelling Fight in Milwaukee
Dever Senecio a Filipino flyweight dies from cerebral hemorrhage after a ten round bout with Bud Taylor in Milwaukee. The death occurs in a hotel room with officials noting boxing legal in Wisconsin and no action against Taylor.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Sencio
Taylor
Emgene Wingert
Wisconsin
Athletic Commission
Supreme Court Rules Betting Not Illegal in Montana Race Co Ownership
The Montana Supreme Court affirms a Lewis and Clark county ruling that entrance fees paid unconditionally for entry in a co ownership horse race are not bets. E G Toomey sued under a gambling recovery statute, claiming he paid $2 to enter a horse at the state fair, which lost.
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Helena
Mont
Montana Supreme Court
District Court For
Lewis and Clark County
E. G. Toomey
Supreme Court
Toomey
The
Fair Association
Fourth Princess of the Land Born to House of York
London April 21 the little princess daughter of the House of York was born at Windsor and is described as strong though slightly under average weight. She ranks fourth in line to the throne after the queen Princess Mary and the Duchess of York and may be named Elizabeth as speculation grows in London.
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House of York
Windsor
Mary
Duchess of York
Miss
England
Elizabeth
Word From Captain Wilkins Not At Hand
FAIRBANKS April 21 No word has been received from Captain George H Wilkins and Pilot Ben Filson who flew to Point Barrow with freight as the Detroit Arctic expedition base moves from Fairbanks to Point Barrow. Major Lanphier is ordered to search if no contact is made. The Detroiter aircraft awaits radio gear after a 10 000 foot climb test.
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Fairbanks
George H. Wilkins
Ben Filson
Point Barrow
Detroit Arctic Expedition
Alliance
Wilkins
Thomas Lanphier
Detroiter
Fate Of Andrews Is Up To Dry Shouters
Anti saloon league leaders contemplate possible removal or censure of Assistant Secretary Andrews of the treasury and District Attorney Buckner of New York City after their senate prohibition committee testimony. They weigh action as Buckner’s sworn remarks and Andrews stance on non intoxicating beer distribution drew opposition. Bishop James Cannon Jr. heads the league’s executive committee.
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Anti-saloon League
Andrews
The
Treasury
Buckner
New York City
Senate
Prohibition Committee
League
Legislative Committee
James Cannon, Jr
Methodist Episcopal Church
Senate Ratifies Italian War Debt Settlement
The Senate approved the two billion dollar Italian war debt settlement by 54 to 34 amid a long, bitter debate. Opposition signaled a move to reconsider with discussions over an amendment by Senator Howell. Vote followed a four hour session. debate paused as the chamber recessed.
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Senate
Howell
Nebraska
Italy
Reed
Missouri
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House
Treasury
American Debt Commission
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Farmer-Labor
Montana
Walsh
Wheeler
Warren
Wyoming
Kendrick
Mussolini
Fess
Ohio
Dawes
Wheeler alleges same forces behind Brookhart ouster
Senator Wheeler of Montana claims the same forces that tried to topple him two years ago also targeted Iowa’s Senator Brookhart. He urged using remaining campaign funds for Brookhart’s next Senate race as retaliation. The dinner, attended by 300, included praise from Senator Walsh and greetings from figures like Senator Shipstead and Representative Huddleson.
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Washington
Brookhart
Iowa
Wheeler
Montana
Wheeler Defense Committee
Department of Justice
Senate
Harry M. Daugherty
Senator Walsh
Basil Hanley
People’s Legislative Service
LaFollette Group
Shipstead
Labor
Minnesota
Huddleson
Alabama
E A Wilson Seeks Big Fish Photos for Angling Book
Livingston Enterprise reports E A Wilson, Montana State Fish and Game Commission member, seeks labelled photos of large trout for Dr. W H Ballou's Science News Service book. Photos should include time place tackle and angler name and be sent to Bozeman or to Wilson for forwarding. Local anglers urged to help promptly.
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Livingston Enterprise
E. A. Wilson
Montana State Fish and Game Commission
Department of Commerce
Bozeman
W. H. Ballou
Science News Service
Alpine Road
Closter
N. J
Wilson
Thompson
Livingston
Yellowstone Valley
Dr. Ballou
Herrin Holds Peaceful Municipal Election After Clash
In Herrin Illinois on Monday April 20 three anti Klans and one Klan candidate were elected to alderman seats. National guard troops stood at four polling places as voting proceeded without incident. The council will be majority anti Klans with Mayor McCormack among the six anti Klans. one seat vacant due to Alderman Sizemore's death last Tuesday in the clash.
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Herrin
Infantry
Illinois National Guard
McCormack
Sizemore
Jilan
Clifford Brown Dies in Livingston after Sleeping Sickness
Clifford Brown born in Big Timber son of Mr and Mrs CC V Brown died at 111 North Seventh Street Livingston after a three week illness including influenza followed by sleeping sickness. Born February 18 1915 at Big Timber he moved with his parents to Livingston in 1916 where his father served as Park County High School principal. Funeral service set for 3 o clock at the family home with Mountain View cemetery interment. Park County High School closed Friday afternoon in his memory.
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Livingston Enterprise
Clifford Brown
CC. V. Brown
North Seventh Street
Clifford
Big Timber
Livingston
Brown
Park County High School
Mountain View Cemetery
Don Evans
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Indiana
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Australia
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Dencio
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