Railroads gain approval for imperial freight and passenger hikes
The commission approves rail rate increases, granting eastern lines more than requested while western and southern routes receive adjustments. Freight rates rise significantly, with per capita impact estimated at $12 annually based on a 1920 population. eastern roads secure about 25 percent more than asked, southern lines less, reflecting carrier conditions.
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Mountain Pacific
Census Bureau
Estern
Tariff Changes For Month Push Interstate Rates Higher
The article reports new freight rates effective this month as the interstate tariffs rise rules that affect transport costs. Officials cite increased charges across territories and anticipate delays as the schedule aligns with new regulatory baselines.
Roads Want Out Rates and Improved Service
Fairfax Harrison, president of the Southern railway system, said that completing the cycle of government management through higher freight and passenger rates would enable carriers to pursue a constant and progressive reduction of rates while expanding service. He warned the large rate increases set by the railroad administration were necessary to cover expenses but could bring economic concerns.
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Washington
Fairfax Harrison
Southern Railway System
High Price of Coal Due to Speculators
The National Coal Association blamed speculators for high coal prices in a formal statement. It cited Federal Trade Commission data showing April mine prices averaging 33.26 per ton with costs of 22.76, noting a 50 cent margin is not profit after interest and expenses.
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Washington
National Coal Association
Federal Trade Commission
Lloyd and 19 others found guilty of conspiracy
In Chicago on August 2, William Ross Lloyd and 19 fellow defendants were convicted of conspiracy to overthrow the U.S. government. Sentences ranged from one to five years in the penitentiary, with fines and jail time for several. Lloyd received one to five years and a 32000 fine. The group was indicted under a Illinois syndicalism law after a January raid on radicals.
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Chicago
William Ross Lloyd
Communist-Labor Party
United States
Lloyd
American destroyers guard Miami harbor against Western Union cable
Five destroyers patrol the Miami entrance under President Wilson orders to block landing of a Western Union cable from Barbadoes. The Colonia, a British chartered ship, would land the American end to connect with a British chain to South America. The State Department warned the British master landing would violate U S law amid monopoly concerns over Brazilian waters and a pending executive permit.
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Washington
Miami
Florida
Wilson
Western Union Telegraph Company
Barbadoes
West Indies
Colonia
Western Union Company
South America
State Department
International Communication Congress
United States
Brazil
Western Cable Company
Filings For State Primaries Show Many Candidates
Helena August filings for state and national offices and judiciary show a large slate. Democratic candidates include Associate Justice John A. Matthews and Governor contenders W. W. McDowell and Thomas E. Carey. other posts list dozens of hopefuls across districts plus Non Partisan League labor ticket entries. Republicans name Frank Arnold Frank Haskins William Holloway John Hurley and Frank B. Reynolds among others.
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Thomas J. Walker
Butte
John M. Evans
Missoula
H. C. MacDonald
J. T. Carroll
Billings
A. H. McConnell
Helena
C. G. van Hook
Earl J. Johnson
Silver Bow
Herbert M. Peet
Harlowton
R. N. Hawkins
Virginia City
Andrew G. Sabre
League-Labor
B. K. Wheeler
Silver
Frank Arnold
Livingston
Frank W. Haskins
William L. Holloway
Bozeman
John Hurley
Glasgow
Frank B. Reynolds
Bill
Ranchman Tries to End Long Suffering
MISSOULA Aug 2. Tom Halbert a long time sufferer from chronic illness attempted suicide with a barrel shotgun near Grant Creek. He wounded himself but the wound was not fatal and he was taken to Thornton hospital in critical condition. He had planned an x ray Tuesday but chose to end his fight yesterday. Halbert came to Missoula county last spring from Musselshell county where he lived over 20 years. He is married with no children and is a cousin of H C Pound and Mrs C T Busha. His mother aged 78 is visiting from Musselshell county.
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Missoula
Tom Halbert
Grant Creek
Thornton Hospital
Halbert
Sheriff's Office
Mmssoula County
Musselshell
Musselshell County
H. C. Pound
C. T. Busha
Ten Thousand Attend Bird Funeral in Newark
A crowd of about 10 000 gathered in Newark New Jersey to mourn Jimmie the canary owned by Exido Russomanno a 65 year old cobbler. Police reserves were deployed to control the throng and clear streets for the funeral cortege. The canary died after choking on a watermelon seed and was praised by its owner as having a voice sweet as Caruso.
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Newark
N. J
Jimmie
Exido Russomanno
Caruso
Rancher Mestyen Dies After Derrick Accident at Melin Ranch
Andrew Mestyen 67, a Yellowstone valley rancher, died at Pray while recovering from internal injuries after a derrick swung during hay stacking at William Melin's. He lived in the area 18 years, survived by stepson John Strabititz. Funeral services were held at the Melin residence with Rev. Dann officiating. burial in Shorthill Cemetery.
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Livingston
Andrew Mestyen
Yellowstone Valley
William J. Melin
Pray
Melin
Mestyen
Mr. Mestyen
John Strabititz
Meclin
Rev
Dann
Pinn Creek
Shorthill
District to Get Regular Fire Crews This District
Livingston August 4 a new system of fire protection will use several small permanent crews capable of rapid expansion for serious fires when needed. The Livingston forest office will hire five men paid 100 dollars monthly with transportation and board. When no fires the crews will assist in trail work and be stationed strategically in the forests.
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Livingston
E. W. Shaw
Forest Service
Well Known Rancher Ends Life By Shooting
In Salt Lake City Utah two Utah figures in the farmer labor party resign saying I W W influence controls the party. Meanwhile J Jobs Nevin a Sweet Grass county rancher dies by suicide near Tony creek after financial woes and a short inquest. He leaves four children and is son of a former county official. Funeral set for Lutheran church tomorrow at 2 30 with Rev L O Onerheim officiating.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Farmer-Labor Party
Geo. Crosby
Industrial Workers of the World
H. A. McCollem
Vie
Charles A. Weaver
New Party
Parley P. Christensen
Christensen
Labor Party
Christensen Hso
Nevin
Shawmut
Nevin & Rye Ranch
Harry Davis
Tony Creek
Shammat
John Rye
Lutheran Church
L. O. Onerheim
Irishman's Staff Of Life is Coming Down
August 3 Butte Potato prices fall as local grocers quote new potatoes at 5 to 6 cents a pound down from 8 to 10. Flour may drop with wheat in weeks but millers and jobbers keep prices steadier. flour sacks now cost wholesalers 35 cents each after previously 15 to 17 cents.
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Butte
William Lutey
Lutey
Favor Freedom For Philippine Islands
Manila. Aug 3. Three members of Congress voiced support for Philippine independence at a banquet hosted by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce for visiting eastbound lawmakers. Porter compared the Philippine government to Cuba's status at U S recognition, while Grear said independence would come once a stable government exists.
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Manila
P. I
Philippines
Congress
Philippine Chamber of Commerce
East
Cuba
United States
Stephen G. Porter
Foreign Affairs Committee
J. A. Grear
Wisconsin
Railroads Ordered to Enforce Open Top Car Rules
Interstate Commerce Commission orders railroads to set re consigning rules on call freight in open-top cars and on car and coke in all cars. Additional detention penalties up to 160 dollars per car apply. Notice to take effect within five days. shipments may be reassigned or adjusted per the new policy.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Unider
Origi
Lake
Ory Racer
State Stockgrowers To Plan Stockyards In Butte
August 3 Butte. A meeting of Montana stockgrowers is planned for August 9 to discuss establishing a union stockyards in Butte. The gathering follows the state bankers convention set for August 6 and 7 with attendees including Joseph Bradley of Spokane and E. E. Flood of Spokane's Exchange National Bank. O. M. Plummer, livestock and stockyards expert, and C. O. Vowell, Rotary stockyards committee chair, outline approval steps via the Chamber of Commerce and note Spokane’s national convention backing stockyard ownership as a path to broader benefits for all yards.
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Butte
State Bankers’ Convention
Joseph Bradley
Old National Bank of Spokane
E. E. Flood
Exchange National Bank of
Plummer
Pacific Coast
Grayson Lays Off Washington Aide Amid Health Shift
Rear Admiral Carey T Grayson personal physician to President Wilson begins a variant course of action today explaining he will depart from his duties in Washington to pursue new direction.
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Washington
Carey T. “Grayson
Wilson
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