Oil Leases Revive Old Boundary Dispute
The Red River boundary dispute between Texas and Oklahoma returns to a hearing led by U S supreme court commissioner Frederick S Tyler as oil and gas leases in the contested river area rise in value. Attorneys General Cructon and Freeling, with John Fain from justice, press state claims amid fears the region could spark renewed conflict.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Mid-Continent
Red River
Frederick S. Tyler
United States Supreme Court
Spain
Texas Rangers
W. P. Hoppy
Texas
J. B. A. Robertson
Oklahoma
Frederick A. Delano
Supreme Court
C. M. Cructon
W. P. Freeling
John Fain
Department of Justice
State Game Laws Change Recommended in Kalispell
Montana fish and game commission at Kalispell recommends importing hundreds of Hungarian pheasants, lowering wild duck limits to under 20 daily, allowing only one elk per season, and creating a closed big game season. The panel also plans to double Somers hatchery capacity to 12 million and stock eastern waters with black bass sunfish and catfish. Major M D Baldwin backs import via release of 500 birds in the state.
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Helena
M. D. Baldwin
Airship Race Around World Planned by Aero Clubs
A route for a first around the world aerial derby is mapped by the Aero Club of America and the Aerial League of Americas. A test flight will start in London and go east to Tokio Seattle New York with a ten passenger plane to gauge routes. The proposed course covers 22 207 miles from New York to Seattle Yokohama Shanghai Bangkok Karachi Calcutta Delhi Baghdad Rome Irish coast London Newfoundland and back to New York.
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New York
Aero Club of America
Aerial League of Americas
London
Tokio
Seattle
Yokohama
Shanghai
Bankok
Siam
Karachi
Indias
Calcutta
Delhi
Bagdad
Rome
Irish
New Foundland
Lightning Strike Narrowly Misses Wallace on Yellowstone Trail
Miles City July 31 Julian Wallace brother of M H Wallace escaped death when a lightning bolt struck the road in front of his car as he drove toward Cody Wyoming. He lost consciousness and awoke beside the overturned vehicle with a dislocated shoulder and other injuries. He continued to Cody for help.
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Miles City
Julian Wallace
M. H. Wallace
Yellowstone Park
Cody
Wyoming
Wallace
Destructive Storm Hits Gallatin Valley Crops
A severe hail storm swept six miles long and up to two miles wide across Gallatin valley south of Bozeman causing at least 100000 in damage. Barley and peas suffered the most with pea seed left on vines. Hail stones reached an inch in diameter and depths exceeded three inches.
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Bozeman
Gallatin
Roosevelt Opens Campaign Tour August 11
Franklin D. Roosevelt the democratic vice presidential nominee will begin his campaign in Chicago on August 11, two days after Hyde Park notification ceremonies. He will travel from Chicago to San Francisco making speeches in several cities along the route.
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New York
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Chicago
Hyde Park
N. Y
San Francisco
Wilson One of Montana’s Best Known Men
Harry L. Wilson of Billings, Republican candidate for governor, is highlighted as a major Montana figure. Born in New Jersey, he moved to Montana twenty years ago, served twice as Yellowstone County prosecuting attorney, and later formed a law partnership. Active in Masonic ranks and Red Cross war work, he is married with two daughters.
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Montana
Harry L. Wilson
Billings
Wilson
Lanark
Tama County
Iowa
Jewell County
Kansas
Miles City
Northern Indiana University
Valparaiso
Indiana
Leavenworth
O. F. Goddard
Yellowstone County
Edmund Nichols
Shrine
National Grand Lodge
Dexter
Virginia Baker
Red Cross
Whiskey with drugged kick leads to two bootleggers arrest
In Livingston the watch and $200 were stolen after Red Lodge reports of drugged whiskey. Peter and Gust Karras, New York Greeks, were arrested by Sheriff James McClarty’s force and Special Agent Olsen. A notebook shows narcotic formulas including opium and chloral. Proceedings move to Red Lodge for robbery trial.
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Livingston Enterprise
James McClarty
Olsen
Northern Pacific
Peter
Gust Karras
New York
Red Lodge
John Vitero
Express
Livingston
Carbon County Sheriff's Forces
Lewistown Levy Half-Cent Gas Tax In City
Lewistown council in regular session approved a half cent per gallon gasoline tax within city limits. The levy is expected to raise more than 23,000 dollars in the seven months gasoline is bought for cars.
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Lewistown
Mrs Fidelia Geiger Praised as Earnest Teacher Across Districts
A collection of endorsements from Montana and Wyoming officials and parents lauds Fidelia L Geiger for her teaching in Sweet Grass county districts 9 52 6 and Glasston 38 58 1916 1919 1920. Statements from county superintendents trustees and families highlight improved pupil performance strong work ethic and reliable classroom leadership.
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Fidelia L. Geiger
Fidelia L. Corbett
Alice Webster
Sweet Grass County
S. G. Webster
Big Timber
Mont
Geiger
Carl Tangen
Glasston School
Fidelia Geiger
Wheeler Butte
F. D. Geiger
O. H. Grey
Melville
J. J. Harper
Glasston
Regular Farmers to Get Prizes at Fair
The Midland Empire Fair emphasizes prizes for regular farmers over professionals. Most agricultural and livestock classes target practical farmers, with farm flocks in poultry and big top prizes awarded to non specialists, encouraging farm based poultry and broader farming viability.
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Midland Empire
Agricultural and Livestock Departments
Delia Geiger Praised As Outstanding Rural Teacher
Letters from residents and officials in Sweet Grass County extol Delia L Geiger as an exceptional educator. Endorsements praise her devotion to pupils, effective instruction, and lasting impact across Montana and Wyoming schools.
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Delia L. Geiger
Montana
Washington
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