President Coolidge Visits Livingston in Montana
President Calvin Coolidge arrives by special train in Livingston to a silent crowd of over 3,000. He accepts a gift fishing rod and equipment from Governor Erickson on behalf of Montana sportsmen and chats with Congressman Leavitt about the town’s size as spectators cheer and press for a speech.
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Livingston
Coolidge
Yellowstone — Park
Erickson
Montana
John
Park
Scott Leavitt
Great Falls
Billings
Congressman Leavitt
E. W. Weston
Livingston Woman’s Club
Ericksons
Horace M. Albright
Yellowstone National Park
Harry W. Child
Yellowstone Park
W. A. Campbell
Helena Independent
National Guard
Montana Leads Every State In Ten Years
Montana on August 1 led all states in crop condition with an average 130 percent of its ten year average, per state and federal crop reports. North Dakota followed at 126.4 percent, Oregon 116 percent, while California averaged 98.4 percent. the U S average was 109 percent. The index reflects agriculture’s general health and guides national business expectations.
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Helena
Montana
North Dakota
Oregon
Thlinais
California
United States
Postmasters to Meet at Helena Montana State Convention
The Montana branch of the National League of District Postmasters convenes in Helena September 5 and 6 with postmasters postal employees and families invited. Speakers include Gov. J E Erickson former Gov. S V Stewart Scott Leavitt John A Israelson and others. Musical numbers and a banquet at the Hotel Placer accompany sessions at headquarters there.
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Montana
National League of District Postmasters
Helena
J. E. Erickson
V. Stewart
Scott Leavitt
Washington
John A. Israelson
League
Postoffice
FE. A. Wohlfrom
Post Office Department
Harry L. Fowler
Arlee
E. J. Stackhouse
Thompson Falls
E. D. Burroughs
Rockyboy
Kirby Hoon
Kirby, Jr
Emma Sime
Helen McClatches
Frances Middlemas
Assembly
A. E. Reeves
Helena Chamber of Commerce
Marie I. Moler
Reed Point
League of Postmasters
Placer
Global unrest follows Sacco and Vanzetti executions
Across London Paris Geneva and Johannesburg protests flare after the Sacco Vanzetti death sentence. Demonstrators clash with police injuring dozens while riots damage shops and embassies. International unions consider a memorial day as foreign press condemns the executions.
Martinsdale Neighbor Celebrates Martin T. Grande Eighty Three
In Martinsdale Montana on August 19 a hundred fifty friends gathered at the ranch to honor Martin T. Grande on his eighty third birthday. A. C. Grande served as toastmaster and guests voiced esteem for the pioneer sheepman who remains active on his ranch.
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Ford
James Wood
August Linn
Mayn
F. H. Mayn
White Sulphur Springs
John Lucas
Ringling
Olaf Haugan
HJ. Berg
W. W. Flatt
Albert Haugan
Sam Bers
Martinsdale
Louis Dahl
Thomas Sorhoe
Harlowton
Grande
A. C. Grande
Judge Ford
Linn
Wood
Hart
Albert Hoyem
M. T. Grande
Montana
Cnoinues
Week End Rodeo Attracted Light Attendance Despite Lions Efforts
The Lions club rodeo weekend in Big Timber raised over 8100 for a state Lions convention but fell short of expectations due to wet harvest delays and minimal city merchant interest. Attendance on Saturday and Sunday lagged behind 1925, with 88 on the first day and about 1200 total after gates opened. insufficient features and carnival misfires hindered turnout. Losses reported ranged up to 540, and police investigated multiple improvised games as suspicious activities. Proceeds from dances and concessions were split with McDowell Bros, while a Gypsy fortune teller and hot dog stand drew scant crowds.
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Lions Club
Grey Cliff Band
Lions
McDowell Bros
Golden Rule
Fair
Jesse James
Jesse
Deegan
Empire Of Steel Is Halted For Funeral
Funeral services in Wheaton honor Elbert H. Gary founder of a steel empire. Notables Charles M. Schwab General John Pershing Charles S. Deneen George F. Baker Julius S. Morgan James A. Farrell Nathan L. Miller and Walter Dill Scott attended. A Wheaton minister praised his honesty and Christian principles.
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Charles M. Schwab
John Pershing
United States
Charles S. Deneen
George F. Baker
Je. Julius S. Morgan
James A. Farrell
Nathan L. Miller
Walter Dill Scott
Northwestern University
Wheaton
Abraham Lincoln
James T. Ladd. Elgin
Gary
Farmers Get Back Kick On Gas Taxes
The Montana state board of examiners reports farmers and institutions received 45,543.40 in gasoline tax refunds since the 3-cent tax law took effect March 1. Exempt users claimed 1,518,260 gallons, with refunds calculated at 0.03 per gallon, implying original spendings around 289,565 dollars. Receipts from the 7 cent tax from March 1 to July 30 total 597,972.89, with warrants paid amounting to 320,????
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Helena
Montana
Hans DeYoung
W. E. Harmon
Aly
Chaplin Divorce settlement sets 825000 for wife and 200000 trust for sons
Charles Spencer Chaplin and Lita Gray Chaplin reach an out of court property settlement in Los Angeles. Chaplin pays 825000 to his wife, funds a 200000 trust for their two sons, and agrees to monthly support and other costs. The divorce decree grants custody and details installments through 1930.
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Los Angeles
Charles Spencer Chaplin
Lita Gray Chaplin
Walter Guerin
Chaplin
Sydney Earle
Jay
Sacco Vanzetti protest ends in trooper's death in Pittsburgh
Private John J. Downey of the Pennsylvania state police was killed during a Sacco Vanzetti demonstration in Allegheny County. Officers dispersed about 2,000 protesters with tear gas after a mass meeting near cmetonia was broken up. An assailant fired point blank as Downey ordered three men to move on. three suspects fled as Downey died from three bullet wounds.
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Pittsburgh
Sacco- Vanzetti
Pennsylvania
John J. Downey
Cmetonia
Allegheny County
Nicola Sacco
Bartolomeo Vanzetti
Downey
John T. McQuaid
Sacco and Vanzetti Die After Seven Years on Death Row
In Charlestown State Prison Boston Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti were executed for the Braintree paymaster murder, following Celestine Madeiros who died earlier. Vanzetti proclaimed innocence and forgiveness while Sacco shouted long live anarchy before the chair.
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Charlestown
STATE
Boston
Nicola Sacco
Bartolomeo Vanzetti
Celestine Madeiros
Madeiros
Wrentham Bank
Sacco
Vanzetti
Braintree
Vangzetti
Torture Of Indians Used In Bootleg War
In Baltimore Aug 20 two men Johan Warrahy and Chester Pugh were abducted on a country road by three men who beat them with pistol butts then forced them into a cottage where their clothes were saturated with kerosene and the building set afire. Both men died from burns and wounds at a hospital after escaping the flames. The assailants fled as police arrived.
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Baltimore
Johan
U Warrahy
Chester Push
Warrahy
Pugh
Charles M. Schwab Is Sure Of Prosperity
Chicago report quotes Charles M. Schwab and General John J. Pershing after Elbert H. Garys funeral. Schwab predicts lasting prosperity and strong steel demand while Pershing notes westward crop abundance and overall good times.
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Charles M. Schwab
Pioneer Missionary Father Palladino Buried in Missoula
Stev. Father Laurence Palladino pioneer priest and missionary of the northwest died at St. Patrick's hospital, aged 90. Funeral set for 11 o'clock Monday at St. Francis Xavier church. He served decades among Indians and whites in California Washington and Montana and wrote Indians and Whites of the Northwest.
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Missoula
Stev
Laurence Palladino
Northwest
St. Patrick’s Hospital
St. Francis Xavier Church
Father Palladino
West
California
Washington
Montana
America
Ignatius College
San Francisco
Santa Clara College
Gonzaga College
Spokane
Wash
Laurence Benedict Palladino
Tigucto
Italy
Genoa
Society of Jesus
Tyrol
France
Monaco
Nice
St. Ignatius
Flathead Reservation
Helena
Missoula Valley
Gonzaga University
Seattle
Idaho
St.Xavier Mission
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Paris
Geneva
Johannesburg
South Africa
Hyde Park
International Class War Prisoners’ Organization
England
Trafalgar Square
Montmartre Secion
League of Nations
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Sacco-Vanzetti
Finland
Trade Union Congress
Amsterdam
Morgenpost
Berlin
Cheka
Russia
Lokal Anzeiger
Giornale d'Italia
Rome
Martin T. Grande
Empire of Steel
Charley Chaplin
Dedham
Maddros
South Braintree
Maderros
Chicago
Bethlehem Steel Company
John J. Pershing
Mr. Schwab
General Pershing
East
Elbert H. Gary
President Coolidge
Schwab
ST. Francis Xavier
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