Dixon Leads Son for Governor in Turbulent Race
The poll shows former VO Dinen sof gp and Tad80 Wilson among contenders with wide gaps to rivals. Key figures include Nelson Story Jr and Roland Arnold leading nominations for lieutenant governor and attorney general respectively, while W. W. Palmer tops the Democratic secretary race and Ella Dorothy Lord leads the Non Partisan slate for auditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Frank N. Utter
W. W. Palmer
Harlow Pease
Frank Woody
John Stanton
Nelson Story, Jr
R. G. Linebarger
CG. H. Williams
John Oliver
Roland C. Arnold
Frank H. Cooney
David Hilger
Wellington D. Rankin
L. A. Foot
William E. Jones
Charles E. Avery
L. V. Beaulieu
Fred C. Gabriel
U. S. Gribble
Louis S. Irvin
A. H. McConnell
C. T. Stewart
Harry D. Barr
J. H. Bohling, Jr
Frank Cone
R. A. Haste
Herbert M. Peet
J. W. Walker
C. J. McAllister
Thomas D. Butterfield
N. O. Miller
Ella Dorothy Lord
League
R. N. Hawkins
Dixon
Ford
Higgins
Slayton
Riddick
The
Supreme Court
Arnold
Galen
Haskins
Holloway
Hurly
Stevens
Reynolds
Utter
Linebarger
Oliver
Story
Williams
Avery
Gabriel
Gribble
Foot
Rankin
Jones
Barr
Bohling
Cone
Stewart
Butterfield
McAllister
Miller
Walker
Porter
Sheridan
May Trumper
Carney
McDowell
Wheeler
Palmer
Pease
Stanton
Woody
Matthews
Cooney
Hilger
Irvin
McConnell
Haste
Peet
Kill Two TagO Policemen at Beaus Arts Club
An unclear OCR paragraph reports violence around the Beaus Arts Club with mentions of Potwemen and Mulcahy, noting suspects held by authorities. The text is garbled but references a fatal or violent event and law enforcement action surrounding a court and arrests.
Russia Builds Weak Offensive Amid Frontline Confusion
A garbled dispatch claims Russian forces begin a campaign as Polish troops hold positions. The report notes unclear movements around Cavay and mentions Neidenburg progress while other details remain uncertain.
Wisconsin Refuses To Advance Passenger Rates
Wisconsin will not raise passenger fares on August 26 nor impose the 50 percent Pullman surcharge. The 3 cent per mile interstate and intrastate rate remains in effect. Railroads plan to contest the Wisconsin Railroad Commission authority over the proposed increase. Similar notices were sent to Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota and Michigan agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Wisconsin Railroad Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Ilinois
Iowa
Minnesota
Michigan
Drowning of Big Timber Resident at Newport Beach
John Quinn formerly of Big Timber and adjacent country drowned while bathing at Newport Beach with his 12 year old son. He will be buried in Covina California near their former walnut grove. His wife, aged and in poor health, lives at Elsinore Hot Springs. He leaves a wife and two children aged 12 and 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ping
Los Angeles Evening Express
John Quinn
Big Timber
Elsinore Hot Springs
Dixon Leads With Two Thousand Vote Margin for Governor
Dixon holds a rising lead over the Republican nominee for governor as returns from numerous small precincts come in. Early this morning he led by 872 votes, with gains shifting higher as the day progresses.
Murders Pool Hall Owner in Rapelje by Drunken I.W.W. Member
In Rapelje, Ellin Johns a 40 year old harvest hand and suspected I W W member shot pool hall proprietor John Dovier as he entered the hall seeking a ranch job. Johns fled into a wheat field but was captured after two posse shots. Dovier a 32 year old Illinois born homesteader leaves a widow and child. Authorities will probe bootlegging as a potential motive and an I W W card was found on Johns.
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Alfred Christensen
Columbus
Johns
Fred Molt
Kehrwald Brothers
Rapelje
Christensen
Brunswick
Dévier
Ilinois
David Williams
Dovier
Warren
Dovler
Rapellc
Christenesa
John
Senator Edwards Attends Western States Reclamation Meet
At Boise Idaho on August 20 representatives from western states gathered for the Western States Reclamation association session. J E Edwards Forsyth Mont and Idaho leaders including Governor Davis and reps Burton L French Addison T Smith attended with officials of Oregon Short Line Union Pacific and U W R N. Committees on finance publicity and legislation were formed and plans to urge congressional action on reclamation were outlined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise
Idaho
Western States
Western States Reclamation Association
Spry
Utah
J. E. Edwards
Forsyth
Mont
John F. Nugent
Davis
Burton L. French
Addison T. Smith
Oregon
Oregon Short Line, the Union Pacific and the U. W. R. & N
Board of Equalization
Congress
Legion Seeks Foch and Beatty Visit for Allied Leaders
American Legion officers urge Marshall Foch and Admiral Beatty to accept invitations to attend the Legion's second annual convention in Cleveland on September 27 to 29. Invitations were sent via embassies and the State Department, with officials promising cooperation. The commander asserts a visit would greatly inspire the nation and honor those who served in World War I.
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Indianapolis
American Legion
Marshall Foch
Admiral Beatty
United States
Legion
America
Cleveland
Lemuel Bolles
Organization
Washington
Baker
State Department
Franklin D‘olier
Me. D'olier
Governor Roberts Mails Suff Papers
Certification of Tennessee's ratification of the suffrage amendment was en route by mail to Washington. Suffrage advocates expect a formal proclamation making the amendment law and extending voting rights to 22,000,000 women. Opponents hint at court challenges, with the American Constitutional League seeking an order to restrain Colby from issuing the proclamation. The Tennessee Supreme Court action may be sought to reverse Justice Lansden's order. court meets in Knoxville on September 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee
Washington
Colby
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Lansden
Knoxville
Railway Deficit Mounts In June Across U S Lines
The Interstate Commerce Commission reports trunk line railroads ran a deficit of 15 616 328 in June operations. For the first six months of 1920 net railway operating income stood at 13 664 120, down from 154 990 908 in 1919 as wage charges rise and BABE board decisions affect mileage.
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Washington
United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
Babe Board
Mysterious letter writer funds 2000 dollars to county treasurer
Helena August 20 There is no clue to the writer who sent County Treasurer W A Moore two thousand dollars in currency today to enforce all moral laws. The money will be placed in an emergency fund amid legal questions on its use.
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Helena
W A. Moore
County Primaries Show Light Vote Across County
Results reveal Wilson leading county totals with a wide plurality and winning in nearly all precincts. Esp, Mo, Austin, and Solberg also top their contested races. Pound loses clerk race to Rees. Ruth Sheridan dominates county clerk race as votes continue to be canvassed. Harry L. Wilson of Billings holds a county wide lead over Joseph M. Dixon by 216 votes.
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Joseph M. Dixon
Missoula
Harry L. Wilson
Billings
Wilson
Esp
Austin
Lamp
Solberg
Geiger
Pound
Rees
Kent Lake
Ruth Sheridan
Bishop
Struckman
van Cleve
Long
Fallang
Davis
Stark
Niles
Bryan
Walvoord
Leng
Mrs. Geiger
Inga Solberg
Busse
Graff
Lowry
Duncan
Riddick
Arnold
Galen
Haskins
Holloway
Hurly
Stevens
Reynolds
Utter
Clinton
Ford
Linebarger
Story
Avery
Gribble
Jones
Rankin
Barr
Bohling
Cone
Butterfield
McAllister
Bray
Thurman
Oliver
Foot
Stewart
Walker
Porter
Sheridan
Trumper
Collins
Ross
Wheeler
Beaverhead High School to Ban Georgette Wais ts and Tight Skirts
At Beaverhead County High School Dillon Montana the student body approved resolutions to blacklist Georgette waists tight skirts and silk hosiery as well as sweaters and high heels. The association also urged ginghams for fall and spring and plain wool dresses or middies in winter with voile or organdse for dances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Beaverhead County High School
Students’ Association
Wheeler addresses Rapstad crowd amid governor bid
Hon. B. K. Wheeler former U S district attorney and Democratic candidate speaks to about 50 at Rapstad school house accompanied by R. B. Martin nonpartisan league organizer He recalls farmer notes and rigs seen in Avondale and notes multiple convention votes while seeking party endorsement
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B. K. Wheeler
United States
Nonpartisan League
Rapstad
R. B. Martin
Wheeler
Cosma
Avondale
Glasgow
Valley County
Mr. Wheeler
Mision
Great ix
Helena
Dem
Sovernor
Melena
Sled
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Um. Dixon
Justice
Holland Hurry
K. Wheeler
Jord
Ate
Ora Hation
John Mo Evans
Wh League
Thaas J Walther
Wit
Faalen
John Tee Republican
Ladda
Toe Utter Berg
Willam
Hobartes
Esse Stevens
Fos Roeld
George P. Porter
Charles L. Sheridan
Ole Sauvik
Andrew G. Sabre
Samuel M. Ross
W. L. Collins
C. A. Rasmussen
A. E. McFatridge
John P. Meadors
Democratic Nomintion
Earl J. Johnson
Wheemn
Sand
Wes
Bhick
Moe
FeTaph
Conapsgys
Meer
Tryat
Bach
Esorri“Lama
Chozek
Szhomdayy Neidenburga
Rth
Santa Ana
J. Irvine
Calif
Satan Couty
Elsinore
Billings Gazette
Ras
Pool Hall
Senator Edwards
Foch
Roberts
McFatridge
Rasmussen
Leasby
T. W. Keithley
Carroll
McCusker
Hawkins
Lord
Sanvik
Sabre
Margaret Hannah
Johnson
Meadors
Utermohle
Sherif—Thurman
Mrs. Hannah
Dillon Girls
Rapstad School
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