Lowstone Dam Bill Irrigation Measure
The Yellowstone dam proposal grants Montana authority to erect and operate a dam across the Yellowstone River to form a lake for irrigation and flood control. It permits a bridge for foot and vehicle travel, fixes mean high and low water marks, and reserves hydroelectric rights to the United States with revenues benefiting Montana irrigation districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moentana
Yellowstone
Ee Yellowstone
Reclamation Service
Montana
United States
Yellowstone National Park
Stewart and Brown Participate in Helena Law Firm Move
Farnor Stewart and John G. Brown announce the firm’s activities in Helena. Stewart, a long time practitioner since 1895, and Brown, practicing since 1903, are tied to the Palding building renovations and occupancy plans as they remain active in state affairs and legal work.
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Samcoe
John G. Brown
Helena
Stewart
Minnesota Court Upholds Conviction in Prohibition Recruitment Case
The Minnesota Supreme Court upholds a conviction for violating state prohibition laws related to recruitment. Justice Brandeis dissented, noting the case centered on speech linked to antiwar sentiment and the government’s power to decide such issues.
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Shio
Minnesota
Supereme
N Tie Brandeis
United Adt
Gilbert
Priceless Oriental Rugs Stolen From Los Angeles Mansion
A gang stole 32 antique rugs valued over 50000 from James Hoatson’s Los Feliz home while occupants were away. The haul includes a Bohkara 10 by 14 foot rug and Royal Persian pieces. runners and drapes were also taken. Police target an international gang and launched a nationwide search for the rugs.
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Los Angeles
James Hoatson
Las Feliz Road
Edgemont Street
Robert McMahan
A.D. Hurt
Hollywood
Hoatson
Europe
Arabia
Captain Hoatson and Former Butte Resident Noted Visitor
Captain Hoatson identified as an ex resident of Butte who left for Arizona years ago and has since frequently visited the city. The report notes his ongoing ties to Boston Montana and continued presence in local society.
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Captain Hoatson
En ‘Jelidal
Butte
Arizona
Aisety
Shrinkage in Farm Crop Values Cuts National Totals
Washington reports farm crop values this year at 89.15 billion dollars for the important crops, down about 25 billion from last year despite an exceptionally large harvest. Acreage declined to 351.06 million acres, with increases in several crops offset by lower overall value and fluctuating prices, notably corn at 67.7 cents a bushel on December 1.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Kansas
Senate Agriculture Committees
House
Young
North Dakota
Three Big Timber Residents Take Partners for Remaining Days
Three Big Timber residents announce weddings with relatives and friends in the city. Chloe Claiborn wed Earl Mahaffey of Tulsa on December 4 in Springfield Missouri, then to Tulsa for their new life. Atha Barbour married Chester Marcellus in St Paul Minnesota on December 6, later visiting Big Timber before settling in Glendive. Claude Barbour married Marvel Brown at the bride’s home in Glendive on October 2, with the couple brief in Big Timber before moving to Forsyth.
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Big Timber
Chloe Claiborn
D. Claiborn
Earl Mahaffey
Tulsa
Okla
Ellsman
Springfield
Veda Esther
Elmer Holmans
Oklahoma
Hawkins
St. Paul’s Methodist Episcopal Church
Claiborn
Sweet Grass County
Missoula
Dr. Claiborn
Miss Claiborn
Mr. Mahaffey
St. John's the Evangelists Episcopal Church
St. Paul
Mian
Lovgren
Frank Droll
Minneapolis
Droll
Gretchen Everett
Twin Cities
Marcellus
Hew
Glendive
Miss Barbour
Sweet Grass High School
Northern Pacific Railroad
Claude Barbour
J. E. Barbour
Marvel Brown
North Dakota
R. Rhymer
Tina Brown
Ray Rhymer
Rev. Oldfield
Atha Barbour
Barbour
Forsyth
Mont
Pioneer In Indian Fighting Is Dead
Charles Pietsch, a long time Bozeman resident and survivor of the Yellowstone expedition against the Indians, died at his Church Avenue home at age 78. Born in Dresden, Germany, he came to America in 1870 and to Montana the same year. He served as elder man of the first ward, was on the school board for years, and was an honorary member of the Gallatin Pioneer society. He is survived by his wife and son Livy, his only daughter who had graduated from the state normal at Dillon and died in Washington.
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Bozeman
Charles Pietsch
Yellowstone
Church Avenue
North
Dresden
Germany
America
Montana
Madison County
Pioneer ‘Society of
Gallatin County
Hix
Livy
State Normal
Dillon
Wadbington
Immigration Bill Passes In House
The House voted 283 to 41 to transmit the Johnson bill to the Senate prohibiting nearly all immigration for one year. Supporters failed in attempts to extend the prohibition to two years as proposed. The bill now goes to the Senate immigration committee for referral.
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Washington
House
Senate
United States
Leukenittee
Detion
Senate Passes Finance Corporation Measure
The Senate approved an agriculture committee plan to revive the War Finance Corporation to aid farmers with export financing. The vote on amendments was 47 to 16, excluding direct liberal credit to farmers via the federal reserve. The measure expands the corporation to finance nonfarm exports and sets a 5 percent discount rate on farmer loans.
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Washington
Senate
Agriculture Committee
War Finance Corporation
Federal Reserve System
Congress
Norris
Republican
Nebraska
Nance Corporation
Spencer
Missouri
Secretary of the Treasury
War ‘Finance Corporation
Federal Reserve Board
House Votes to Repeal Wartime Laws and Volstead Provisions
The House adopted the Volstead resolution by 323 to 0 to repeal most wartime laws after two hours of debate. An amendment by Rep Bland Indiana 179 to 137 added the Lever food control act provisions except rents in D C. The measure heads to the Senate with limited repeals including the trading with the enemy act and bond issuance rules. Republican leaders urge the move as a peace basis step and pave the way for a government survey resolution.
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Washington
House
District of Columbia
Bland
Indiana
Senate
War Finance Corporation
Congress
Representative Reavis
Nebraska
Milwaukee Rail Chief Orders Wages Cut Across Departments
TACOMA Washington Dec 13 Superintendent Frank Rusch of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway here received orders for a wage reduction ranging from 10 to 20 percent in all mechanical departments on the line west of the Missouri river.
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Tacoma
Wash
Frank Rusch
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Missouri River
Fonte
Vanderlip Sees Calm Russia Amid Siberia Concession
Washington financier Vanderlip described Lenine as calm as a June day on the Wabash and said a Siberian concession worth 83 billion dollars could not take effect until U S trade with the Soviet State resumes. He denied receiving any letter from Harding and said he had never met Harding.
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New York
Lenine
Russia
Washington D. Vanderlip
Vanderlip
Siberia
Wabash
United States
Harding
Senator Harding
Moscow
Ponzi Begins Five Year Term In Plymouth Prison
Charles Ponzi started a five year sentence at Plymouth county jail after federal court punishment for the fraud that collected millions from thousands. He arrived with his wife and federal officers from East Cambridge jail and has previously served time in Montreal and Atlanta. She plans to leave their Lexington home to stay near him and work near the prison.
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Plymouth
Mass
Charles Ponsi
Plymouth County
East Cambridge
Ponzi
Montreal
Atlanta
Lexington
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Yelstrom
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Walsh
Yellow
Unit of America
Farnor Stewart
Hias
Susiky
Madison
Ashing
Bran
Rion
Supreme Court
Pases
John E. Barbour
Chester Marcellng
Glendive, Mont
Finance Corporation
Milwaukee
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