Sugar Growers Seek Higher Tariff on Sugar
Western beet growers petitioned the tariff commission to raise the sugar duty amid ongoing debates. The request targets raw and refined sugar and molasses, with no public reasons given, as the commission mulls dates for hearings alongside proposals to cut candied fruits and flaxseed duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Tariff Commission
J.C. Bailey
Colorado Springs
Colorado
California
Idaho
Montana
Nebraska
Wyoming
Chambre Syndicate
Association Nacional de Agricultura of
Eens
Tragic Saint Philbert Sinks Off Saint Gildas Coast
A hurricane storm sank the excursion boat Saint Philbert off Saint Gildas, Nantes, killing hundreds of passengers including many women and children. Survivors describe a rapid capsizing as 300 on the starboard side caused a deadly wave. Authorities estimate death toll near 350 to 470 with 467 aboard initially. rescue operations continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saint Nazaire
France
Saint Philbert
Loire River
Saint Gildas
Pornie
Nantes
Noir Moutier
St. Gildas
Prits Silanek
Austria
Philbert
Silanek
Noirmoufier Island
Oliver
Albert Berthy
Daniel Duver
Eighteen Years Ago Births and Local Notes
Items from an old Big Timber column note a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Asa Tanner of Glaaston on June 18. Eric Solberg travels to Tacoma to visit a nephew. John B Solberg returns from Thermopolis. Mr and Mrs Martin Crest visit from the east. Mrs Dorman Kellogg hosts a kitchen shower for Hazel Harris. Frank Witten becomes telegraph messenger at Northern Pacific station. Mrs S G Hawks and son Harold visit from Colorado Springs. Forsythe and John Henry join from the north for a dance and ball game. John N Mielde, Ben Mielde’s brother, is electrocuted in Livingston while working for Madison River Power Co. Earl Perrine completes second journalism year at Wisconsin. Lizetta and Lloyd Stokes visit their father W R Stokes at his Coulee country ranch. Women’s clubs plan federation with State Federation of Women’s Clubs. County officials investigate Stillwater county legality in Helena. Library board talks library plans and Carnegie approval. Dr W X Sudduth of Great Falls visits to start mixing plant for alfalfa mill. $10,000 alfalfa mill ordered for operation by August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asa Tanner
Glaaston
Eric Solberg
Tacoma
Wash
V. D. Richards
John
Solberg
Co Hot Springs
Thermopolis
Martin Crest
Crest
Kirksville
Dorman Kellogg
Hazel Harris
Frank Witten
Northern Pacific
G. Hawks
Harold
Colorado Springs
Colo
Hawks
Santis
Orlando Forsythe
John Henry
Forsythe
John N. Mielde
Ben Mielde
Livingston
Madison River Power Co
Earl Perrine
State University of Wisconsin
Lizetta
Lloyd Stokes
Helena
W. R. Stokes
Coulee
Woman's Big Timber Study Club
Big Timber Music Club
Ladies’ Library
State Federation of Woman's Clubs
R. 8. Steiner
Glen M. Parker
Chas. McDonnell
Stillwater County
J. G. Link
Link & Haire
Billings
Carnegie
W. X. Sudduth
Great Falls
Alfalfa Products Co
Beasley Dies at Juarez Race Track in Mexico
telegram from Butte reports W W Beasley of Big Timber Mont died suddenly of heart failure in the betting ring at the Juarez Mexico race course. He had wintered in El Paso with his horses. his daughter Mrs Belle Newman stayed with him. Burial wished at St Paul if permit from Mexican authorities is obtained.
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Big Timber Pioneer
Butte
el Paso
Texas
W. W. Beasley
Big Timber
Mont
Jaurez
Mexico
Beasley
Rio Grande River
Belle Newman
George Beasley
Glendive
St. Paul
Butte Man with Africa Reputation Dies in Johannesburg
R. W. Rusterholtz known as Rusty, former Butte resident and Ingersoll Rand director in South Africa, died of heart failure in Johannesburg at 54. A veteran of Spain and World War I air service, he led Rotary efforts there, earning special representative status from Rotary International. He is survived by his wife and was noted for his civic work with Silver Bow club and Johannesburg Rotary chapters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Rusty
Africa
Johannesburg
Morgan Wright
Ingersoll-Rand Company
R. W. Rusterholltz
Rusterholtz
Spain
Silver Bow Club
Air Service
Chauncey L. Berrien
Anaconda Company
South Africa
Rotary International
the International
International Organization
Rusterholts
Also Mentioned on This Page
Richman
America
Harry Cross
Robert McKenzie
E. M. Murray
Motor Inn
Harry Clouse
C. T. Williams
K. Rennebaum
H. K. Pederson
Big Timber Building & Loan Ase
J. A. Lowry
Treas
C. V. Mosier
Boulder Road
Pornic
Pioneer Files
Chevrolet
AN Tech Chassic
F. O. B. Hunt
Michigan
F. O. B. Indienapella
OIE Motor Company
Bear Creek
R.A. Traver
Vy. W. Beasley
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