Yellowstone man Cutler drowns after river fight near Livingston
John Cutler a longtime Paradise Valley resident known as Buckskin Jim, battled the current for more than a half mile on the Yellowstone River near Livingston. He was swept past McLeod Island after being knocked from a raft and later submerged. witnesses reported attempts to reach shore with death ensuing despite medical aid. He faced an irrigation dispute summons prior to his death and is survived by a wife and eight children. The cause remains under investigation.
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Convention adopts resolutions against prize fighting in Iowa
The Baptist convention today passed several resolutions condemning prize fighting and urging legislation to prohibit it. They referenced earlier national efforts to outlaw prize fighting and argued such demoralizing details appear in daily press.
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Bond Issue Bid Opening Signals Montana Education Plan Change
Representatives from leading Montana bond groups met state examiners to open bids for a 3 million dollar education bond issue. Officials noted no state moves toward education reform this year unless yearly bond recovery improves.
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Senator From South Attacks Booze Bill in Senate
In Washington on June 28 Senator Broussard of Louisiana denounced the Willis Campbell bill to restrict liquor, calling it a forerunner of the Volstead act and an act by a minority. He offered an amendment to allow beer wine and similar beverages under referendum. The bill was sent to the judiciary committee, with action planned by a sub committee the next day.
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Yellowstone Trail improvements reported by state officials
R A Bray and E H Ellingson described new drag and regrading work on the Yellowstone Trail from Big Timber to Grey Cliff. They reported roads in good condition despite high water and urged tourists to stick to the trail, noting ongoing work by crews under the state highway commission.
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Busha Buys Park Wool Clip At Twenty Cents A Pound
Park County News reports Charles T. Busha of Big Timber bought nearly 16 000 pounds of Park county clothing wool from George Taylor Willow Creek flockmaster at 20 cents per pound The wool will be resold to a Boston firm Busha has purchased Taylor wool for 30 years and notes 20 cents is the prevailing price for this season's clips in the northwest alongside other large 20 cent sales in Billings and Chicago.
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Boston
John Harvat
Rail workers to receive overtime pay at pro rata rate
The United States railroad labor board ruled today that railway employees will be paid overtime beyond eight hours daily at the pro rata rate instead of time and a half. The order takes effect July 1 and excludes those with existing pay agreements or who earned time and a half before federal control. The decision preserves current railroad administration rules until board decisions on disputes are made.
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United States Railroad Administration
Third American Legion Convention Adjourns After Two Day Session
Lewistown Montana June 28 The third annual Montana American Legion convention adjourned after a two day session Kalispell chosen as next meeting site and officers elected including Tom Busha Big Timber commander and O C Lamport vice commander Delegates to the Kansas City national convention named with eleven in the slate and the Women's Auxiliary organized with officers listed A street dance and carnival follows with many delegates in attendance Continued on Page Two.
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Miles City
Rev. Callahan
Montana
Leo Grayhill
Belt
Francis A. Silver
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J. E. Comer
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Deer Lodge
J. H. Fitzgerald
G. I. Stevens
Billings
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Helena
Horace Casey
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J. W. Crosby
Livingston
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Anaconda
Marsh
Miss Langford
Margaret Combs
Miss Whipple
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President To Sign New Army Measure
President Harding is expected to sign the army appropriation bill reducing the standing army to 150000. He may urge modifications at the next session after a late conference with Weeks, Gillette, Marndell, Green, and Borah. The Borah provision aims to limit personnel to the appropriated amount, prompting potential contract terminations.
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Irish Leader De Valera Yet To Respond To Lloyd George
Dublin June 28 Eamonn De Valera Irish Republican leader has not given a definite reply to Premier Lloyd George’s invitation for a conference on an Irish settlement He has sent a brief reply expressing he may consider but has not committed to a meeting The exchange centers on Ireland’s political future and possible negotiations with Britain.
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Joint Measure Aims to End War With Germany
Washington June 28 The Senate and House Republican conferees reach a compromise to end the state of war with Germany and Austria and preserve American property rights. Democratic leaders Hitchcock and Flood oppose the plan, signaling a sharp vote in both chambers as the measure heads to President Harding for signature before the Fourth of July. The conference report was delivered today with Knox noting both plans achieve the same result.
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Anti Blue League Update Hits Myers Trail
Washington reports growing belief that passage of the blue bills for the District of Celum will pave the way for national blue action. Details appear on last pages of the edition.
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Death of University of Washington student shocks town
Eugene Ferdinand Leiber, a UW sophomore and World War II veteran, was found shot at the east end of the yards Friday night. Police and ex service men rounded up hoboes aboard the freight car. inquest returned a verdict of death from a gunshot fired by an unknown person.
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A. H. Armeson
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K. M. .Hurtt
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Teeters
First Move Toward Forming The Budget
Washington June 28 The first step toward creating a federal budget will be a conference of all executive and administrative officials. Director Dawes prepared a statement outlining the budget machinery and coordination needed. President Harding may preside as Dawes aims to avoid clashes with Congress over government reorganization and reclassification.
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Monidah Trust Wins Hydrant Rentals Suit in Livingston
In Helena on June 27 a stipulation filed in U S district court awards the Monidah Trust Company a judgment of 810164.42 against the city of Livingston for hydrant rentals. The trust company owns Livingston waterworks as part of the estate of James A Murray, late Butte resident.
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Townley Gang Dope Laid Before Court
In BISMARCK North Dakota Governor Lynn J. Fra zier and state officials testified in district court as witnesses in the perjury case against J W Brinton. Brinton had accused officials of controversy during the Bank of North Dakota organization. The testimony is part of a winter legislative investigation record.
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Drowned woman and relatives in Yellowstone tragedy identified
The Livingston Enterprise reports that after hours of fruitless searching for Mrs. Ed Zeller and Elmira Zacher, presumed drowned when a tourist car left a grade in the Yellowstone area, authorities postponed further efforts. Elmira Zacher’s remains will be shipped to North Dakota. the Zacher family travels by train and car to Hell, North Dakota.
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