Dixon remembered as a force in Montana politics
Sweet Grass county friends note the death of Joseph M. Dixon a colorful and influential Montana figure. A former congressman and US senator he helped shape the Bull Moose progressive movement and later served as governor and assistant secretary of the interior. He was renowned as a powerful campaigner and a lifelong student of history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph M. Dixon
Sweet Grass County
Great Falls
Thomas H. Carter
Montana
Joe Dixon
Missoula
Congress
Dixon
United States
Bull Moose
National Progressive Committee
Secretary of the Interior
Bourquin Enters Senate Race After 22 Years on Federal Bench
Judge George M. Bourquin retires from the federal bench after 22 years and launches a bid for the United States Senate against Burton K. Wheeler. The paper notes Bourquin as a formidable candidate with a bold, aggressive platform likely to be presented in strong English.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Bourquin
United States Senate
Burton K. Wheeler
Bourquin
Wheeler
Judge Bourquin
Livingston
Hefferlin Opera House
St. John
The Truth About the Stomach
A humorous essay claims the stomach is a double crosser that turns on its owner without warning. It mocks fears of speaking truth about digestion and compares stomach quirks to cosmic ideas while noting the stomach’s treacherous, sly nature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha‘ World Herald
Arthur Eddington
Fish and Game Board to sue Gov Cooney for slander
Montana state fish and game commission announced it will file suits against Acting Governor Frank H. Cooney over statements accusing the three commission members of mismanaging bootlegging. The panel cited remarks from Hot Springs Missoula Bozeman and Harlowton and authorized attorneys to pursue court action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission
Cooney
Hot Springs
Missoula
Bozeman
Harlowton
Dillinger and Nine Indicted by Federal Grand Jury
John Dillinger and nine companions including four women were indicted on charges of harboring and concealing persons sought by the Justice Department. The group, named in the indictments, faces trial in federal court after arrests during a raid on the Little Bohemian resort at Spider Lake, Wisconsin.
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Madison
Wis
John Dillinger
Desperado
Federal Grand Jury
Department of Justice
Dillinger
John Hamilton
Homer van Meter
Pat Riley
Tommy Carroll
George Nelson
Rose Anker
Ann Southern
Patricia Young
Marian Marr
Governor Names New Montana Game Commission After Warden Firing
Governor Cooney dismissed the existing commissioners after they refused to appoint Floyd Smith of Helena as state game warden. A quo warranto suit was filed to decide which body legally holds authority to serve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bers
Floyd Smith
Helena
Cooney
Community notes and summer plans unfold in Billings area
Reed Point residents share visits from Columbus and Gardiner. Delegations attend Billings missions. students depart for summer work, vacations, and teachers are assigned for the new term. Commencement exercises crown the school year with nine graduates and multiple athletic letters awarded.
Classified ads for optical service and housing near town
Dr. Riesland, the eyesight specialist, may be consulted for finest optical service at fair prices, at one hotel. June 17 18 19 20. For Rent Sleeping rooms. Call 76 M 28 1f. For Sale or Rent Good home 5144 A Irrigated Just outside town zone 32 K Lottie Stubblefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lottie Stubblefield
For Sale One Good Three Year SN Bull Jake Magelssen
A three year old registered bull is offered for sale. The animal named Jake Magelssen is described as sound and suitable for breeding. Potential buyers encouraged to contact the seller for details and viewing.
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Jake Magelssen
Montana water works and road projects listed by Senator Wheeler
Senator Wheeler outlines continued funding requests from Page One for Montana works. The list includes water works at Dutton Chinook and Hysham water mains plus Miles City street improvements, with amounts 55000 80000 23500 and 93900 respectively, plus pending items such as Polson courthouse 37500 Forsyth power plant 135000 and Deer Lodge hospitals among others.
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Technical Board of Review
Dutton
Conrad
Chinook
Hysham
Miles City
Montana
Polson
Rosebud
Forsyth
State
Deer Lodge
Kalispel
Local News Briefs From McLeod and Surrounding Areas
Residents report personal milestones and local events including births, travels, property deals, and weather. Notable items include a large 4640 acre Sweet Grass County ranch sale for 68000 dollars, a dog bite incident near Melville, and a severe Sweet Grass storm flooding creeks and washing away structures and crops.
Local Births and Weddings Highlight Two-Week Period
Births include a son to Mr and Mrs E A Erickson on May 22 and a daughter to Mr and Mrs O A Fallang on May 18. Clarence Fahlgren and Adeline Anderson wed at Robert Broughton's home with Rev Wilder Nutting officiating. Big Timber to host a second picture show with Dorman Kellogg in charge. lot between Montana Power Co and fire hall sold from Frank Taylor. building to be 25 by 100 feet with elevated seating. Funeral of J W Bailey held at Congregational church with liquid attendance. services by Rev Joseph Pope of Laurel and Rev J C Blackman of Pompeys Pillar. All businesses closed. public building work suspended. 47 autos in procession. over 250 attendees. Pallbearers named.
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Ambrose Brumfield
Chester Fraser
Columbus
Claiborn
Big Timber
Pete McKeith
Alice van Campen
Marion James
Rex Guthrie
Fred W. Schmitt
Glasgow
Fred
Sylvia Dishnow
Seattle
Jack Cannon
Bobby Reynolds
Billings
Kansas City
Jack Williams
Doris Meacham
Gardiner
Edgar Seibert
Abbie Moss
Abbie Deckert
Mary Ann McGinnis
Gladys
Opal Rash
Irve Rash
Red Lodge
Opal
McLeod
Grant Orth
Tom Deckert
Acme
Wyo
Mildred Deckert
Henry L. Best
Gene Best
Aber
Jake Wagner
Frances Ellen
L. L. Walker
Gladys Reynolds
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Sterling Findley
Mrs. Reynolds
West White Beaver
Bob
Bess Deeney
Della May Osborne
Dillon, Mont
Gladys Aber
J. J. Kusey
McLeod Merchant
T. J. Manis
Grey Cliff
Joseph Felenzer
Bozeman
Lillian
C. M. Rein
Melville
John Hoff
Yellowstone Park
Norway
John C. O'Leary
Mackay
Idaho
A. P. O’leary
S. G. Webster
M. J. Fell
Sweet Grass County
Jacob Hoyem
Sweet Grass
Chas. Thomas
E. A. Erickson
O. A. Fallang
Clarence Fahlgren
Adeline Anderson
Robert Broughton
Wilder Nutting
Dorman Kellogg
Montana Power Co
Fire Hall
Frank Taylor
J. W. Bailey
Congregational Church
Joseph Pope
Laurel
J. C. Blackman
Pompeys Pillar
J. E. Barbour
H. O. Kellogg
Lee Smoot
C. T. Busha
J. N. Kelly
Eenath
Mr. Renwick
Bilings
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The
Big Timber Pioneer
Jerome Williams
Fish and Game Body
GOV
Reed Point
Lyle Holmes
Spencer
Leona Marvin
Hay
Guy Milligan
Pony, Mont
A. L. Dean
Lou Chapple
Pauline Rash
Clarence Ostenson
Roy
Walter Lamb
Ole Crosstead
Howard Snow
Philip Bare
Robert Lawrence DeFrance
Raymond Baxter
Bernard Schmitt
Miss Dishnow
Holmes
Dean
Billy Langford
Milo Collins
Betty Schuyler
Eliah Hyer
Lewis Nelson
Ruth Askwig
John Kruger
Harry
Avis Hawks
Joseph
Ruth Sharrar
Donald
Helen
Robert Mysse
Fred Swift
Herbert Bue
Jack ‘Baxter
Winnifred Niles
Edward
Miller
Kristine My
Senator Wheeler
Page
Marshal Yule
McLeod Street
E. C. Kinney
T. S. Lavold
Sweet Grass Creek
Iver Newland
W. J. Haynes
N. P
C. S. Hanson
Big Timber Motor Co
BIG Timber New Ford Dealers
J. J. Lacklen Co
Dan Fundus
FORD
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