Tommy Gibbons Plans Knockout Route To Dempsey
ShelbyMont May 26 Tommy Gibbons says he aims for the title not money and will train briefly for a July 4 bout. He vows to beat Dempsey decisively, projects a tough grind ahead, and notes a flu setback before their Garden fight. He emphasizes fighting for the championship and existence of a strategic plan.
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Shelby
Mont
Tommy Gibbons
Tom
Dempsey
Gibbons
Minnesota
Carpentier
the Garden
Tommy
Shelby Ring
Nebraska Ends 1923 Session With Unusually Low Pass Rate
Lincoln, May 27. The Nebraska legislature set a record for low lawmaking efficiency in 1923, passing only 195 of 1,056 introduced bills. Governor Bryan vetoed four, and notable acts include a joint water treaty with Colorado, regulation of utility stocks by the railroad commission, a Eugenic Marriage Law requiring ten days notice, a prohibition on marriages involving hereditary epilepsy or insanity, and a push to repeal Esch-Cummins. The session ran January 2 to May 2, longer than any prior Nebraska legislature.
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Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
Charles W. Bryan
Colorado
South Plate River
State Railroad Commission
Congress
Whitfield Sentenced to Hang for Slaying Girl
George Edward Whitfield, convicted of murdering Anna Noske a Battle Ground schoolgirl, was sentenced to be hanged July 12 after Superior Judge Simpson denied a new trial motion. District Attorney J. E. Hall opposed the motion. The crime occurred March 8 near Noske’s home in Vancouver.
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Vancouver
Wash
George Edward Whitfield
Anna Noske
Battle Ground
Simpson
J. E. Hall
Special Bozeman election defeats 1 mill tax levy
The May 25 Bozeman special school election on an extra 1 mill levy failed 78 to 107. About 12 percent of eligible voters cast ballots. The result will close one school building next year.
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Bozeman
Arch of Ctesiphon Barrel Vault in Mesopotamia
Oil seeps across Persia and Mesopotamia influence architecture with bitumen. The Arch of Ctesiphon near Baghdad, built by Chosroes around 550 A D, retains two wings, a 168 foot hall, and a massive 9 foot crown, highlighting brick and bitumen construction.
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Persia
Mesopotamia
Ctesiphon
River
Tigris
Bagdad
Chosroes
Ctesiphon Arch
School notes elect editor for next year Sheepherder
Harry Thompson, a sophomore and honor student, was elected editor of next year's Sheepherder by the student hods last week. Harry has been associate editor this year, and has shown ability along journalistic lines. We predict a big year for the Sheepherder next year. Harry has appointed Yule Rees as his first assistant. The Journalism club of 15 members will assist the boys in every way possible to pt the paper over.
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Harry Thompson
Harry
Yule Rees
Grade Commencement Exercises Held At High School
The high school hosts two commencement events. At 8 o clock this evening in the auditorium thirty two graduates are listed with seven top students performing on stage. E M Niles of Livingston delivers the main address with Mr Skarda presenting and Mrs Horace Davis directing.
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E. M. Niles
Livingston
Skarda
Horace Davis
Myron Bryant
Baker
Recital by Miss Allen's Pupils Delights School
A grade school recital last Saturday afternoon featured violin solos by Lloyd Andrews Alice Ullman Helen Crum Bunny Beley and Dean Lowry. Rhea Traver delivered declamations and Elizabeth Turco played a piano solo joined by a grade violin orchestra. Ice cream and cake followed the program.
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Miss Allen
Lloyd Andrews
Alice Ullman
Helen Crum
Bunny Beley
Dean Lowry
Rhea Traver
Elizabeth Turco
Student body finances show near break even
Florence Ullman presented a financial report on the student body finances Monday. Receipts totaled 1,567 this year and 31,577 has been or will be paid out, leaving the student body association near break even.
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Florence Ullman
Students Plan Friday Picnic With Faculty Ball Game
High school students plan a Friday picnic after exams and report cards. They likely travel up Swamp Creek for the outing and will include a faculty versus student ball game. Grade children also have picnics at separate locations in the afternoon.
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Swamp Creek
Mercerizing Process How It Was Invented and Used
The mercerizing process, invented by John Mercer of Lancashire and patented in 1851, treats cotton with caustic alkali. A variation of the process yields crepe or crimped effects in modern fabrics.
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John Mercer
Lancashire
England
Mrs. Lalia Holloway Dies in Helena Home
Mrs. Lalia Holloway wife of Montana supreme court justice John W L Holloway died at the family home 618 Harrison Helena after a brief illness. The funeral was Tuesday at 10 30 with burial beside her parents in the I O O F cemetery.
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Deer Lodge
Central ‘School
Helena
Butte
Bozeman
Fiber of Gk Silk Extends Longest Continuous Length
A historical note states the wonderful fiber of Greek silk yields nearly three fourths of a mile in continuous length, marking it as the longest known. This remarkable continuity highlights advancements in textile science and material capability of the era.
Big Timber Visitors and School Year Closure
Mrs. Jake Hauserman and others visited Big Timber last Friday. King Oscar moves the Charles Gray store to Main Street and First Avenue, promising city improvement. School ends for the season with a moonlight picnic by teachers and trustees, who expect a return when school begins.
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Jake Hauserman
C. Keppler
Fred. Hauserman
Burton Smith
William Duffy
King Oscar
Charles Gray
Main Street
First Avenue
Tommy Gibbons Praised Before Dempsey Bout
Local observers commend Tommy Gibbons after his Thursday appearance. They expect a strong performance in the upcoming match with Dempsey and wish him luck.
Nepstad Couple Visit Sparks Welcome at Local Gathering
Jimmy Nepstad and his wife were in town last Tuesday as residents gathered to extend a warm welcome. The event highlighted community ties and friendly reunions.
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Jimmy Nepstad
Overstreet Couple Moving Back to Ranch
Mr and Mrs Otis Overstreet are moving back to their ranch. Sorry to see you go Otis.
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Mrs
Otis Overstreet
Otis
Local Miner Visit Sparks Hope for Mine Output
Tom Welch from Big Timber visits the Hansons and Bill to their mine on Monday. They expect good results and express optimism for success.
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Tom Welch
Hansons
Bill
Tom
Big Timber Visitors From Forster and Weidinger Families
John Forster and his wife and John Weidinger and his family visited Big Timber last Saturday, stopping by local sites and meeting residents during a weekend excursion.
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John Forster
John Weidinger
Hauserman Couple Traveled to Columbus Despite Battery Trouble
Mr and Mrs Henry Hauserman set out for Columbus but faced a dead battery en route. They repaired it and reached their destination with the vehicle functioning again.
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Henry Hauserman
Columbus
O. K
Mrs W K Amery Visits Forsythe Family in Big Timber
Mrs W K Amery from Big Timber visits her parents Mr and Mrs Andrew Forsythe. She travels to meet family and spend time at their home.
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W. K. Amery
Big Timber
Andrew Forsythe
Rested Couple Relocates to Grey Cliff Home
Mr and Mrs Oscar Rested move to Grey Cliff as a friendly greeting is extended with welcome wishes for their new start in the community.
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Mrs. Oscar Rested
Grey Cliff
Local visitors report crops looking well in town
Messrs. Arneson Mjelde Lowry and Caulkins from Big Timber were in town last Friday on business. Jim Crocker also visited and observed that crops are all looking well.
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Messrs
Arneson
Mjelde
Lowry
Caulkins
Jim Crocker
Local Ranchers Report Quiet County
Carl Hausserman from Stockade ranch says conditions look fine in the county. Several ranchers including Bill Gregory and Arthur Taylor visited town recently. Anton Nepsted and family searched for Floyd Nepsted on Sunday. Jake Magelssen bought the Earl and Denny cattle and they were shipped out. Gavin Miller delivered lumber to Nepstad and Flattum and brought a long radio pole for Mr. Flattum.
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Jake Magelssen
Earl and Denny
Gavin Miller
Nepstad & Flattum
Mr. Flattum
Clarence
Sky
New British Cabinet Names Announced By Baldwin Regime
London May 25 The new administration completed and ready to meet parliament. The cabinet sees Lord Robert Cecil replace Andrew Bonar Law as lord privy seal while John C C Davidson becomes chancellor of the duchy of Lancaster. Other posts and senior offices listed with Stanley Baldwin as prime minister and first lord of the treasury.
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London
Lord Robert Cecil
Andrew Bonar Law
Bonar Law
John C. C. Davidson
Duchy of Lancaster
The
Treasury
House of Commons
Exchequer
Stanley Baldwin
Council
Marquis of Salisbury
Viscount Cave
W. C. Bridgeman
House of Lords
Mar
Board of Education
E. F. L. Wood
Montague Barlow
William Joyson-Hicks
Pensions
Major G. C. Tyron
John Calin Campbell Davidson
John
British political column on Bonar Law and government aims
A commentary notes Bonar Law as head of government facing two aims. It discusses strengthening the government and reuniting the conservatives, assessing initial successes and failures. The piece questions any lingering influence from Lord Robyns appointments and the overall impact of the prior administration on the new regime.
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Bonar Law
Lord Roby
Premie
Governor Dixon Amnesty Petition From Notables
A petition asking clemency for prisoners convicted under wartime laws was sent to President Harding. Signers include college presidents and leaders such as Allen White Rabbi Stephen S Wise Harry Emerson Fosdick and B Sayre with governors Hunt Arizona Davis Kansas Montana. Also listed are names and dates for a June sale notice by an official in the clerical and legal community.
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Washington
Harding
Allen White
Stephen S Wise
Harry Emerson Fosdick
Union Theological Seminary
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Uncle Eben
Washington Evening Star
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Bill Gregory
Anton Nepsted
Floyd
Arthur Taylor
Dixon
America
Mandalay
Ing
Fisk
Red Bird
Toledo
Willys-Overland
Saturday Evening Post
Motor Inn
E. H. Ellingson
Dte
Peatt
Aste
Dey
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