The Governor and Betting in Montana
A dispute between Governor Erickson and Attorney General Foot over open betting at the Helena fairgrounds sparked calls for state militia. Sheriff and county attorney found no violation. District Judge Poorman agreed, then the AG urged militia but the Governor refused citing local authority. militia size 1200, potential cost 65000, election on economy theme noted.
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Erickson
Foot
Helena Fair Grounds
Montana
Lewis and Clark County
Helena
Poorman
Kalispell
The Pullman Porter and the Union Question
A column argues against organizing Pullman porters into a union. It praises the porter as an artist and warns that rules could dull his charm. The piece suggests better outcomes lie in higher tips and preserving individuality.
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St. Louis Post Dispatch
George
The Game Wardens Pamphlet Explains Roles and Dangers
A pamphlet by game wardens from several states explains who they are and what they do. It notes a New Jersey warden was killed and argues wardens enforce laws to protect game, balance fairness among sportsmen, and maintain public safety.
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Montana
New Jersey
The Warden as a Real Sportsman in State Game Service
The article portrays the average warden as a dedicated sportsman and public servant. It outlines duties including identifying game, issuing licenses, enforcing seasons and bag limits, investigating violations, posting signs, and aiding fish propagation while stressing restraint and judicial temperament.
Wreck of Airplane Survived 218 Hours at Sea Off Hawaii
Commander John Rodgers and four aviators were rescued off the Hawaiian coast after 218 hours afloat in PN-9 No 1. The crew lashed a foresail, rationed water, and used wing fabric for a makeshift still to endure to Nawiliwili, arriving in good condition.
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Honolulu
John Rodgers
Hawaiian
Mengers
S. N
San Francisco
Nawiliwili
Kahului
PN-9
Aroostook
Connell
Hawaiian Islands
Oahu
Kauai
Tilden Surges to Victory in Davis Cup Thriller
In Philadelphia, "Big Bill" Tilden survived a stiff test from Wimbledon champ Rene LaCoste 3-6 10-12 8-6 7-5 6-2 in a three hour match. The win helped America sweep the challenge round as William M. Johnston dominated Jean Borotra 6-1 6-4 6-0 in the final match.
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Philadelphia
Tilden
Rene LaCoste
William M. Johnston
Jean Borotta
Bill
America
Camp Fire Girls to Hold Davis Grocery Food Sale
The Hogan Camp Fire girls will stage a food sale at Davis grocery Saturday afternoon.
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Camp Fire Girls
Hogan Camp Fire Girls
Davis Grocery
Rambouillet ewes for sale by Sam N Murphy Livingston Mont
For sale yearling and two year old Rambouillet grade ewes and some aged ewes. Contact Sam N Murphy P O Box 533 Livingston Montana 45 3 Phone 305 M.
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Sam N. Murphy
P. O
Livingston
Mont
Lost Ruby Ring Reported At Big Timber Bakery
Morning bakery loss details a ruby ring missing from Big Timber Bakery. Reward offered. $20 to finder by C Mortensen.
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Ruby Ring
Finder
C. Mortensen
Big Timber Bakery
Berlenbach Defends Light Heavy Title In Thrilling 11th Round KO
At Yankee Stadium on September 11, Paul Berlenbach of Astoria New York retained his world light heavy title by knocking out Jimmy Slattery of Buffalo in the eleventh round after a punishing sequence of blows. Slattery, pressed by illness and a prior KO, failed to rally and was floored six times before the referee stopped the bout in front of about 35000 spectators.
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Yankee Stadium
New York
Jimmy Slattery
Buffalo
Paul Berlenbach
Astoria
Patsy Haley
Berelnbach
Jack Delaney
Bridgeport
Conn
Mike McTigue
Slattery
Dave Shade
California
Montana Women Say Gambling Runs Wild
Helena September 11 The Montana Federation of Women's Clubs adopted a resolution declaring gambling is openly carried on across the state. It urged enforcement of anti gambling laws and commended state officials enforcing them. Twenty one of its 38 members attended the biannual meeting.
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Helena
Montana Federation of Women’s Clubs
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Big Timber
Jerome Williams
Sweet Grass County
Foreign Advertising
the American Press, Association
the Game Wardens
Rodgers
Bill Tilden
Berlenbach
Scandinavian
Big Timber, Montana
The
Montana Power Co
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