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Newspaper

Choteau Montanan

Location

Choteau, Montana, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1924

Page

2

Dawes plan easing gains pace at London conference

Owen D. Young accepts three month agent general post for reparations payments and arbiter role, subject to MacDonald Herriot protocol adoption and Coolidge approval. Morgan interests push for reparations representation as Allied talks proceed amid World’s records in athletics and a new grain marketing cooperative venture forming in Illinois.

London Germany Europe Owen D. Young New York Dawes Commission Reparations Commission MacDonald Herriot Washington Paris Young Coolidge Mr. Young American State Department Allied Conference J. P. Morgan & Co America

Paulista revolt alarms Brazil with rebel push in Sao Paulo

The piece notes a rising insurrection by Paulistas against Brazil s federal government as rebels demand the resignations of Sao Paulo state President Carlos da Campos and Brazil s President Arturo Bernardes. It cites large rebel forces, looming battles, and foreign naval appeals while giving background on Sao Paulo and Santos.

Sao Paulo United States Isidoro Diaz Lopez Santos da Campos Rio de Janeiro H. W. Goforth New England Brazil South America

Merica Repeats Olympic Track Victory With Track Score

Merica wins the Olympic track and field competition for the eighth time overall scoring 255 points to 166 for Finland 85 for Great Britain 8134 for Sweden 26 for France and 8d for others Of 45 nations entered only 19 scored in the final column Twenty seven events were contested with results shaping the medal table.

United States Finland Great Britain Australia Italy England Merica Sweden France

Advertising men seek world peace at London convention

The International Advertising convention met in London with delegates from around the world including 2000 from the United States. Lord Burnham called advertising the humane literature of business and urged internationalism founded on justice. Lou Holland spoke of a Big Brother movement to guide nations toward peace and prosperity.

London United States Lord Burnham Lou Holland Associated Advertising Clubs of the World

Democratic campaign team rooted in diplomatic ties

The proposed campaign leadership draws on prior diplomacy with Mr. Davis a former ambassador to Britain and Frank L. Polk acting secretary of state in 1918 19. Polk a descendant of Leonidas Polk the Confederate era bishop and general.

Davis Court of St. James Frank L. Polk Polk Leonidas Polk Louisiana Pine Mountain

Fires Continue Across Pacific Coast in Weeklong Battle

Vast fires raged along the Pacific coast from Southern California to Canada last week as rains and light winds reduced some threats on Thursday. About 30 000 men fought the blazes, many drafted from camps and hotels, with San Francisco urging campers near seven fires to evacuate. While fatalities were few, hundreds faced narrow escapes and property losses ran into millions, affecting forests, mining camps, and lumber camps.

Pacific Coast California Canada San Francisco

La Follette Opposes Bryan Ticket With Cash Campaign Plan

Ominee LaFollette will not endorse Bryan as Democratic LaFollette vice presidential candidate and will oppose him in Nebraska. He attacks the ticket as tainted by party ills and plans a rich man’s campaign funded by workers across a $3.6 to $5 million target, with Forward owner Alexander Kahn named as collection agent.

Ominee Lafollette Bryan Democratic-LaFollette Nebraska LaFollette Alexander Kahn Forward Chicago

Dominican republic swears in Horacio Vasquez after eight years

Uncle Sam withdraws from Santo Domingo as Gen. Horacio Vasquez is inaugurated president. The American flag is lowered and replaced by the Dominican emblem as U S Marines prepare to depart. The eight years of intervention leave Dominicans still contentious and far from grateful.

Uncle Sam Santo Domingo Horatio Vasquez Dominican Republic United States

Flyers Land in Paris London and Brough for Atlantic Flight

UK American world flyers touched down in Paris on Tuesday and London on Wednesday. They arrived at Brough on Thursday to spend a week preparing for the transatlantic flight. They are tentatively set to reach Boston on August 21 via the Orkney islands Iceland Greenland Labrador and Nova Scotia.

Paris London Brough Atlantic Boston Orkney Islands Iceland Greenland Labrador Nova Scotia

Indictments and Political Moves Stir Headlines

Albert B. Fall pleads not guilty in El Paso with a $5 000 bail as oil case indictments mount. Harry F. Sinclair seeks higher court review of senate inquiry limits. Ramon de Valera released by Free State government. Charles B. Warren to resign as ambassador to Mexico by July 22. Massanao Hanthara sails for Japan hoping for continued friendly ties. Jules Jusserand returns home for vacation possibly not to return. Prince of Wales turns thirty promising to seek a wife and plans US visit for polo in August.

Albert B. Fall Interior el Paso Harry F. Sinclair Washington Senate Free State Ramon de Valera Charles B. Warren Mexico Massanao Hanthara Japan Jules J. Jusserand France United States Prince of Wales

Flooding prompts timber flume repair along Billings ditch

The Sugar City flood response notes a breach north of Billings that flooded Tourist Park and the northeast city area. Officials plan a 660 foot timber flume across the damaged ditch section using 70 000 to 100 000 feet of lumber at an estimated cost between 6000 and 3000 dollars. The flume will be 50 feet deep and 18 feet wide, with about 600 feet of ditch damaged and bed rock exposed where the breach occurred.

Sugar City Billings Water Association Billings Beaverhead Dillon Boston Missoula Montana Municipal League Municipal League Salt Lake City Lake Louise Canada Sidney Camp Lovering’s Grove Sidney Richland County Richland County Farm Bureau Montana State College Ott Romney Doris Ingram

Quotations of Interest to Montanans Week Ending July 26

Grain prices in Montana show wheat values from No 1 dark northern to hard winter and corn at about $1.07 to $1.25 per bushel with a 39 percent freight rate. Chicago livestock markets report cattle up to $11.80, hogs to $9.35 top and average around $9.15, with sheep and native lambs near $13.00.

Minneapolis Montana Chicago

Fined For Camp Fire Near Flathead Forest

A Kalispell based justice court heard a long distance telephone case with defendants in Choteau and Great Falls. Ray Fanbert of Choteau H J Perrin of Bozeman Bole and John A Johnson of Great Falls were fined 15 dollars each for leaving a camp fire burning in the Flathead forest. Forest Supervisor B H Myrick mediated the hearing and entered a guilty plea for the defendants. The complaint was filed by two forest officials but the men had already been taken into custody.

Justice Court Kalispell Choteau Ray Fanbert H. J. Perrin Bole John A. Johnson Great Falls Flathead Forest Chateau B. H. Myrick

Statewide Embargo on Ripe Olives Tied to Botulism Deaths

Montana health officials issued a statewide embargo on ripe olives after four Cody Wyoming deaths linked to bacillus botulinus contamination. The ban targets brands including Jumbo Brand Ripe Olives packed in 1 ounce tins marked 5X and others with marks gx 4X and 6X, tied to the Ehmann Olive Company of Oroville California. The embargo, first set in 1919, required processing at 240 degrees Fahrenheit for 40 minutes.

Bhmann . Olive Company Oroville Calif Board of Health Montana W. F. Cogswell Cody Wyo Ehmann Health Department Montana Health Department Ehmann Company

Montana Wheat Prices Seen Strong For Harvest Time

Harold C. Mead of Helena predicts Montana wheat will fetch $1.50 a bushel at harvest. He says crop prospects are better in Montana than in northern Minnesota and nearby states, with Montana land still cheap and likely to attract investors after a few good years.

Montana Harold C. Mead Helena Minnesota Iowa Illinois Wisconsin Mr. Mead

Central Montana potatoes gain Pacific coast demand

The Central Montana Association of Lewistown reports rising recognition of Fergus county potatoes. A Pacific coast firm has ordered three carloads of seed potatoes for shipment this fall after last year sending two cars to a western wholesale house.

Montana Central Montana Central Montana Association of Lewistown Fergus County

Rich Ore Strike Near Libby Sparks Mining Hope

Frank Pival reports cross cutting on Granite Creek near Libby has exposed promising ore. Workers continue from the main tunnel to reach another lead while rich ore is found in Lukens Hazel and along both walls. Further tunneling will define the extent of the ore body.

Frank Pival Granite Creek Libby

University of Illinois to send staff to Miles Ex periment Station for beef study

An announcement shows the University of Illinois will send professors and students from its college of agriculture to the Miles Ex periment Station each summer to study beef production and forage crop growth. Dr. H. W. Mumford visited the station and praised its potential as a knowledge source for stock raisers.

Miles United States Experiment Station Old For Keogh University of Mllinoi i College of Agriculture H. W. Mumford University

Broadus High School Principal Appointed Immigration Inspector

Leonard L. Brown principal of Broadus high school has been appointed Immigration Inspector with duties at Marcus Washington a port of entry on the Great Northern railway north of Spokane. The post was won through a civil service examination and Brown has resigned from Broadus after a raise.

Leonard L. Brown Broadus High School Marcus, Wash Great Northern Railway Spokane Brown Broadus School Board

Shipping Rosebud Wool Sails to Eastern Markets

Forsyth based James McGraw ships 50,000 pounds of wool as this season closes. Adams & Leland of Boston buy through Rea Brothers of Billings, with season receipts totaling 250,000 pounds. Wool bought under contract at 41 cents, some sold at 88 cents, estimate average 40 cents.

Forsyth James McGraw Adams & Leland Boston Rea Brothers of Billings

Ten new dentists admitted to practice in Montana

The Montana state board of dental examiners admits ten new dentists to practice in the state. Names include Dr. John C. Hawke, Dr. William J. Kennedy, Dr. John F. Kane of Butte, and others from Deer Lodge Anaconda Hamilton Hecla Harvard Buffalo Columbus. New officers of the board are Dr. P. J. Sweeney president Dr. J. A. Wright vice president Dr. Ray H. Nelson treasurer Dr. Marshall B. Gates secretary Dr. Arthur A. Baker chairman judiciary committee.

Helena Tuly State Board ‘of Dental John C.‘ Hawke William J Hecla S. D Chester H. Betzer Harvard Ill Harvey J. Long Buffalo Wyo Clarence H. Swanson Columbus Mont Montana State Board of Dental Examiners P. J. Sweeney Red Lodge J. A. Wright Havre Ray H. Nelson

Elevator to Rise at Rosebud with New Contract

The Rosebud elevator project moves forward as T. Pom Thbertson and Co. of Minneapolis secure the contract to erect a 15 000 bushel facility for the Rosebud Mercantile Company. It will rise on the same site as the building destroyed by fire in January 1923.

Springfield Tll Armour Grain Company Rosenbaum Grain Corporation Rosenbaum Brothers J. C. Shaffer Grain Company Chicago Davis, Noland Merrill Grain Company Kansas City O. BH. Bradfute Ohio American Farm Bureau Federation W. J. Brown Minnesota American Wheat Growers, Inc Harry L. Keefe Nebraska United States Grain Growers,Inc Fred A. Mudge Peru MIL Trinoly Farmers’ Elevator Association J. M. Dyer Spencer Iowa Iowa Farmers’ Elevator Association Millard Myers Millnois Farmers’ Elevator Oscar Ashworth Mattoon Gray Silver West Virginia J. W. Coverdale Rosebud T. Pom Thbertson and Co Minneapolis Rosebud Mercantile’company Simé

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Davils Edward W. Pickard William Randolph Hearst Morgan Hylan New York City Hearst Mr. Davis McAdoo Ely State Board of Health State Board W. I. Cogswell Grain Division State Department of Agriculture Fish and Game State Normal College Sheldon E. Davis Miles City Juttner Charles T. Stewart Charles F. Juttner Butte United States Senate Mottana State Board of Hail Insurance
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