Republican platform adopted at Cleeland convention
Platform adopted after debate on Colidge support declares the government functions best with a President backed by a party in Congress. It pledges world court adherence, strict law enforcement, railroad rate readjustment to aid agriculture, tax relief, and civil service application to prohibition enforcement, plus enhanced resource development and federal cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleeland
Colidge
Resolutions Committee
Wisconsin
Congress
World Court
Collidge
Coolidge
Prohibition Enforcement
Veterans Reunion Set for Helena June 19 20 21
Montana hosts one of its largest ex service gatherings as Helena prepares for the Veterans Military Reunion. The event attracts General DuMont of the French Embassy, Commander Jack Quinn of the Legion, and numerous national representatives. The Fourth Infantry camped at Fort Harrison, while National Guard officers finish a training school before arriving to support parades and sham battles. Teddy Gartin signed to fight Joe Simonich in a feature card, with a fast preliminaries lineup expected to boost the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Montana
DuMont
Jack Quinn
Legion
Fourth Infantry
Fort Harrison
Missoula
National Guard
Teddy
Gartin
Joe
Simonitch
Butte
Simonich
Mrs Henry Kelly Visits W D Jones Home in Bynum
Mrs Henry Kelly is visiting the W D Jones home in Bynum this week. The brief item notes a social guest arrangement and local hospitality in a small town setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Henry Kelly
W. D. Jones
Bynum
Party Platform Promotes Labor Rights and Civil Liberties
A historical platform proclaims scrupulous regard for public safeguards against waste and monopoly. It opposes naturalization and public utilities while pledging support for the eight hour day and elimination of the seven day twelve hour work week. The party reaffirms devotion to the constitution and civil, political, and religious liberties.
Coolidge Dawes Named Republican Ticket for 1924
Conventional Hall Cleveland June 12 reports Coolidge and General Dawes head the G O P ticket for 1924. Dawes won after Lowden declined, amid dramatic convention scenes. Dawes accepted the vice presidency and prepared to notify President Coolidge. Dawes then returned to Marietta Ohio for a college reunion.
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Hall
Cleveland
Jhune
Associated Press
Herbert
Driver
Lowdon
Dawes
William Potter
Coolidge
Reed
Pennsylvania
Senaio
Lowden
Illinois
Charles G. Dawes
Republican Party
Marietta
Ohio
Marietta College
Idle Land and Costly Timber Warn of Shortages
Forest Service circular No. 1417 warns of existing timber shortages and idle land across regions. Forester Greeley notes forests may become a paying crop, urging Americans to support policy decisions on land use and lumber prices amid rising costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Montana
Forrester Greeley
Forest Service
United States
Moe Lemel
Wastiinsten
Hazel Trescott Returns From Hobson
Miss Hazel Trescott arrived back yesterday from Hobson and resumed her usual activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Trescott
Hobson
Fourth of July Plans in Chateau Announced by American Legion
At the Legion post meeting in Chateau plans for a safe Fourth of July were finalized. A hall game and various small sports are planned with boxing and rodeo dropped this year in favor of a park picnic. Crops prospects have improved with recent rainfall and farmers show optimism for a strong harvest. Maybelle Anderson left Thursday for Dillon to attend summer school at the state normal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Chateau
A.a
Maybelle Anderson
Dillion
State Normal
Coolidge Signs Tax Cut Victory and Farm Relief Call
Washington June 11 1924 President Coolidge signed the tax measure signaling a 25 percent 1928 tax reduction and a pledge to pursue further relief. He urged Congress to pass a real farm relief bill before adjournment despite farm groups' objection to the McNary Haugen plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Coolidge
Congress
Calvin Coolidge
White House
McNary-Haugen
Manyrfarm Organizations
Montana Federation of Womens Clubs Meet in Glacier Park
The second annual convention of district No. 7, Montana Federation of Womens Clubs, will meet in Glacier Park on June 21 and 22, 1924. Speakers include Miss Thomas on community shows, Mrs Batley on juvenile delinquency, and Superintendent F C Campbell on Indian welfare among the Blackfeet. A boat trip to Two Medicine Lake and a banquet are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Minnesota
Two Medicine Lake
Montana Wheat Growers Finalizes Fall Pool Settlements
The Montana Wheat Growers Association sends out about four hundred thousand dollars in final fall pool settlements to members this week. The payments conclude the 1923 season’s pool and reflect prompt handling by association offices in Lewis town. The group represents Montana farmers and is affiliated with the American Wheat Growers' Association with offices in Minneapolis Duluth Spokane Portland and Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana Wheat Growers
Association
Montana Wheat Growers’ ‘Association
Montana
Headaverters
Lewistown
American Wheat Growers’ Associated
Minneapolis
Duluth
Spokane
Portland
Seattle
Wiley Shannon Seeks District Judge Nomination
Wiley J. Shannon of Cut Bank filed for the Republican nomination for district judge of the nineteenth district covering Glacier Toole Pondera and Teton counties. He pledges to administer justice firmly and swiftly without bias if nominated and elected. he previously served as Glacier County attorney after the county's creation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Wiley J. Shannon
Cut Bank
Secretary of
District Court
Nineteenth Judicial District
Glacier, Toole
Pondera
Teton
Firsy
Shannon
Chateau
Glacier County
Redmond Wardes Ward Married in Great Falls
Miss Wardella Redmond wed Mor tis Ward Wednesday June 11 1924 at M E Church Great Falls Rev J A Martin officiated. Bride daughter of H T Redmond, graduate of Teton County High. groom son of H G Ward, managed his father's garage. They honeymoon briefly then plan to settle in Chateau with best wishes from Montanan readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wardella Redmond
Mortis Ward
Great Falls
M. E. Church
J. A. Martin
H. T . Redmond
Teton County High Schoo
H. G. Ward
Also Mentioned on This Page
U. S. Liberty”Loan
Bae
Ghoteal
Montana Federation of Womens’ Clubs
Wiley Shannon
Redmond—Ward
Citizens State Bank
Choteau, Montana
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