Forts and housing along the Mexican border
Washington reports completion of forts and housing for border troops to create a fortified frontier. Regular posts exceed twenty with many outposts. permanent housing funded by the War Department. Army maps list posts in California Arizona Texas with numerous locations. A new blue bird airplane will be sent to El Paso for rapid reconnaissance and staff travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department
United” States
War Department
DeRosey C. Cabell
Southern Department
del Rio
Fort Clark
Eagle Pass
Indio Ranch
Delores Mine
Laredo
Delorez
Zapata
Roma
Mission
Fort Ringgold
San Benito
Camp Mercedes
Harlington
Brownsville
Fort Brown
el Paso
Tex
James B. Erwin
Border” District
San Antonio
Texas
Ledgerwood Cohoe union in Cut Bank ceremony
James C. Ledgerwood son of Dan and Mrs Ledgerwood of Conrad wed Alta Cohoe daughter of K B Cohoe in Cut Bank. Rev W P Martin officiated with witnesses Gert trude Rasmussen and Silas Monroe. Couple to reside in Choteau.
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James C. Ledgerwood
Dan Ledgerwood
Conrad
Alta Cohoe
K. B. Cohoe
W. P. Martin
Cut Bank
Gerttrude Rasmussen
Silas Monroe
Choteau
Multiple Weddings On Wednesday At Dupuyer Area
Cupid officiated three marriages Wednesday including McDonald Sturgeon ceremony in the forenoon and two afternoon vows from out of town. Charles Walt of Fort Benton wed Mabel Skeie of Simms with family witnesses. George M Moore of Walier married Eva Edith Russell of Dupuyer with parents present. couple will live on a Dupuyer ranch.
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Cupid
Mr. Haley
Charles Walt
Fort Benton
Mabel Skeie
Simms
Mr. Walt
Miss Skeie
George M. Moore
Walier
Eva Edith Russell
Dupuyer
Moore
Miss Russell
Yankee Husbands Paris Passport Officers Aid Brides
Passport officers at the American embassy in Paris work day and night to provide passports for French brides of American soldiers about to depart for the United States. Many brides are accompanied by khaki-clad husbands some with mothers, many are alone, as crowds of French girls from provinces line up for travel documents.
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Paris
United States
Stage Set for Malta Soldiers Convention and Aeroplane Flights
Malta gears up for a two day soldiers convention on June 30 and July 1 with a full program of entertainment, a barbecue, bucking contests, games, dancing and competitive drilling. Governor Stewart will speak, and aviator Jack Maybee will pilot three passenger flights between Havre and Malta, ending at nine o'clock on convention grounds. A $500 silver trophy awaits the top drill team as crowds anticipate a lively event and Havre stampede to follow.
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Malta
Stewart
Jack Maybee
Havre
Million and Quarter of State Land Sold
Total state land sales in 1919 reach $1,355,292.91 from 39,389.51 acres at $15 per acre. Seven sales yielded 221,276.32 acres with about 40 percent sold. Notable results include Blaine county at 31,030.29 acres for $418,751.46 and other counties such as Toole, Jefferson, Phillips, Valley, Pondera, and Teton reporting large sums.
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Helena
Sidney Miller
Register of State Lands
Pondera County
Teton County
Peace Signing Ceremony Schedule at Versailles
Paris June 24 Officials announce Friday afternoon as the signing of the peace treaty by allied powers on behalf of Germany. Delegates arrive Friday morning. Clemenceau opens, Wilson to preside. Weaker details on seals and order of signatures, with two hours expected for the event.
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Paris
Germany
Weimer
Versailles
M. Clemenceau
Wiliam Martin
Wilson
United States
Paderewski
Poland
M. Vandervelde
Belgium
Trial of Alfred Cocchi Details Ruth Cruger Murder
The Bologna court pauses to review American records as Alfred Cocchi testifies about Ruth Cruger’s 1917 New York death. He recounts saving the body to hide it and claims he sawed it in two after she died, while questions arise over whether the killer was dead before dismemberment. His wife’s alleged involvement is mentioned.
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Signor Bagnoli
Cocci
Cocchi
Bologna
Alfred Cocchi
Ruth Cruger
New York
Cocchai
New York City
Monkman Wagnild wed in Helena after years in Montana towns
Monkman Gordon Monkman son of Mrs Mary Monkman of Bynum and Olga Wagnild daughter of Ole Wagnild longtime Burton Bench resident were married in Helena on Tuesday June 24. The couple, popular in Chateau and Teton counties, will begin a life together with many friends blessing their union.
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Gordon Monkman
Mary Monkman
Bynum
Olga Wagnild
Ole Wagnild
Burton Bench
Helena
Chateau
Teton County
McDonald Denzel McDonald Bride Eva Marie Sturgeon Wed
Eva Marie Sturgeon married Charles Denzel McDonald in a ceremony at the Sturgeon home witnessed by family. Rev. Leon F. Haley officiated with a full Prayer Book ring ceremony. After a wedding breakfast, the couple traveled to Banff for their honeymoon before settling in Choteau on the Donia ranch.
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Chateau
R. M. Sturgeon
Eva‘ Marie
Charles Denzel McDonald
Katherine. McDonald
Leon F. Haley
Episcopal Church
Hazel ‘Thomson
Louise Eidem
Eleanor Dietrich
Helena
Neal Whipple
Helen Sturgeon
E. J. Crary
Lyall
Robert Sturgeon
France
Sturgeon
Choteau
Donia Ranch
Teton River
Winnipeg Unions Call Off Strike Ends Amid Promise
June 25. Winnepeg strike committee announces the general strike will end tomorrow at 11 a m. A bulletin says unions called off the strike as the government promises a commission to investigate rein statement of workers. The government later states the strike is called off unconditionally.
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Winnepeg
Manitoba
Strikers in Winnipeg Rush To Return To Old Jobs
Winnipeg Manitoba June 25 Most strikers rushed back to their old jobs despite the strike committee naming Thursday at 11 o clock as the return time. Officials warned some workers would not be reinstated and pledge terms were set for those readmitted. Officials and arrested leaders faced court remands and a July 3 trial date. The strike’s end notice was sent to Premier Norris, and a one man commission was to be appointed for a full inquiry and recommendations.
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Winnepeg
Manitoba
Federal
Pai
Charles F. Gray
John Queen
A. A. Heaps
William Ivins
George Armst Wig
R. &. Bray
A. J. Andrews
K. C
Stoney Mountain Penitentiary
T. C. Norris
Ernest Robson
H. A. Robson
Soldier Walter Street er Returns Home From France
Walter N Street er, with the 20th American Engineers in France for a year, is back in the United States and will return to Chateau as soon as he is discharged from army service.
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Walter N. Streeter
France
United States
Chateau
House Judiciary to Report Wartime Prohibition Bill
Washington report says the House Judiciary Committee will issue a clear wartime prohibition bill tomorrow. The panel rejected a two-bill approach and will advance the wartime measure first, aiming for passage before July 1, with the constitutional ban to follow later.
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Washington
House Judiciary Committee
Congress
Representative Walsh
Massachusetts
Prohibition
Why She Is a Republican Champion of Women Voters
Mrs. Robins explains her shift to the Republican party saying it attracts progressives and stands for justice and forward-looking ideals. She cites enfranchisement of women, child protection, standardized industry, and public school education as areas where Republicans foster liberal laws and better education.
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United States
Raymond Robins
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Pahr Yacht Charters for Island of Intrigue Filming
The palatial steam yacht Pahr of Los Angeles was chartered by Metro to shoot The Island of Intrigue a melodramatic romantic comedy to be shown at the Royal theatre on Tuesday. Many scenes were filmed aboard the yacht and it transported the star and co-players to Santa Cruz for further action. After charter, Otto had the vessel redecorated and she returned gleaming with white paint and brass, admired by passengers and crew.
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Pahr
Los Angeles
Metro
Royal Theatre
Santa Cruz
Otto
Labor unions defy control boards in national strike row
Burleson declares he will not force reemployment for strikers, citing violations of wire control and war labor rules. In San Francisco union leaders announce a referendum on Pacific Telephone offers, while locals push to govern the strike independently.
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Washington
Burleson
American Federation’ ‘On Labor
Telgraph
Wire Control Board
War Labor Board
San Francisco
Telephone Operators’ National Organization
Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company
International
Los Angeles
Frederick B. Spencer
Marriage Liginge and Partners in Early Montana Districts
Ray B Noonan aged 30 and Beulah Cuil aged 19 both of Great Falls announce marriage intention. Charles D McDonald 23 and Eva M Sturgeon 23 both of Chateau Mont wed. Charles Walt 30 of Benton and Mabel Skele 16 of Simms marry. George M Moore 22 of Walier and Iva Edith Russell 16 of Dupuyer wed.
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Ray B. Noonan
Beulah, Cuil
Great Falls
Charles Denzel McDonald
Eva Marie Sturgeon
Chateau, Mont
Charles Walt
Fr. Benton
Mabel Skele
Simms
George M. Moore
Walier
Iva Edith Russell
Dupuyer
Rhode Island Republicans Back Women Participation in 1920 Campaign
The Rhode Island Republican State Central Committee on June 10 welcomed women's active involvement in party affairs. It outlines for 1920: women’s committees with a state executive cap of 16, a state central committee with representation from Providence and other towns, and potential city and town committees, cooperating with existing men’s groups in enrolling women from July 1 and guiding the 1920 campaign to the polls.
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Rhode Island
Republican State Central Committee
Providence
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Ledgerwood
Cohoe
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Chateau, Montana
Banking House
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Ruth’ Cruger
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