Diplomatic tensions over Mexican arrests and consular mistreatment
Reports from Washington detail Brazilian mediation over three Brazilians jailed in Vera Cruz awaiting trial for sniping U S troops. Vice Consul Silliman remains imprisoned in Saltillo as U S officials protest. The Niagara Falls conference moves ahead with two American representatives, while Secretary Bryan insists on Silliman’s immediate release.
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Washington
Funsten
Vera Cruz
Mexico City
Vera Cruz Harbor
Bryan
Huerta
Lobos Island
Tampico
Pacific
Silliman
Saltillo
Zapata
State Department
Joseph A. Marchani
Canada
Marchant
Mr. Canada
Niagara Falls
Lamar
Lehmann
Mr. Bryan
Local notes from Chateau and area ranch life
Birch Creek Gabe reports several residents visiting or returning from trips. Ed Carroll is issuing Sm Louis Hagen's crop on shares. Kingsbury and Leech families host guests as rain halts church. For sale a Holstein bull and a Jersey bull offered near Power. Lobos island incident described as a nonaggressive effort to guard shipping with the Dixie and destroyers maintaining the lighthouse area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lobos Island
Mayo
Dixie
Huerta
Navy Department
Methodist lecture on The White Slave Trade by Mrs Bovard
The first Methodist church hosts a Sunday lecture by Mrs Chas L Bovard state field secretary for the Crittenton Home at 3 30 PM May 17. She has years of rescue work with fallen women and urges fathers and mothers to support purity and right living. A hearty welcome awaits all attendees.
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Chas. L. Bovard
Crittenton Home
First Methodist Church
Trafflee
High School Graduating Exercises and Junior Prom
The Junior Prom at Teton County High School in the auditorium last Friday was the most elaborate event yet, featuring purple and gold decorations, a grand march led by Mr and Mrs Dietrich, an Fairfield orchestra, and class pennant programs. Dances lasted until 2 a.m. with students including Victor Parker and Omer Golding in events. Lewis Bouma represents the school in the upcoming boys declamatory contest. The seniors present a play titled Out of Town next Wednesday, directed by Mr Dietrich, with a wealthy widow Mrs Thorndyke as the scene’s focal point. admission is free except for the class play.
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Teton County High School
Ard
Dietrich
Fairfield
Victor Parker
Omer Golding
Lewis Bouma
Ruby Hodgskiss
Chester Trescott
Lester Cowgill
Hazel Brown
Maisie Crawford
1914 Junior Prom and Commencement Week Plans
The piece describes the 1914 Junior Prom with Mildred Forrest and Mildred Houck serving punch, roses for graduates, and a glow of purple lighting. It covers baccalaureate at the Methodist church, sermons on Lost Opportunities, and a note on decorations, proceeds for school decor, and an ongoing week with music, displays, and class day events led by seniors.
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P. R. McMahon
Methodist Church
Haley
Methodist
America
Survey work begun on Chinook unit irrigation project
State crews will start surveys immediately to finish the Chinook unit of the Milk River irrigation project with completion planned for this summer. In Malta, the lowest bid for the auxiliary spillway channel and north dike Vandalia diversion dam earthwork was $25 220 by James O Connor of Council Bluffs Iowa among 13 bidders. The project involves excavating 160 000 cubic yards of dirt. In Washington C D Flaherty of Livingston is expected to be nominated as surveyor general of Montana.
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Milk River
Malta
Vandalia
James O'Connor
Council Bluffs
Washington
C. D. Flaherty
Livingston
Montana
Tampico Has Fallen in Mexican Revolt
Washington reports the Mexican federal garrison began evacuation at 12 50 p m as rebels attacked Tampico. Rear Admiral Mayo says federals withdrew by the railroad toward San Luis Potosi while heavy rifle and big gun fire raged in the town plaza. The Monterey line remains held by the constitutionalists.
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Washington
Navy Department
Mayo
Tampico
Muayo
San Luis Potosi
Padhusa
Mexico City
Monterey
Grain prices at Choteau market and local travel note
The Choteau Market lists weekly grain prices from the Farmers Elevator Co. Winter wheat and spring wheat figures are updated weekly through Thursday afternoon. Walter Gorham returned Wednesday from Buffalo Wyoming where he and Wm Butler sought to repair their auto stage line to Sheridan in running shape.
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Choteau
Farmers’ Elevator Company
Walter Gorham
Buffalo
Wyo
Wm. Butler
Sheridan
Civil cases filed in district court this week
The clerk of the district court reports multiple civil actions filed since the last notice. Neunstadter Brothers versus S Griffith for debt on May 7. Walter Mercantile Co versus M Morris for abstract of judgment on May 8. S T Wiprud versus J D Burbanks for transcript of judgment on May 8. S T Wiprud versus Laura Jenks and Richard Ferguson for transcript of judgment on May 8. St Anthony and Dakota Elevator Co versus T J Tweet on note filed May 12. Murphy Maclay Hardware Co versus Brady Commercial Co filed May 13. S S Shilling versus Adam and Lucy Barr and Western Loan and Savings Co for suit on contract filed May 13.
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District Court
Neunstadter Brothers
S. Griffith
Walter Mercantile Co
M. Morris
S. T. Wiprud
J. D. Burbanks
Laura Jenks
Cole
Richard L. Ferguson
The
St. Anthony & Dakota Elevator Co
2 Corporation
T. J. Tweet
Murphy-Maclay- Hardware Co
Brady Commercial Co
S. S. Shilling
Adam Barr
Lucy M. Barr
Western Loan & Savings Co
L. L. Nash Dies at Great Falls Hospital
Leonard L. Nash a former Dupuyer resident who had lived in Belt for years died last Tuesday at Columbus Hospital in Great Falls. About 60, he was known in northern Seton county. He ran a stage from Dupuyer to Blackfoot and from Dupuyer to Chateau. Son Ray Nash lives near Brady and has been notified. burial likely in Belt.
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Leonard L. Nash
Dupuyer
Belt
Columbus Hospital
Great Falls
Mr. Nash
Seton County
Oldtimers
Blackfoot
Chateau
Ray Nash
Brady
Flaherty Leads Interior Talks Amid Montana Appointment Push
Reports indicate Mr. Flaherty leads discussions with the interior department while Senator Walsh declines comment on the matter. A score of Montanans are seeking the appointment, with officials watching closely for a decision.
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Flaherty
Interior Department
Walsh
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E. D. Forrest
Kingsbury Ranch
W. G. Collins
Edwin Carroll
Louis Hagen
Henry Ryan
Florence
Jas. Cockerham
Carl Sparks
Walier
BE. A. Wheeler
Simonson
F. D. Kingsbury
E. E. Leech
E. M. Johnson
Faust Ranch
Sheep Creek
Stillman
Conrad
Hunter Ranch
Chas. Rappold
Jacob Lauffer
Jersey
J.T. Hart & Son
Power
Methodist Notes
Emerick
Joy Rrayes
Clara Pinger
Mildred Forrest
Mildred Houck
Gilman
Sophmore
Holland
Rains
Lawrence Jackson
Cohoe
Denzel McDonald
Boy Scouts
Campfire
Joy Graves
Mr. Dietrich
Missoula
Children of the Slums
Ee Vee
Cornet
Mr. Holland
March of Invention
Chester Trescott Juvenile Courts
Wonders of the Deep
Panama
Will Ow
LY Joy Graves
Thorndyke
Mrs. Thorndyke
Elizabeth
Bobby Thorndyke
Too Soe Oe Witter Parker
Mrs. Monroe
Clara’ Pinger
K Esther
Chast Hang
Joyraves
Duke of Ellington
Marie
Laisie Crawford
James
Wilma Jones
Ruth Hopkinson
Lal Powers
McMahon
Hansen
Nelson
Powers
Phil Musig
Chester Trescott Duc
Faddogens
Miss Hanson
Craighead
University of Montana Quartette Wate
J. Cole
Board Music Orchestra
State News
L. L. Nash
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