Nautical Novelties Highlight U S Navy History
A compact history outlines the causes and outcomes of the Spanish American War, notable naval battles, and early aviation milestones. It notes Maine’s destruction, Cuba and Puerto Rico concessions, and the rise of the United States as a world power with key figures like Decatur, Bagley, and Curtiss linked to naval progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Cuba
U. S. S. Maine
United States
Porto Rico
Guam
Philippine Islands
Ensign Worth Bagley
Cardenas
Winslow
Stephen Decatur
John 8. Carden
Cahary Islands
United States Navy
Glenn H. Curriss
Curtiss Company
Eugene Ely
U. S. S. Pennsylvania
John Rogers
Dillon society hosts many bridge gatherings this week
Mrs. Ralph McFadden and Mrs. O K Moe hosted a dessert bridge at Mrs. McFadden’s home for Mrs. E M Gibson who will soon leave for Seattle. Four tables played contract bridge. Mrs. C E Blinn held a bridge dinner for Mr. and Mrs. Harold Blinn visiting from Pullman. High scorers included Mrs. Emery Smith and Emery Gitson. Emery Smith and others entertained Miss Clara Plant guests in Dillon. Other bridge groupings included Mrs B M Gibson and Harry J Andrus as top scorers and EB Samling as low. Tea entertained for Tokyo visitor Mrs Frank C Papworth and Misses Bhersther and Marian Judge of Missoula. Ladies day at Dillon Country Club featured luncheon then bridge and golf. Methodist Aid society to meet at church parlors with Mrs Ida Sunday and Mrs Lulu Shaw. Beaverhead Ladies Country club hosted by Mrs Stella Murray at her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph McFadden
O. K. Moe
E. M. Gibson
C. E. Blinn
Harold Blinn
Dillon
Pullman
Wash
Emery Smith
Emery Gitson
Clara Plant
Mr. Smith
William Lelmert
B. M. Gibson
Harry
Paul
Frank.c. Papworth
Tokyo
Bhsther
Marian Judge
Missoula
Methodist Aid Society
Ida Sunday
Lulu Shaw
Beaverhead
Naturalization racket exposed as jail threat looms
Federal investigators disclose a nationwide scheme selling fake naturalization papers. The probe targets Ellis Island and major cities, with ten government employees implicated and a Brooklyn group named as likely organizers. Investigators vow to prosecute the racketeers and protect whistleblowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bam
Limited use of Montana marriage law shows in July
Only two marriages were licensed under Montana's new health law since July 1, with Missoula and Glasgow reporting licenses. Several couples sought licenses in nearby states, while many used contract marriages under the old act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Missoula
Glasgow
Billings
Navigating Crowds and Fog Bound Seas
The focus is on directing vast crowds and preventing ship collisions in foggy seas. It highlights navigation expertise in crowded or hazardous conditions and the importance of clear guiding practices to ensure safety at sea and on shore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Herndon, Jr
Atlantic
Pacific
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ann Sheridan
Evan Roberts
Harr Frits
Philadelphia
Edna Randolph Worrell
Betsy Ross
Pennsylvania
Wrahington
D. C
Decatur
Carden
Zuder Zee
Navy
Washington
White House
WEW
Bridge Party
Dillon Country Club
E. G. Free
W. Ci, Gilbert
Sam Wilkinson
Clubs
Esther Judge
Mary Judge
H. Kaufman
Ellis Island
H. Q
Brooklyn
Kauf- Man
Helena
Havre
Big Horn County
Cascade
Yellowstone
Flathead
Custer
Silver Bow Counties
J. F. McBain
Ypsilanti, Mich
Ford
Universal Credit Co
Ford Finance Plan
Bergeson-Beaverhead CO
Dillon, Montana
Mary Ellen Brown
Monongahela
Harry FE. Wilken
Junior
Wilken
Keystone State
LIFE
Ufe
Bruno
Sussex
England
Fire Department of
Peter Lorre
Ted Healy
Frances Drake
Colin Clive
Isabel Jewell
Shirley Temple
Lionel Barrymore
America
Alice Brady
Douglas Montgomery
Anita Louise
Brewster’s Millions
Jack Buchanan
Lili Damita
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!