Bryan Dies in Tennessee Shaping Public Memory at Arlington
Edward W. Pickard reviews the death of William Jennings Bryan at age sixty five in Tinyton Tennessee after a brief battle with indigestion and apoplexy. He notes Bryan’s diverse public life, three Democratic nominations, and influence on moral reform, with Coolidge sending condolences and Kellogg announcing the death. The report also covers Ambassador Bancroft Bancroft Bancroft’s death in Japan and U S enforcement efforts against bootlegging and prohibition, plus European unrest and Moroccan conflicts drawing Western powers.
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Yo Jennings Bryan
Arlington National Cemetery
Spain
Nebraska
Mr. Bryan
Tinyton
Tenn
Dayton
Washington
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
Arlington
War Department
Admiral Dewey
Bryan
Democratic Party
Coolidge
Ele
Kellogg
Belgium Debt Negotiations Reach Washington for Talks
The Belgian debt commission led by Theunis and Baron de Marehienne arrives in Washington on August 4 while the American debt funding commission plans a meeting on August 6. Negotiations are expected to last about ten days.
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Elgium
Theunis
Baron Carder de Marehienne
United States
Emil Franqui
Felician Cattler
Washington
American Debt Funding Commission
Crisp
Wilson
Brussels
Germany
Belgium
America
Europe
Paris
London
Great Britain
France
Henri Bergener
M. Franklin Bouillon
Joseph Simon
M. Califaux
Inter
Hammond urges minimal government role in coal dispute
John Hays Hammond, chairman of the 1923 coal strike fact finding commission, has met with Mr. Coolidge in Swampscott to warn that fuel supply must continue and that government control could be justified as a last resort. He says the President favors minimal interference and that public patience is needed for a settlement.
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John Hays Hammond
Swampscott
Coolidge
Hammond
Italian Gazette Crunches Press After Seizures
Mussolini regime tightens control as hostile papers face two summons then suppression. Papalo case cited. Corriere della Serra plans overseas operation after a second summons. Chicago Tribune correspondent George Seldes expelled for displeasing the government.
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Ussolini
Italy
Papalo
Corriere Della Serra
George Seldes
Chicago Tribune
Treasury tax plan hints at 20 percent surtax and repeal of estate tax
Waslington reports say Secretary Mellon may retire next spring after a tax revision that would greatly cut the surtax, repeal the estate tax, and cap combined rates. Undersecretary Winston argues a 23 percent cap is possible, with 20 percent as the top surtax, and corporations taxed on income without a graduated scheme. Supports from Southern Democrats noted while a Mellon retirement rumor circulates.
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Waslington
Treasury
Mellon
United States
Winston
Iowa
Well Opens Up New Territory in Energy Field
A large territory was opened near Kevin Sun with the completion of a well 9342W in NE SW. It is touted as good for 2,500 barrels a day by operators, proving production south of the Kevin fault line. The area had been avoided by many due to concerns about being beyond proved ground.
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Kevin-Sunburst
Kevin
Whitman
wTolinson
Shoshone
Queen City
Montana towns seek donations for earthquake damaged schools
Earthquake District Sam D Gown appointed by Governor Erickson to raise sixty three thousand dollars for Logan Manhattan and Three Forks school properties damaged June twenty seven. He urges voluntary subscriptions statewide not a drive for funds and notes Montana’s past generosity to other causes. Donations may be sent to Mr Sam D Goza of Helena Montana.
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Sam D. Gown
Erickson
Logan
Manhattan
Three Forks
Montana
Santa Barbara
Cali
Montank
Gallatin County
Hanes
Sam 1
Goza
Heleni
Mont
State irrigation aid rejected at Montana meeting
Directors of the Great Falls Commercial Club and the irrigation committee with Gov. Erickson said the state cannot fund the Sunriver irrigation district. He noted no funds are available and an appropriation would require a legislative session, with bonds unlikely to be approved by the people.
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Great Talls
Bank Pays 100 Per Cent The First
National bank of Savoy paid depositors 100 percent on the dollar, perhaps the only defunct state or national bank in Montana with this record. Interest at six percent on deposits from the June 2, 1925 closure to dividend payment in July was also paid.
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National Bank of Savoy
Montana
Resigns Elevator Post in Sudden Move
A M Markuson, longtime manager of the Yellowstone Elevator Co at Summitra, resigns after five years to take charge of an Edgar elevator in which he has purchased an interest. He previously worked with the Forsyth elevator for several years.
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A.M. Markuson
Yellowstone Elevator Company
Oat Sumatra
Edgar
Mr. Markuson
Forsyth
Sumuatra
Lightning Kills Gallatin County Farmer at Home
Lee T. Cushing prominent Bozeman area farmer was instantly killed by lightning at his residence six miles south of Bozeman during a recent storm. He was returning from the field leading a saddle horse when the bolt struck.
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Lee T. Cushing
Gallatin County
Bozeman
Cushing
Carter County Offers Bridge Warrants for Investment
County officials propose investing $2,500 in bridge warrants after the state land board notes warrants are not listed as investable securities. Attorney General Foot advised the board on the matter.
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State Land Board
Foot
Carter County
Fer eus County High School Reinstates Commercial Course
The board of education has authorized reinstatement of a commercial course in the Fer eus county high school for next year. The move aims to expand vocational offerings and prepare students for business careers.
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Board of Education of
Fer Eus County High School
Tragic Dam Collapse Claims Neihart Childs Life
The body of 7 year old Chrissie Ricker of Neihart was recovered nearly a mile from the Silver Dyke tailings dam after it gave way on July 10 following an early day earthquake shock. Her sister Margaret Ellen-Ricker was found the next day as workers cleared tons of tailings in the disaster area.
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Chrissie Ricker
Neihart
Silver Dyke
Margaret
Ellen - Ricker
State Land Sale With 300000 Acres Planned in Valley and Daniels
Register M Brandford says more than 300000 acres in Valley and Daniels counties will be offered in a fall state land sale. Land near the Great Northern railway extension from Sko bey to Opheim likely included, with 240000+ acres in Daniels and substantial acreage in Valley adjoining. The Great Northern aims to aid advertising to settle the territory served by the new extension.
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Valley
Daniels Counties
Register M. Brandford
Great Northern Railway
Scobey
Opheim
Daniels County
Aittle
Valley County
Great Northern
Brandford Sid
Montana Kiwanis Convention And Related August Gatherings
Calendar lists Kiwanis convention in Helena August 7-8, golf tournament in Helena August 13-16, Society of Montana Pioneers reunion in Bozeman August 13-15, Methodist churches conference in Great Falls August 26, Masonic Grand Lodge in Missoula August 17-22, and Yellowstone Glacier Bee Line highway convention at White Sulphur Springs August 17.
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Helena
Reunion
Society of Montana
Pioneers
Bozeman
Montana
of Methodist Churches
Great Falls
Masonic Grand Lodge
Missoula
Yellowstone Glacier
White Sulphur Springs
Forest Roads Funds Montana Sees Largest Northwest Share
The Forest Roads Funds Montana receives more funds for national forest highways than any northwest state under the 1025 program. Total federal allotment is 826725 with 100000 for the Lolo Pass highway section in Idaho supervised by Missoula bureau offices. Montana gets 82725 for maintenance and 8000 for surveys.
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Montana
Bureau of Public Roads
Northwest
Missoula
California
Lolo Pass
Idaho
Bureau
Wmatatabatag
Bor
Tornado Destroys Farm Near Mildred In Severe Storm
A tornado six miles northwest of Mildred devastated the Joe Mitchell farm, nearly leveling buildings as cottonwood trees were snapped. The storm's path, about two miles wide, moved southeast destroying roofs and breaking windows on the north and west sides of nearby structures.
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Joe Mitchell
Mildred
Ismay
State Warrants No Bids Leave Treasury Notes Unsold
The State board of examiners postponed the sale of 6 per cent state warrants indefinitely after no bids were received for the proposed 33 1 000 000 treasury notes. Montana bankers and one eastern bond house representative attended but declined to bid for the full amount. They suggested a three series sale of 1 000 000 each, with interest in the first two series if permitted.
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Treasury
Essie Desigared
State Board of Examiners
Tree Montana
Parm Pheir
Montana
New Doctor Named Chief Surgeon at Glendive Hospital
Dr. J. A. Ewart appointed chief surgeon in charge of the Northern Pacific railway hospital at Glendive effective October 1. He is currently assistant chief surgeon at the Northern Pacific hospital in St. Paul.
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J. A. Ewart
Northern Pacific Railway
St. Paul
NPY
Glendive
New Customs Deputy Named for Scobey Post
Great Falls clerk Juan FP McNamara is appointed deputy collector of customs at Scobey and will start duties soon. McNamara has served 13 years in the Great Falls post office.
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Juan FP. McNamara
Great Falls
Scobey
Mr. McNamara
Elevator Sold to Occident Company in Ballantine
It is understood that the former owned elevator at Ballantine will pass into the hands of the Occident Company which operates a string of elevators across the country.
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Ballantine Willl
Occident Company
Miss Hawkins Named Home Management Specialist
Miss Miriam Hawkins has been appointed home management specialist for the Montana State College extension service to succeed Miss Gertrude Hoffan who resigned due to her father’s illness. Hawkins will assume duties about August 15.
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Miriam Hawkins
Montana State College Extension Service
Gertrude Hoffan
Miss Hawkins
Miss Hoffman
Butte Anaconda and Pacific seeks abandon 17 miles of line
The line from Browns to Southern Cross in Montana, originally built to serve mining property, has applied to the Interstate Commerce Commission for authority to abandon 17 miles of railway. An official note indicates the route was historically tied to mining activity.
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Butte, Anaconda & Pacific Railway
Interstate Commerce Commission
Browns
Southern Cross
Fire destroys main block in Toston district
Fire gutted the principal business block of Toston damaging Briscoe Mercantile, Toston Hardware, Chestnut soft drink firm and two vacant buildings plus Mary Shull residence. Estimated loss ranges from 35 000 to 40 000 dollars.
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Toston
Briscoe Mercantile Company
Toston Hardware, Company
Chestnut Soft Drink Establishment
Mary Shull
Bowman appoints Havre native W F Casey as bookkeeper
A H Bowman announces W F Casey of Havre will serve as bookkeeper in the department of agriculture. Casey has several years of experience teaching in schools.
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A. H. Bowman
W. F. Casey
Havre
Department of Agriculture
Casey
Woman credits Lydia E Pinkham's Compound for relief after years of illness
A Columbia South Carolina woman testifies for three years of illness ended by Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She reports recovery to perform housework and notes use during menopause improved health. The piece promotes seeking relief from backache nervousness and other symptoms with the product.
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Columbia, S. C
Lydia E. Pinkham
S. A. Houney
Columbia
South Carolina
Shaving Soap Ad Claims Cuticura Boosts Razor Efficacy
An elderly newspaper ad touts Cuticura Soap for shaving and skin care promising double razor efficiency and skin purity with no irritation even when shaving daily. A separate ad features Red Cross Ball Blue laundry product praised by a laundress singing about a “happy day” with clean whites.
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