Dawes plan nears operation risks and gains
The London conference pact clears parliamentary hurdles in France and Germany while France presses for swift Ruhr evacuation. Herriot pledges no sanctions removal and draws praise for cooperation. Snowden criticizes the plan in Britain, boosting Franco German ties and trade prospects. Americans prepare for roles in the reparations framework as the world moves toward postwar stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
France
Marx
Reichstag
Ruhr
London
Rhineland
Herriot
Dawes
M. Herriot
Baden
England
Snowden
Snowdsen
New Gold Bank of
Reparations Commission
Washington
Dawes Plan Dominates Campaign Narrative Across Parties
The Dawes plan's adoption is shown as shaping the U S Presidential race with both parties claiming the London conference confirms their foreign policy stance. President Coolidge hails the outcome as the armistice era's most significant result, underscoring confidence in America's approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Coolidge
Dawes frames campaign on constitutional welfare over world issues
In Evanston Illinois a large crowd heard General Dawes condemn Robert La Follette as extreme. He argued the central issue is protecting constitutional principles against public ownership of railroads and a broad radical platform. Chicago HQ accused Dawes of flag misuse. Governor Bryan mocked his rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eneral Dawes
Evanston
League of Nations
World Court
LaFollette
Wisconsin
Robert M. LaFollette
Lalouette-Wheeler
Chicago
Dawes
Coolidge and Dawes
Bryan
Senator Jones Sees No Party Loss in November
ENATOR JONES of New Mexico chairs the Democratic senatorial campaign committee and asserts his party cannot lose in November, highlighting a hopeful outlook and pointing to factors supporting victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enator Jones
New Mexico
Heavy rains cause crop and property damage in central Midwest
Unusually heavy rains in the Mississippi river valley inflicted serious damage across northern Illinois and southern western Wisconsin and parts of Iowa. Corn losses were severe as roads bridges and motor camps were washed away and wind and lightning caused havoc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi River
Wisconsin
Towa
Mars at closest approach sparks global telescope focus
KLESCOPES worldwide pivot toward Mars as it nears Earth within 34,900,000 miles on Saturday night. Astronomers seek insight into Mars canals and some entertain radio communication possibilities with the red planet.
Russian ambassador bids for legation property in Peking
A dispute over control of the Russian legation compound in Peking arises as Kara Khan, newly appointed Russian ambassador to China, seeks recovery of possession. The American minister, acting dean, refused to surrender the legation to the Soviet ambassador without conditions and without implying recognition. Kara Khan rejects the conditions, leaving governments to decide next steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
Karakhan
China
Diplomatic Corps
United States
E Baron B Colt Rhode Island Senator Dies At 78
Republican U S senator from Rhode Island E Baron B Colt died Monday at seventy eight. His term would have expired next March and he was a candidate for re election. Democrats believe they now have a fair chance to win the seat. Also Lucy Page Gaston of Chicago died last week after dedicating herself to the anti cigarette crusade and named G Henri DeRouche as her successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E Baron B. Colt
United States
Rhode Island
Senate
Lucy Page Gaston
Chicago
G. Henri DeRouche
Fighting rages in Trans-Jordania as Wahabis resist rule
Government troops clash with Wahabi forces who reject Emir Abdullah son of King Hussein of Hedjaz. Wahabis seize towns including Tarash before a government counterattack. About 300 Wahabis killed and many taken prisoner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trans-Jordania
Abdullah
Hussein
Hedjaz
Tarash
Broadus bridge to be completed with new steel span
Powder River county commissioners order immediate completion of the Broadus bridge. Plans include diverting the river above the bridge to riprap the bank, protecting the west road, widening the sandbar, and placing a 192 foot steel span on a concrete pier hauled from the courthouse square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powder River
Broadus
Water: the cheapest and most essential chicken feed
The article explains that a hen’s body is 46 percent water and the egg she lays is 63 percent water. It argues clean fresh water is vital for healthy chickens and steady egg production, noting water’s abundance and neglect.
Montana Land Opening Near Pompeys Pillar on Big Marys Island
About 80 acres in the Yellowstone near Pompeys Pillar will open to homestead entry for general public. Soldiers' preference applications may be filed at the Billings land office from September 10 to December 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Big Mary’s Island
Yellowstone
Pompeys Pillar
Billings Land Office
Creamery for Malta Hailed by Phillips County Farmers
A herd of about 1000 cows has been guaranteed by Phillips county farmers for a cooperative creamery. Directors expect it will be in operation at Malta by October 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malta
Phillips County
Co-Operative Creamery
Legion approves Defense Test Day in Montana
The Montana American Legion backs a National Defense Test Day set for September 12. A state executive committee directive calls all posts to cooperate with government programs. Adjutant General Sheridan outlines enrollment via National Guard and Organized Reserve units with county committees forming ready plans. No holiday will be declared and normal duties remain unaffected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bozeman
Livingston
Montana
Miles City
Chicago
Milwaukee
Mizpah
Butte
Dillon
First National Bank of
Dillion
Richland
HT. I. DePue
Richland County
Montana Department of the American Legion
State Executive Committee
War Department
Adjt
Charles TL. Sheridan
M. A. Brannon
University of Montana
National Guard
Organized Reserve
Sheridan
Gopher Finds Ore Vein Near Avon Staked by Prospector
A young gopher uncovered a two vein of gold and silver ore under grass near Avon between Helena and Garrison. George McPherson, an experienced prospector, staked the site as mining claim. Initial returns valued at 11 dollars in gold and eight ounces of silver. The vein widened to 18 inches after three days of work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gopher
Avon
Helena
Garrison
Ceorge McPherson
Ft Mining
McPherson
Survey to curb barberry bush spread in rust research
Ness and C. T. Griffith of the U S department of agriculture with Montana State College, headquartered in Plentywood, conduct a survey to locate Barberry bushes aiding black stem rust spread to wheat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ness
C. T. Griffith
States Department of Agriculture
Montana State College
Plentywood
Five Victims Buried From Billings Train Crash
Four of five killed when a Northern Pacific passenger train hit an automobile at a grade crossing west of Billings were buried in Billings cemetery. Mrs Henry Lackman Mrs George Aler Jake Lackman and Mrs Aler's son David Aler laid to rest in a single grave. George Miller buried in Ranchester Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Pacific
Billings
Henry Clackman
George Aler
Jake Liackman
Aler
David Aler
George Miller
Ranchester
Wyo
Montana farm notes report strong yields across counties
Wheat yields on non irrigated land near Billings reach forty one bushels per acre while Ravalli county peas and canning output show exceptional results. Meagher county sheep production ranks high as state flocks decline. Eastern Montana reports unusually hot weather accelerating corn growth with late maturing potential. Garfield county wheat yields best in years with farmers planning market shipments or holding for higher prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meagher County
Montana
Garfield County
Shoshone Stormwell No. 5 Near Kevin Begins Flow
The Shoshone Stormwell No. 5 near Kevin was completed last week and is now producing 75 barrels per hour equal to about 1 800 barrels per day.
Wheat harvest eyed with 1.5 million bushels forecast
County farmers anticipate a wheat crop surpassing 1.5 million bushels with several fields yielding 12 to 20 bushels per acre.
Miles City weighs ending annual round up after 12 years
Community leaders in Miles City consider scrapping the yearly round up after a 12 year run and replacing it with a large district fair drawing plans and support from local groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles City
Montana crop outlook shifts with July conditions
The August crop report by G A Scott of the Montana crop reporting service notes July drought and hot winds trimmed prospects statewide. Wheat production should closely match last two years, while oats barley beans flax corn and sugar beets rise on larger acreage though western regions lag while eastern districts show strong prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Scott
Montana Crop Reporting Service
Montana
Montana Guardsmen vie for state rifle title at Fort Harrison
Eighteen Montana National Guard companies totaling 163rd Infantry contest at Fort Harrison for high rifle honors. Sixteen soldiers will earn a berth to national matches at Camp Perry, Ohio from September 16 to October 2. A separate rail order lets western ranchers haul surplus eastern Montana hay to market, shifting car load rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eeetives
Montana
National Guard
Fort Harrison
Telena
Competiton
Camp Perry
Ohio
Attle
Logan
State Railroad Commission
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
Twenty Montana county princesses named for state fair
Helena reports list of 20 county contestants led by Miss Sylvia Morris of Baker and Miss Verona Stockwell Musselshell. Also notes farm labor offices expanding to handle 4000 harvest hands for a 52 million bushel Montana wheat crop this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Gladys Waite
Judith Basin
Lilian Knapp
Sweet Grass County
Harriet Thompson
Yellowstone County
Mildred Hale
Broadwater County
REE
Rathville
Great Falls
Billings
Miles City
Enrollment rising at Montana State College this fall
Registration by mail for the autumn quarter is under way at Montana State College Bozeman. Indications point to higher enrollment with students spread across four colleges engineering agriculture service and household and industrial arts. Registration days are September 23 and 24 with classes starting September 25. The prior 1923 24 school year enrolled 1 027 students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana State College
Bozeman
Engineering, Agriculture
Scrvice
Household and Industrial Arts
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pep
Windhot
Hfe
U. S
Trenton
Durban
Province of Natal
Kenneth O'Brien
Prince of Wales
Long Island
Edward W. Pickard
John W. Davis
League
General Dawes
Lincoln
Neb
Republican Party
Roaverhors
Butler
Lafolette- Wheeler
Aving
Angmagsalik
Greenland
Fee
American Globe
Reykjavik
Iceland
Fredericksdal
Cape Farewell
Locatelli
Pisa
Teeland
Athintle
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
M.D. O'Brien
St. Ann's Cathedral
O’carroll
Maguire
Monsignor
O’brien
Rome
Springdale
Hunters Hot Springs
Fred Whiteside
Ruzieka
Red Lodge
Court House
Liberty County
Legion
New A
Montana National Guard
George Tispett
Ontana
State Board of Equalization
IPE Wne
Kevin-Sunburst
North Montana
Ail
Cat Creek
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!