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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1920
Page
6
Senators Fletcher and Smith push a $350 million, four year bond plan to reclaim unused lands in the west and south, modeled on the federal farm loan system. The approach advocates national scope over sectional interests and targets a strong funding schedule across years.
Nelson the former boxing champion is named chief beneficiary of a 250000 estate left by his father Matthew Nelson filed for probate in Chicago. 225000 goes to Bat with the remainder shared equally among his five brothers and a sister.
A detachment from the Thirty fifth infantry was ordered from Camp Lewis to Montesano to guard the Armistice Day murder trial defendants. Governor Hart requested regular army troops to deter a rising radical presence and possible unrest as prosecutors and defense seek to prevent friction.
Chicago February 24 whiskey for material purposes will join the federal fair price list alongside butter eggs flour and other life necessities. The action followed a conference with Harry Mager district officials and state authorities. Prices were not set but may be under five dollars per gallon amid reports druggists are profiteering up to twenty four dollars per gallon.
In Trenton the New Jersey house approved a compromise beer bill after hours of debate, setting a 3 percent alcohol by volume limit. Wet Democrats and wet Republicans backed the measure with Governor Edwards's approval, while the senate has adjourned for the week.
Chicago dated report says Major A V Dalrymple federal prohibition director leads agents to Iron County Michigan where county officials allegedly overpowered agents and seized liquor. Prosecutor McDonough two deputy sheriffs and Tron River police face conspiracy charges. Federal warrants expected. arrests to proceed if needed.
Chicago and Omaha markets show sectioned trends with hogs and cattle. Hog prices slip in Chicago while Omaha sees broad declines in cattle and mixed lamb and ewe ranges across receipts.
Hogs receipts 11,000 with market 2 cents lower at 13.40 to 13.60 hours. Cattle receipts 5,200 with slow market. fat steers 14.25 to 14.75, cows and heifers 6.85 to 11.25, calves 5.50 to 5.15, stockers and feeders weak at 5 to 11.75. Sheep receipts 1,100 with lambs 19.25 to 19.? and wethers 11.50 to 13.00, ewer and gaa 12.
Minneapolis market update lists wheat prices for various grades with No 1 northern at 2.50 to 2.60, No 1 hard Montana 2.46 to 2.55, and No 1 durum 2.21 to 2.30. Corn shows No 3 yellow 1.40 to 1.42, No 3 white 1.42, No 3 mixed 1.35 to 1.36. Oats and barley ranges and flax price noted.
Chicago reports mixed corn prices with No 3 values around 1.49 to 1.41, No 3 yellow at 1.42 to 1.45, oats at 0.54 to 0.88, rye around 1.53 to 1.55, barley near 1.26 to 1.46, Timothy at 12 to 14, and clover 45 to 59.
Washington February 23 A giant crane with a lifting capacity of more than 1 000 000 pounds has been completed at the fitting out pier of the Philadelphia navy yard The crane stands 245 feet high about the height of a one story building and cost nearly 1 000 000 dollars to construct It is described as the largest of its type in the country by a navy department announcement
Berlin February 25 Matthias Erzberger minister of finances resigned from the cabinet amid sensational testimony in his suit against Dr Karl Helfferich former minister of the treasury. Probed by State Attorney Messerschmidt Erzberger allegedly moved large sums to Switzerland tied to questioned import export permits and abuse of office. He said the retirement aimed to enable an income tax probe without affecting his official position. Helfferich accused Erzberger of aiding British propaganda and profiting during the war. Erzberger denied the charges and said his wife had money, not a vast fortune.
The first of the peace treaty reservations last November was readopted in the Senate by an increased majority. Four more Democrats joined Republicans to back the withdrawal clause, making the vote 45 to 20 and edging the treaty from stalemate toward ratification amid campaign debate. The provision allows the United States to withdraw from the league with its own judgment on fulfilled obligations, subject to concurrent congressional notice.
Helena petitions seek to force filing of the amended closed primary act. W J Gleason asks the supreme court for a writ to compel Secretary of State Stewart to accept petitions or show cause. If the closed primary stands, Montana will hold elections April 28. Livestock committee meets to fix 1920 assessment values with set minimums for horses cattle sheep hogs and related stock.
Federal and state inspectors in 42 towns across eight states search for and destroy dozens of bottles of ripe stuffed olives suspected of containing botulinus toxin due to deterioration. Two linked poisonings near Java, Montana, prompted the alert, and chemists work to confiscate the bottles while housewives are urged to return unopened suspected brands.
New York on February 24 reports record fur auction results from the New York Auction Sales corporation. The best domesticated cat pelts sold for 1.24 each, with sharp gains of 10 to 100 percent on additional varieties including ringtail oppos ite wallaby fitch hairseal leopard ringtail cat and kolinsky.
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