Amundsen Ellsworth Polar Flight Fate Uncertain
News review discusses the Amundsen Ellsworth Arctic flight, with no contact a week after departure from Spitzbergen. Relief planning grows in the US and Norway, while officials contemplate swift action if Amundsen survives.
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Amundsen-Elsworth
North Pole
Arctic
Spitzbergen
Amundsen
Bernon
Prentice
New York
Lincoln Ellsworth
Alaska
America
Norway
Ellsworth
Mr. Prentice
Coolidge
Los Angeles
Shenandoah
Donald MacMillan
National Geographic Society
Tce
Cirele
Indictments in Teapot Dome Case And Doheny Lease Ruling
Former interior secretary LBERT B FALL and magnates Harry F Sinclair Edward L Doheny were indicted again in Washington over Teapot Dome with new overt acts including 230 500 in Liberty bonds channeled via Continental Trading. In Los Angeles Judge McCormick ordered Doheny leases at Elk Hills and Hawaii contracts void for fraud and irregular transfer of leasing authority with a financial settlement ordered.
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Lbert B. Fall
Interior
Harry F. Sinclair
Edward L. Doheny
Washington
Teapot Dome
Sinclair
Liberty
Continental Trading Company, Ltd
Los Angeles
P. J. McCormick
Doheny
Elk Hills Naval Reserve No. 1
Pearl Harbor
Hawaii
United States
Interior Department
Scopes Trial Draws National Attention in Dayton
The United States follows the coming trial of John T. Scopes, biology teacher in Dayton Tennessee, accused of teaching evolution in public schools. The case is seen as a clash between liberal science and fundamentalism with broad scientific support for Scopes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Scopes
Dayton
Tenn
Scopes
Dawes pushes Senate rule reform in the South
In Birmingham Alabama Ice President Dawes urged limiting Senate debate to prevent minority veto and safeguard majority will. He called unlimited debate a cause of rushed laws and cited the Force bill as a cautionary example. Senator Underwood supported reform while noting opposition from fellow senators and special interests.
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ICE
Dawes
Senate
Southland
Associated Industries of
Alabama
Birmingham
South
Underwood
General Dawes
Supreme Court backs public access to income tax lists
The Supreme Court affirms lower court rulings in favor of Kansas City Journal Post and Baltimore Post. Justice Sutherland writes that the Information available for public inspection is public property and may be passed to others or used freely by possessors. The decision rejects a literal reading of the 1924 revenue act.
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Supreme Court of the United States
Kansas City Journal-Post
Baltimore Post
Justice Sutherland
Coolidge Prefers July 4 for Second Defense Test
President Coolidge did not approve a second national defense test on Armistice Day and urged July 4 as a better date. His preference will be followed, though preparation time remains short.
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Coolidge
War Department
Japan Earthquake Death Toll 278. Massive Homelessness and Damage
Tokyo reports confirm 278 killed in the recent Japan quake. Thousands displaced as property loss expands across the affected district, with widespread damage to homes and infrastructure. Emergency aid and rescue operations continue amid ongoing aftershocks.
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Tokyo
Japan
French Fight in Morocco Faces Strain and Diplomacy
The French war effort in Morocco grows strenuous as Abd el Krim stalls, blocks supply, and prepares an offensive while Paris debates peace talks. Reports say a German officer cadre may join Krim and that a 30 million franc credit for the campaign triggers political unrest before government backing remains uncertain.
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Morocco
Abd-el-Krim
France
Spain
Abd-el- Krim
Lyautey
Ouergha
Krim
Chamber of Deputies
M. Herriot
Chamber
North Carolina coal mine disaster traps sixty miners near Coal Glen
A disaster at a North Carolina coal mine near Coal Glen entombs about sixty miners after three explosions that wrecked the shaft. Six bodies are recovered as rescue crews reach the 1,800 foot level without locating more survivors.
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Nother
North Carolina
Coal Glen
Presbyterian Rifts Grow In Columbus Assembly
Fundamentalists and moderates clash as the Presbyterian General Assembly in Columbus Ohio splits over church rights and property. The liberal New York presbytery fights to remain in the church and defend constitutional prerogatives, while conservative leader Charles R Erdman backs a special commission to seek peace unity and progress ahead of the next assembly.
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Presbyterian Church
General Assembly
Columbus
Ohio
New York
Charles R. Erdman
Notable University Figure R E Burton Dies After Illness
R Ernest de Witt Burton president of the University of Chicago dies after long illness and surgical operations. The week’s deaths include Field Marshal French, Earl of Ypres, famed commander of the Old Contemptibles, Col C A Repington British war correspondent and writer, and Louis Falk noted American organist.
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R. Ernest DE Witt Burton
University of Chicago
Field Marshal French
Earl of
Ypres
England
Col. C. A.repington
Louis Falk
America
Government price support kept wheat from toppling in wartime
Aras M Surface of the United States Grain Administration says a Hoover approved report discredits fears that wheat would rise above 3 a bushel in war. It claims 1917 world conditions would have driven it to 1.50 without the 2.20 minimum, saving American farmers millions. Jardine visited Chicago for secret talks with Board of Trade officials on demanded “house cleaning.”
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Aras. M. Surface
United States Grain Administration
Hoover
Secretary of Agriculture
Jardine
Chicago
Board of Trade
Montana State College class of 1925 to receive diplomas
The Montana State College graduating class of 1925 at Bozeman will receive diplomas on June 1 morning. The class includes 28 Montana counties with 30 graduates, led by seven from Silver Bow and Lewis and Clark counties. Eight states, two Canadian provinces, and New Zealand are represented. civil engineering senior Jack Conway died last week from injuries in an automobile accident.
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Montana State College
Bozeman
Montana
Jack Conway
Silver Bow County
Lewis and Clark County
New Zealand
Storm Co Advances Deep Lead Shaft Near Troy
Storm Silver Lead Company near Troy reports completion of a shaft sinking and imminent cutting of a station. Depth will supply 640 feet backs to tunnel level with a 1700 foot total depth. Compressor capacity doubled and ore expected on all levels within 30 days under long term contracts with American Smelting and Refining and Belgiums Vieille Montagne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Show Storm Silver Lead Company
Troy
Ap Station
American Smelting and Refining Company
Vielle Montagne Company
Belgium
New United Brethren Church Ground Broken at Circle
Ground was broken for a new United Brethren church at Circle under the supervision of Newton Morrison of Denver who works for the home mission board as supervising carpenter. M C McLeary of Denver assists. The frame building 85 by 70 feet will have a full basement with kitchen dining room classrooms and furnace room. The auditorium will seat over 200 and the project cost about 15000 funded mainly by the home mission board.
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United Brethren
Circle
Newton Morrison
Denver
Colo
Home Mission Board
The
United Brethren Church
M. C. McLeary
Ome Mission Board
Callaghan Elected State Commander at Helena DAVW Convention
Missoula native Enagene J. Callaghan elected state commander of the Disabled American Veterans of World War as the two day Helena convention closed. John W. Mahan endorsed for national commander. Seventeen delegates chosen for Omaha national gathering June 22 to 27. Butte named for next convention with dates to be set by officers.
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Enagene J. Callaghan
Missoula
Helena
John W. Mahan
Omaha
Montana Carload Shipments Rise In March 1925
Montana railroad commission records show March 1925 carload shipments originating in the state reached 24,218, up 1,885 cars or 84 percent from February and 931 more than March 1924. Total shipments across all kinds were 24,218 versus 23,287 a year earlier.
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Montana
Montana Railroad Commission
Electrical firm plans takeover of multiple light plants
An emerging electrical company moves to absorb Wolf Point Poplar Culbertson and to extend power lines to Brockton between Poplar and Culbertson where no plant exists. Right of way for the high power line will be sought at the June county meeting with work starting soon after. The firm is believed backed by eastern capital.
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Wolf Point
Poplar
Culbertson
Brockton
Eastern Capital
Senator Sues Montana Wheat Growers Over Alleged Defamation
J. W. Anderson former Richland County senator files $50,000 damages suit against Montana Wheat Growers Association and its directors for alleged libel over a published statement that he had not paid his membership fee.
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J. W. Anderson
Richland County
Montana Wheat Growers Association
Davenport Named U S Commissioner After Office Closure
George C Davenport former register of the United States land office at Bozeman who presided when the office closed about three weeks ago has been appointed by Judge Bourquin of the United States district court in Butte to serve as U S Commissioner.
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George C. Davenport
United States Land Office
Bozeurin
Bourquin
Butte
United States District Court
U. S
Rosebud County Receives 40000 From Fidelity Deposit
Fidelity Deposit company of Maryland pays Rosebud County 40000 to liquidate liabilities for deposits in Forsyth banks. Banks held personal bonds to 100000 for county deposits. After full deposits, the county treasurer bought cashier checks totaling 33000 from the two banks, which were held when insolvency occurred.
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Rosebud County
Fidelity Deposit Company of Maryland
First National Bank
Bank of Commerce
Forsyth
Montana Bankers Association Session in Lewistown
The Montana Bankers Association Group No. 5 session convened at Lewistown with J. G. Reltsch of Roundup elected vice president and N. B. Matthews of Basin State Bank Stanford re elected secretary treasurer. Speakers voiced strong confidence in Montana's agricultural and overall prospects.
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Montana Bankers’ Association
Lewistown
J. G. Reltsch
N. B. ‘Matthews
State Bank
Stanford
Montana
New Stanford High School Contract Awards Made
A new Stanford high school project has contracts awarded for general construction to Klippe & Company of Great Falls at 827 400, wiring to Billings firm at 385, plumbing and heating to Fred Briggs of Lewistown at 493, with work to start soon and finish within the year. The school will be a modern facility funded on credit to Judith Basin county seat.
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Stanford High School
Klippe & Company
Great Walls
Fred Briggs
Lewistown
Judith Basin
Calendar of Get-Together Events in 1925
Sidney American Legion and Richland Post 12 hold a Roundup on July 3 and 4. Helena Veterans of Foreign Wars hosts events June 16 and 17. National Guard Encampment runs June 13 to 27. Northwestern Grain Dealers association meets June 12 and 13. Presbyterian Synod schedules June 7 to 18. Great Falls Knights Templar on June 22 and 23. District Bankers convention June 29 to July 1. Scottish Rite Reunion June 15 to 18. Montana Funeral Directors association events June 29, 30 and July. Livingston Northern Pacific Veterans in June.
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Helena
Great Falls Knights Templar
District Bankers’ Convention
Scottish Rite Reunion
The
Montana Funeral Directors’ Association
Livingston Northern Pacific Veterans
Guard to Have New Tutor Helena
Maj. Frank B. Kobes former commander at Fort Missoula will become co instructor for the Montana National Guard on July 6. He succeeds Maj. H. B. Keen transferred to Fort Benning where he will attend infantry school. Kobes is at Fort Leavenworth where he has studied in the command and general staff school for two years and left Fort Missoula in 1923.
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Helena
Frank B. Kobes
Fort Missoula
Montana National Guard
Kobes
H. B. Keen
Fort Benning
Robest S
Fort Leavenworth
Kan
Command and General Staff School
Ife
Medical Examiner Dr Spottswood Reappointed to Montana Board
Missoula physician Dr W F Spottswood was reappointed by Governor Tariek to the Montana state board of medical examiners for a seven year term starting February 10, 1925. Glasgow clerk Susie McGovern will succeed Miss Margaret Williams in the land contract department of the state land department.
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W. EF. Spottswood
Missoula
Tarieksen
Montana State Board of Medical Examiners
Susie McGovern
Glasgow
Lowill
Margaret Willams
State Land Department
University to award Russell M Russell degree at commence
Judge W Th Rhoades announced at Great Falls that Russell Charles M Russell, a leading painter of the old west, will receive a Doctor of Laws degree from the University of Montana at the commencement on June 14.
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Russell Charles M. Russell
University of Montana
Great Falls
W. Th. Rhoades
Montana State Board of Education
Chinook Club Funds Mosquito Control In Montana
Chinook Commercial club appropriates 5 to begin a mosquito control effort in northern Montana this summer. Irrigation ditches and stagnant pools in the valley have made mosquitoes a major pest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chinook Commercial Club
Montana
State Board Reappoints Accountant and Lands Official
William Trosking the state accountant is reappointed by the State board of examiners. H. V. Bailey who was recently succeeded by I. M. Brandford as register of state lands is named assistant accountant. Bailey had been land appraiser for state lands for several weeks, succeeding Frank K. E. Tongren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Trosking
State Board of Examiners
H. V. Baily
I. M. Brandford
Register of State Lands
Bailey
Frank KE. Tongren
Forest fire outlook favorable in western Montana
Supervisors report that strict fire law adherence and recent rains have reduced slashings and brush burning, easing danger in western Montana forests.
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Montana
Vacation camp dates moved for Forsyth program
The women's vacation camp at Forsyth will run July 7 to 10, moved a week earlier to secure nationally known home economics speakers Miss Florence Ward and Miss Miriam Birdseye of Washington DC. Nose bud county Every Home Maker's club will send delegates, with some clubs represented by their full memberships, per Miss Jessie Adee.
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Forsyth
Florence Ward
Miriam Birdseye
Washington, D. C
Nosebud County
Jessie Adee
Milwaukee Woman Credits Vegetable Compound Recovery
Mrs. Emmll O Brandenburg of Milwaukee Wisconsin describes severe weakness headaches and weight gain after using Lydia E Pinkhams Vegetable Compound She reports four bottles helped her regain strength and ability to work again and she weighs 118 pounds now.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Lydia
Pinkham
Emmil O. Brandenburg
37Th Street
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Swiss Emigration Drains Alpine Village in Tiento Canton
Swiss leaving home immigration to America empties Alpine villages. in one district only youths and elders remain. Of 66 young men drafted for military service, only five could be found as the rest emigrated to the United States, especially California.
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America
Tiento
Switzerland
United States
California
Red Cross Ball Blue Advertisement Suggests Repeated Use
An old ad urges customers to tell grocers to use Red Cross Ball Blue bluing, claiming long lasting results and repeat use as repayment. The message emphasizes continued reliance on the product once tried.
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Red Cross
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F.C. Billard
Coast Guard
Gaston Means
Atlanta ‘ Penitentiiary
Baltimore
John Lawrence Baird
Australia
Edward W. Pickard
William J. Bryan
Little Tennessee
Clarence Darrow
Dudley Field Malone
Paris
Darrow
Malone
American Civil Liberties Union
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Osaka
Kobe
Kyoto
Kimosaki
Show Storm Co
Callaghan
New School
Sidney American Legion
Richland Post No
Montana Federation of Labor
Red Lodge Eagles
Lydia E. Pinkham
Doan
Arthur Peshia
S. Woodbury
Miles City
Foater-Milburn Co
Mig. Chem
Buffalo
N. Y
Parker
Hiscox Chem
Paghogue
Wiscox Chemical Works
Patchogue
Askide
Wonder
United States Rubber Company
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