Amundsen Returns From Polar Flight Near Pole
Edward W. Pickard reports Amundsen and companions reached Spitzbergen after four weeks, flying within 150 miles of the pole before returning. One plane was damaged and salvaged for a return, barely surviving on reduced provisions. They may try again. The piece also notes Kellogg’s policy stance on Mexico and reactions from labor and Latin American groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Roald Amundsen
Spitzbergen
North Pole
Pole
North Cape
Splitzbergen
Amundsen
Obert M La Follette Dies Leading Wisconsin Progressives
United States senator Robert M. La Follette of Wisconsin died in Washington from heart failure after bronchial asthma. He had suffered for years and died at his bed, with wife Lua and children at his side. Interment set for June 22 in Madison. Condolences flowed from President Coolidge and others nationwide.
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Obert M. LA Follette
United States
Wisconsin
Washington
Lua Follette
Robert M., Jr
Mexico and United States in tense exchange over agrarian disputes
The piece describes ongoing tensions between Mexico and the United States over agrarian law and American property seizures. Secretary Kellogg warns Mexico to honor commitments, while President Calles retorts that Mexico will meet its obligations and criticizes Kellogg's statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Coolidge
Kellogg
Washington
United States
Foreign tensions flare as Shanghai riots continue
Green diplomats and Chinese delegates failed to settle the disturb ed condition in Shanghai. The powers warn China of responsibility amid anti foreign sentiment. A crackdown on radicals has begun, with executions ordered. The Shanghai strike looms, with naval and volunteer forces to be demobilized if settled. Communist agitators push for expulsion of foreigners. Englishmen are murdered or assaulted as tensions rise. Reports say Feng Yu-Hsiang's troops may join radical students, prompting Chang Tso-lin to move on Peking. Armaments are seen en route from Russia to Feng's forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GREEN
Shanghai
China
Moscow
Peking
Feng Yu-Hsiang
Chang Tso-lin
Feng
Siberia
Russia
Rance’s Reply on German Security Pact Rumor Reported
Rance’s reply to Germany’s security pact proposal arrived in Berlin but has not been made public. It reportedly rejects a general European security treaty and urges Germany to seek separate arbitration pacts with nearby nations. Italy withholds adhesion pending clearer guarantee scope. The German side anticipates notes exchange leading to another international conference. France remains uneasy.
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Rance
Berlin
Germany
Italy
France
Eighteen nations sign arms traffic pact at world conference
The international conference on arms and munitions control ended on Wednesday with eighteen countries signing the arms traffic convention and twenty seven signing the protocol banning bacteria and poison gas use. Persia had withdrawn after a decision to allow ships in the Persian gulf to be searched for arms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Persia
Persian Gulf
MacMillan Arctic Expedition Sets Sail From Boston
Commander Donald MacMillan and party depart Boston aboard the Peary for Wis casset Maine with the Bowdoin joining. They sail for the far north amid Bunker Hill anniversary ceremonies and cannon, whistles, and speeches. The Amundsen return to Spitzbergen leaves MacMillan free to pursue Crocker land exploration.
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Donald B. Macmillan
Arctic
Boston
Peary
Wiscasset
Maine
Bowdoin
Bunker Hill
Amundsen
Spitzbergen
MacMillan
Crocker Land
Furniture Trust Guilty Pleas Filed by Fifty Firms
Fifty six Chicago furniture manufacturers faced federal anti trust indictments and fifty guilty pleas were entered by agreement with the prosecution. Fines ranged from 4040 to 1000 dollars for firms charged with conspiring to fix prices and form a furniture trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Coolidge to Leave for Summer White House at Swampscott
Preparations completed for President Coolidge and household to depart June 23 for a summer stay at Swampscott Massachusetts. He will enjoy a real vacation with limited visitors and a secretary arranged interview for callers. Marines guard White Court with the Mayflower yacht nearby for short cruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
President Coolidge
White House
Swampscott
Mass
Lynn
White Court
Wreck Near Hackettstown Kills 44 on DL&W Line
A Delaware Lackawanna & Western special train derailed near Hackettstown New Jersey after a storm washed gravel onto tracks. Forty four people died and many were injured, predominantly German American travelers from Chicago and nearby areas bound for a European summer trip.
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Hackettstown
N. J
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western
Chicago
Vicinity
Europe
French Plan to Blockade Rif War Faces Test in Morocco
Early week reports say the Riffians recaptured Bibane from the French. Premier Painleve told the chamber Abd el Krim can advance due to prior victories and aid from European adventurers and other Muslim nations. He outlined a blockade strategy intended to curb hostilities within months.
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Arly
Bibane
Painleve
Chamber of Deputies
Abd-el-Krim
Noted labor leader Warren Stone dies in Cleveland
War ren Stone longtime president of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers died in Cleveland after a long illness. Other obituaries last week include Julius Kruttschnitt former head of Southern Pacific and Emanuel L Philipp three time governor of Wisconsin.
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Warren
Stone
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Cleveland
Julius Kruttschnitt
Southern Pacific Company
Wisconsin
Legal Death Sought in Crandall Disappearance
Actions will be taken to legally declare E. B. Crandall dead after he vanished from Big Timber on May 28 1917. Witnesses recall a day of drinking and a presumed return home. a month later a body was found in the Yellowstone near Columbus but could not be identified. The belief remains that it was Crandall.
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E. B. Crandall
Big Timber
Oran
Crandall
Yellowstone
Coluabus
Jordan Seeks Railroad Link In Isolated Garfield County Town
Jordan in Garfield county, one of the most isolated U S towns, seeks a railroad. Its current nearest rail line lies nearly 100 miles away. The community eyes extensions of the Great Northern Beachford cutoff and a Rockford cutoff segment from Aley to Girle, bringing the line within about 70 miles.
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Jordan
Seit
Garfield County
United States
Stont
Beochford
Great Northern
Iron Horse
Rockford
Alehy
Girele
Sidney Legion Roundup and Various Regional Events Listed
The notice lists events including Sidney American Legion Roundup July 3 and 4 in Richland Post 12, Helena Kiwanis State convention August 7 and 8, golf tournament August 13 to 14, Malta Phillips County fair September 10 to 13, Missoula Masonic Grand Lodge August 17 to 22, Roundup Annual Rodeo July 2 to 4, and White Sulphur Springs Yellowstone Glacier Bee Line Highway convention August 17.
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Sidney American Legion
Richland Post No
Malta
Missoula
Masonic Grand Lodge
Yellowstone Glacier
Western Artist Charles Mo Russell Receives Honorary Degree
Charles M. Russell, renowned painter of Western scenes, was awarded a doctor of laws degree by Montana State University during the annual commencement exercises. It marked the university’s fourth honorary degree, as a class of 191 graduates also received degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Mo Russell
State University of
Montana
Lyons Raised to Northern Pacific General Counsel Post
D F Lyons general solicitor of the Northern Pacific is promoted to general counsel effective July 1. He succeeds C W Bunn who has held the job for 29 years and will stay with the company as vice president and special counsel.
Park City Bank Opens Laurel Office to Serve Citizens
Park City bank has opened an Laurel office where checks can be cashed drafts issued deposits received and general banking conveniences furnished. The move follows Laurel residents solicited by citizens after the American Bank of Laurel closed May 29, the third bank to shut its doors in two and a half years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park City State Bank
Laurel
Park City Bank
American Bank of
4 H certified potato seed club organized in Phillips County
A 4 H certified potato seed club has been organized in Phillips County with plans to apply for certification under the Montana Potato Improvement association. The club starts with Bliss Triumph certified seed stock of the De Witt strain and will operate under Montana State College Boys and Girls club rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips County
Montana Potato Improvement Association
Bliss Trumph
de Witt
Montana
Montana State College
Forest Fire Men In Training
Forest supervisors conduct training camps for guards to be on duty in the next two or three weeks as they prepare for the coming fire season. New recruits undergo intensive instruction to become competent firefighters.
Suicide by 41 caliber revolver ends life of I A Hellbronner
I A Hellbronner of Butte aged 50 and president of a prominent brokerage firm ended his life with a bullet through his brain using a 41 caliber revolver.
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I. A. Hellbronner
Butte
I. A. Hellbronner Company
Lfe
Start Survey on Cook City nd
Preliminary survey of the Red Lodge Cooke City highway over the Beartooth mountains has been ordered by the Beartooth Roosters club after a reconnaissance by W D P Burk M G Swan engineers and William Pinkney with two assistants Burk leads the survey now The party says the road could run from below Tin Can camp to the plateau with a grade not exceeding 3 percent about four miles long and straight The east end should stay within a total cost not exceeding 5000 per mile There are only two rock ledges none over 9800 feet through
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Red-Lodge-Cooke City
Beartooth Mountains
Beartooth Roosters Club
W. D P. Burk
M. G. Swan
William Pinkney
Mr. Burke
Burke
Wyoming Creek
Government postpones villa site sale at Plathead Lake
The United States government delays the sale of villa site lots at Plathead Lake until July 12. The sale shifts from Kalispell to Polson due to the abolition of the Kalispell land office. Appraised prices range from 45 to 475 dollars for parcels between two and five acres, including Big Arm and Feston villas.
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United States
Plathead Lake
Kalispell
Department of the Interior
Thomas ©. Hayell
Polson
Big Arm Villa
Feston Villa
Amputation Needed for Montana Guardsman Injury
Andrew Briscoe of the Montana national guard service company sustained a compound leg fracture above the ankle after being jostled from a truck delivering supplies to the military camp ground. Blood poisoning developed and his condition remained serious. He is the son of Mayor and Mrs. Jack Briscoe of Lewistown and was taken to Helen for treatment.
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Yse
Andrew Briscoe
Service Company
Montana National Guard
Jack Briscoe
Lewistown
Helen
Briscoe
Masons Bay Home Becomes Masonic Temple Property
The Masons Bay Home in Harlowton has completed a dent and the Masonic lodge now owns the Marshall building, bought from Mrs M L Lyons of Alameda California. The lodge plans to remodel the interior into a premier state temple and can quickly adapt the building due to its value and location in Harlowton.
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Harlowton
Masonic Lodge
Marshall
M. L. Lyons
Alameda
Cal
Grain Dealers Elect President at Helena Session
EK. M. Spencer of the Royal Milling Company, Great Falls, was elected president of the Northwestern Grain Dealers Association at its closing session in Helena. The next meeting will be in Helena, as a committee had selected the capital city as a permanent meeting place.
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EK. M. Spencer
Royal Milling Company of
Great Falls
Northwestern Grain Dealers’ Association
Helena
Pioneers Hold Picnic at Tsane Callings Ranch
A large pioneers picnic gathered about 200 people at the Tsane Callings ranch near Twodot. The event is described as perhaps the largest social gathering of pioneers in the area.
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Tsane Callings Ranch
Twodot
Butte Tots Sent for Treatment by Orthopedic Specialist
Nine crippled children were sent to Tillings for treatment by Dr. Allard, a noted orthopedic specialist. The Butte Auxiliary for the Rehabilitation of Crippled Children arranged the trip and has tirelessly worked to aid the little unfortunates of Butte.
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Butte
Tillings
Allard
Httle
Former Cascade deputy clerk sails to consular post
Ernest Polutnik who recently resigned as deputy county clerk and recorder of Cascade county leaves for New York City to board the U S Republic bound for Plymouth England en route to Glasgow to join the United States consular service.
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Ernest Polutnik
Cascade County
New York City
U. S. Republic
Plymouth
England
Glasgow
Scotland
United States Consular Service
Montana Law School Grads Admitted to State Courts
Five University of Montana law graduates were admitted to practice in Montana courts. Virgil E. Wilson of Billings Theodore Jacobs of Missoula Virginia M. McQuire of Anaconda Albert P. Stark Jr of Livingston and Sam G. Goza Jr of Helena were newly licensed to practice.
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Law Department
The
University of Montana
Virgil E. Wilson
Billings
Theodore
Jacobs
Missoula
Virginia M. McQuire
Anaconda
Albert P. Stark, Jr
Livingston
Sam G. Goza
Helena
State Board Authorized Bozeman Bond Purchase and Refund Plan
The Montana land board approved investing $67,000 of state funds in Bozeman municipal bonds now held by the Murray estate which seeks to dispose of them at 91. Bozeman officials discussed refunding via amortization bonds next year and asked the board to authorize the purchase to enable the state to permit the refinancing plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bozeman
Montana Land Board
Murray Estate
The
Land Board
Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound testimonial
Clearfield Pennsylvania resident Mrs. Rush Fullerton credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her health. She says it cured nervous irritability and physical weakness allowing her to work again and regain appetite. She invites others to contact her for letters and notes it is sold by druggists nationwide.
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Clearfield
Lydia E. Pinkham
Rush Fullerton
2Nd Street
Pole Taddicum Contemplates Change at the Tavern
The Pe tunia tavern landlord reports Pole Taddicum, once a brisk checker player, now delays moves and spends long moments staring at the board. The landlord jokes the habit signals marriage plans or an incurable illness, as Burt Blurt questions the change in his game.
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Petunia
Burt Blurt
Polo
Kansas City Star
Red Cross Ball Blue Advertises Laundry Result
Advertisement promotes Red Cross Ball Blue to achieve gleaming white linens and tableware, claiming reliable performance from a product sold at all good grocers.
Snow clearing method using TNT in mountain park
Report describes blasting snow in Rocky Mountain National Park with TNT fused in a lead tube to clear trails after winter. The method detonates when snow is ready to melt, removing large accumulations quickly and reopening roads.
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Rocky Mountain National Park
Trimming the Sails and a Girl Learns to Steer
A Louisville Courier-Journal excerpt notes a sailor learning to trim sails and a girl asking about stylish trimming in sea circles. The dialogue hints at growing skill and curiosity in navigation.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
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Stephen Bansal
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Morocco
Wilbur
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Edward W. Pickard
Calles
Sheffield
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Swanson
Virginia
Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
Mr. Kellogg
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Latin-American Union
Alsace
Lorraine
Helena Kiwanis
Society of Montana Pioneers
District Bankers’ Convention
Red Lodge Eagles
Cook City
Masons Bay
Tabys
Allen
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