War Fever Rises as Senate Backs Prohibition Move
Senate approves amendment to espionage bill banning cereals from liquor production during the war. Projections warn of wine and grain liquor restrictions, while Roosevelt’s potential volunteer division gains momentum despite opposition from the army staff. House supports authority for Roosevelt action, with broad party involvement noted.
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Europe
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Iowa
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Congress
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France
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Army General Staff
Wilson
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Dent
Military Committee
War time tax bill revenue debate and Montana liberty loan drive
Cap t Edward A Anderson led votes with four Independents for the bill while 30 Republicans opposed it. Senate leaders expect final conference approval and presidential action by midweek. In Washington the 1.8 billion revenue bill faced heavy opposition from business groups and residents. Montana’s Liberty Loan drive aims to raise 7.52 million with about one million already subscribed as the state committee splits eight districts.
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Military Committee
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Senate Committee
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Federal Reserve Bank of the Ninth District
Helena
Montana
Railroads Seek 15 Percent In-State Freight Increase
Helena May 15 Railroads operating in Montana petitioned the state railroad commission for a 15 percent increase in intra state freight rates citing higher operating costs. The commission reserved a decision.
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Montana
State Railroad Commission
Minneapolis Grain Market Report May 16 Wheat and futures moves
Minneapolis grain market notes May 16 show May wheat opening at 3.20 and closing 2.95, July 2.70 to 2.72, low 2.56, September 2.04. Cash prices listed for No 1 hard and northern wheat, durum, frontana, and white varieties with related prices. patent flour values and shipments at 60,221 barrels.
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Cagney
Chicago cattle and sheep receipts show gains May 16
Cattle receipts reached 4 500 with steady to strong markets. Native beeves sold from 9.59 to 12.70, stockers and feeders 7.60 to 10.40, cows and heifers 6.65 to 11.60, calves 9.75 to 14.25. Sheep receipts 11 000, solid gains with wethers 12.25 to 15.10, ewes 11.75 to 15.10, lambs 14.75 to 19.60.
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South St Paul Livestock Market Report May 16
South St Paul May 16 hog receipts 5700 five cents lower. range 15.50 to 15.90. bulky 15.80 to 15.85. Cattle receipts 2400 killers up ten cents for week. steers 6.50 to 12.40. cows and heifers 7.50 to 10.50. calves 5.50 to 13. stockers and feeders steady 5.10. Sheep receipts 200 strong. lambs 9 to 14.75. wethers 9 to 12.75. ewes 6.50 to 12.50.
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South ST. Paul
Omaha Livestock Market Report May 16
Hogs receipts 11,000 and lower. Heavy 15.75 to 16.15, mixed 15.60 to 16, night 15.50 to 16, pigs 12.50 to 14.50, bulk 18 to 18. Cattle receipts 6,000, steady to higher. Native steers 10 to 13.25, cows and heifers 8.50 to 11.25, westerns 8.75 to 11.60, Texas steers 8 to 10, calves 9.25 to 13.25. Sheep receipts 6,300, higher. Yearlings 11.50 to 14, wethers 11 to 13, ewes 10.60 to 12.75, lambs 18.26.
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Texas
Lambs
Chiefs of Yanktonnais Meet White Explorers After Buffalo Chase
Meriwether Lewis and a companion parade as peace chiefs to Wencha, headman of the Yanktonnais, after guiding two white captains in a bold buffalo hunt. A council fire follows with gifts, a flag, a medal, and promises of friendship and passage down the river.
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Meriwether Lewis
Wencha
Omnalias
Chiefs Promise Felicitous Unity With Lewis On River Trail
Wencha in a council speech pledges Sioux loyalty and river freedom to Lewis. He grants horses, calls Lewis a strong medicine chief, and foresees friendly relations with Otoes Omahas Osages. The two chiefs are praised as wise and capable to guide buffalo hunts and councils.
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Yéader
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