Ware’s Victory in Pennsylvania Dry Fight Reverberates
Edward W. Pickard notes Ware’s win in the Pennsylvania GOP senatorial primary shifts the issue toward modification of Prohibition. Pepper and Pinechtot split drys, while Wilson, a non dry, may oppose Ware in November. Referendum on prohibition modification gains momentum in New York as well.
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Ware
Pennsylvania
United States
Vare
Pepper
Pinechot
Senate
Issie
Tenois
Massachusetts
Weystone
William B. Wilson
Labor
Pinchot
Primary spending probe sparks partisan flip in Senate
In a Pennsylvania driven dispute over primary campaign expenditures, Senator Reed of Missouri led a push to reopen investigation. A 59 to 13 vote adopted the measure after several Republicans shifted. Dawes formed a committee with Reed Pa, Deneen Ill, La Follette Wis, Bayard Del to probe primaries past and future spending during the summer recess.
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Pennsylvania
Senate
Reed
Alissouri
Ilinois
Butler
Cameron
Cwmmins
Curtis
Dale
Gooding
Harreld
Jones
Washington
McMaster
Vine
Stanfield
Weller
Williams
Willis
Capper
Deneen
Keyes
Watson
Norbeck
Robinson
Indiana
Missouri
Dawes
David A. Reed
Rep
Charles S. Deneen
Robert M. la Follette, Jr
Wis
James A. Reed
Thomas F. Bayard
Del
Bayard
Fernald
Maine
Goff
Pilsudski Faces Dilemma After Coup in Poland
After a coup in Poland, Marshal Pilsudski installed Tadiveads as acting president and Charles Battel as premier, resisted dictatorship, and faced party opposition and calls for a new president. Acting President Rataj set May 28 for a national assembly. General Taner reportedly mobilized 10,000 troops at Pos en as a counter effort.
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Arshal Jose Pilsudski
Poland
Tte
Thatad
Charles Battel
Olt
Chatte
Vis
Tadiveads
Belvedere
Rataj
National Assembly
Warsaw
Taner
Pilsudski
Posen
Bombardment of Damascus by French devastates Midan district
The London Daily Express reports a major French bombardment of Damascus with 15 hours of shelling and flames destroying the Midan quarter. About 600 civilians and 100 rebels killed as Druse fighters flee barricaded streets. Syrian nationalist leaders vow to continue the fight until independence is won. France holds the Syria mandate under the League of Nations.
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Chicago Tribune
Syria
League of Nations
France
League
Polar explorers shift as Norge dismantled and Byrd eyes South Pole
Norge, which landed at Teller Alaska after a polar flight, is being shipped to the United States and Captain Amundsen says he is done with polar exploration. Meanwhile Lieutenant Commander Richard Byrd, the first to fly over the North Pole, plans a South Pole expedition after leaving Spitzbergen for London.
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Teller
Alaska
Nome
North Pole
United States
Amundsen
North
South Pole
Richard Byrd
Spitzbergen
London
Britain resumes normalcy as miners press strike endures
Britain moves toward normal conditions after the general strike while miners stay out. Delegates reject government offer due to wage cuts, arguing pay fails to provide a decent living. Loss estimates top £56 million in direct and indirect costs to trade and industry.
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National Union of Railway Men
R Wilhelm Marx Reinstated as German Chancellor
R Wilhelm Marx, leader of the Center party, becomes chancellor succeeding Luther. He enjoys broad Reichstag support, vows to continue Luther's foreign policy and uphold the Locarno pacts, and promises a new national flag law acceptable to all Republicans.
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Center Party
Germany
Doctor Luther
Reichstag
Luther
Mussolini’s Fascist System Promises Revolutionary Change
Italy embraces a new fascist, syndicalist government under Mussolini. He proclaims a pacified revolution uniting production and labor under state sovereignty, with equal treatment for all associations and workers aligning toward a common national goal.
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Taly
Mussolina
Duce
Kresge Donates $23 Million More to Charity Foundation
Ebastian S. Kresge of New York multimillionaire and retailer expands the Kresge Foundation with an additional 23 million dollars for charitable and public welfare work. He started the foundation two years ago with 2 million dollars and plans a general survey to guide future expenditures. He will fund religious and temperance efforts and may give more as the program develops.
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Ebastian S. Kresge
New SF York
Kresge
Birth, religion questioned as papal nuncio expelled
Papal nuncio to Mexico Cart Ana, designated here as RCHBISHOP GEORGE, is expelled by the Callies government for alleged false declarations on birth, profession and religion. He denies all accusations and is described as a United States citizen who has arrived in the country.
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Rchbishop
George
Cartana
Mexico
Callies
United States
Floods Fault Northern Italy Amid Severe Storms
In northern Italy widespread floods caused millions of dollars in damage after severe storms. The week also saw political moves in India and the United States as rulers abdicate and bills pass affecting veterans benefits and mail transportation of pistols. Other notable items include a record low for the French franc and several high profile deaths among public figures. The Clyde liner Seneca ran aground near Miami with rescued passengers alleging crew intoxication.
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Begum
Bhopal
India
House of Representatives
Johnson
Mohammed VI
Turkeys
A. W. Gilchrist
Florida
A. R. Metcalfe
W. E. D. Stokes
New York
Miami
Oil Field Notes Highlight Alberta Surplus Driving East Outlet
Northern Montana operators claim Alberta wells will produce a surplus, forcing an eastern outlet as freight rates adjust. Kevin Sunburst field sees price cuts and new test plans by L. C. Stevenson. Nober-Howe-McCormick plans drilling on North Devon dome and Joe Byrne lands. Oakmont Oil targets a Gulfana Dame test at Cat Creek this summer if acreage deals close.
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Montana
Kevin Sanharest
California
Fis Test
Plerse Lake
Winnett Country
Kkevin-Sunhurst
Alberta
Joe Byrne
Edward Byrne
Nober-Howe-McCormick —E Corporation
Missoula
Cat Creek
Excavation Begins for New Women’s Dormitory at State University
Excavation for a new women’s dormitory at the State University in Missoula has started with a projected cost of 110000 dollars. Mrs Lucy A Curran of Poplar, a Republican candidate in Roosevelt county, spoke at Wolf Point endorsing Montana Federation of Women’s Clubs measures including the Sheppard Towner program and repeal of the medical prescription law.
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State University At
Missoula
Lucy A. Curran
Poplar
Roosevelt County
Wolf Point
Montana Federation of Women's Clubs
Sheppard-Towner
Prominent Anaconda Man May Head Montana Legion
Harry M. Johnson of Anaconda, commander of the Anaconda Legion post and district president of nine mining district posts, is cited for state commander of the American Legion for the coming year. An overseas veteran honored for service in France, he manages Anaconda’s power water and street railway systems and has broad state support ahead of the Great Falls convention June 17 and 18.
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Anaconda
American Legion
Johnson
Legion
France
Tle
Devon
Phe
Department of Montana
Harry Soluisen
Great Palls
Supreme Court Upholds Disposition in Bromahermd Case
The court affirms the decision in the Charles Bromahermd versus Walla Tibbhes appeal, upholding the costs order for both trials. The defendant remains liable for damages while the plaintiff’s request for changes to the judgment was denied.
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Walla Tibbhes
Supreme Court
Triaiso
Phaintift
Reteinl
Che Fury
Daumiie Co Tis Automobile
Pibbtes
Miles City Park and Montana Events Highlight State Life
The region reports plans for a new tourist park in Miles City, and Montana groups announce contests and camps with June to July dates. Glacier National Park receives 524000 for road work, while a Montana corn show moves from Miles City as the Commercial Club permits roaming. Trials begin June 28 in Butte over a Clark estate claim with several Missouri residents named as potential heirs.
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Helenaigh
Eoamrpeke
Bostoria
Osio
Ageno
Jhe
Pine T Hills
Biker
State Fish and Game Commission
Hus
Interior Department
Glacier National Park
Alma i
Crk Mines
Effie Clark McWilliams
Addie TL
Clark Miller
Missour
William A. Clark
Butte
Miles Citya
Montana
Miles City Commercial Club
Changes in Fisheries Office and New Warden Appointments
The office of superintendent of fisheries is abolished and C A Jakways is replaced. Bob Hill becomes both fish and game warden with the post held at the pleasure of the commission. Sandy Campbell, a Dartmouth graduate next month, wins the Carnegie scholarship amid competition from five eastern colleges.
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C. A. Jakways
Bob Hill
W. S. Campbell
Eureka
Sandy
Dartmouth College
Carnegie
Montana Seed Growers Eye Uniform Alfalfa Seed Trade
A J Ognard secretary of the Montana Seed Growers association says alfalfa seed production in Montana and other northwestern states has turned a corner. He notes seed dyeing regulations signal a broader crop-improvement trend and cites seed registration as protecting growers and buyers from deception.
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A. J. Ognard
Montana Seed Growers’ Association
Montana
Acreage Figures Highlight Montana Farm Land Share
Dr J P Rowe of Montana State University reports more than 11 000 000 acres of improved farmland in the state. He notes this is over one third of the nine North Athletic states and about half of the area farmed in Ohio Indiana Minnesota and Nebraska. The survey records over 67 677 farms with an average size of af GOSA acres. Friends helped Frank Theisen at his ranch near Bozeman by cleaning up spring work after his rheumatism flare.
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State University At
Missoula
Montana
North Athletic States
Oho
Indiana
Minnesota
Nebraska
Stile
Frank Theisen
Bozeman
Montana Neighborliness Sparks Community Spirit
Montanans show strong neighborly bonds amid recent incidents and misprints. A notable gesture near Dutton involved farmers sharing wheat to help a sick neighbor, while other scattered Montana events include a tea class mishap and a smelter worker’s house fire in Anaconda. Neighbors responded with support, presenting eight brand new furnished homes to the affected party.
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Dutton
Welihbors
Faust
Phalver Halden
Hh Reeonthy
Annconda
Welghbors
Tim
Valley County Receives Dairy Stock Grant for Farms
County Agent Wilson announced three approved applications supplying 12 head of grade and purebred cattle for Valley county farmers. The balance of the shipment will be bought with cash. Agent Wilson continues efforts to improve dairy stock in the county.
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Valley County
Wilson
Favorable Gibson Dam Site Report Publicized
The bureau of reclamation in Washington released a favorable assessment by President Clapp of the University of Montana on a Sun River project in Montana. It endorses construction of a Weh arch dam 74 feet high and notes conditions are suitable for early construction.
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Gibson
Sun River
Montana
Clapp
University of Montana
Bureau of Reclamation
Washington
Reclamation Bureau
Valley county to seek five mils road levy
At Glastow commissioners adopted a resolution to submit to county electors a proposal for a five mil increase on all taxable property to fund roads and bridges. A special election is set for August 3 to decide the levy.
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Valley County
Glastow
Montana Governor Sees Satisfactory Wheat Outlook
Governor Erickson stated in Missoula that widespread rain has improved prospects for Montana agriculture with a good wheat crop in sight. He described the general outlook as satisfactory and encouraging for farmers statewide.
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Montana
Erickson
Missoula
Bark beetle devastates Bitterroot forests and lodgepole pine
Forestry crews fight to save remaining trees on the Bitter Root forest east foil and the 3r¢ hole area as bark beetle destruction has already destroyed 50,000 acres.
Billings Territory Buys Heavily of Spring Trees
Reports say Billings territory is purchasing many trees this spring with apple, plum, cherry and shade varieties leading. A movement is under way to build a Congregational church at Broadus.
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Billings
Broadus
Soil survey planned for irrigated lands in Pondera County
Arrangements have been made to conduct a soil survey of the irrigated lands of Pondera county during the coming summer. L. F. Gleseker of Montana State College will be in charge of the work.
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Pondera County
L. F. Gleseker
Montana State College
Hill County Forms Duroc Jersey Swine Breeders Association
Hill County pore bred Duroc Jersey swine breeders form a county association to aid development of the pure bred swine industry in northern Montana. The Duroc Jersey industry has seen phenomenal growth in Hill County over recent years.
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Hill County
Montana
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