News Review of Current Events
Government inquisition of private citizens and business, from income tax to investigations, grows unpopular says Chamber of Commerce leaders. Officials warn further regulation risks harming consumers and economy while probes into Prohibition enforcement and antitrust actions face political pushback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Csiness
Chamber of Commerce of the United States
Washington
Wehard Sr. Grant
Cleveland
Robert W. Bingham
Louisville
William E. Stumphrey
Federal Trade Commission
Coolidge
Commission
Special Federal Court of Equity
International Harvester Company
St. Paul, Minn
Borah
Idaho
Norris
Nebraska
Fess
Ohio
International Association of Garment Manufacturers
Chicago
Former Kansas governor cleared of conspiracy charge
Eens M. Davis, former governor of Kansas, is found not guilty of conspiracy to solicit bribes in payment for pardons by a Topeka jury. The verdict follows the judge's charge to the jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eens M. Davis
Kansas
Topeka
Governors and Notables Meet for Great Lakes Tidewater Plan
Governors ex governors congressmen and other notables from 19 states and Ontario gathered in Michigan City for the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Tidewater association meeting. They discussed plans to deepen and canalize the St. Lawrence river for ocean going traffic. A Cornwall England steamer carrying clay for Kalamazoo arrived the same day, the first of three ships chartered by local chambers of commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Overnors
Ontario
Canada
Michigan City
Great Lakes-St. Lawrence
Germany Enacts Broad Tariff Increases Amid Unrest
President von Hindeburg’s government fights Socialist pressure as labor unions join the Socialists against a new tariff policy raising taxes on grains meats and imports. Higher duties on autos and artificial silk are linked to American competition as monarchists push for constitutional changes expanding presidential powers.
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Eles
Sehfele
Stresemann
von Hindenburg
Dawes
Germany
League of Nations
France
Rhineland
Berlin
Luther
Herr Schiele
Spain Abolishes Military Law After Labor Revolts
King Alfonso signs a decree abolishing military law nationwide, signaling an end to the dictatorship. The move follows harsh repression of labor disorders and the expulsion or imprisonment of liberal leaders, with the regime's collapse seeming near.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pri0 DE Rivera
Alfonso
French Victory Drives Rif Forces From Fez In Morocco
The French foreign office reports Fez saved from the Rif by bayonet assaults aided by air service and artillery. Northwest of Fez the battle against Abd el Krim's movement ends in General Colombat's victory, expected to push Rif forces from French Morocco. Paris hails the outcome amid anxiety over the campaign.
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Foreign Office
Fez
Abd-el-Krim
Colombat
French Morocco
Paris
Warlord Chang and Feng Yuan- hsiang clash in China chaos
Hang Tso-lin occupies Peking with troops while Feng Yu-hsiang withdraws to the northwest. Chang’s forces police the eastern railway and allegedly tax the line for six million dollars through military passes. The Soviet ambassador protests and observers say Moscow may support Feng if he breaks with Chang, signaling a new Chinese civil war with possible Russian participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hang Tso-Lin
Peking
Feng Yu- Hsiang
Chang
Manchuria
Moscow
Feng
China
Russia
Funeral for General Nelson A Miles at Arlington
General Nelson A Miles was buried at Arlington after a simple service in Washington attended by President Coolidge and General Pershing. A 3000-strong multi-service escort accompanied the gun carriage, French 75s fired a 15 gun salute, and three volleys plus taps marked the burial. Mourners included Civil War, Indian Wars, and Spanish American War veterans and various society delegations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson A. Miles
Washington
Arlington
President Coolidge
General Pershing
America
Miles
Miles Battle Ground Battle Ends in Monument Fails
The article recalls the 1877 surrender of Miles Joseph to General Nelson Miles after a three day fight near Chinook. Efforts to create a Miles Battle Ground national monument failed in Congress though L V Bogg of Chinook remains active.
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Chinook
Snake Creek
Milet Joseph
Nelson A. Miles
L. V. Bogg
Congress
Myers
Montana
Miles
General Miles
Bogey
Harlem to Buy New Light System for Town
Harlem council discussed forming a special improvement district to cover the town for street lighting. Estimated total cost for pole line and lighting is about 168,800 with incidental expenses. An option on Harlem Calavoins Electric property may be taken and a vote held to authorize disposal of the system to Montana Power Company. Overall tax impact not to exceed 16,500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlem
Harlem Cal Avins’ Electric Company
Montana Power Company
Montanans Schedule 1925 Civic and Professional Gatherings
A calendar lists events across Montana for 1925 including reunions, conventions, fairs, and rodeos. Notable items: Bozeman reunion of the Society of Montana Pioneers August 13–15. Great Falls Montana Funeral Directors June 29–30 and July. Roundup American Legion July 3–4. Marta Phillips county fair September 10–13. Kiwanis State convention August 7–8. annual Roundup rodeo July 2–4. Northern Pacific Veterans June 17. and many church, medical, fraternal, and professional meetings through June to October.
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Bozeman
Reunion of Society of Montana Pioneers
Great Falls
Montana Funeral Directors’ Association
Marta Phillips County
Helena
Knights Templar
District Bankers
Scottish Rite
Montana Conference of Methodist Churches
North Central Teachers’ Convention
Livingston
Northern Pacific Veterans
Rosebud Bank Pays Off Stockholders After Liquidation
Joseph Muggli liquidating agent of First National Bank of Rosebud reports stockholders have been paid 102 percent of the 110 percent previously paid at organization while depositors were paid in full when the bank quit business. Established 1919, liquidated October 1923. stockholders received no dividends during operation but regard losses as negligible given conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Muggli
First National Bank of Rosebud
Muggll
State officials appoint clerks in fish and game wardens office
David Marks is named to succeed Joyce Allen as chief clerk in the state fish and game warden's office. Ed Murphy announces John P. O'Donnell of Great Falls as clerk in the state purchasing agent’s office. O'Donnell was previously Milwaukee Road chief clerk at Butte and later in Great Falls and will assume duties immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Marks
Joyce Allen
Ed Murphy
John P. O'Donnell
Great Falls
O'Donnell
Milwaukee Railroad
Butte
Industrial Insurance Rates to Rise in Montana
Montana Industrial Accident commission, led by chairman J. T. Locke, announces a roughly 25 percent average increase in industrial insurance rates effective July 1. The adjustment reflects liberalized compensation from 1925 legislation, with a variable hike by occupation and no flat rate. Benefits rise include weekly maximum to 15 dollars, extended medical and hospital coverage, and higher dependent age limits. Existing accident claims from March 1 onward are paid under the amended law.
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Montana Industrial Accident Commission
J. TS. Locke
Mr. Locke
Locke
Red Lodge Miners Buy Cody Native Coal Co.
William Taylor and Fred Roberts of Red Lodge purchase the Native Coal Company property at Cody Wyoming. Taylor leaves Northwestern Improvement to run the business and a neighboring tract will be leased to open a new mine. They plan to supply the local trade of their territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Taylor
Fred Roberts
Red Lodge
Cody
Wyo
Taylor
Northwestern Iprovement Company
Decker Plans Community Fair In Rye Jern County
Decker plans a one day community sale for August 88 and 20 with crops and livestock, women's department, poultry and 4-H clubs. A rodeo is planned as a highlight along with a ball game, bowery dance and beef barbecue. Bob Shreve is fair committee chair and Richard Morris secretary treasurer.
Ahsiroka OF Development Company Advances Rimrock Test
The Ahsiroka of Development company plans a deep test on section 5-1N-24W, 17 miles northwest of Billings, using a standard rig and heavy tools to 8500 feet if commercial quantities are not found. Ceiling will begin after rigging is completed.
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Ahsiroka
Notable Montana Obituaries From Early State Years
The column reports deaths of several notable Montanans including G. Armstrong of Big Timber at 62 from heart failure born in New York and longtime resident since 1885. Tullus G. Denny an attorney of Butte and gubernatorial candidate who died after abdominal surgery age 66. Dr. B. F. Bembrick of Toston a pioneer and former Broadwater representative who died at OT. Mrs. Rosaline Cohen of Butte widow of 19th century merchant David Cohen Sr. and pioneer who arrived in 1864. notes place of birth, residence, and survivor details.
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T G. Armstrong
Hrouse
Big Timber
Mr. Armstrong
New York
Reding
Trident
Tullus G. Denny
Butte
Montana
Thomas R. Denny
Presidio
California
B. F. Bembrick
Toston
Broadwater County
Bembrick
Wes
Legislative Assembly
Rosaline Cohen
Cohen
David Cohen
Virginia City
Deer Lodge
Butt
Anaconda
Scenic Highway Drives Marked in Miles City Area
Scenic drives in Miles City territory are being marked with attention on a route from Miles City to Ashland and Lame Deer then to Rosebud and back, about 200 miles. Other routes include the Tongue River valley drive from 40 to 50 miles, past the first dam 12 miles out to the second dam about 30 miles further.
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Miles City
Ashland
Lame Deer
Rosebud
Rosebud River
Tongue River
Riviera Winter Winds Spark Mistral Praise
Eugene Higeins on his yacht Thalassa in Nice harbor recalls the Riviera winter climate likening it to an October day yet denounces the mistral wind. A Nicols observer calls the mistral grand weather, noting dust, foam, and swaying palms as the wind churns the Promenade des Anglais.
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Eugene Higeins
Nice
Riviera
Promenade Des Anglils
Nicols
Mistral
the Nicols
Red Cross Ball Blue for Baby Clothes
An advertisement urges use of Red Cross Ball Blue for fresh white baby clothes. Claims it never streaks or harms fabrics and notes it is sold by all good grocers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. C. H. Berry CO
Michigan Ave
Chicago
Getting Them Up
Mrs Fumblegate asks if kinfolks will rise in time for the morning train. Farmer Fumblegate confirms, saying he has set the alarm for six, but there are seven people to wake.
Women who speak less often reveal more than they say
A concise reflection notes that restraint in female speech can convey deeper intent than explicit statements. The thought emphasizes quiet understanding and subtler communication over direct dialogue.
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Virginian Railroad
Coast Guard
Atlantic
Magenta
Italy
Victor Emmanuel
By Exward W. Pickard
Davis
Russell
Carl J. Peterson
Couzens
Michigan
Internal Revenue Bureau
Watson
Indiana
Coolldee Down
Atlantic Seaboard
Mellon
Halifax
Windsor
Detroit
United States
Wisconsin Assembly
Sidney American Legion
Richland Post No
Missoula
Montana Federation of Labor
State Pharmaceutical Association
Masonic Grand Lodge
Osteopathic Association
Yellowstone Glacier
Rosebud Bank
RED Lodge Miners
Decker
Vaseline
Chesebrough Mfg. Company
Consolidated
State Street
Vaseline Asg
U. S
Venient
Express
Harold Somers
de Kalb Ave
Brooklyn
N.Y
Bidg
Atlanta, Ga
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