National events sweep New York voters and state winners
Edward W. Pickard reviews last week's results with Gov. Alfred Smith's strong showing in New York mayoral and gubernatorial races, New Jersey prohibition victory for A Harry Moore, and Republican gains in Indiana and Boston. He notes Klan-backed candidates in Indianapolis and Detroit and covers military and political items from the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Jimmy" Walker
Tammany-Smith
Frank D. Waterman
Walker
al Smith
Smith
Wadsworth
Ogden Mills
Morris
New Jersey
A. Harry Moore
Wet
Arthur Whitney
Dry
Moore
Congress
Indiana
Indianapolis
Terre Haute
Evansville
Fort Wayne
Lafayette
Peru
Elkhart
Crawfordsville
Charles Bowles
Detroit
John W. Smith
Mitchell court martial drags on with adjournment sought
The William Mitchell court martial extended into a drawn out phase as the prosecution finished presenting proof that the colonel made the alleged statements and the defense sought time to confer on witness lists. General Lowze condemned the delay but allowed adjournment for further discussions and witness planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Mitchell
Mitchell
Lowze
Reid
Italy seeks debt settlement amid Washington talks
In Washington Count Volpi outlined Italy’s wartime sacrifices and current fiscal strain as subcommittees study Italy’s capacity to pay the 2.188 billion dollar debt. Premier Painleve’s cabinet faces a fragile vote of confidence while Syria sees foes rise with Bakry Bey declaring a Syrian republic and seeking Homs, as Damascus braces with French forces and American ships are recalled to Beirut.
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Italy
Washington
Volpi
Painleve
Painieve
Henri Beranger
M. Calllaux
Chamber of Deputies
Syria
Damascus
Bakry Bey
Homs
League of Nations
Knabenshue
Beirut
Alexandria
Pahlavi Crowned King of Persia After Deposing Shah
IZAEAN rises as King Pahlavi after the parliament deposes Ahmed Mirza ending the Kadjar dynasty. The crown becomes elective and a constitutional assembly is promised. Political prisoners are freed and amnesty granted to the dethroned shah and his family. Bread price reduced by government subsidy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riza
Teheran
Shah Ahmed Mirza
Paris
Persia
Russia
England
Far East
Arthur Millspaugh
Izaean
Pahlavi
Ahmed Mirza
Shah
Rail unions poised to seek wartime wage scale return
Agreements for conductors and trainmen expire December 31 and a push for a wartime wage scale or a raise is anticipated. Grand lodge officers and general chairmen on Western roads have approved the demand and Eastern and Southern lines are expected to follow.
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Grand Lodge
Autonomy for China Accepted by International Customs Conference
In Pek ing the conference accepted autonomy for China in principle and the American delegation proposed implementing the principle by January 1, 1929. Dr C T Wang pledged to abolish the likin tax on interprovincial commerce before that date. A committee is drafting interim measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Peking
C. T. Wang
House Ways and Means Eyes Tax Cut Totals and Reforms
The committee closed hearings on tax reductions and works to draft a new law. Witness Gen. L C Andrews urged halving the alcohol tax and imposing a cereal beverage levy to empower enforcement and curb illegal beer. Exemptions for individuals rise from 1000 to 1500 dollars and for heads of families from 2500 to 3500, with the surtax cut from 40 percent to 20 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Committee On Ways and Means
Gen. L. C. Andrews
Gasoline tax delinquency certified to state treasurer
Delinquent gasoline taxes totaling 105 957 19 due the state from nine refineries and gasoline distributing concerns were certified to State Treasurer W J Harmon by the state board of equalization. If payment is not made the accounts will be turned to the attorney general for collection. The action follows the Sunburst decision and notes 30 percent to the general fund 15 percent to the highway commission and 55 percent to counties of origin under the 1921 law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Harmon
Board of Equalization
United States Supreme Court
General Fund
State Highway Commission
State Board of Equalization
Montana Governor Proclaims Thanksgiving Day
Governor John E. Erickson issues a proclamation urging Montanans to set aside distractions and anxieties and focus on the things that give life meaning. He designates Thursday, November 26, as Thanksgiving Day and aligns with a national proclamation from the U S president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
John E. Erickson
United States
Handcuffs and leg irons linked to Henry Plummer historia
Sheriff Dan Mooney of Dillon received rusted restraints once used by Henry Plummer the Bannack sheriff bandit. The pair were kept for years by an old prospector of Tyannack then passed to J. J. Smith of Montda and found recently by rancher Miller who sent them to the sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Mooney
Dillon
Miller
Centennial Valley
Henry Plummer
Bannack
Plummer
Tyannack
J. J. Smith
Montda
Mr. Miller
Miners Injured in Mine Trailer Derailed Incident
Miners John Tongevoog and Henry Borgoyne of Foley Bros. Colstrip were thrown from a derailed mine shuttle trailer. Borgoyne suffered a broken collar bone while Tongevoog injured a shoulder. They were taken to Forsyth hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tongevoog
Henry Borgoyne
Foley Bros
Colstrip
Mr. Borgoyne
Mr. Tongevoog
Forsyth Hospital
Four-Horse Team Kills Alfrada Man in Log Wagon Crash
George Leary, 40, single, of Alfrada, was crushed when a wagon loaded with logs toppled after a four-horse team ran away on a high grade. A sedan driven by G K Skidmore was nearby as the horses were frightened. Leary was trapped beneath the wagon. coroner's jury returned an open verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Leary
Alfrada
Leary
Train with guard bars carries Chinese passengers to Cuba
A special train carrying about 150 Chinese passed through Malta en route from Seattle to Cuba. The train is closely guarded with iron barred windows to prevent any passenger from getting off and remaining in the country.
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Malta
Seattle
Cuba
Elimination of Judith Gap Division Feasibility Studied
An experimental schedule effective November 1 contemplates running all freight trains between Great Falls and Laurel without changes in locomotive or engine crews. The measure applies to the Billings and Great Falls branch of the Great Northern railway Butte division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judith Gap
Great Falls
Laurel
Billings and
Great Northern Railway
Butte
Basin Community Responds to Mining Rush at Jib Mine
A large force works at the Jib mine as Basin grows busy. The new shaft reached the required 20 feet and drifting began in hopes of tapping gold from the Hope and Watte across the river.
Attorney Sues for 112 000 over Insanity Arrest
Harry H. Nelson formerly of Sidney Montana sues in Great Falls federal court against Richland County Sheriff George T. O'Brien deputy Jake Obergfell county attorney C. B. Collect claiming 112000 dollars in damages for a 1923 false arrest on an insanity charge that forced him to leave Sidney after being unable to obtain lodging or offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry H. Nelson
Sidney
Mont
Great Falls
George T. O’brien
Richland County
Jake Obergfell
C. B. Collect
State Banks Gain In Montana On September 28
Montana state and private banks report a healthy balance sheet with total resources rising to 79,014,596 on September 28 from 77,804,877 on June 30, a gain of 1.51 million. Loans and discounts and other items show mixed changes while demand deposits rise to 38,986,202 and undivided profits reach 859,200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Jay G. Larson
Federal Reserve Bank
Larson
Milwaukee youth spared prison in Terry robbery case
Arthur Brilliott of Milwaukee was sentenced to two to four years with suspended penalty and placed in a home with William Haley after county arrangements. Defense attorney Tope argued the boy had no stable home and his father exploited his wages, while noting the youth had shown honesty when given support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur, Brilliott
Milwaukee
Ole Hardware
Yellowstone
Terry
State Penitentiary
William Haley
Tope
Iad
Rancher injured when horse fell in Muddy Creek area
Chateau-Frank Goodwin a known Muddy Creek rancher was seriously hurt when a horse he was riding fell on him. He sustained a broken leg four fractured ribs and other internal injuries and was taken to City hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau
Frank Goodwin
Muddy Creek
Goodwin
Butte
Joseph Tf. Mainwaring
Montana State School of Mines
Leonard
Annecuda
George C. Bennett
Missoula
Glacier Park
Granite Park
Glacler National Park
Harlowton
Charles Brozek
New York City
Mr. Brozek
Montana State University
Bozeman
Sylvia A. Smith
Jim Smith
Gallatin County
Orville Jones
Montana
Theate W. Y. Smith
Summer hotel confidences spark a chance friendship
At a sultry hotel breakfast two strangers form a bond over shared heartbreak. An older woman confides a marriage split and divorce as the younger, hopeful companion offers sympathy and a tentative future. The brief encounter ends with a reunion awaited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel
Delmar
Oames
Helena Light & Railway Receiver Appointed in Court
Helena A and Schultz of Helena were named receivers of the Helena Light and Railway Co by Judge Charles N Pray in U S District Court. Schultz is installed as manager and a bond of 24000 dollars was ordered.
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Helena—A. & Schultz
Helena
Helena Light & Railway Company
Charles N. Pray
U.S. District Court
Schultz
Rosebud High School Paper Chooses Staff
Rosebud to publish a high school paper this year following an athletic association meeting. Elected officers include editor-in-chief Nettie Noyes and circulation manager Melpurn Knox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosebud
Athletic Association
Nettie Noyes
Melpurn Knox
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American Red Cross
Kearsarge
Navy
South Boston Drydock
Cathedral of Reims
Rockefeller Fund
New York
Gov
Edward W. Pickard
Secretaries of War, Navy, and Agriculture
Eddie Rickenbacker
Lowell Smith
Reed Landis
Chicago
Donald MacMillan
Sis
Lansdowne
Mr. Reid
Colonel Mitchell
McQuigg
The
American Legion
Coolidge
Veterans’ Bureau
Veterans
Anti-Saloon League
Wayne
Wheeler
Prohibition
Andrew J. Volstead
Billard
Coast Guard
Treasure State Tabloids
J al Waldron
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