Shenandoah inquiry tangled by witnesses and Mussolini plans
Edward W. Pickard reports on the Shenandoah court of inquiry where Capt. Foley faces questions over letters to Mrs Lansdowne and testimony about attempts to influence her. Mussolini opens parliament with a budget aimed at replacing parliamentary government with Fascism, outlining podesta rule and other reforms as Italy seeks stronger central control and debt measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zachary Lansdowne
Navy Department
Paul Foley
Judge Advocate
Shenandoah
George W. Steele
Foley
Lansdowne
U. S
Wilbur
Remier Mussolini
Italy
Mussolini
United States
Washington
J. P. Morgan & Co
Morgan
Defense Estimony Ends in Mitchell Court Martial
The defense closed its testimony with aviators describing unwarranted hazards in night flying and bombing tests. Admiral William S. Sims testified that senior officers lacked naval war college education, warned the capital ship future lies with swift aircraft carriers, and urged a strong air force for national defense. He cited the Shenandoah case to illustrate military motives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
William S. Sims
Naval War College
Newport
Shenandoah
Sims
Navy
Druse Uprising Intensifies in Syria and Lebanon
French forces face worsening conditions as Druses gain strength and capture towns in the Lebanon region. Christian volunteers-turned-allies suffered defeats and large loot fell into Druse hands. Sidon on the Syrian coast threatened. American missionaries seek naval aid from Beirut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syria
Lebanon
Sidon
Beirut
Locarno Treaties Ratified by British House of Commons
Practically unopposed the British House of Commons ratified the Locarno pacts. In opening the debate Mr Chamberlain dispelled fears Britain would be drawn into war against its will. He argued Russia was at fault for not joining the League of Nations, saying the Soviet government opposes the league as incompatible with its view of the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
Chamberlain
Great Britain
Russia
League of Nations
Locarno
League
Investigation by Government Agents of the National Beer Syndicate
Government agents probe an alleged national beer syndicate with a Chicago end of the network under scrutiny. The report notes federal interest and ongoing inquiries into distribution, leadership, and illicit activity connected to brewing and sales in major markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston & Maine Railway
Chicago
David J. Allen
Atlanta
Allen
Europe
Treasury
House
Ways and Means
Andrews
National Beer Syndicate
Governor SorlIe appoints George Nye to U S Senate
North Dakota Governor Sorl ie names George Nye to the U S Senate seat to fill the late E F Ladd. Nye backed the La Follette ticket in the prior campaign, signaling likely opposition from regular Republicans who may cite a Wilson era precedent when a seated appointee was challenged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Overnor Sorlie
North Dakota
George So. Nye
United States
E. FE. Ladd
Nye
la Follette
Senate
Wilson
Frank P. Glass
Alabama
Fire Aboard Clyde Nner Lenape Triggers Safe SOff Delaware
A blaze aboard the Clyde Nner Lenape near the Delaware coast caused a 30 mile dash to Lewes harbor where 867 people including most of the crew were rescued just before danger. One man drowned after leaping overboard. The fire caused about 3 million dollars in damages to the Mississippi river docks in New Orleans and threatened the wholesale district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware
Lewes
Mississippi River
New Orleans
Coolidge Addresses New York Chamber on Economic Plan
President Coolidge spoke to the New York State Chamber of Commerce outlining his program for economic development. He called for improvements in land and waterways, railroad consolidation, government efficiency, broader electrification, and elimination of waste in industry and commerce, plus urging U.S. participation in the World Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolidge
New York State Chamber of Commerce
America
World Court
Indiana ex Klansman sentenced to life in prison for Oberholtzer death
D. S Stephenson, once a Klan leader in Indiana, received life imprisonment for his role in the death of Madge Oberholtzer. George H Jones rose from office boy to chairman of Standard Oil Company of New Jersey. General Feng and Marshal Chang signed a China peace accord. Twelve Soviet officials were sentenced to death in Moscow for graft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. ©. Stephenson
Indiana
Madge Oberholtzer
George H. Jones
Standard Oil Company
New Jersey
General Feng
Marshal Chang
China
Moscow
Local money flow harms town merchants and growth
A reader argues that sending money out of town harms local merchants and delays community development. The writer claims authorities support this view and warns residents that buying elsewhere causes financial loss to all.
Foresters Alarm Raised Over Grazing Policy Plan
Fred Shoemaker of the forest service outlined steps by western stockmen to press a law through Congress creating a board of control superior to the interior secretary. They seek nominal grazing fees, deeds to forest areas, and fences for ranchers, prompting Montana Sportsmen's Association concerns about other forest users.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Board of Control
Secretary of the Interior
Montana Sportsmen's Association
Helena
Fred Shoemaker
Forest Service
Lawyer Sues for Fees Against Montana Wheat Growers
Kalispell attorney T. H. MacDonald sues the Montana Wheat Growers association for 2500 in fees and costs claiming he was engaged January 1 2025 to challenge contract forms for marketing wheat. He says three actions were filed and later dismissed by the defendants after stipulation with the corporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. MacDonald
Kalispell
Montana Wheat Growers Association
MacDonald
MacDonnald
Fire damages six buildings in Big Sandy blaze
A fire in Big Sandy, 80 miles south of Havre, damaged six buildings with losses around 35000. The flames swept the block near the Northern Montana Bank and Bear Pole restaurant. the post office survived with exterior damage. Several structures will be rebuilt soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Sandy
Havre
Northern
Montana Bank
Bear Pn
Bank Pays Dividend on Old Empire Bank Certificates
The Central Bank and Trust company has paid the second 20 percent dividend to holders of certificates of deposit from the old Empire Bank and Trust company of Lewistown. Good business enabled officers to advance the payment by a year, ahead of the scheduled time per agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank
Old Empire Bank and Trust Company
Lewistown
Central Bank and Trust Company
State agency orders rate examination for Montana utilities
The state public utilities commission directs an audit of Scobey Utilities Plentywood Electric Montana and Whitetail Electric Union Electric to assess rate fairness and service. Auditor Grant Reed will conduct the reviews in the northeastern region after completing duties at the commission offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
State Public Utilities Commission
Montana
Scobey Utilities Company
Scobey
Plentywood Electric Company
Plentywood
Montana and Whitetail
Whitetail
Union Electric Company
Dillon
Grant Reed
Commission
Roundup Underway for Abandoned Horses in Park County
County Clerk Ton Young announces a planned roundup of abandoned horses in the northern Park County area. Foreman Peter Killorn has been appointed and has posted a $5,000 bond as required by law, with operations to begin within days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ton Young
Park County
Peter Killorn
White House Thanksgiving Turkey From Conrad Farm
The Pondera county turkey for the White House Thanksgiving table comes from Mrs. W. B. Boucher’s Conrad farm. The 10-pound young tom was chosen from many excellent birds and shipped to Washington by the Pondera Poultry Growers association in whose name it is presented to the president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Whisky seizures yield cars and cash in Montana
More than 10 000 dollars from whisky sales have gone to the federal government in a Montana period of a few months. B M Welliver of Helena says 61 cars were seized. 46 sold, 7 used by federal men, 15 remaining. Cars tied to illicit liquor traffic were confiscated under the internal revenue or customs acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
B. M. Welliver
Helena
Elk killed in three day Jefferson county open season
Chief deputy state game warden Jack W. Carney reports 23 elk killed during the three day open season in Jefferson county. Hunters brought out the animals as feed and cover remain plentiful and the elk are in good condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Jack W. Carney
Mr. Carney
Blackfoot Valley Branch Work Begins for Milwaukee Railway
Unloading of rails ties and ballast for the Blackfoot valley branch of the Milwaukee railroad has started with 40 men employed. The work was delayed until interstate commerce commission approval. Snowbound conditions blocked progress until a few days ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackfoot Valley
Milwaukee Railway
Interstate Commerce Commission
Blackfoot
Montana Canning Industry Gains Ground Says Conrad
Clarence Conrad told the Advertising club at Trent Balls that Montana’s canning role is expanding with about 400 000 cases of Montana peas canned this year. He called Montana cherries among the choicest canned fruits and noted beans are entering the industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
United States
Clarence Conrad
Advertising Club
Trent Balls
Conrad
Montana and regional notes from Treasure State tabloid
Pleasure list of local officials and honors includes Lester G. Punch named Billings park commissioner by Gov J Erickson M P Y Skinnerfield studies elk in Yellowstone Pyle resigns as Roundup chief of police replaced by William Drummond Lepper Memorial hall at Willow Winnett celebration plans Knights of Pythias temple in Great Falls estimated cost 25 000 to 30 000 Nevin Frank fire loss 150 000 burglars steal safe Miles City two boys damage a B A Co railroad car auto yard? Park miscount Missoula auto park totals 5 590 cars May 1 to Oct 15 generating 2795 dollars in receipts
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M. PY. Skinnerfield
Roosevelt Wild Life Experiment Station
Syracuse
N.Y
Yellowstone Park
William Drummond
W. C. Pyle
Pyle
A. C. Dye
C. L. Williams
Monterey
Cal
KUOM
Montana
State University
Missoula
Great Falls
Knights of Pythias
Lepper Memorial
Iitwillow
Winnett
Howard Lepper
Flatwillow
Nevin- Frank Company
Butte
Nevin-Frank Company
Clara Murray
Miles City
Sylvester Ryan
B. A. & Co. Railroad
Anaconda
Missoula Auto Park
Charg R of Commerce
Assessor Olaf Wahl Injured In McCone County Crash
Olaf Wahl assessor of McCone County sustained injuries when his car overturned on Circle Glen Dive Road. The vehicle was badly wrecked and the incident prompted a response from local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olaf Wahl
McCone County
Circle-Glendive Road
Boy Drowns at Baker Lake Near Eureka
Albert Onsen, 10, son of Mr and Mrs Carl Onsen of Eureka, drowned while skating at Baker lake. Body recovered about 50 yards from shore as companions who rushed to aid when the ice broke were unable to reach him.
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Albert Onsen
Carl Onsen
Eureka
Baker Lake
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Germany
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Laway
Treasure State Tabloids
Lester G. Punch
Billings
Board of Park Commissioners of
That Place
Gov. J . Erickson
S.S. 8
Nature
United States Rubber Company
Borgias Co
Duluth
Minn
KR Rex
Youngerman
Des Moines
Iowa
Shane
Beem
W. C. Staub
Bethlehem
Fauley
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Chesebrough Mfg, Company
Consolidated
State Street
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New-York
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