Mitchell voices defense reform and air power demands
Edward W. Pickard reviews Col. William Mitchell’s testimony before the aircraft board condemning army navy and officials for neglecting aviation. He urges a national defense department and a separate aeronautics branch to secure air and submarine superiority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward W. Pickard
Col
William Mitchell
Aircraft Board
United States
Great Britain
America
Japan
Alaska
Army
Navy
Department of National Defense
Air Force
Department of Aeronautics
Mitchell
Air Service
Shenandoah
Hawaii
Morrow
Admiral Fletcher
General Harbord
Court of Inquiry Blames Crew In Shenandoah Wreck
Capt. Anton Heinen, former Zeppelin pilot who trained Shenandoah crew, says the crash was mainly caused by officers failing to heed warning signals during the Lakehurst inquiry.
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Lansdowne
Heinen
Lieut. J. B. Anderson
Shenandoah
Naval Court of Inquiry
Lakehurst
Anton Heinen
Locarno conference shapes terms of security pact
Ce accepted the alliance invitation as foreign ministers gather in Locarno Switzerland to discuss a proposed treaty meant to secure lasting peace in western Europe. Germany pressed to purge guilt for the war while England and France refused, a move likely aimed at appeasing nationalist factions in both nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Locarno
Switzerland
Western
Europe
England
France
Germany
Distinguished world statesmen gather in Washington for Interparliamentary union
Delegates from thirty six countries attend Interparliamentary union sessions in Washington opened with speeches by Kellogg and McKinley and a response by Baron Adelswaerd. The gathering is marred by clashes as Gen Richard Mulcahy and Italian Fascists face mobs in New York and Philadelphia during arrival and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interparliamentary Union
Kellogg
McKinley of
Illnois
Baron Adelswaerd
Sweden
Council of the Union
Richard Mulcahy
France Nears Temporary Settlement of World War Debt
Negotiations on the French debt tied to American demands have paused as M. Caillaux could not accept the terms. A temporary plan proposed by Secretary Mellon would have France pay the United States 40 million dollars annually for five years, with funding issues revisited later. Caillaux pledged to back the plan before parliament, but rejected his own final offer that spread payments over decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Senator Smoot
Borah
White House
Great Britain
Smoot
Smoot Told Mr. Coolidge
Senate
Caillaux
Mellon
M. Caillaux
American Commission
Paris
M.caillaux
Tchitcherin Works to Unite Russia Poland and Turkey
Baltic diplomats report that Soviet Foreign Minister Tchitcherin failed to win Germany’s support against Western Europe and urged Poland to start Moscow negotiations for a political accord. His Berlin talks pursued a Russo German trade treaty, causing Baltic concern.
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Tchitcherin
Germany
Russia
Europe
Poland
Turkey
Warsaw
Moscow
Berlin
Secretary Jardine Warns Chicago Board on Market Manipulation
Secretary of Agriculture Jardine criticizes the Chicago board of trade for price swings and warns that continued inaction could trigger suspension or revocation of its designation as a contract market. He issued another warning last week urging immediate steps to curb manipulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ecretary OF Agriculture
Jardine
Chicago Board of Trade
Communists Suffer Defeat at British Labor Congress
At Liverpool national Labor party congress the Reds were expelled again after a strong push by conservative factions. Ramsay MacDonald J A H Thomas and mining and railway leaders condemned the Communists while demanding an apology to Russia over Zinoviev fetters linked to the prior election.
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Great Britain
National Congress
Labor Party
Liverpool
Reds
Cramp
Labor Movement
Communist Party
Ramsay MacDonald
J. A H. Thomas
MacDonald
Russia
Robert M. LaFollette Jr Wins Wisconsin Senate Seat
Young Robert M. LaFollette Jr. secured a walkover to fill the U S Senate vacancy left by his father’s death with a roughly two to one majority. Milwaukeean EB F Dithmar ran second as the remaining regular Republican candidate after Roy P Wilcox’s forced withdrawal. Other candidates drew negligible votes.
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Robert M. LaFollette, Jr
Wisconsin
United States Senate
EB. F. Dithmar
Milwaukee
Roy P. Wilcox
National
Smith Launches 1928 Democratic Campaign in Chicago
The New Yorker championing the economy record of 1920s Coolidge era spoke to about 100000 attendees in Cook County Chicago at a Democratic event launching his bid for the presidential nomination. He promised to improve the economy if elected president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL Smith
Cook County
Ilinois
Chicago
New Yorker
Coolidge
White House
Shipping Board Reopens Control Over Fleet Corp After Protest
The federal shipping board rescinded its 1921 divorce resolution and restored full board authority over the Fleet corporation. President Palmer is likely to resign after taking office with limited authority. Chicago business leaders call for abolition of the shipping board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Connor
Federal Shipping Board
Fleet Corporation
Palmer
Licely
Chicago
Shipping Board
A C M Plans Montana Copper Future in Great Falls
Floyd Weimer of the Anaconda Copper Mining smelter told Great Falls Lions members the additions to zinc and copper electrolysis plants and the red mill signal the company’s permanent Montana stake. He said the firm aims to keep mines running with current copper prices and convert Montana ore into finished copper within the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Great Falls
Floyd Weimer
Lions Club
Weimer
Anaconda Company
Montana
Butte
Welmer
Absaroka Forest Receipts for Fiscal Year 1925 Report
The Absaroka forest reported receipts for year ending June 30 1925 totaling 9682 17 with 3007 from timber sales 6271 from grazing 404 from special uses including summer residences and pasture rentals Supervisor KE Martin notes timber sold commercially at 240 to 300 per thousand feet rancher sales cover administration 1 per thousand feet dead timber given to ranchers for fuel grazing permits cost 10 cents per month for cattle and 2 3 or 4 cents per month for sheep settlers on or near the forest allowed up to 10 head of milk or work animals free of charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Absaroka Natonal Forest
KE. Martin
Absaroka Forest
Miles City to Host State Corn Show Again
The Montana state corn show will be held in Miles City this November, as it has each year since its founding. Baker had planned to host it in November but lost a suitable building, and Miles City offered to host again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Rotary Engine Inventor Claims Silent Reversing Power
J P Johnson of the Jes Sup mill Kalispell has patented a reversible rotary steam engine. A 500 pound model has been demonstrated showing near vibrationless operation and the ability to run without being bolted to a base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Johnson
Jessup
Kalispell
Johnson
Missoula Boys Offer Reward to Catch Dog Poisoner
A group of Missoula boys with dogs pool funds to stop a dog poisoner terrorizing the city. They have posted rewards totaling 145 dollars, offering 10 to 50 dollars for the arrest and conviction of the culprit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
State Hall Insurance Reports Record Low Payouts
The state hall Insurance department sent warrants totaling $11,000 this year payable through a Helena bank. This marks the smallest total paid out in the department’s history, with 1917 losses noted as high versus the current year’s minimal issue of warrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Hall Insurance Department
Helena
Butte Pioneer Dr. John P. Reins Dies at 87
Dr. John P. Reins a longtime Butte resident and mining operator died in Butte at his daughter’s home at age 87 after a general breakdown. He crossed the plains with an ox team and lived in Montana as a pioneer for more than 50 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
John P. Reins
Montana
Plains
Reins
Powell Named to Lead Ballantine Congregational Church
The Rev. G. J. Powell of Billings is appointed to have charge of the Ballantine Congregational church for the church year. Powell is noted as a Congregational missionary superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. J. Powell
Billings
Ballantine Congregational Church
Mr. Powell
Fire destroys Meagher house in Virginia City blaze
Historic home of General Thomas Francis Meagher, first Montana secretary and acting governor, burned to the ground in Virginia City. Loss estimated at $10,000 with no insurance. Local fire department struggled to contain the flames as neighboring towns’ units arrived too late to help.
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Thomas Francis Meagher
Virginia City
Montana
Rich ore vein found by Glengarry Mining at Cooke City
Dr. W A Gibb, a director, reports an unusually rich ore vein at Cooke City mine. Three assays equal $540.75 per ton, including $472 in gold. first and second assays yield $176.11 and $212.12 per ton. Vein is five feet thick and could mean a major Montana hit if it persists. About three fifths of Glengarry Mining stock is held in Miles City area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glengarry Mining Company
Cooke City
W. A. Gibb
Miles City
Montana
Rebuilding Mosby Bridge Across Musselshell River
The Mosby bridge over the Musselshell river is being rebuilt after over four years out of commission. Garfield and Petroleum counties jointly oversee the project to restore the river to its former channel and riprap the banks to prevent erosion. The west approach will be graded up to the bridge, shortening farmers’ trips to market and reducing round trips by 50 to 100 miles for western county residents and helping tourists reach western Montana and coastal points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mosby
Musselshell
Garfield
Petroleum
Livingston Tourist Camp To Stay Open Through Winter
The Livingston tourist camp will remain open this winter per owner Cuff McLeod to accommodate late visitors. Nightly 10 to 15 cars stop. no charges after cold weather when water is off. Wood is available and furnishings are left out. January saw no tourist registrations.
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Livingston
Cuff McLeod
Peerless Town Rises Along Great Northern Line
The town of Peerless emerged two months ago from a wheat field near Scobey along the Great Northern extension. Several buildings already stand and more are planned before trains start in October. Thousands of bushels of wheat will be marketed there this fall and winter, with farmers benefiting from shorter hauling distances, some as much as 380 miles.
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Peerless
Great Northern
Scobey
Fire Prevention Week Proclaimed in Montana
Governor Erickson declares October 4 to 10 as Fire Prevention Week noting Montana’s annual fire loss near 200000 dollars. He urges observance and states that while complete elimination is impossible, waste can be reduced to ease the burden on the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
J. Ke. Erickson
Missoula hunter dies in early western Montana blast
Guibert Porter of Missoula is the first hunting season victim in western Montana. He was wounded while duck hunting along the Bitter Root near Lolo when his gun burst, with steel fragments tearing his scalp. Authorities suspect a mud clogged barrel caused the explosion.
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Guibert Porter
Missoula
Montana
Lolo
Fox shipment reaches Missoula for fox farm in Glacier Park
Eighteen foxes arrived by express in Missoula from Homer Alaska. J R Lee Northern Pacific conductor received the consignment and is said to be venturing into fox raising. The animals will be kept at Glacier park for a period on a fox farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Homer
Alaska
Express
J. R. Lee
Northern Pacific
Glacier Park
Montanans urged to protest removal of Indian on five dollar bill
Frank T. Linderman, author and Indian authority, urges Montanans to protest the proposed removal of the Indian’s face from the five dollar silver certificate. He notes the face represents a Montana Indian and says he has written to Congressman Scott Leavitt to oppose the change.
Clergyman Given Year Long Leave of Absence for Health
The Rev Dr Charles L Bovard executive secretary of the Helena area of the Methodist Episcopal church has been granted a year’s leave of absence due to ill health and has gone to Portland Oregon Mrs Bovard will remain in Helena for the present
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles L. Bovard
Helena
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Portland
Ore
Bovard
Death of Aged Confederate Veteran Edward Armstrong Heare
Edward Armstrong Heare an octogenarian farmer and Civil War Confederate veteran from Luther district near Red Lodge died of heart failure at his ranch home. He was a well known figure in the local community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Armstrong Heare
Luther District
Red Lodge
Sheep Missing After Mountain Storm Sighting
Ringling reporter Jack Stewart notes 200 sheep vanished from Grass mountain country after snow and wind storm on September 8. No trace found yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Stewart
Ringling
Sylvia Mends a Social Dilemma Through Time and Wealth
Sylvia, a rich spinster, plans a punctual romance with Percy a yacht owner and stockbroker. She arrives early and discovers Percy dancing with another woman, muttering about wealth and marriage, forcing him to confront his life choices and the future with Sylvia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ylvia
Sylvia
Percy
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