France Britain debt deal eyed amid Washington talks
Oleph Caillaux and Winston Churchill push a plan for France to pay 60.6 million dollars annually for 62 years, with no principal, while seeking U.S. terms. London signals France must mirror any Britain payments, affecting the Washington talks and U.S. debt commissions. France gains a diplomatic victory as Germany proposes a security pact talks with major powers. Evacuations of Ruhr cities progress. weather and crop updates noted in Michigan Indiana and Ohio.
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Edward W. Pickard
Oleph Caillaux
France
Winston Church Ul
United States
London
Churchill
Great Britain
Caillaux
America
Europe
Washington
Baldwin
Coolidge
Britain
Belgium
Italy
American Debt Commission
Idaho Senator Borah Opposes Belgium War Debt Settlement
Senator Borah of Idaho, chair of the foreign relations committee, voices dissatisfaction with the Belgium debt terms calling them almost universally criticized. Senate likely to ratify despite Borah opposition as Romania plans a debt mission to Washington and Finance Minister Bratiano explains Romania cannot pay.
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Borah
Idaho
Belgium
Simcot
Senate
EU Borah
Washington
Bratiano
Romania
Miners threaten strike as talks fail and costs loom
With efforts to avert a strike by anthracite miners failing, workers may quit on September 1. Owners offer negotiations but oppose check off and wage increases. The federal government will only ensure coal distribution, as forecasts show ample stock to December. Reports highlight strong agricultural prospects in Illinois Iowa Kansas Nebraska and rising wheat prices.
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Coolidge
Massachusetts
Ilinois
Iowa
Kansas
Nebraska
Tlinois
Dakotas
Tax Hearings Sketched by Curtis Reed on Capital Gains
Senator Curtis forecasts brief finance committee hearings on October tax measures and quick Senate passage before March tax returns. Senator Reed opposes adding capital gains provisions, arguing repeal would stop revenue loss and improve the current law’s bite.
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Washington
Kansas
Curtis
Finance Committee
Senate
Reed
Pennsylvania
Lawson Will Entrust Chicago Daily News Future to Bank Trust
VFferon F. Lawson, late publisher and editor of the Chicago Daily News, wills the Illinois Merchants' Trust Co. to control or sell the paper with proceeds reinvested. The bank will appoint management from Lawson's team to continue policies, while residuary legatees receive earnings. The estate, valued in the millions, leaves generous bequests to religious and educational institutions and Lawson's relatives and associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vfferon F. Lawson
Chicago Daily News
Ilinois Merchants’ Trust Company
Daily News
Lawson
BoliviaPrez Saavedra pushes new power amid election crisis
President Saavedra of Bolivia, ruling as virtual dictator for years, postponed Villanueva's inauguration after the latter refused a cabinet of Saavedra loyalists. A motion in the chamber declared Villanueva's election null and void over fraud and ineligibility, with the army bemused in La Paz.
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Omething
Saavedra
Bolivia
Villanueva
Chamber of Deputies
Villaneuva
la Paz
President Coolidge Accepts Short Visitor Calls
During the summer White House at Swampscott President Coolidge will receive unofficial callers for part of each day. The party recently sailed to Plymouth Mass on the Marflower for a weekend trip.
Ambassador Bancroft Funeral Procession Across U S
The body of Ambassador Edgar A. Bancroft arrived in Chicago from Japan and lay in state at a simple funeral attended by many prominent national figures. A military guard escorted the casket before its transfer to Galesburg, Illinois, for interment.
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Edgar A. Bancroft
Japan
Chicago
Guard of Honor
Galesburg
Andrews mobilizes 10 000 in drive for prohibition
EN L C Andrews czar of prohibition enforcement enlarges his campaign by appointing district administrators and planning the deployment of an army of 10 000. Many posts are temporary as he hopes to enlist prominent citizens as part of the effort, but success remains limited.
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L. C. Andrews
Prohibition Enforcement
Rim
Andrews
Driver Held For Breaking New State Accident Law
Frank Cunningham, employed by Mountain States Telephone, was brought from Helena to Great Falls to face trial on failing to stop after an auto accident and for not giving his true name. The statute, never enforced in Cascade county, carries fines from 25 to 500 dollars and 10 days to three months in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Cunningham
Mountain States Telephone Company
Great Falls
Helena
Cascade County
Fred A. Ewald
Cunningham
Vaughn Road
Senators Wheeler Announces Civil Service Exam for West Point Cadetship
Senator Burton Wheeler announces an exam by the U S Civil Service Commission on October 24 1925 to select a principal and two alternates for a cadetship at West Point New York. Montana residents age 17 to 22 on July 1 1926 may report October 4 at 9 a m in multiple cities to the Secretary Local Board of Civil Service. Applicants should request the exam scope form from Wheeler in Washington and apply early to facilitate paper shipment.
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Burton K. Wheeler
United States Civil Service Commission
United States Military Acanthemy
West Point
New York
Montana
Board of Civil Service Textminers
Wallspell
Missoula
Butte
Pillow
Helena
Great Falls
Bozeman
Havre
Lewistown
Billings
Glasgow
Miles City
Glendive
Academy
Senate
Washington
D.C
Senator Wheeler
Montana Coal Seen Driving Demand For Local Fuel
Stephen Ely president of the Montana Federation of Labor says public realization will boost Montana coal use. He expects higher consumption and a gradual drop in importing coal from other states as Montana coal is cleaner and cheaper with more thermal heat units.
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Montana
Stephen Ely
Montana Federation of Labor
Mr. Ely
Utah
Whitefish poised to back a municipal band plan
Kiwanis chairman Charles Tarr reports Mayor McLean assures city budget will include a half mill levy for band support. If adopted by the council at the next meeting, about $700 will be available to maintain a municipal band within weeks.
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Whitefish
Charles Tarr
Kiwanis Committee
McLean
O. E. S. Officers Installed At Two Day Misoula Session
Worthy Matron Mrs. Edna Kavaugh of Shelby Mrs. Nina Salzman of St Ignatius and Mrs. Gina Keifer of Fairview were installed by officers of the Montana grand chapter Order of the Eastern Star during a two day session at Missoula recently.
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Edna Kavaugh
Shelby
Nina Salzman
St. Ignatius
Gina. Keifer
Fairview
Montana
Grand Chapter
Order of Astern Star
Missoula
Reverend James F McNamee Named to State Charities Board
The Rev. James F McNamee pastor of the First Baptist Church of Helena was appointed by Governor J F Erickson to succeed the Rev I F Carlson of Helena on the state board of charities and reform. Dr Carlson has accepted a pastorate in Portland Ore.
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James F. McNamee
First Baptist Church of
Helena
J. F Erickson
IF. 1. Carlson
State Board of Charities and Reform
Carlson
Portland
Ore
Roundup School Approves New Addition Construction
The Roundup high school plans a new addition costing 98 437 with the building contract awarded to Rottman Werfert and the plumbing contract to PLL Dye. Work begins immediately with occupation expected February 1. A 38500 bond issue to fund the addition was approved by the board of education to the state and board.
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Rottman Werfert
PLL Dye
Board of Education
Rifle Team Off For Ohio Trip Representing Montana Guard
The Montana national guard rifle team left Helena to compete at Camp Perry Ohio in national rifle matches. Selections were based on scores at Helena last summer and on home grounds. They will vie for War Department medals in team and individual events against national guard units and regular services. Government funds cover travel and incidental expenses.
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Montana National Guard
Perry
Ohio
Helena
War Department
National Guard
National Rifle Association
Fires Threaten Northwest Forests as Rain Slows Blazes
More than 600 firefighters battle wildfires in the Kootenai and Kaniksu forests. The 17 mile Kootenai blaze has scorched over 48 000 acres and may enter patrol status soon. Cross Mountains Grizzly Peak and Janiksu fires remain troublesome but not spreading.
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Kootenai
Kaniksu
Cross Mountains
Grizzly Peak
Janiksu
Pet bear mauls asleep child in Bozeman camp
Five year old Barbara Durnam suffered a deep skull wound when a family pet bear, freed from a shed by a breaking chain, charged into her bedroom at Karst's camp near Bozeman. Doctors fight infection and blood poisoning as the bear is shot.
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Barbara Durnam
E. J. Durnam
Bozeman
Palmer completes purchase of Rosebud assets in Montana
Arthur J. Palmer of Cleveland has consolidated the Rosebud flour mill and grit plant at Rosebud with the Hathaway elevator at Hathaway. M. A. Shees-Jey remains as miller. Palmer, a former Montana resident, has banking and oil ties and sees a bright state outlook.
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Rosebud
Hathaway
Arthur J. Palmer
Cleveland
Palmer
M. A. Shees- Jey
Montana
Anaconda
Beieves
Broadus Bridge Completion Underlines Security Bridge Work
The Security Bridge company reports completion of the Powder river bridge at Broadus with a 120 foot wood span rebuilt at the west end of a steel span. Sixty pilings were used and most old planks salvaged from a nearby sandbar after June high water.
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Security Bridge Company
Powder River
Broadus
Johny Neil
Daily Mail Service Considered for Garfield County Route
Petition favorably acted upon by the department in Washington D C may bring daily mail service to Jordan and Garfield county residents. The list of Jordan mail recipients has been sent to Washington, while other distant towns already receive daily service. The Jordan contract currently provides six months of daily service and tri weekly service for the rest of the year.
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Washington, D. C
Jordan
Garfield County
Washington
Fire-ravaged W. 10 MacKay wire house in Billings to be rebuilt
Cleanup and salvage of office records are under way after a blaze at the W. 10 MacKay wire house in Billings. Damage is conservatively estimated at 812 009, fully insured. Rebuilding will start immediately, with most damage on the basement and main floor while the second floor was unharmed.
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Germany
League of Nations
Luther
Mny
Stresemann
Doctor Luther
Dusseldorff
Duisburg
Ruhrort
Rhineland
Rhine
Cologne
MacKay Company
Billings
Mackay
Death of Montana Pioneer John H Shoher at 92
John H Shoher, aged 92 and one of Montana’s oldest pioneers, died at his niece Mrs. C B Nolan’s Helena home. He was the last survivor present at the October 80 1864 meeting that renamed Last Chance Gulch to Helena, arriving when the gulch had six men and two cabins in the residence district. The four original discoverers of Last Chance Gulch were among the population.
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John H. Shoher
Montana
C. B. Nolan
Helena
Last Chance Gulch
Gulch
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