Johnson Loses an Eye in London Attack
London reports American prohibition agent Pussyfoot Johnson lost an eye after being struck by London medical students. Physicians warned his remaining eye may be affected but he remains resilient. The Evening News launched a 500 dollar fund as a token of admiration for his pluck and good nature, drawing sympathy from both wets and drys in Britain.
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London
Pussyfoot
Johnson
England
Evening News
Lake Mason Oil Company Organized and Expanding
Lake Mason Oil Company has been organized and will test holdings in the Lake Mason Dome at once. Mr Leiss, returning from California, promotes development of local fields. The closed corporation holds choicest Lake Mason leases and good leases in Devil's Basin and plans drilling contracts. Geologist Gordon Campbell, working with California capital, aids immediate development.
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Lake Mason Oil Company
Lake Mason Dome
Leiss
California
Lake Mason Company
Lake Mason District
Devil's Basin
Gordon Campbell
California Capital
North Dakota Judge Attacks Townley Era Lawmaking
The North Dakota supreme court faced Gov. Frazier’s bid to overturn a lower court order returning Washburn lignite mines to their owners. Judge J. E. Robinson, aligned with Townley, denounced Townley influenced laws while upholding the right to keep the mines. A later federal decision allowed the league governor to retain control, drawing Robinson’s ire over policies favoring strikes and onerous mining regulations.
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Supreme Court of North Dakota
Frazier
Washburn
Townley
J. E. Robinson
League
Robinson
Wilton
Helena
Gum on Seat Sparks Civic Exchange on West Seventh Street
A columnist recounts a confrontation after a woman allegedly stuck gum on a seat on a West Seventh Street streetcar last Tuesday night. The author claims the gum also marked a new pair of trousers and offers the woman both gum and trousers back at his office.
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West Seventh Street
Lankershim
Central Drug Store Advertisement in Lewistown
An old line ad from CENTRAL DRUG STORE announcing prompt service and guaranteed satisfaction for customers in Lewistown Montana. Proprietor K E Hodges promotes reliable pharmaceutical and general store offerings.
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Central Drug Store
K. E. Hodges
Prop
Lewistown, Mont
General Bullard Named General of No Retreat in War Effort
Lieutenant General Robert Lee Bullard, famed for the Meuse counterattack at Fay’s Wood and the second Marne turning point, succeeds Thomas Barry as commander of the East with headquarters on Governors Island. He earned the nickname The General of No Retreat and was promoted after disobedience led to renewed American action.
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Robert Lee Bullard
Thomas H. Barry
Department of the East
Governor’s Island
Fay’s Wood
Meuse River
Marne
Marshall Foch
Ludendorff
Hindenburg
Reward Offered for Double Barrel Shotgun Left at Office
A 12 gauge double-barrel shotgun and its case were left between Grass Range and the John Sally ranch. A reward is offered, with instructions to leave details at this office addressed to Ralph Newman.
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Grass Range
John ‘Sally Ranch
Ralph’ Newman
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Federal Reserve Bank
First National Bank
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Johnnson
N. P
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Tou EA
R. J. Flinders
J. R. Glover
Wilson
C. A. Wilson
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Grass Rafile
Jonathan
Wellmans
Harry McCollum
CSN Eee Oon
Grad’ Misige Montene
Ote Grass Range
C. M. Kelly
J. F. Sloan
E. K. Cheadle
Bank Electric Building
Lewistown, Monte
E. G. Worden
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G. W. Bregkenridnge
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