World News Roundup of Allied and Domestic Events
Paris bids farewell to Pershing via Marshal Foch while Pershing sails home. Babe Ruth hits 24 homers for Boston. Hobby urges federal action on Mexico. Palmer nomination confirmed. Allies prep to resume diplomacy with Rome. Italy pardons 40000 soldiers. Adam Shaffer killed by Mexican bandits. Denver notes no tillable land in San Juan county. Southern California railroad strike ends. Burglars steal 40000 to 50000 in Liberty bonds from a Clarissa bank. Chicago reports a railroad shopman incident.
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Paris
France
Marshal Foch
Pershing
Boston
Babe” Ruth
Boston Americans
Brest
John J. Pershing
American Expeditionary Forces
el Paso
Hobby
Tex
Mexico
Senate
Palmer
Rome
Italy
Paso
Adam Shaffer
Denver
San Juan
Colo
United States
Los
California
Clarissa
Miss
Chicago—Railroad
Columbia River Mouth Naval Base Proposed as Pacific Fleet Hub
A government engineer advocates placing a major naval base at the mouth of the Columbia River, arguing it offers the only fresh water harbor on the Pacific coast with 43 feet depth at low tide, provides rapid repair and resupply for the Pacific fleet, and would protect the west coast and Oregon’s supply lines, surpassing Bremerton and other sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Canada
Puget Sound
Columbia River
San Francisco
Columbia
Bremerton
Straits of Fuca
Pacific Coast
New York
Los Angeles
Daniels
San Pedro
Oregon
Chicago district votes against four cent Wilson raise
A broad survey of notices shows Chicago district voters opposing President Wilson’s proposed four cent wage increase. Reports from multiple cities detail arrests, political conventions, and international events shaping the national mood as 1919-era headlines blend labor, diplomacy, and local notes.
Judge Pemberton recalls mining days and vigilante era
Helena jurist Judge W Y Pemberton spoke at a Butte Pioneer meeting recalling his early life in Missouri and Virginia City in 1863, placer mining that left him broke, service in Montana courts since 1891 including as chief justice in 1903, and vivid notes on the Ives and Plummer gang trials and vigilante justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia City
W. Y. Pemberton
Helena
Butte
Missouri
Doris
Pemberton
Ives
Plummer
Carter
Montana
Cuticura Taleum Powder Ad Promotes Skin Freshening
An advertisement touts the Cuticura Taleum Powder, a scented versatile product for face skin baby and dusting needs. It markets antiseptic qualities and notes the powder as economical and convenient while suggesting it complements other Cuticura Toilet Trio items.
Farmers Wanted Relinquishment Ad In Weekly News
Farmers urged to sell farm products and land via a classified notice offered through Montana Newspaper Association Great Falls. Public call to action promises wide reader reach of 400 000 across weekly papers with flexible rates and distant relocation options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana Newspaper Association
Great Falls
Montana
Farmers Land. Co
Lewistown
Mont
C. H. Campbell & Son
Great Falla
Ontana
Itasca Lumber Co
Deer River
Minn
Sean
Association
Frank W. Straiing
Wisconsin Colonization Company
Cousty Parme
Ttlers
Banks
Schone Patries
Pickit
Helena barber shops reject new price scale
Commercial club notes Helena barber shops will not implement the proposed price scale of 35 cents for shaves and 75 cents for haircuts until September 15. Havre district court action seeks an injunction to stop Havre sewage into Milk River, stemming from the state board of health. Butte workers at Anaconda show widespread naturalization progress with 199 of 787 aliens on payroll through naturalization steps, Finns dwindling while Irish and English predominate. Anaconda council debates creating a police matron, possibly reversing stance to avoid an ordeal. State highway chief Eddy will deploy surveying crews soon to prepare for a spring roads drive. Blackfeet agency to allot 320 acres to each Indian child, with subsequent pro rata tribal land shares issued to all allottees.
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Cal Commercial Club
Helena
Havre
District Court
State Board of Health
Butte
Anaconda Company
Washington
Ohn N. Eddy
Paul Pratt
State Highway Commission
Browning
Blackfeet Reservation
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Butte Business College
Eastern Colleges
Geegg
Pitman
Rice Brothers
General School Supply Company
Warrenton
Montana-Warrenton Development Co
Stanton Bank
Chicago
Wilson
Seward
Alaska
Dempsey Cummings
Red Cross
London
Pobruisk
Minsk
Prohibition Party
Socialist Party
Walkerville
Nonpartisan League
Farmers
Carranza
Minneapolis
J. Rogers
Glendive
John G. Larson
Clayton
Minnesota
Foreign Relations Committee
League of Nations
Victor Huttler
Petaluma
National Federation of Postal Employes
Omaha
Lysle Abbott
British Columbia
Tokio
Taisuke Itagaki
San Francisco Bay
Boys’ Brotherhood Republic
Ben Lindsay
Seattle
North Pole
Roald Amundsen
Maud
Siberia
England
Earl Fry
Texas
Billings
Missoula
Geraldine
J. B. Hereford
Big Timber
A. A. Lamb
A. V. McIvor
Painted Robe
Whitefish
Abraham Brothers
Jack Mabee
Innis
Curtis
J. A. Harader
Association of Commercial Clubs of
Victor Connolly
Joe Cory
Roundup
Thomas Wynkopp
Flatwillow
Fairfield
Greenfield Beach
Sweet Grass
Coragen C. Chandler
Montana Association of Architects
Deer Lodge
Carl Bergstrand
Agnes Furst
Citizens’ Bank
Priest River
Idaho
Consumers’ League
Fred Harper
Helena High School
Whitman College of
John P. Varnes
Des Lacs
N. D
Texas Oil
Toyah Oil Company
Southwestern Life Bidg
Dallas
Butte College of Telegraphy
French Dry Cleaners Ll
Unique Cleaning & Tailoring CO
W. Granite
Europe
Montana Farmeer
Montana Parter
S. C. Huseth
Optometrist and
Optician
Auto Electric
Great Falls, Mont
Eddy’s
Sunshine Bread Modern Bakeries
Andrus
Missouri River
Adams Realty Co
Three Forks
OFES
Modtada
Shielda River
Eer
North Ernin
Double
J. W. He Livingston
Hamilton Thacher
Co Mont
Montana Ranches
Sixth Avenue
Liberbty Bonds
Bishent
Marty Pris Wanee
Mar
Frary & Serlindune
Eadh
North Main
Pont
Ae Rene One
Esas
Rah & Greenfield Co
Estey Souperers
Great Palm
ALFA
Stuart Coburn
Yakima
Wash
Columbia Gardens
Columbia Floral Co
W. Broadway
Kress
Injury Fleece
Tree Boociet
Davis & Company
Detroit
Ita
Botte Wacek
Bertit
Hoencke
Botta
KODAK
Radjus
Gleuchars
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