Independent Publishing Company Montans Morning Ledger
The Independent Publishing Company Montans prints daily notices and news with staff including Will A Campbell Jane MacMillan M Campbell Lafollette Bert Campbell and news service by The Associated Press. It notes republication rights for AP content and local news.
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Associated Press
Anti evolution stance greeted by Montana editor in Belgrade Journal
Belgrade Journal editor known as Uncle Sam Hampton endorses Tennessee anti evolution law. He urges educators to keep Darwinism out of public schools and calls for teaching English math and farming instead. He supports Scopes prosecutions while mocking evolutionists and suggests a debate between Scopes and Hampton. A rural New Yorker receives fifteen days for shooting a chicken.
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Belgrade Journal
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Tennessee
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Tenn
Pettifogging on world law and court cautions
Senator Borah demands codified world laws before endorsing a world court yet opposes a world legislature. He assumes international law is not yet defined, while treaties and precedents already shape it. Illinois New York and Massachusetts examples show diverse codification and advisory opinions. With crops safe in Montana, attention shifts to hail grasshoppers and crop estimators.
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Borah
New York
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Massachusetts
Supreme Court
International Court
Montana
The Tie That Binds Half Dollar Memorial Coin
Congress unanimously authorized a memorial half dollar to honor the valor of the southern soldier. Federal Reserve banks distribute the limited coins, aimed at funding the Stone Mountain memorial project. The Atlanta Journal discusses the minting and its purpose.
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Atlanta Journal Coin Sends Memorial Ties Across the South
The Atlanta Journal mails a silver memorial coin to newspaper friends, praising unity between the Land of Lincoln and the Land of Lee. The token, labeled unparalleled in nation’s annals, expresses a heartfelt pledge of goodwill and shared friendship across regions.
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Weather critics warn of trenchcoat swimsuit clash
Other states complain weather is so changeable that a bathing suit and an overcoat seem nearly the right ensemble. Citizens joke about wardrobe paradox as forecasts flip between sun and chill.
Gazette drops editorial page bids readers farewell
In a historic move the Billings Gazette discards its editorial page for the first time, promising brief front page comment only when national state or county need saving. Speculation grows on Pete Snelson’s future role and the paper’s next pivot as readers brace for a summer without opinion panels.
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Billings Gazette
Yellowstone County
Pete Snelson
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Great Falls
Des Moines
Bill Smith
Huntley
Leon Shaw
Dawes Plan Changes Raise Legislative Ease
The piece argues that if the Dawes plan fails to change Senate rules, it could still lead to easier passage of laws once changed. It uses a speed cop metaphor to compare costs of enforcement, and critiques Soviet-boosted Chinese moral claims as unlikely to be principled.
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Congress
England's Rhine task tied to Germany joining League
Britain pledges to guard both Rhine banks under League of Nations terms. Germany hesitates, demands security pact and evacuation questions resolved first. German scholars see joining the League could help block French troop passage to Poland, raising questions of war, peace, and League authority. England acts as League envoy, aiming to elevate the pact's power and ensure decisions are League-directed.
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Germany
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League
Association of All Civilized Nations
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Sermon Reflections From Rev Roy L Smith at M E Church
Sermons preached by the Rev Roy L Smith at the Minnesota Minneapolis M E Church discuss moral cautions. The pieces warn against pride and misplaced trust in others and emphasize guidance from elders and teachers.
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Roy L. Smith
D. Fostor Simpson
M. E
Minnespolis
China’s ancient strength puzzles the western world
The Haskin Letter argues China’s vast history and resilience outlasts Western dominance. It contrasts Western views of a dying, fragile China with China’s self awareness, noting its age, imperial memory, and enduring ability to withstand invasions. It cites Mongol and Kin dynasties and hints at ongoing Western interest in Manchuria and rail and coal lines.
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Marco Polo
China the Dragon and the fall of the Mongol Manchu empires
The passage traces the rise and decline of China from Mongol rule to the Mings and Manchus, noting Western powers carving Asia and China’s enduring resilience. It claims China will endure while Western pressure and misreadings fade, citing John Hay’s view on China’s central role in world politics.
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American Legion Pushes 5-5-3 Navy Ratio and Navy Staffing
Indianapolis June 45 AP The national executive committee of the American Legion urged the U S government to restore the 5 5 3 naval ratio fixed at the Washington conference and to fund an enlistment increase of at least 4000 sailors. Pearl Harbor plans call for fortification of Hawaii and improvements at Pearl Harbor with support from naval affairs. The committee accepted the resignation of Russell Crevis ton Indiana as national adjutant and named James F Barton Fort Dodge Iowa as his replacement.
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Associated Press
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Last Moments of General Miles Salute to Flag
A Buffalo Times summary reprints a NY Times piece on General Nelson A. Miles dying at a circus. He rises to salute the flag, collapses, and dies, reflecting a lifetime of service. The account highlights his final act as emblematic of his life.
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Frank B. Wiberg
New York Times
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William E. Noble
Great Falls
Washington Star
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McCarl
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Buffalo Times
Engagement in Morocco Favors Spaniards After Battle
Madrid reports that a battle begun Sunday at Beni Hosmar ended with Spaniards dislodging the enemy from all positions, attaining objectives, and capturing rebel posts. Rebels were routed and left their leader and arms on the field. In another note, Olympia will not participate in the National Defense day program due to guard participation issues.
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Madrid
Associated Press
Beni Hosmar
SS Ae
Olysipia
Answers to Questions in The Independent
The Helena Independent Information Bureau offers free answers on any subject via director Eric J Haskin in Washington D C Readers send a two cent stamp for a personal reply Q asks Carlsbad and Karlovy Vary visitors numbers 1920 and 1924 21 gun salute intervals and costs by weapon size valet pronunciation dairy cattle figures 1920 vs 1924 origin of divided choir practice armor use Dolly Madison ice cream credit Lake Michigan depth and Wyoming Massacre poem Gertrude of Wyoming 1809
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Czechoslovakia
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France
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London
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England
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Official Dispatches Report Americans Safe at Canton
Dispatches say all Americans are safe at Canton with no public alert. New industrial regulations are under consideration as foreign trade shows a strong year over year. Reports mention a Mackenzie killing by snipers affecting attention toward Shanghai. A note to Mexico appears likely though officials have not commented. Flo Ziegfeld signs a five year Paramount contract to produce color pictures.
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Shanghai
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