Northern Pacific Tie Replacement Cost About 275000
Missoula March 5 Replacement of ties on the Northern Pacific Rocky Mountain division will cost about 275000, with about 130000 new ties to be installed along 565 miles of main line. Ties from Brainerd and Paradise plants will be used, treated ones lasting 20 years longer amid ongoing double tracking and relay work at Tron Mountain.
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Missoula
Northern Pacific
Rocky Mountain
Brainerd
Paradise
Tron Mountain
U. of M. Will Play Baseball This Year
Missoula March 5 Albert Berg of Helena among ten baseball lettermen practicing for spring. Last year's captains Driscoll and Long out. Captain Ralph Stowe leads squad at start. coaching uncertain as Dr W E Schreiber may not return. New talent includes Woods Miller Reeder Felhaber Kelly Rover Feil Moe. Edward Ulman elected basketball captain. football and basketball letterman also. Clark Whitcomb joins Phi Delta Theta. Weber joins Sigma Chi. George Boldt speaks on world peace in Hamilton. Elizabeth Allen named treasurer of Craig Nall to replace ill Margaret Winninghoff.
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Missoula
Albert (Obhie) Berg
Helena
John Driscoll
Kalispell
Thomas Long
Ralph Stowe
W. E. Schreiber
Carl Woods
Great Falls
Pete Miller
Eddie Reeder
Hardin
Wilfred Felhaber
Malta
Billy Kel Ly
Arnold Rover
Bill Fei
Phi Delta Theta
Claude J. Weber
Sigma Chi Social Fraterni
George Boldt
Associated Students
Hamilton
Bitter Root Guild
Elizabeth Allen
Craig Nall
Margaret Winninghoff
Stock Shipper Leads Early Co-operative Movement
Lewistown March 5 M D Bennett of Deerfield shipped three carloads of cows and steers under the Judith Basin Co-operative Livestock Shippers association to Producers' association. Bennett reports good returns and endorses farmer owned selling agencies and pool service. The local group plans a membership drive in the northwest district to standardize stock shipments.
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Lewistown
M. D. Bennett
Deerfield
Judith Basin Co-operative Livestock Shippers’ Association
Producers’ Association
Bennett
Ing
Ily
Jury rules Jones dead after hillside skeleton found
Coroner's jury concludes that the skeleton found seven miles southeast of Butte on the Continental Divide is Memphis youth Jones who escaped a prison sentence by leaping from a train in December 1925. Cause of death cited as exposure to cold and wildlife. Links to Jones established by Elgin watch, tie pin, and pin found near the skeleton.
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Butts
Cleveland Jones
Memphis
State Penitentiary
Deer Lodge
Daniels County
Continental Divide
Butte
C. V. Lawrence
Janes
Townsend News items from Helena to Kansas City visitors
Norman Matthews and Fred Barker of Helena visited Townsend friends over the weekend. Charles Green returned to Helena after spending the week here with relatives. Mrs. J. J. McDonald hosted guests in honor of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Rigs of Kansas City. Jud Ward attended a Shrine Temple dance in Helena. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wint returned from Los Angeles, with Mr. Wint on vacation from the Northern Pacific. Mr. and Mrs. Rank Mercer came back from southern California. Ben Thompson visited in the capital. J. W. Rigs and family left Townsend for Helena, Great Falls, and other towns en route to Kansas City. Miss Bill Mary Smith of Helena was in town. Mrs. M. Drew left for Fresno, California after months in Montana with her daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Claud Jones of Helena visited Townsend. Mrs. B. B. Briscoe of Toston visited the county seat. George Donamore of Great Falls moved here for a Bawhay garage job. H. E. Johnson returned from Seaside, Oregon. Mrs. G. W. Patterson returned home to East Melena after visiting relatives.
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Cal
Wint
N. P
Rank Mercer
California
Ben Thompson
Aaller
J. W. Rigs
Helena
Great Falls
Kansas City
Bill Mary Smith
M. Drew
Frezno
Montana
Glenn McPherson
Claud Jones
Townsend
B. B. Briscoe
Toston
George Donamore
Bawhay Garage
H. E. Johnson
Seaside
Ore
T. D. Rhodes
Butte
John Kostad
Ralph Fischer
Boulder Springs
Peter Trione
Peter Bruin
Howard Evans
Dave Clements
St. James’ Hospital
Clements
Mary Kasola
Frank Stewart
Bernice
Ernest Dowling
Linda
Emil Guay
J. E. Wallin
James Kirby
Boulder
Phillip Smith
D. Halford
Harry Mikkleson
Baby of
Cardwell
Mikkleson
Kaiser’s Villa Lease To D Anunzio Near Rome
Rome reports that Gabriele d Anunzio has leased the former Kaiser’s villa Falconier near Rome for nine years. Initial reports suggested the estate was given to him.
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Rome
Gabriele d'Anunzio
Kaiser
Moonshine Confession Tied to Duggan Murder Case
Owen Lane surrendered after claiming he killed Mark Duggan 37 years ago but was not the shooter. A judge dismissed him on an aggravated charge. Lane said he was a watchman at a Butte mine, while old timers recall his description matching the shooting and trial of Billy Youngston.
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Butte
Mark Duggan
Leadville
Col
Owen Lane
Daniel Shea
Lane
Duggan
Colorado
Billy Youngston
Many Sign Up for U S Camp Billings March 5
More than 30 young men in Billings and Yellowstone County have signed applications for the Citizens Military Training Camp to be held June 12 to July 11 at Fort Douglas Utah. Captain Thomas A. Reiner, in charge of obtaining applications, hopes to reach 100. The camp, run by the War Department under the National Defense Act, covers all expenses and aims to train youths for citizenship and military duty. Fort Douglas, the nearest camp to Billings, draws applicants from Wyoming Montana and Utah with a 740 student capacity. Captain Reiner estimates about one quarter of Montana attendees will come from Billings and the county.
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Billings
Yellowstone County
Fort Douglas
Utah
Thomas A. Reiner
War Department
Wyoming
Montana
Reiner
Beet Workers to Visit Havre for Chinook Beet Project
Havre March 3 Plans for intensive sugar beet cultivation in the Milk river valley are under way while work begins on the Chinook sugar factory. The first beet crew, two coaches from Scottsbluffs Nebraska home to one of the world’s largest factories, will pass Havre on Friday March 16 on train 236 from the south and depart to Chinook for distribution.
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Havre
Milk River
Chinook
Scotts Bluffs
Neb
McCracken to Open Butte Store in March
Marely S J N Mc Cracken announces plans to open another McCracken store in Butte shortly after March 5. Arrangements began earlier but trips delayed completion until March first. The new store will be among the largest McCracken outlets, per Mr Mec Cracket.
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Livingston
Marely S.J. N. McCracken
McCracken
Butte
Stockmen Curb Coyote Losses in White Sulphur Region
White Sulphur Springs reports 10 cattle losses to coyotes despite many in the area. Deer herds numbered about 200, moving to lower elevations due to deep snow. Winter snowfall in the Little Belt mountains remained normal. No deer herd losses from coyotes, thanks to mild winter and abundant rabbits. Timber sales stayed light, but spring demand grows. Tent creek operations may restart soon. About 40,000 to 50,000 trees logged. order for 25,000 posts and poles for April. Stocking through winter left the region with feed surplus to endure until next winter.
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White Sulphur Springs
White Sulphur
E. E. Wilson
White Sulphur Division
Jefferson National Forest
Little Belt Mountains
Mr. Wilson
Gets 14 Months for Robbing Mail Boxes
Great Falls March 5 Fred Sohl of Great Falls pleaded guilty in federal court to robbing mail boxes at the local post office. Judge Charles N Pray sentenced him to 14 months in Leavenworth penitentiary and a $100 fine. The offense was the second of its kind for Sohl, who admitted taking letters from the Paris Dry Goods mail box. He has long been regarded as a kleptomaniac and has prior trouble. Dan Stafford was fined $150 after pleading guilty to violating the national prohibition act, and Basil Zemo of Wolf Point was fined $150 for liquor possession. He was required to give a $500 bond related to abatement on a pool hall.
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Great Falls
Fred Soh
Charles N. Pray
Leavenworth
Sohl
Paris Dry Goods Company
Dan Stafford
Basil Zemo
Wolf Point
Seek Law Ban on Peyote Case Hardin
Crow Indians petition for a federal law banning peyote use. Indian field service physician R C Holgate reports efforts to stop the mescal stimulant found in Mexico and the Southwest. The signed petition will be sent to Senator Walsh Congressman Leavitt and Indian Commissioner Burke amid concerns over peyote’s dangers and smuggling on reservations.
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Hardin
Mexico
United States
Indian Field Service
Pryor
T. J. Walsh
Scott Leavitt
Burke, Wich
Local notices and social notes from Basin area
Basin residents and visitors travel between Helena Butte and Boulder Springs for family visits business and medical matters. Many attend events at the Jib and Boulder Springs while updates report marriages repairs and mining activity with Nelson Mattson and local professionals noted.
Crossword Puzzle Headlines and Park Patrol Notes
The page lists a broad crossword puzzle with clues and a note from Marelyn Stern of Pacific Diehl Engine about two new Diesel engines for destroyers, costing an estimated $500000, plus a Buenos Aires report that 64 women joined the police force to stop petting in parks.
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Oakland
Calif
Marelyn, Stern
Pacific Diehel Engine Company
War Department
Buenos Aires
Deer Lodge Pool Nears Completion In Montana
Deer Lodge March 4 The community swimming pool under construction near completion with about $2,000 of machinery ordered including ventilators and a pump Some ventilators have been replaced 600 feet of heavy wireglass used for windows to maximize daylight Interior work largely finished with plastering and dressing rooms close to completion Officials note the pool will be a local pride when finished Also included in the day’s notes are election results for the Deer Lodge Woman’s club court visits and various local movements and visits by residents and officials
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Deer Lodge
Germans regain control of Italian textile mills
Associated Press report from Milan on February 14 describes Germany tightening economic influence in northern Italy. Milan area spinning mills return to German capital, using Italian and German labor to produce cotton and imitation silk goods for export, notably to Jugoslavia.
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Associated Press
Milan
Italy
Germany
America
Chimnitz
Irom
Jugoslavia
Radio Teaches English in Brazil Expands in Half Hour Sessions
Rio de Janeiro February 8 The Associated Press reports a rising interest in learning English across Brazil with half hour classes drawing popularity. About 10 000 students are enrolled in this growing trend in English study.
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RADIO
Rio de Janeiro
Associated Press
Wheeler's Counsel Seeks Early Trial in Wheeler Case
Great Falls Montana March reports show F Ford former attorney general appearing before Judge Chas Pray to push an early trial for Senator B K Wheeler on a grand jury indictment charging violation of office by aiding a client in government matters. Arraignment set for March 16 with March 23 calendar calls. Dietrich of Idaho may oversee.
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Great Falls
S. C. Ford
Montana
Chas, N. Pray
B. K. Wheeler
Pray
Franke Dietrich
District of
Idaho
Dietrich
Wheeler
Ford
T. J. Walsh
J. H. Baldwin
Butte
New N. P. Official Comes from Yakima
Livingston March 5 D Sr Calby former trainmaster at Yakima Wash has been promoted as assistant superintendent at the Billings Laurel terminal according to word given out from the local offices of the Northern Pacific Tuesday afternoon Mr Colby who will make his home in Billings is not known in local railroad circles having been employed continuously on the lines of the western district with the present promotion being the first to carry him beyond the borders of that district It is not believed the changes to be made further in the temporary rearrangement will affect other railroad men in the operating department locally it is said.
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Livingston
D. Sr. Calby
Yakima
Wash
Billings Laurel
Northern Pacific
Colby
Billings
High lander lodge hosts card party in Marysville
Marysville readers recount a lively Highlander Lodge ladies card party with supper and dancing. Local youths and visitors, including Minnie Gummow and Clyde Gummow, traveled for school and family visits. Several residents report travel to Helena Canyon Creek Seattle and Corbin while jobs and health updates color the week. Weather turns springlike as snow disappears and residents adjust routines.
Faroe Islanders Building Seven Improved Harbors
Copenhagen February 15 The Associated Press reports seven new harbors are under construction in the Faroe Islands. At Thorshavn a two quay harbor with a 600 foot breakwater is near completion and due next year. Skopen harbor at Sandoe offers shelter for fishing craft and serves as lifeboat station. Additional harbors are rising at Midvaag Sorevaag Vaagoc Tyerna Kvig and Hov.
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Copenhagen
Associated Press
Faroe Islands
Thorshavn
Islands
Skopen
Sandoe
Midvaag
Sorevaag
Vaagoc
Tyerna
Kvigig
Hov
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Robert M. Nelson
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Bob
T. Nelson
Miss Mattson
Matt Mattson
Los Alamos
Mr. Nelson
Will Morgan
Coulder
Mr. Morgan
N. J. Owen
Dr. Owen
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Deer Lodge Woman's Club
Wm. E. Keele
J. P. Wyckoff
3. J. McGillivary
Warren M. Trask
R. D. Larabie
Wm. T. Beaumont
W. HE. Keeley
Marvin W., Trask
H. Bielenberg
Winston
Philipsburg
Ernest Stout
Helmyikie
Stout
S. S. Koebler
C. H. Williams
Raya
J. S. McGillivary
Frank Monroe
Avon
Dave Cushing
W. E. Evans
Lee McElwain and Son
Allen Brazer
Tacoma
L. P. Curn
Marysville Newa
Maryville
Ruth Smigay
Lucille Gummow
Blanche O'Connell
Viola Gummow
Canyon Creek
Ralph Hopkins
Hopkins
Jack Johns
Fred Vincent
Phil Roe
Seattle
Mr. Vincent
St. Louis
Rae
March
Ed Sara
Vivian
Helsen Vath
Corbin
Alry
Sara
Faroe Islanders
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