Silver bullion price dispute prompts Helena protest
The Helena Commercial Club petitions Secretary of the Treasury over Pittman Act rules, urging equal pay for silver bullion. They cite U S assay offices paying 7 cents per fine ounce versus one dollar at the U S Mint, urging an immediate order to standardize domestic silver pricing and maintain miner access to government purchases.
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Washington
U. S. Asay
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A. W. Mellon
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Fittman
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Lere
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Mmnt
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Eth Mal Uie
M. Max
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Public Hearings on Employment Services Favor Public Agencies
Public hearings debated employment service structure with emphasis on public versus private agencies. Ledoux urged federal employment agencies nationwide while Organised labor pushed for a neutral federal service. Atwood argued private agencies handle unemployment best and criticized the wartime federal setup. A strong call to get work moving dominated discussions as committees awaited state and municipal actions. An unrelated note from Suva reports a dentist stopping a trombone incident with an air stop.
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Bozeman Rotarian Reports Edinburgh Rotary Convention
Bozeman Rotarian McReynolds recounted a 23-nation Rotary International convention in Edinburgh Scotland. He described receptions in New York and Glasgow, a grand march with national costumes and flag bearers, and a moving parade including Uncle Sam on a float. He quoted Rotarian Cameron in Montana and reflected on Rotary’s philosophy of service and personal growth.
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Sam
Tie
Soil
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Cameron
Montana
Harry Bender
Scotland
Mr. Smith
Roosevelt diary reveals harsh view of war department
A newly surfaced diary fragment attributed to Theodore Roosevelt’s campaign era portrays severe criticism of the War and Ordnance departments. Entries detail delays, mismanagement, and chaotic logistics during the Santiago campaign, noting no clear leadership and heavy casualties. The manuscript, described as unpublished, includes reflections on Wood’s leadership and systemic failures.
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Helena W. G. 7. Un Annual Meeting Elects Officers
At the Helena W. G. 7 un annual meeting yesterday officers were elected. Mrs Theatore rentley was named president with F. M. McDennett as vice president and other officers chosen. Recording secretary Cuy Bussard and corresponding secretary Maude Masher Measier, treasurer Matilda Burrauzes were listed. Annual department reports were read and adopted. Department superintendents will be appointed later by the official board.
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Maude Masher Measier
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Marious
Part time schooling adds new pupils in Helena district
Helena public schools expand a part time program as 14 to 18 year olds enroll under a compulsory, state law supported plan. Superintendent Dietrich notes four hour weeks with morning to afternoon sessions. Broadwater and Hawthorne sites host classes as Holter Homestead becomes a temporary classroom, with families cooperating and adjustments for exceptions.
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Plan for Consolidation of Railways Published
The plan outlines proposed consolidations to minimize dismemberment of existing systems. It follows Ripley’s report and suggests mergers could occur via security exchanges without property transfers. Proposed consolidations include Chicago, Burlington and Quincy with Northern Pacific and Great Northern groups, among others.
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Interstate Commerce
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Ripley
Arvavil College
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Igi Ay
Northern Pacific
Spokane
Ortland
Seattle
No 13
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Ist
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Great Northern
Concrete road to Park 1s projected in Livingston
Livingston September 28 Weltes J fm son of the late James T is making his line to launch a scheme for a concrete highway between Livingston and Gardiner to Yellowstone Park. Mr Hill plans to cooperate with Park county commercial organizations to urge federal government to appropriate funds. He called the current road a disgrace.
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Weltes J. Fm
James T
Tayingston
Gardiner
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