Hundreds Die As Arkansas River Flood Devastates Pueblo
Pueblo suffers the worst flood in its history as the Arkansas River overflows. Hundreds feared dead with 100 bodies recovered by Sunday night. Martial law in effect with 150 troops patrolling. 500 people in temporary hospitals and multiple disease cases. Governor Shoup seeks 20 million dollars in federal relief for bridges and flood relief.
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Pueblo
Arkansas
Portland
Whetmo
Florence
Fire Department
Red Cross Medical Relief
Court House
J. L. Morrhead
Too Much Johnson at Palace Theatre June 15
Bryant Washburn stars as Billings in a new Artcraft farce directed by Donald Crisp. Lois Wilson leads as the wife as the sea trip and mother-in law conflict trigger the comedy for the Palace Theatre showing starting Wednesday June 15.
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Billings
Bryant Washburn
Johnson
Palace Theatre
Paramount
Donald Crisp
Lois Wilson
Livestock Brand Renewals Reach Five Thousand Five Hundred
Recent publicity on registering livestock brands shows 5,500 brands renewed as E A Phillips of the state livestock commission notes up to 400 brands arrive daily. He estimates about 40,000 brands will be registered in total to maintain a revised statewide list.
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E. A. Phillips
State Livestock Commission
War veterans first for post office jobs
Washington reports that veterans may win postmaster jobs under a civil service preference law passed by Congress. President Harding set civil service exams for 12500 first second and third class postmasters, with appointments to the top ranks on the eligible list. The issue hinges on veteran preference and whether it applies to post offices, awaiting an official ruling.
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Washington
Congress
House
Harding
Senate
Veterans of Wars
American Legion
Filipinos Becoming An English Speaking Race
A booster column praises Philippine public education under American influence. It notes enrollment growth from 2,100 private schools at Dewey’s arrival to 6,500 schools and 17,000 Filipino teachers, highlights the University of the Philippines and Santo Tomas, and claims English as the official language shaping a nationwide educated, industrious youth poised for future political leadership.
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Philippines
Dewey
Manila Bay
Islands
University” ‘of
The
Orient
Santo Tomas University of Manila
Harvard
United States
Christian Scientists Plan National School Network
Articles of incorporation filed in Phoenix Arizona reveal the University Development Corporation of Ameca aims to establish cabbels colleges and universities nationwide for Christian Scientists and their children. Only members of Christian Science churches will be employed as teachers.
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Phoenx. Ariz
University Developement Corporation of Ameca
Arizona Corporation Commission
Christian Science Churches
Slattery to be inducted Montana U S district attorney
John L. Slattery of Glasgow, recently confirmed as United States district attorney for Montana, will be inducted in Helena on June 8. Present district attorney Geo. F. Shelton announced the appointment.
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Butte
John L. Slattery
Glasgow
United States
Montana
Senate
Helena
Geo. F. Shelton
Wilson
E. C. Day
F. W. Belr
Federal Bureau of Crop Estimates
Carbon Power River
Carter
Big Horn
Yellowstone
Stillwater
Rosebud
James A. Murry
Butte Milionaire
Capitol
Murry
California
Assembly
Mutual Telephone Co Stockholders Meet in White Water
The annual meeting of Mutual Telephone Co stockholders was held June 1 in the local hall with many present. Officers reported results and the company shows 180 miles of wire serving about 100 patrons. debt reduced by 575 dollars, earnings amount to about 37 1 4 percent but funds are not yet cash available for a dividend. Management notes the era’s ag economy and past crop shortages as context for finances and lists officers for the new year plus a May 27 1921 balance sheet showing resources of 29 957 83 and liabilities of 7 000 plus 2 568 25 in notes and payables.
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The
Mutual Telephone Co
Montana
Jansey Tieden
N. J. Brandt
Martin Hanson
O. C. Busche
Treasury
Crop conditions for Montana show good outlook in nine counties
Montana crop outlook remains favorable for the week ending May 28 with nine counties reporting generally good growing conditions. Moisture needs are noted in Dawson Custer Roosevelt and Hill while insect damage is reported in Roosevelt Phillips and Hill.
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Heena
Montana
Department of Agriculture Labor and Industry
Dawson
Custer
Roosevelt
Phillips
Hill
Wise baby rabbits know own mother prove it in court
In Sheridan Wyoming on June 7 a Justice of the Peace settled ownership of three baby rabbits in a Solomon like ruling. Chris Nettis faced a theft charge from W B Hollman over the rabbits, each side presenting a doe as mother. When both does were tested in court the three babies ran to Hollman’s doe. The justice then declared the defendant guilty.
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Bae
Hoffman
Slattery Becomes Montana U S District Attorney
United States district court in Helena swore in Senator John L Slattery of Glasgow as Montana United States district attorney. The oath was administered by Clerk C R Garlow with retiring DA Geo F Shelton present. Slattery has a Glasgow practice and will base his office in Helena while moving his family as needed.
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United States District Court
John L. Slattery
Glasgow
United States
Montana
C. R. Garlow
Geo. F. Shelton
James Slattery
American National Bank
Slattery
Helena
Valley County
Hurley, Kline and Slattery
Joan M. Kline
Ie New Firm
Couple Marries in Secret Maltese Wedding
Ruben Brown and Beulah Stevens wed Saturday in Malta away from friends. A crowd at the train Monday intended to confront them about the ruse, but the couple escaped on an earlier train and returned home unseen. They plan to settle later on the Brown ranch south of town and have already begun sharing treats and greetings from well wishers.
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Ruben Brown
Beulah Stevens
Malta
Brown Ranch
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