Peace Terms Rejected by Germany in Berlin Assembly
Berlin May 12 The Reichstag cheered as Chancellor Scheidemann rejected the Versailles peace terms calling the document dreadful and murderous He warned the treaty would imprison Germany and strangle trade and criticized President Wilson for misleading the German people.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Scheidemann
National Assembly
Hugo Haase
University of Berlin
Unter den Linden
Haase
Flo
Germany
Wilson
First trans Atlantic flight underway from Rockaway Beach to Trepassey
Three NC- type naval seaplanes start from Rockaway Beach Thursday for a Pacific style Atlantic crossing. NC-17 reaches Trepassey from Halifax in six hours and 04 minutes while NC-1 logs six hours and 56 minutes with one plane disabled en route.
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Trepassey
N. F
Azores Islands
Newfoundland
Rockaway Beach
Chatham
Mass
Halifax
Azores
Portugal
Plymouth
England
P. N.L. Bellinger
John H. Towers
125000 Names Push Beer and Wine Sales Bill in Massachusetts
Boston May 7 A petition with 125 000 signatures was filed in the senate urging passage of a bill to permit sale of beer ale and light wines under four percent alcohol despite national prohibition. The motion is sponsored by the state branch of the American Federation of Labor and favors a local option licensing and revenue system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Senate
American Federation of Labor
SINGER SELLS $1,000,000 V BONDS WITH KISSES
New York on May 7 more than 30 million dollars in Victory note subscriptions were raised at a Brooklyn rally hosted by 44 financial institutions. Senator Gilbert M Fitchcock of Nebraska spoke and Mme Eleanor de Sisneros sang before exchanging kisses for one million dollars in subscriptions.
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New York
Brooklyn
United States
Gilbert M. Fitchcock
Nebraska
Mme
Eleanor de Sisneros
Passenger earnings fall as autos cut rail traffic in Arkansas
In Arkansas the widespread use of automobiles has reduced passenger traffic on some branch railroads by about 50 percent. B F Bush, regional director, told the Texas State Railroad Commission that automobile traffic has cut into passenger earnings on both main lines and branches. He estimated Texas will show similar reductions. with better highways and normal business, automobile travel for long distances will rise.
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Arkansas
B. F. Bush
Texas State Railroad Commission
Texas
Yeggs Lock Six In Box at California Milk Plant
Six robbers burst into a Chicago west side milk dispensing plant last Tuesday overpowered six delivery drivers loading wagons and blew open the safe taking 500. Five drivers were locked in a large ice box while the sixth was badly beaten and hospitalized.
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Chicazo
Know the Success Family in a Victorian Moral Tale
The passage frames Success as a family guided by work and ambition. It lists sons as Common Sense Perserverance Honesty Thoughtfulness Foresight Enthusiasm Cooperation and Kindness and daughters as Character Cheerfulness Loyalty Courtesy Care Economy Sincerity Harmony Sympathy and Love with Opportunity as the baby. The moral: get well acquainted with the old man to eat well with the family.
Intoxication Rise Reported in Burlington City Records
Burlington officials report a 300 percent weekly rise in intoxication cases, based on city court records covering one week ending Wednesday night, within the city regime.
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Burlington
Vermont
Cattle Loss Hits Bennett County Blizzard Disaster
Six hundred ninety nine head of cattle valued at 140000 were lost in Bennett county South Dakota during a heavy blizzard. The 4 year old animals from a top herd were in prime condition and worth about 200 dollars each before stampeding into Deadmans lake.
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Bennett County
South Dakota
Deadmans Lake
Doomed testing ends in disaster at crossing and shop
A man tests multiple dangerous conditions revealing a live gun, charged wire, burning furniture, and gasoline. a futile race to beat a train ends in failure as the cross may erupt. The incidents show reckless experiments across settings.
Wool Conditions Report From Miles City Area
A Miles City Daily Star dispatch from Ingomar State Bank notes most wool in the section sold at 52 to 55 cents with few holding out for higher prices. Drip for the season may reach 1,000,000 pounds. Lambing is in full sway and sheep are wintered well with excellent range, though watering facilities show slight shortages.
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Miles City
Miles City Daily Star
Ingomar State ‘Bank
Saco Rebekah Lodge Organized After Banquet
Rainbow Rebekah lodge No. 102 of Saco organized at Odd Fellows hall Saturday night with 26 Malta lodge members present. Visitors arrived by Skidco, were greeted, and escorted to M. E. church for a banquet, then returned to the hall for a short session and installation of about 50 charter members. A light midnight lunch followed as visitors departed.
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Rainbow Rebekah Lodge No. 102
Saco
Odd Fellows Hall
Malta Lodge
M. E
Malta
No. 3
Red Cross
M. K
Saco Soldiers and Sailors Club
Plane lands on street in Minneapolis forced stop
Lieutenant A. Larabee piloted a plane that made a forced landing from the Fair Grounds to downtown Minneapolis after an engine failure. The aircraft narrowly avoided a fence, but Larabee was uninjured and the plane suffered only slight damage.
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Minneapolis
A. Larabee
Fair Grounds
License Applied For Prompt May Seize Cars
Secretary of State dispatch informs sheriffs and police chiefs that buyers of new cars may take 12 to 14 days to obtain licenses. If licenses are not secured by then, the cars may be seized and owners arrested.
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Helena
Secretary of State
C. T
Stewart
Society pages blamed for sowing class discontent
The author condemns metropolitan newspapers for overemphasizing wealth and luxury in society society pages. The argument compares modern displays of opulence to pre revolutionary royal excess and warns such coverage inflames workers and harms industrial peace.
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San Francisco
Shipping costs drive push for subsidy and private ship sale
The piece argues government built ships should be sold on fair terms to navigation companies and calls for subsidy legislation to enable a domestic merchant marine. It notes cargo rates to the orient have fallen from 60 to 12 dollars per ton and warns that high interest and wage costs hinder sailing compared with foreigners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prigis
Saco Fire Department Elects Officers and Expands
A Saco meeting at the jail Wednesday elected E J Darwin secretary and admitted three new members Geo Mullen E A Rustad Paul Carlsonson. Chief D T Gilbert led the session and a special meeting was set for next Wednesday to recruit members and boost Fire Department participation.
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Saco
D.t.gilbert
Rainfall Brings Hope for Bumper Crops Across Regions
The Glasgow area reports varied May rainfall with Glasgow receiving less than surrounding regions, while Saco counties enjoy plentiful rain. Farmers soil preparation continues as wheat seeding and flax planting proceed and pastures thrive with improved range conditions.
Returning Soldiers Oppose European Involvement
Washington reports Representative W. R. Green and American troops in Europe favor disengagement from European affairs. He cites conversations with officers and soldiers aboard the Leviathan and in France, stressing a wish to return home promptly now that the fighting is over.
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Washington
Europe
W. R. Green
House
France
Vets Buy Largest Flag for Eastern Montana Event
In Livingston on May 12 the Park county World War Veterans announce the largest American flag in eastern Montana will hang for decorations at the Railway club auditorium on May 21 for the first annual military review and ball. The flag came from a Chicago firm with Yeavingston decorators donating services to style the hall for the grand march and review.
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Livingston
Montana
Railway Club
Park County
World War Veterans
Chicago
Yeavingston
Former Postmaster Fined by Federal Court in Montana
William J. O Connor, former postmaster at Glentana, Montana, was found guilty by a federal court jury of embezzling 11313.91 dollars and was fined that amount by Judge George N. Bourquin. Evidence showed lax management and misappropriations dating back to 1917, with inspectors reporting a shortfall near 4000 dollars before the final shortage was resolved.
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William J. O’connor
Glentana
Montana
George N. Bourquin
O’connor
Rocky Mountain News 60th Birthday Celebration
Denver notes the Rocky Mountain News marking its 60th birthday on April 23. Founded in 1859 by William N. Evers, the hand set paper originated with a press from Omaha and served Kansas Territory Denver area, with Cherry Creek post office and 25 cent copies. Advertising was $10 per square for three months.
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Denver
Colo
Rocky Mountain News
The
News
William N. Evers
Omaha
Colorado
Kansas Territory
Cherry Creek
Byetw
Council Bluffs
Famous Hymn Writer Is Still Vigorous at 80
Rev. Elisha A. Hoffman, 80, celebrated his birthday in Cabery Illinois. Telegrams of congratulations flowed from across the country as Hoffman, who still preaches and tends his own war garden, remains active. His well known hymns include Leaning on the Everlasting Arms Must I Tell Jesus What a Wonderful Savior and Are You Washed in the Blood.
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Cabery
Elisha A. Hoffman
Hoffman
Jesus
School Notes Highlight Visits and Achievements
Mrs. Jordan and Mrs. Mclellan visited the school on Wednesday and Monday. Several students earned 100 percent in current events this week. A joint high school and grammar program featured the Girls Glee Club with Indianola, Fern Hudspeth, and Grayce Nelson delivering recitations. Afterward, students wrote on the common examinations, listing many named pupils.
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Mrs. Jordan
Mrs. Mclellan
Malta
Miss Noyes
Richard Davis Wallace Blue
Hattie Abel
Vern ,Tinney
Mary Ried
Dorothy Garrison
Fern Hudspeth
Grayce Nelson
Kimmont Willie
James Whitcomb Riley
Herbert Abel
Richard Davis
Grace Callahan
Charley ‘Brewster
Priscilla Kuether
Thelia Sandlie
Madalime ‘Archer
Harb News Soldier Visit and Rain Bring Good Times
Frank Holman on sick list this week. John Hunter visited Bowdoin last Thursday. Roy Siegar helps Ed with crop. Mrs Woodard visited Mrs Hunter Wednesday. Delbert Duthbert plowing for Mrs Winslow. Fred Altwasser visited John Johnson’s home. Heavy rain lifts Harb farmers to larger crops. Mack Hunter returned from Oregon to prove up on homestead. Emma Houghty back from Minnesota visiting Mrs Knable before claim. Several Harb soldier boys home. reception supper and dance planned at Star Hall May 24.
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Mack Hunter
Oregon
Harb
Fred Altwasser
Delbert
Salesberg
Toney Meyers
Star Hall
Notice of Federal Land Sale at Glasgow Montana 1919
Public sale announced by the U S Land Office at Glasgow Montana under the General Land Office provisions. William Lancaster of Saco Montana seeks land tract described in section 12 township 32 north range 34 east M M with price not less than 2 50 per acre. Sale set for June 19 1919 at 10 a m subject to 1914 act reservations. Objections or claims must be filed by sale time. Thomes R Jones Register E C Hargadine Receiver. May 9 to June 6 1919.
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Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Glasgow
Mont
Commissioner of the
General Land Office
R. S
William Lancaster
Saco
Montana
Neyney Sec
Seyneyv
Thomes R. Jones
E. C. Hargadine
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Singer
Yeggs
Saco Rebekah Lodge
Society
Saco Firemen
Glascow
U. S
Glasgow Courier
Miles Aroud Saco
VETS
Soldiers Club
Harb News
Frank Holman
John Hunter
Bowdoin
Roy Siegar
Mrs.Woodard
Duthbert
John Johnson
Emma Houghty
Minnesota
Mrs. Knable
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