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The Carbon County chronicle. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1924, 1924-06-11
MIR. FORD WILL BE WEI COME

There have been numerous and frequent re-
ports of late, to the effect that Henry Ford, the
flivver manufacturer, was considering making
some investments which would be of great in
terest to Montana.
Mr.. Ford probably has more ready money
than any man in the world, his fortune being
variously estimated in the hundreds of millions.
If Henry desires to place some of his vast for
tune in this state we feel assured that the state
will give him warm welcome
One story had it that Ford was negotiating
for the purchase of Milwaukee railroad This
railroad has nearly 1000 miles of track in Mon
tana. 1t is big order but Henry can fill it if he
so desires Then came the report that he had
made an offer for the control of the Montana
Power company, about the second largest in
dustrial unit in the state From other sources
come the report that the agents of Mr.. Ford are
securing options on coal lands and iron ore pro-
perties in Montana. There are known to be very
large deposits of iron ore in the Belt mountains.
west of the Judith Basin, near Stanford The
Hill interests have held possession of some of
this land for more than thirty years, and the
iron deposits lie but short distance from heavy
deposits of coal and all of it is nearby to the
great power lines which spread out from Great
Falls
FEASIBILITY is lent to these reports by the
we'll known fact of Mr.. Ford's business ramifi-
cations all over the country. Lately he bought
a large body of rubber producing land in Flori-
da. An immense dam is being constructed by
him across the Mississippi river at St. Paul.
where he will establish plant of great magni-
tude
Mr. Ford desires to own the producing end
of everything which he uses in his business
thereby making his great manufacturing en-
terprise a complete entity.
1t would be altogether pleasing and desir-
able to have Mr.. Ford take a financial interest
in Montana. Montana has the ore, the coal and
the cheap power. Where is there more COM
pletely equipped section of the country for the
purposes of this great manufacturer in per-
fecting his stupendous plans?
The Carbon County chronicle. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1924, 1924-06-11
WILL TRY TO LOCATE
THIS BOYS PARENTS

j. F. Keown, Special Agent for the
Northern Pacific was here last week
on mission of detective service. Mr..
Keown had in his possession letter
from railroad officials at Spokane,
containing a descriptive account, mad
gallery photo of certain Walter
Hough, once resident of Red Lodge.
This person in question, left here some
years ago, and journed thru practical
ly every state, with the Accommodations
of "side door pullman, annexing him
self during his travels with an Ital-
ian pardner known as Frank Roma.
The two boys secured the State of
Washington thoroughly in their rob-
bling campaign, which was devoted en-
tirely to raiding box cars, and then
peddling and selling their wares to
section men. AS nearly as can be
ascertained by the information con-
tanned in the letter, young Hough,
and Roma are serving sentence in
Jail at Spokane.
Walter, who is a minor lad has
many good qualities and declares he
wants to make good, but has never
associated with elevating environ
ments, and has never had chance to
prove himself other than a criminal.
His mother and father separated long
ago, and his mother Mrs. L. G. Hough'
was working on dry land ranch near
Bearcreek the last time boy heard
from her. II communication can be
obtained from either one Of the
Houghs parents authorities are will
ing to rslsase their prisoner on con-
dition that they provide for the child
The Carbon County chronicle. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1924, 1924-06-11
TOOMEY CANDIDATE FOR ATTORNEY
GENERAL

Edmond G. Toomey of Helena, who recently
filed as candidate for the office of Attorney
General, on the Republican ticket, is we'll known
throughout this section and the announcement
of his candidacy for this important office was
received with pleasure by his many Red Lodge
friends.
Mr.. Toomey is one of the states most able
attorneys, is member of the States Fiscal
Boards, counsel for the Public Service Com
mission and as such has visited here a number
of times in connection with the Red Lodge
Rosebud irrigation project.
Mr.. Toomey is an ex-service man, enlisting
as a private he was advanced to the rank of
Regimental Sergeant Major serving in the A. E.
+. Siberia. In his announcement he makes but
one pledge, Daily devotion to the detailed en-
forcement of law, without thought of politics"
If Governor Pinchot is not incapable of a
process of reasoning, it should dawn upon him
pretty soon that the world has mighty little use
for perpetual knocker-Marion Star
Yes, and the lesson has been forced on Sen
tor Hiram johnson pretty emphatically also.
The Carbon County chronicle. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1924, 1924-06-11

as City Treasurer of Missoula, Mr..
Porter accepted position as account
ant for construction firm at Alberta,
Canada where he remained until war
was declared, returning to Butte to ac-
cept situation with the Butte Miner
Company, remaining with this concern
until his election as State Auditor.
Mr.. Porter was for twenty-seven
years member of the Clerks Union
in Butte and is probably the only sur
viving member now living in Montana
Fraternally, he is affiliated with the
Masonic, Eagles, Moose and Foresters
Societies.
In his Nominating petition, Mr.. Por-
ter declares, that IF nominated and
elected, will, during my term of of
fic, honestly and faithfully, and with
out fear or favor, administer each and
every law within my jurisdiction. I
stand for pure Americanism, Equity
and Justice to all stand upon my
past record-unhampered, ready, will
ing and able to serve the best interests
Of all the people of Montana as in the
past. | viii conduct the affairs of the
office in straightforward business
like manner, with competent, efficient
and courteous appointees and assist
ants"
Mr.. Porter is a great believer in
Montana and it's undeveloped resour-
ces. The son of one of Montana's pio-
neers, who with his comrades blazed,
the trail for the thousands who were
to come to region destined to be-
come a great State he is interested in
doing his part as was his father in
helping the greater development Of
the Treasure State, that others may
come in greater numbers and with
financial means continue the develop
ment of Montana, making it the best,
the greatest, and most resourceful
commonwealth in the United States.
The Carbon County chronicle. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1924, 1924-06-11
MISS DRAKE GOES TO PORTLAND

The principal and faculty of the
High School, regret the loss of one
Of their, most popular teachers, Miss
Blanche Drake, who has accepted a
position as Head Of the English and
Speaking Department Of the Wash
ington High School at Portland for
the next term Of school. Miss Drake
while employed as teacher here, made
a companion Of each student and asso-
ciate which made her resence well
coined at all social functions.
The Carbon County chronicle. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1924, 1924-06-11
FILES FOR
STATE AUDITOR

Geo. P. Porter filed his petition with
Secretary of State Charles T. Stewart,
as candidate for reelection on the
Republican ticket for the office of
State Auditor
Five years ago, Mr.. Porter was
chosen to serve the unexpired term of
William Heating and became a can
didate in the following election, re-
ceiving an expression of the voters,
which perhaps for its uniqueness will
never again take place in the Treas
urer State. Mr.. Porter in the cam
paign of 1920 led by the largest vote
Of any candidate, receiving more than
three thousand over President Hard
ing in the State and leading Governor
Dixon by fourteen hundred ninety-two
votes.
Mr. Porter besides being estate Au-
ditor is also commissioner of Insur-
ance, which department is the largest
General Fund Revenue Office in the
State Government. He is also Invest
ment Commissioner, Real Estate Com
missioner and Fire Marshal ex-officio.
These added departments carry no sal
airy.
The State Auditor by virture of his
office is a member of the State In
dustrial Accident Board, the State Lii
brary Board, the Pardon Board and
the State Depository Board. Mr.. Por-
ter has been a forceful member Of all
these Boards.
On June Both 1923, Mr.. Porter re-
turned to the General Fund the sum Of
1923, 501.62, which sum represented
balance unexpended of the appropriat-
ton given him by the Legislature for
the running Of his office, which in
cludes the five departments before
enumerated.
Because of his loyalty in his asso-
Citations and dealings, Mr.. Porter has
legion of friends. He is a native of
Montana, the son of William Porter,
who came to the territory in 1864, and
who, with his brother, Henry, Thomas,
and Charles, built the first house in
Butte. Born in Helena February 18th,
1869, Mr. Porter first attended school
in that city. In 1876, together with
his parents, he moved to Butte, where
he finished his schooling. He later
became Employed by the E. L. Bonner
Company afterward known as the NJ
]. Connell Company. As reward Of
honest service he was advanced from
one position to another until finally
elevated to the position of assistant
department manager, where he re-
manned for some time. He was later
rendered and accepted the position of
easier with the Courtney, Case &
Gravelle Company of Butte, remaining
with this firm for fourteen years,
when it disposed of his business. In
1907, succumbing to the gold fever,
Mr.. Porter moved to Goldfield, Neva-
da, and engaged in mining, returning
to Montana late in that year to accept
situation as accountant with the
Donohue Company at Missoula, where
he remained for short time, leaving
to accept the management of service
with this large mercantile institution,
he was selected by Mayor Rhodes and
confirmed by Commissioners Houston
and Price, to be City Treasurer of Mis-
soula, which position he held with
credit to himself and the sdministra-
| ton. At the expiration Of his torn
The Carbon County chronicle. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1924, 1924-06-11

until he becomes Of age, otherwise
the best years of his youth must be
spent in reformatory school. What
a pity it would be to end a career
that could be with the proper train
ing one of promising hope, and bril-
liant prospects.
The Carbon County chronicle. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1924, 1924-06-11
CREDIT CORPORATION DOING GOOD WORK

treasury officials IN washington were ad-
vised, last Friday that the Agricultural Cred
it corporation, organized at the instance of the
president to aid in relieving the stringent credit
situation in the northwest, had made second
call on its capital subscription
The call is for two million dollars making
total of four millions paid in from an authorized
capital stock of ten million.
With the second two millions available
treasury officials were of the opinion that the
loaning powers of the corporation probably will
be able to meet all current calls upon it. 1t al
ready has approved loans of 81, $4,000 for the
purpose of reopening eleven closed banks One
of these banks is located at Lewistown, which
closed on February second, last. TWAS the En-
pire and State Bank, of that city, and was re-
opened this week under the name of the Central
Bank and Trust company, state institution.
There are probably other banks in Montana
which have also received advances from the
credit corporation
In addition to the loans made for reopen
ing banks, the corporation has agreed to loan
S1,172,000 to ga other financial institutions in
the agricultural districts. Just how much of
this is coming into Montana the reports from
Washington do not state but it is likely that this
state is getting some of it.
Secretary Mellon has been informed that
the corporation is extending further aid to far
mers by taking up tax warrants at a six per cent
rate against the IL per cent which would
be charged under the tax penalty clauses.
Loans for seed purposes have also been made.
In the reopening of a solvent bank at Lew
istown, solvent in that its showing disclosed
legal reserve at the time of closing, the direct
beneficial effect of the creation of such a cor
portion is made evident to Montana people
Nothing further has been heard from Hell
ena regarding Frank Edwards longing for
gubernatorial honors For little while now the
The Carbon County chronicle. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1924, 1924-06-11
UNCLE JOE CANNON, 8S

Uncle Joe Cannon, the noble old Republican
wheelhorse, celebrated his 88th birthday at his
home in Danvie, Ill., recently.
In honor of the grand old man, former
speaker, the national house of representatives
stopped the wheels of legislation at noon, to
pass resolution of congratulations by a rising
vote and to hear a speech about the old Republi-
can war horse from his successor Congressman
Holiday.
Congressman Holiday frankly admitted
that he would not have been there if Uncle Joe
had not voluntarily retired from politics and
said that Mr. Cannon's work, as a member of
the house, had been inseparably interviewer
with fifty years of constructive progress of our
nation.
Mr.. Holiday stated to his colleagues that
Uncle Joe is by no means feeble old man and
he, Holiday, would not be surprised if he at
tended the national convention of his party in
Cleveland next month.
Uncle Joe gave expression to a few charac-
teristic remarks on his birthday Of the presi-
dent he said: Coolidge? He's got some CUTS,
and that always raises man in my estimation.
The Carbon County chronicle. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1924, 1924-06-11
LA TOILETTE WILL HEAD THIRD PARTY

At Atlantic City, last Wednesday, Senator
LaFoette gave out statement in which he vir-
tually announced that he would be candidate
on an Independent Republican, third party tick
ct, unless the Republican party 'purges" itself.
- To most Republicans the most desirable
"Purging" that could be done by the party
would be to purge itself of LaFollette and place
! him in position where he can no longer sail
under the coors and name of the Republican
party
But Mr. LaFollette declares that he is out of
sympathy with the real Red or communist
movement and ayers that he has lined himself
with the prOgreSsiveS.
At the same time LaFolette has consorted
upwith Samuel Gompers in a war upon radicals
as Brookheart and Wheeler in every proposed
measure where he could have his vote recorded
against the Republican party. He has been re-
garded as the real leader of the Brookheart,
Wheeler, Shipstead, Magnus Johnson contin-
gent.
Now it seems that he is going to throw them
overheard. Maybe his long illness has caused
him to see little better light but he has far yet
to go to get into the sunlight of true American
ism.
The least that can be said of it is that Mr..
LaFollette began his campaign in a very SEN
sational manner, and his anti-red announce
ment is going to lose him lot of support in an
element which has heretofore worshipped him
as leader and savior. He may be thinking
of getting a reward for this in the shape of the
railroad vote which McAdoo is now claiming
for his own
Looking ahead it would appear that the COM
ing campaign will be mixture which the coun-
try has never before been compelled to an
alyze
The Carbon County chronicle. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1924, 1924-06-11

There is clear visioned pilot in the White
House and another in the Treasury department
Through dust and through mud-slinging the
people have discerned the fact and are voting
accordingly.
The Carbon County chronicle. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1924, 1924-06-11

political headquarters of the world will be
transferred from Helena, Montana to Cleve-
land, Ohio.
The Carbon County chronicle. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1924, 1924-06-11

Nothing further has been heard from Hell
ena regarding Frank Edwards longing for
gubernatorial honors For little while now the
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-17
VETERAN TO FIGHT
LUNACY CHARGE

ATLANTA, Oct. II. Officials
of the Old Soldiers home appeared
Thursday before Ordinary Thomas
H. Jeffries and applied for writ
of lunacy against W. A. Ellis, aged
Confederate veteran inmate Of the
home.
Mr.. Ellis was carried to Fulton
county tower Wednesday on a
charge of lunacy. Under the law
he will now be held there for 10
days, at the end of which period
he will be brought before the ordi-
nary for hearing and, if judged IN
sane. be committed to the state san
itorium at Milledgeville.
Relatives of Ellis, including a
brother, R. A. Ellis. of 65 East
fourteenth street, himself a Confed-
crate veteran, charges that the
lunacy move is a frame-up on the
part of Superintendent w. E. Nc
Allister, of the home, and they
stated Thursday that every effort
would be made to prevent issuance
of the final writ.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-17
FRENCH GOLF CHAMP
PLAYS BOBBY JONES

ATLANTA, Oct. II. (By The AS
ISOLATED Press. The driving Of
Cyril Tolley, French Open Cham
pion and former British open title.
helder. who is now in Atlanta ploy-
ing exhibition matches with Bobby
Jones, has never been equalled in
this city. Golf enthusiasts follow
ing in the wake of the brawny En-
glishman are marvelisg at the dis
lance he is getting 50 uniformly
with his tee shoss, many of them
travelling 500 yacds on the carry.
Tolley recently broke par on the
difficult Druid Hills course, defeat
ing Bobby Jones on stroke in medal
play. On the drive on the eleventh
his shot was measured by golf fans
who declared it one Of the longest
shots ever made here The drive
was $40 yards.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-17
TONG KILLERS GET
ANOTHER VICTIM

NEW YORK, Oct. 17.-China-
towns tong war took a new turn
when gunner pumped two bullets
Thursday into Tong Woo, a member
of the On Leong tong, and fled &C.
fore police could reach the dying
man from the street below. Police
saw Tong Woo was the first of the
On Leongs to be killed here. The
casualties previously had been
among members of the rival nip
sings.
Tong Woo, an unemployed kitten
en- worker, was in his room down
en- dingy Allen street when a cop
outside heard three quick shots.
The cop bounded up the stairs
Tong Woo's room was deserted
save for Tong Woo, who lay en-
the floor unconscious and dying of
a bullet through his stomach and
one through his arm.
Tong Kan Fook, the slain mans
brother, and several other celestials
also lived in the room, but when
the police corralled them for ques-
tioning they received only shrugs,
vacant expressions and torrents Of
Chinese that carefully explained
nothing. They only heard that
Tong Woo-"him dead.
The police agreed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-17
CLEMSON STUDENTS
RETURN AFTER STRIKE

ANDERSON, S. G., Oct. 17.~-
Only 203 of approximately 500 ca
diets of Clemson college, who walk
ed out as a protest against the sus-
pensions of the president of the
senior class and certain conditions
in the college mess hall. were miss
ing from the barracks late Thurs
day, according to information re-
ceived here from the school.
Many of the striking cadets re-
turned during the day, and college
officials stated last night that they
expected more to return tomorrow
when, they said, class work will be
resumed as usual. About $50 stu
dents attended chapel this morning,
4 was stated The enrolment Is ap
proximately 1000.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-17
DAVIS AGAIN HITS
XII KLUX KHAN IN
CAMPAIGN SPEECH
Speaks in Chicago Foreign Quar-
ter Saturday-St. Louis
Next on Schedule.

CHICAGO, Oct. II. -(By
the Associated Press. - John
w. Davis is carrying Democ-
racy's campaign further into
Chicago today. He will deliver
series of addresses in the city
today in the Polish, Bohemian
and Jewish quarters.
Mr.. Davis is again striking at
the Ku Klux Khan. Official re-
ports of his speech quote him as
follows:
In my judgment no greater
misfortune could overtake the
American people than a division
along lines of race or religious
beliefs, and that whether it be
called the khan or any other
name, any organization that
challenges the doctrine or re-
ligious federation does violence
to American ideals and could
not be approved by those who
believe like myself in the prin-
ciples of tolerance and freedom
CT thought and religion
Following his Chicago speech
Is Mr.. Davis will tuAn south
again, headed this time for St.
Louis, then into other parts of
Missouri and Illinois:
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-17
SUMTER COUNTY FAIR
THREE WEEKS OFF

With the fair less than three
weeks off, the four officials are
busy putting the finishing touchts
to their work.
Mr.. Everett, secretary of tie
fair association states that eight
communities have already expressed
their intentions of having display
booths at the fair. This means
that there will be shown many
things of interest not including the
midway and the riding devices.
People throughout the county are
very enthusiastic over the coming of
the fair; and the officials feel as
sured that the 1924 Sumter County
fair will be the largest yet held.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-17
C. D. P. To SPEND
THREE MILLIONS
Butler TO Collect An Additional
$1,30O,OOO for Republican
Campaign

CHICAGO, Oct. 10y The
Associated Press. 1.-The Repuoli-
can National Campaign orgaGiza-
ton intends to collect an additional
81. 100000 to carry on its political
work.
William F. Butler, chairman of
the National Committee testifies to
this affect today before the special
Senate investigation committee
which is now engaged in analy2ing
campaign expenditures.
This sum says Butler, would make
up 100000 budget decided upon
at the outset of the campaign
Material is being furnished 2 900
newspapers said George Baker, Dir
rector of publicity, in describing
the expenditure of S437, 600, his
bureau has used to buy canned
editorials" which are being furn-
ished $4,000 publications.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-17
SON AND MOTHER
SENTENCED TO JAIL
As ACCESS0 DRIES
Knew of Murder of Augusta Girl
But Failed to Report to
Authorities
WARRENTON. Ca. Oct. 1

WARRENTON, Ca, Oct. H..
(By the Associated Press. -
Bloome Thompson and his
mother. Wlrs. Rachael Thomp-
son, were sentenced this morn
ing in connection with the death
of an Augusta girl.
Thompson, VINO is IS years of
age, must serve IL months at
the Georgia state farm. His
mother was given a sentence of
six months in the county jail
and | 2 months at the e., farm.
However, the Judge suspended
the entire sentence of Mrs.
Thompson on condition Of good
behaviour. The woman is SIS
years old.
Thompson and his mother
were charged with accessory
after the fact" in connection
with the murder of Hattie VIM
berly. The charge came out of
the fact that Mrs. Thompson
and her son knew the crime had
been committed and failed to
report it to the police authori-
ties.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-17
CIRCUS CONTEST
CLOSES TONIGHT

Time for the turning in of
your drawings for the free cir
Gus tickets comes to a close this
evening The boys and girls of
Americas that want to see
Sparks circus next Monday,
and wish to get free tickets
should get to work right away,
and bring in their drawings.
Up to the writing of this ar
ticle quite a number of draw
ings have been sent in, and if
you hurry, you can enter yours
for the contest, too.
Twenty tickets, ten of them
with reserved seats, and the
other ten general admission
Seats will be given away in
this contest.