Wheeler trial dull as witnesses recount Montana agent fee
In Great Falls on April 17 Associated Press reports Senator Burton Wheeler of Montana facing a federal court trial over alleged fees for prosecuting a client before the interior department. John N. Cooper of Lewistown testified about a January 1923 hotel meeting with Campbell and Wheeler and Wertheimer discussing Wheeler’s employment and assurances. The session was quiet with spectators nodding off as testimony continued into the afternoon.
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Preas
Great Falls
Department of the Interior
Burton K. Wheeler
Montana
Sesson
Listie
John N. Cooper
Lewistown
Mont
Lincoln
Geoten Campbell
Wheeler
Defense Counsel
Cooper
Campbell
Tom Stout
L. G. Wertheimer
Wertheimer
Blattery
Walsh
Wheeler May
Prospectors Fight Over Small Fortune Dispute
Fragmentary OCR text notes a dispute among prospectors over property and a purchase delay. Names such as Kerrigan, Kalin, Nevane, Lovell, and Ytartiman appear, with unclear actions or locations. The fragment hints at a co location and a contested purchase but lacks details for full context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roperty
Fragki
Kerrigan
Les Kalin
Delaye 'E
Marion Lovell
Ytartiman
Co-Locateo
Public Lands Committee Opens Inquiry on Vast Acreage Use
The Public Lands Committee starts an inquiry to determine best use of 185000000 acres as government and citizens push for a policy shift. The plan aims to align land management with public needs and potential commercial opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Lands Committee
Stockmen Interested in New Public Domain Policy Hearings Begin
The senate public lands committee opened hearings in Washington on a plan to govern remaining public domain. About 35,000 stockmen in 11 western states hold grazing permits. 260,000 cattle and 16,000,000 sheep graze under permits controlled by the agriculture department. The panel aims to define stockmen rights and craft a bill for congress to regulate public lands, with summer Westward travel to gather data. Representatives from interior, agriculture, and forest service attended the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate Public Lands Committee
Arizona
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Stanfield
Oreron
National Foresta
West
Interior and Agriculture Departments
Foreatey' Service
Cee
Man Declares Iow Word Is Law in Indiana
In Indianapolis on April 17 the inquest into Miss Madge Oberholtzer's death heard testimony including a claim by George Oberholtzer that Stephenson boasted "my word is law in Indiana." Officials noted evidence and indictments linked to the Oberholtzer case, while Coroner Dr. Paul F. Robinson presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Indianapolis
Paul F. Robinson
Madge Oberholtzer
Irvington
Faseline
Marion County Land Jury
Stephenson
Misa
Oberhholtser
George. Oberhetts
Mies Oberholtzer
Indiana
Petition Filed For Consolidation Election In Silver Bow
petitions filed by about 2500 electors request a special consolidation election for Butte and Silver Bow county. County clerk has 19 days to review. after that, the county commission sets a date not less than 40 nor more than 100 days away. Ballot will show yes or no to consolidate into one municipal entity under 1923 laws as amended in 1926.
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Butte
Sliver Bow County
Albert Wilkinson
John D. Wilson
Thoes
Molloy
Hich
Ney
Ty Board
Nineteenth Legislative Assembly
Montana
Silver Bow
Bishop Manning bars Bishop Brown from New York churches
Bishop William T. Manning forbid Bishop William Montgomery Brown from officiating or speaking in any parish or mission within the New York diocese. In a letter to St Mark's rector W N Guthrie, Manning said inviting Brown to speak at St Mark's next Sunday showed contempt for church authority and law. Brown had been found guilty of heresy and deposed by a trial court.
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Manning
Dr. Brown
Dr. Guthrie
Brown
Associated
NEW York
William T. Manning
William Montgomery Brown
Arkansas
W. N. Guthrie
St. Mark's
Bouwerie
Guthrie
St. Mark
Expert 16 Ready to Make Report in Poison Probe
Chicago April reports focus on coroner Dr William D McNally and chemical analysis of organs. Oscar Olson death noted with lines on Page 2 column.
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Chicago
William D.mcnally
Border to border flight is success headline
Chicago April 17 The first air mail flight from the Gulf of Mexico completed a relay of 400 horsepower aircraft observed by De Haviian and officials who watched each stage of the crossing.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Gulf of Mexico
de” Haviian
Wirmi
Lightning strike kills boy in cellar near Porte
A bolt of lightning ripped open a storm cellar where the Satterfield family sheltered near Porte in Muskogee district. Wilmer Satterfield, 12, was killed and four others sustained severe burns as wind damage damaged trees and wires.
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Muskogee
Okla
Satterfield
Porte
Wilmer Satterfield
Lightning Strikes Hit Butte In Two Places
An early 18th century style storm brings two lightning strikes to Butte with little damage reported. A brief thunder event follows a transformer near the city, then snowfall ends the episode, leaving questions about the historical weather in the area.
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Butte
Yelock
Bomb explosion in Sofia claims 180 dead and many injured
The blast at the foot of the Svett Kral cathedral killed 180 and left numerous injured as funeral services proceeded. Among the dead are the mayor M Paskalet, former War Minister General Davidoff, Police Prefect Kissoff, prefect Medelchet, and deputies Colonehet Hatchet and Lekaral. Officials say agraro-communists likely behind the attack and G Georghieff hoped to wipe out regime figures.
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Pronovia
Svett Kral
Georghieff
Bofla
Roumel
Catafalque
Hofia
M. Paskalet
Davidoff
Kissoff
M. Medelchet
Colonehet
Hatchet
Lekaralit
Poisoner to be Arraigned Today in Major Murder Case
A poisoning case involving a woman accused of murdering three or more individuals is set for arraignment today. The suspect is being held as the grand jury reviews preliminary evidence and awaits further action, with hearings scheduled to continue through April in the hospital ward context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheng Ho
Butte YMCA Drives Membership Through Spring Derby Race
Eugene Carroll predicts success for the Red Triangle spring derby as Butte YMCA aims to boost youth fitness. Dr Charles E Barker, hygiene expert, keynotes the opening campaign dinner as horsemen and locals gather for racing themed fund drive to recruit members and support wholesome activities.
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Red Triangle
Butte Y. M. C. A
Charles E. Barker
Butte
YM. C. A
South
Slursteg
Thany
Pape
Tse Fundatenamnee
Derry
Big cocaine haul seized by Butte authorities
In Missoula, R D Mercer is accused after five ounces of cocaine packed in butcher paper were found in his residence. Under-Sheriff Helland led the seizure, Mercer denying intent to sell. The cache, described as a major quantity, could fetch about $2000 if sold. Mercer remained in custody awaiting charges under state statute.
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Helland
R. D. Mercer
Missoula
Mercer Dean
Butte Authoritien Rm Alagis
Mercer
Government files claim on shipbuilding balances
The Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corp sues the United States Shipping Board Emergency Fleet Corp for 9.74 million dollars, seeking balances due for 86 vessels built during and after World War I. The suit, filed in New York federal court, cites denials by Charles M. Schwab and G Grace of alleged misuse of emergency powers and points to agreements.
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Schwab
Grace
Farmer
Associated Press
New York
Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corporation
Aasiact
United States Shipping Board
Emergency Fleet Corporation
United States District Court
Eunhance
United Sates
Charles M. Schwab
Bethe Steel Corporation
Bethe Shipbuilding Corporation
Eg. Grace
Fis
Omni
Gener
Wet party for days to be held tonight
Event notice reads inexact terms about a wet party set for tonight in Milwaukee with unclear organizer names and stray fragments. Details are unreadable, but the item signals a social gathering event on short notice.
Wolf of La Salle Street Is Wanted on New Charge
Los Angeles April 17. A Chicago convict named John W Worthington faces new fraud charges. He and broker Samuel Balentine are charged with embezzlement and grand larceny related to about 50 000 of investor funds tied to stock deposits at Balentine Co and the Los Angeles Investment Company. Warrants not served tonight as deputies chased a dying man rumor a Hollywood residence later found elsewhere. The case prompts a county grand jury inquiry into the Worthington Balentine matter.
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Wolf OF
LA Salle Street
Los Angeles
John W. Worthington
Wesl
Lone
Chicago
Campass
Fee
Worthington
Amuel Balentine
Rondout Mall
Balentine & Co
Fem
Hollywood
Balentine
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