Trial ends second week with claims of decisive points
Helena April 22 news recounts pivotal moments in the Montana penitentiary misappropriation suit against former Warden Franke Conley. Col C B Nolan pressed indigent rent and board approvals while George Johnson Jr testified he filed his own name on claims and used warrants for produce, with proceeds handed to the former warden as cross examination continued.
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Helena
Franke Conley
Montana Penitetiary
Col. C. B. Nolan
Jeep
Nad
Board of Examiners
George Johnson Jr
Deer Lodge
Coates
Dixon
T. H. MacDonald
Agaiae Coates
Dragged by Auto in Paris Kentucky Case Sparks Promises
April 22. Developments of sensational nature promised as authorities in Bourbon county expect to file charges against a wealthy landowner whose name is withheld. Mrs Pearl Robertson trained nurse was dragged through the streets by an automobile last night. Drake Thompson, a Bourbon county landowner, was once defendant in a $15 000 suit by Mrs Robertson s first husband for alienation of affections. Witnesses say the woman was dragged screaming for several blocks as the machine passed over her body. She will recover.
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Ausoclawes
Prem
Paris
Ues
Fon
Hourbon County
Pearl Robertson
Auutomobile
Drake Thompson
Bourbon County
Flood fight up the Mississippi as levees brace
April 22 report from IPHIS Tennessee describes preparations for a crucial flood week along the Mississippi from Cairo to Vicksburg. Higher river stages threaten vast farmland as thousands of workers battle embankments and a 70 foot levee break endangers 10,000 acres. Hundreds of miles of rice sugar and truck farm land lie in floodwaters across Yazoo Warren and Issaquena counties.
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Iphis
Tenn
Mississippi River
Cairo
Vicksburg
United States Weather Bureau
Tor Morrow
Missiowipps
Arkansas
Tennessee
Asa
Hickman
Orleans
Apri
Myrtleve
Myrtle Wrove
Yazoo River Basin
Lai ‘Azoo, Warren and
Imsaquena Countes
Dancing teacher sentenced in DC case
Howard Leslie Holt, a dancing teacher to prominent Washington families, received a 30 year sentence from Chief Justice McCoy of the DC supreme court after being convicted of criminal intimacy with a 13 year old pupil. The judge noted some jurors had voted for the death penalty, which is possible in such District cases.
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Associated Press
Washington
Howard Leslie Holt
McCoy
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Pup
District of Columbia
Butte Copper Exhibit to Travel to Helena and Great Falls
The copper exhibit once staged in Butte will tour Montana with stops in Helena and Great Falls after strong local demand from visitors and business groups. Prof Theodore Simons and VA. Linforth announced the plan, with packing of thousands of pounds of material for shipment and support from the School of Mines and Rotary committee.
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Butte
Helena
Great Falla
Montana
Theodore Simons
VA. Linforth
Eams
Almons
Linforth
Anderson Carlyle
School of Mines
D. J. Charles
Rotary
Great Falls
James H. Anderson
Charles F. Craig
Y Roundup Asks 1900 Memberships In City Drive
Final instructions to workers for the second annual Y roundup note a tested Monday banquet with 384 division leaders captains and teams. The roundup runs Tuesday to Saturday aiming for 1900 memberships including renewals and new members. D J Chartes presides with speakers Dr T C Witherspoon Judge Sydney Lanner and C J Leonard.
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D. J. Chartes
TC. Witherspoos
Sydney Lanner
C. J. Leonard
Butte
Dave’ Charles
Bratey
J. le Bruce Donald Campbell
Eugene Carroll
J. ©. Cohen
George Craven
William B. Daly
A. J. Davis
John A. Donovan
Ie C. Vans
D. Frink
Malcolm’ Gillis
Paul Gow
A. H. Heilbronner
J. K Hesler
George A. "Hill
Im. Hobie
AJ. Inievel
William J. Lutey
Probe Will Determine Cause of Downey Tank Explosion
Associated Press reports an investigation will open Monday into responsibility for the Downey oil station blast near Los Angeles. Five people died and five more were injured as a waxoline tank wagon replenished underground tanks, fire triggering the explosion and ensuing injuries.
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Associated + News
Los Angeles
Oll
Downey
Here
America
Timothy Driscoll One-Time Sheriff Dies After Operation
Timothy Driscoll, longtime miner and former sheriff of Silver Bow county, died in Rochester Minnesota after an operation. He was 62, born in Dreenagh County Cork, survived by his wife and eight children, with his body expected to reach Butte Monday. For two weeks he was treated at Mayo hospital before the operation. His son J F Driscoll left for the East to meet the body. another son John Driscoll resides in San Francisco. The family’s Main street business continues.
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Timothy Driscoll
Silver Bow County
Rochester Minn
Butte
Dreenagh
Cork
Dennis
J. F
Charles
Tom
Carl
Mary Byrne
Mins Jwinter
Mccarthy Brothers
John Driscoll
San Francisco
Driscoll
Mayo Hospital
District Attorney Declares Open War on Ku Klux Klan
The district attorney announced open warfare against the Ku Klux Klan amid oil field outrages. He stated that if the Klan was not active in the Allsire night riding, gangs would not be either and warned action would continue until the Klan is dismantled.
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Bakerseie
Taft
Calsody
Ku Klux Klan
Politics Made Butt of Jokes Theme for Spring Frolic
The Gridiron Club plans its annual spring Frolic with a political satire theme. Leaders and public figures are depicted humorously as part of the event program. Local attendees anticipate the lighthearted critique and entertainment.
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Gridiron Club
Washington Gridiron Dinner mocks politics with stars
At the Washington Gridiron spring dinner about 300 guests including President Harding, Vice President Coolidge, cabinet members, Speaker Gillett and business leaders watched parodies lampoon public life. Notable gags targeted George Harvey, Judge Landis, and party leaders amid jokes about the coal strike and tariff talks.
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Harding
Coolidge
Gillett
Con. Diplomatic Corps
F. Kelley
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Saimen Yhew
Ws Ington
Indianpallo News
Missoula Cleanup Staged by Officers
Missoula officers conducted a major raid described as the largest of its kind in the area. Sheriff A. Cole had been appointed to replace H. Houston over alleged failure to enforce Prohibition, with liquor seized and several locations closed.
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Prec
T Kind
A. Cole
H. Houston
Genoa Crisis Deepens At Economic Conference
Lloyd George grows annoyed by repeated crises as Genoa delegates prepare a supplemental note to Germany. France objects to Russia document and balks at sitting with the Russian commission until the Bolshevik issue is resolved. Barthou signals friction with Berlin as Paris presses, warning of responsibility for ongoing delays.
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Associated Press
Genoa
Germany
Paris
London
Russia
Barthou
M. Chitcherin
Lloyd George
Uct
France
White Injured in Wreck of Baltimore and Ohio Train
George White of Marietta Ohio, former Democratic National Chairman, among eight injured when a Baltimore and Ohio passenger train derailed south of White Creek. The engine and one coach left the track and plunged into a ravine after crossing-rail contact. Preston of Parkersburg was killed. Many injured from Marietta. cause attributed to railroad crossing damage and debris on tracks.
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Aeneasepee Ianesviler
Ohio
George White
Marietta
Baltimore
Hnginer
Preston
Parkersburg
Scraping Aire
Johnnie Mullins Heads Bozeman Stow
Johnnie Mullins named head of Bozeman Stow as dates for upcoming jounday association event announced for August 23. Johnnie Stuttinn has been appointed to a key post.
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Johnnie Mullins
Bozeman Stow
Jounday Association
Johnnie Stuttinn Haneen
Elks Plan Great Time Saturday With Prize Giveaway
Elks lodge in Butte announces a Saturday event at Columbia Gardens featuring a prize house and lot valued at 30 dollars. A panel of 15 judges from civic groups will select the winner and oversee the arrangements, with remarks and the historic Elks toast planned for the evening. The campaign aims to support lodge activities and social dances as part of a yearlong effort.
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Butte
Columbia Gardens
Sfr
Elks
Lot
The
Timothy Sullivan Funeral in Helena Cathedral
Special Dispatch to the Standart. Under the Knights of Columbus Helena lodge auspices the funeral of Timothy Sullivan, who died in Rockford, Minn, was held at the Cathedral of St. Helena. Interment followed at Resurrection cemetery beside his wife. Pallbearers were A. M. Halt, Martin McManue, John Kimbee, Edward Moriarty, Joe Lani, and W. Birkhead. Sullivan was a noted Helena and Marysville mining dealer before moving to Butte six years ago to run the National Hotel.
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Standat Melena
Helena Lodge
Knights of Columbus
Timothy Sullivan
Rockteter
Minn
Helena
Resurrection Cemetery
A. M. Halt Martin McManue
John Kimbee
Edward Moriarty
Butte
Joe Lani
W. Birkhead
Borah Opposed to Bonus Says Legion Post
A Pocatello Idaho American Legion post releases letters quoting Senator Borah saying he would vote against the bonus for veterans. The post accuses his record of a strict policy and warns that aid for former service members has been requested in various cages and disputes. A Washington dispatch notes Borah denying helping veterans in the matter.
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Ness
Conley
Penitons
Hest
Prison “Board
Idaho
Pocatello
Tocatello
Nis
Pocatello Post
Americany Legion
Cone
Idaho Daily Statesman
Washi
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Kile MacDonald
Mississippi
Weather Bureau
East
Risco
Rochester
Landis
George Harvey
Great Britain
Het George
George
Imstern
Ments
Rena Wien
Congrem
Alexander Dowle
Republican Party
Charlie Chaplin
Ple
Missoula
White
ELKG
Montana Power Company
Chamber of Commerce
Rotary Club
Kiwanis Club
News Papers
J. Bruce Kremer
Fiks
Joseph R. Jackson
Harry Gallweypers
James Cum
Timothy
Borah
Legion Post
Idaho Legionnaires
Bousy
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