Wheeler Defense Closes Case in Wheeler Trial Halt
GREAT FALLS April 28 The Wheeler trial nears end as the defense rests after agreeing not to call witnesses to counter testimony. Senator Burton K Wheeler is accused of appearing illegally before the interior department for Gordon Campbell Montana oil operator after his senate election. The defense proposed a stipulation on four witnesses’ testimony and anticipated impeaching witnesses from the East. The proceedings paused as both sides weighed further imposts and a possible continuance awaiting eastern subpoenas.
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Associated Press
Great Falls
Burton K. Wheeler
Montana
Department of the Interior
Gordon Campbell
Senate
Thomas J. Walsh
Wheeler
Hayes
New York
Interior Department
Deine
Campbell
Senati Wheeler
Wi ‘Hayes
Butte Snowbound As Mid West Swelters Reported Storm
Butte endures a historic spring snowstorm surpassing the 1908 June event, crippling telegraph and telephone wires with 29 poles felled near Helena and widespread outages for Montana Power lines. Repair crews toil day and night. underground cables mitigate some damage, but service remains delayed and trains experience schedule slips.
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Montana
Butte
Helena
Montana Power Company
East Helena
Power Company
Morel
Telephone Company
Butte Itch
Northern Pacific Railway
Dismissal dissolves ship sale restraining order
The District of Columbia Supreme Court dissolved the restraining order blocking the shipping board sale of five vessels of the California Orient line to the Dollar interests. R Stanley Dollar, vice president of the Dollar lines, aided drafting a sale contract to take over the company next month. Twenty days are allowed for action, after which the transaction, unless restrained again, will finish shortly.
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Associated Prose
Washington
Shipping Board
California-Orient Line
Dollar Interests
District of Columbia Io Preme
R. Stanley
Court of Appeals
District of Columbia
Wyoming Governor Declares Woman Reform Urgency
The governor denounces backward notions and calls for lasting reforms after years of struggle. She insists that progress should not be sacrificed for archaic privileges, urging action to protect women’s rights and dignity.
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Pritilegen
Sragzlc
Negress on Trial for Murder in Anaconda Court
The state rests its case against Jessie Brown, an 11 year old bride of Theodore Brown, in a district court at Anaconda. Testimony describes events that led to Easter Sunday murder as witnesses give vivid word pictures. Mrs Brown is expected to take the stand today under Judge Winston and a jury after rapid witness sessions and swift counsel entries.
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Theodore Brown
Jessie Brown
Anaconda
Winston
Mra
Brown
Milovich
John Stage
Ira Stage
de It Morgan
J. B.C. Knight
Scholarship Contest Draws 152 Entrants in Montana High Schools
The Associated Press reports Bozeman April 23 that the annual state high school scholarship contest will begin tomorrow with 152 entrants from 61 Montana high schools. 64 contestants had registered to rooms this afternoon. Subjects include algebra, history, plane geometry, literature, chemistry, history and civics. Shorthand and typewriting compete Saturday.
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Associated Prem
Bozeman
T State College
Montana
Caillaux Announces Tax Hike Remedy For France
Paris April 23 Associated Press reports Finance Minister Caillaux outlined a remedy to restore the treasury by increasing income taxes and aligning France with American and British levels. He told Parliament the measure would be brought forward promptly to support May operations and potential credits. He pledged to enforce capital export laws and press for a stronger tax regime despite opposition.
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Associated Press
Paris
M. Caillaux
France
JSPEND OPERATION OF PACKERS ORDER IN DC COURT
Washington April 23 In a ruling the District of Columbia Supreme Court suspended the operation of the consent decree governing the five major meat packers. The court also declined to vacate the five year old decree despite Swift Armour & Company and the packers seeking changes. The decision leaves the decree in force while the court considers further steps.
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Associated Prem
Washington
District of Coumbia Supreme Court
Pipaditign
Tebree
Swift A Armour & Company
Better Records Ahead in Triangle Derby
Muddy track observed at the HED Triangle Racing Association Derby with runners set to contest the annual spring event at the judges stand. Jockeys and officials signaled final preparations as race activity loomed.
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Triangle Derby
Germans Canard Denied by Bankers Association
Augusta reports American Bankers association branded as false rumors that German nationalist Canard tied to Jansen and Knox addressed a warning about election outcomes. The association denied any consideration of the rumor.
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Aoea
Joana
Presa Knox
New York
Ed Tical Canarde
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Knox
Association
Hse
Explosives From Russia Seized At Black Sea Ports
In a report from Sofia, authorities seized explosives imported from Russia at Black Sea ports. The shipments, carried by motor boats and seaplanes, were part of a broader land arms movement across the country. An allied ambassador noted a shift in morale as civilians support stricter law enforcement. Government measures faced political strain amid market jitters and nervous business leaders. Authorities say groups of five to ten plotters are active, with a continuation promised on pane column 1.
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Sofia
Urate
Bethlehem Income Sees Million Dollar Rise This Year
The Bethlehem corporation reports a $1,000,000 increase in net earnings for the year, with total net income of $10,299,316 and a surplus of $2,896,879 for the period. Dividends on common shares equal $41.66, with a manul return around $6.64.
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Bethlehem
Miral
Soaring Heat Sets Records Across Midwest and West
Heat shattered records in Illinois Indiana and southern Michigan as a widespread heat wave gripped the region. Two deaths occurred in Hennepin County from the heat. Montana faced heavy snow, while South Dakota and Nebraska suffered wind and rain damage. Omaha reached 69 degrees as storms and rising temperatures unsettled the plains.
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Chicago
Montana
South Dakota
Nebraska
Texas
Weather Bureau
Mercury
API
Chimakee
Gridiron Club
Hughes calls for codifying international law to reach world peage
United States must lead toward a great conference of all nations to clarify international law, former Secretary of State Hughes told the American Society of International Law. He urged support for the permanent court of international justice and warned against unwarranted American intrusion in Peru, as resolutions had been submitted to the group.
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Conference of All Nations
Associated Press
Washington
Conference of Representatives
American Society of International Law
United States
Permanent Court of International Justice
Permanent Court of International Justice Government of the ‘United Bate
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Elks Plan Cornerstone Ceremony at Butte Temple
Elks arrange cornerstone ceremony for a new three story Butte lodge temple, noting a September laying, a $0000 cost for fixtures and equipment, and a state wide attendance of prominent citizens and Montana lodges to witness the ritual and dedication events.
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ELKS
Montana
Butte
Temple
Laut
Rcksom
Elslen
Witoecu
Oddnna
Aeapolis
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