Image of suspect Patrick McDermott sparks Butte manhunt
Authorities traced a photo of Patrick McDermott, sought as a possible trigger man in Canton editor Don R. Mellett’s slaying, to Butte where several days of searches followed. Eyewitnesses identified the image at Front and Utah streets and described a stranger seen around Depot Drug Store, prompting fear of a possible hold up.
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Patrick McDermott
Don R. Mellett
Canton
Ohio
Butte
McDermott
Omer
Front
Utah
Murphy
Duggan
Vas Wash
South Butte
Soral
Heat Wave Eases in West as Showers Forecast
Cooling trend and scattered rain spread relief across many sections of the West and Southwest. Kansas and Oklahoma reported temperatures above 100, with Pittsburg at 88 and Bartesville, Oklahoma at 108. Thundershowers were forecast for Oklahoma and Northern Texas to night to bring further relief.
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Associate Press
Kansas City
Aliddie
Todas
Kansas
Oklahoma
Mercury
Pittsburg
Kan
Batesville
Okla
Texas
Gertrude Ederle First Woman To Swim English Channel
New York and England reports confirm Gertrude Ederle, American, becomes the first woman to conquer the English Channel. She swam from France to England in 14 hours 31 minutes, surpassing the previous men’s record, with crowds at Deal and Kingsdown celebrating as she walked ashore.
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Gertrude Ederle
English Channel
Associated Press
Kings Down
England
New France
Kingsdown
Deal
Tiraboerhh
Cat Tals
Dover
Jeri
France
Misa Ederie
New York
Miax Gert
Rude Faerlets
Matthew Webb
Hast Bourne
Dover Sands
Sangatta Weach
Thomas W. Burgess
London
Admiralty
Pier
Henry Sullivan
Sebastian Tira
Boch
Buenos
Aires
Cape Griz-Nex
Charles Toth
Boston
Cape Gris-Nex
Mina Ederie
Butte Men Fight Western Montana Forest Fires
State forests near Western Montana face spreading wildfires as 2,500 men work on fire lines. About 30 Butte men are in the front, with 16 more to join soon, as crews battle fierce winds that dry timber and brush, delaying outbreaks and threatening valuable stands of timber.
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Montana
Butte
M. H. Wolff
Astriet Forester
Washington
Oregon
Distressed Vessel Antonio Sought as Bermuda Gale Rages
The Associated Press reports a distress call from the British steamer Antonio of 3,168 net tons traveling from Hampton Roads on August 3 to St Vincent. All broadcasting stations were ordered shut until the vessel’s position is confirmed as a hurricane gale sweeps Bermuda and disrupts shipping.
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Associated Press
New York
Naval Communications Bureau
Antonio
Bermuda
Hampton Road
St. Vincent
Cape Verde
Bitter Root Valley Apple Crop Forecast Expected High Yield
Hamilton August reports from Edward Dickey, chief of horticulture, indicate Bitter Root Valley will produce 400 to 450 carloads of apples this year with early Top varieties starting in September and strong prices anticipated. Strawberry fields show a robust second crop, bees shipped to western markets, and cherries also topping prior years with a cannery running full shifts and prices around five and a half cents per pound. Conservative estimates place canned cherries at 259 tons so far.
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Hamilton
Aug
Bi Root
Edward Dickey
Division of Horticulture
Missoula
Arrests Threatened in Hall Mills Case
In Sumerville New Jersey the Hall Mills murder probe advances with warrants for five suspects issued by State Senator Alexander Simpson and Capt J J Lamb. Discrepant lists and cautious officials mark the inquiry as six witnesses are questioned at trooper headquarters.
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Associated Press
Summerville
N. J
Simpson
Jersey City
Crop 13 expected as Montana wheat output rises
From Lena August 6 the Montana railway commission urged the interstate commerce commission to allow the Minneapolis and St. Louis Railway to adopt a through rate from Bozeman to New York City via Minneapolis to cut freight costs on Montana wheat. They project 71 million bushels of spring and winter wheat this year, far above prior records, with a through rate drop from 88 to 79 cents.
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Rom Lena
Minneapolis
St. Louis
Way
Chicago
New York
Montana Railway Commission
Interestate Commerce Commission
Montana
Interstate Commerce Commission
Minneapolis & St. Louis Railway
Bozeman
New York City
Minneapolia
Five Men Thought Trapped by Brush Fire Near Livermore
Newswire report from Livermore California describes a major brush fire raging 15 miles southeast of town. About 21 000 acres have burned and several ranches and Pines Club lodges face threat as crews battle the blaze described as the worst in Alameda County in 20 years.
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Livermore
Cal
Pines Club
Alameda County
Helena Man Killed in Auto Wreck Near Missoula
Arthur Bator of Helena traveling salesman died this afternoon when his automobile plunged over a 3 Grade near Saltese west of Missoula. He was alone, with wheel tracks suggesting steering gear failure. He was the son of B. Betor, a Marysville merchant.
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Missoula
Ave
Arthur Bator
Helena
Saltese
Bator
B. Betor
Marysville, Mont
Daily Tournament Program Highlights and Events
The program lists 9:00 a m semis and 10:30 a m open play across multiple flights with 18 and 36 hole formats, followed by 11:00 a m through 1:30 p m match play segments for both men and ladies and handicap events. Music by Anaconda String Orchestra, bagpipers, tea service, and afternoon dancing featuring soloists and novelty acts. All-day putting contests on clock green plus finals for Indies first and second flights run through the day.
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Mateh
Anaconda
States golf titles near as Montana semi finals begin
At Anaconda Country club, Montana State Golf Association narrows to semi finals today with men and women title matches set for tomorrow. Players like ill Sales and Barker face off while Merkle v Rolfe and Mrs Tucker loomed as potential champions as crowds gather on the veranda to watch the drama unfold.
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Montana
Anaconda Country Club
Montana State Golf Association
Ill Sales
Barker
Merkle
Rolfe
Frank Tucker
Rexen
Yeterday
Tenor
Enone
Tt Sune
Okiay
Anaconda
Stewart Nominated by Republicans for Cummins Senate Seat
Sioux City lawyer David W. Stewart won the Republican nomination on the third ballot to fill the unexpired term of Senator Albert B. Cummins who died a week earlier. He defeated Col. Smith W. Brookhart Burton Sweet Charleen Bradshaw and other notable rivals at the Des Moines convention. The Democratic party of Iowa will not nominate a candidate for the unexpired term at the November election.
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Ansociatad Pros
Des Moines
Democratic Party of
Iowa
Tate
Albert
Cummina
State Central
David W. Stewart
Sioux City
Albert B. Cummins
Stewart
Col
Smith W. Brookhart
Burton Sweet
Charleen Bradshaw
Turthe
Ewing
Means and Waterman Named for Primary Race
Senator Rice W Meany and Charles W Waterman were named by Colorado Republicans for the Senate primary. Waterman led with 1042 votes while Means received the rest. Brown of Colorado Springs former governor got 741.32 votes in the gubernatorial primary and will seek renomination with Vivien, Milliken, and others receiving smaller totals.
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Rice W. Meany
Charles W. Waterman
Coolidge
Colo
Jay
State Republican Assembly
Senate
Waterman
Assembly
Eves “Brown
Colorato
Springs
John V. Vivien
Federal Prohibitions
Chlorado New Menten
Utah
Cat Milliken
Three Bank Robbers Sentenced in Winnipeg Shooting
Three men were sentenced for attempting a Royal Bank of Canada branch robbery in Winnipeg on July 16. They wounded a depositor, fled, and received a total of 120 i n h a e a and 36 years in prison, with W. M. Jenkins and Martin Moran each given nine years. The trio will serve 40 inches apiece.
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Associated Press
Winnipeg
Royal Bank of Canada
Inahea
W. M. Jenkins
Martin Moran
Two Champions Triumph in Opening Rounds of Contests
Mrs. Frank Tucker of Anaconda and E. J. Barker of Butte emerged victors on the second day of competitions. Both champions won their opening rounds in decisive fashion, signaling strong showings for the events ahead.
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Frank Tucker
Anaconda
E. J. Barker
Butte
Three Butte And Anaconda Golfers Vie For State Title
The ninth annual Montana State Golf Association tournament in Anaconda opens today with three Butte players and one Anaconda in the field. Semifinals set for today feature Ted Barker against Reno Sales and A W Merkle versus A J Rolfe after round two eliminations. Barker topped Watson after a slow start while Rolfe defeated Kali to reach the semis.
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Butte
Anaconda
Montana State Golf Association
Ted) Barker
Reno Sales
A. W. Merkle
A. J. Rolfe
Barker
Sales
Merkle
Rolfe
Trolfe
Martin Kall
Kali
Watson
Ker
Nda
Parker
Two Are Killed by Boiler Explosion in Ashtabula
In Ashtabula Ohio on August 6 engineer William Coyne and fireman W S Quinn of Youngstown were killed when a New York General freight locomotive boiler exploded near the American Fork and Hoe plant. The blast injured about 250 others, with windows shattered and horses frightened. The fireman died shortly after, and the engineer perished at the scene. Further details on the cause and fatalities were not available.
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Ashtabula
Ohio
William’ Coyne
W.S. Quinn
Youngstown
Ilene
Korea
New York General
American Fork
Enemest
Toston
Slain Mother by Madness Brother in Hampden County
Richard C. Bearse, 26, a mechanical engineer and former Northeastern star basketball player, is accused of killing his mother during a disturbance. Police have not learned a motive, with rambling statements about purifying her body. Bearse faced a serious case in court as details unfold.
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Prema
Northeastern University
Beccame
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Brookhart
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