Sketch maps the Buxton murder trail and victim identity
The report details key locations tied to Saturday night’s murder near Buxton, with Ben Ward identified as the victim. It lists sites from the Oregon Short Line crossing to Cooper ranch and Crowley’s ranch, noting the Dubois truck crash, a milkhouse break in, and a milk strainer theft, while describing Mrs. Fay Lemick Dubois’s movements and statements during the escape.
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Buxton
Ben Ward
Glendive
Oregon
Feeley Road
Fay Lemick Dubois
Butte
Fred Crase
Cooper Ranch
Leo Cooper
Pond
Ward
Crowley
Cooper Place
Bradford
Silent Funeral Arrival for Harding at Washington Station
Thousands crowded the Washington station as President Harding’s funeral train arrived at 10 22 pm. The casket was carried from the car as Nearer My God to Thee played while Mrs. Harding and officials followed in solemn vigil. Secretaries Hoover Wallace and Work and General Pershing accompanied the casket as soldiers formed a guard of honor and the procession moved toward the White House.
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Associated Press
Washington
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Christian
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Mrs. Harding
Secretary Christian
San Francisco
Military Guard of Honor
White House
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Wallace
Work
Daugherty
Pershing
Gillett
Pines on the campus of School of Mines plans revived
R R K suggests reviving a stadium plan at the School of Mines amid a Helena appropriation of 170000 for a new building, with 20000 for campus improvements. The stadium idea is shelved for now but an athletic field is proposed, as the school begins an extensive grounds program and welcomes Coach McAuliffe.
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School OF Mines
Schools of Mines
Helena
Treasury
McAuliffe
Bilbo Gains in Mississippi Race in Democratic Primary
The Associated Press reports Theodore Bilbo, former Mississippi governor, ahead of Sennett Conner as 125 of 1,438 precincts report. At 11:15 p.m., Whitefield leads with 8,665 votes, Bilbo 5,109, Conner 5,102, Franklin 2,142, Bell 1,019.
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Associated Press
Jackson
Miss
Theodore Bilbo
Mississippi
Oxford
Sennett Conner
H. L. Whitefield
Whitefield
Bilbo
Conner
Franklin
Bell
FIGHT HAD TAKEN PLACE Result in fatal beating near East Park street Butte
John Elofson of 516 East Park street Butte about 45 died at St James hospital after being found injured on East Platinum street between Hopkins and Ohio streets Police sought Mike McDonald who Elofson said fought him Witness Mike Cunningham told of a fierce fight Elofson bled from the nose and had facial bruises before dying minutes after arrival at the hospital
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John Elotson
East Park Street
Butte
St. James’ Hospital
Rundle
Elofson
Goolidge Schoolmate Tells of Terseness
New York Aug 7 Ex schoolmate Newton Turgeon visiting New York described President Coolidges terseness. He recalled a two page letter from Massachusetts governor to Coolidge asking him to speak at the Vermont association dinner in Buffalo. Coolidge replied Dear Newt Won't go Don’t care to make Speeches Nobody cares to hear them Yours CAL.
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Associated Press
New York
Coolidge
Newton Turgeon
Turgeon
Massachusetts
Vermont Association
Buffalo
Newt
Funeral plans announced for President Harding in Marion
Detailed schedule shows arrival by Erie line on Aug 9 about 10 a.m. The body will lie in state at Dr G T Harding's home Aug 9 20 p m to 10 p m and Aug 10 9 a m to 1 p m. Funeral cortege to Marion cemetery at 2 p m Aug 10 with services in vault led by Rev George Landis and Rev Jesse Swank. Mrs Harding to return to Washington Friday night.
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Associated Press
Marion
Ohio
Harding
Plers
Washington
Adophus Andrews
Maj
QO. M. Baldinger
House of
Act Butte Wins Verdict In Suit Brought By Walsh
A jury in Judge Carrolls court returned a defense verdict last evening in the civil case Walsh vs East Butte Copper Mining Co. The trial began after 5 pm and the panel needed under three hours to decide the action, which had lingered in court for about a month. Walsh, a Harrison avenue property owner near Silver Bow creek, sought damages from the mining firm.
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Carroll
W. J. Walsh
East Butte Copper Mining Company
Walsh
Harrison Avenue
Silver Bow Creek
Typical American Harding Praised At Memorial
United States Senator James Reed of Missouri spoke at a memorial meeting in Santa Maria California honoring Warren G Harding. He described the late president as plain and typical American, noting his view of success as responsibility and praising his sincerity and good heart that outlived his life.
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Associated Press
Santa Maria
Cal
President Harding
United States
James Reed
Missouri
Harding
Warren G. Harding
Farm sentiment mixed as weather tightens and corn belt strains
Washington reports such agricultural low mood stems from price disparities between farm products and inputs. The wheat belt remains a sore spot as July prices fall about 1.4 percent. On Aug. 1 price indexes show 17.5 percent higher than last year, yet 19 percent below the last decade average.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Monthly Review
Parents killed as baby escapes in lightning strike
Dallas Georgia report says Mr Roy Sweat and his wife were instantly killed when lightning struck during a storm yesterday afternoon. Their 10 months old son, carried by Mr Sweat, was badly burned but escaped unharmed. Authorities released details today.
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Dallas
Roy Sweat
Inquest 10 Be Held Today In Butte Slaying Case
A murdered man found near Buxton is identified as Ben Ward of Glendive. Mrs Fay Lemick Dubois and her husband face intensifying questions as investigators pursue leads from the wrecked auto, rooming-house searches, and Walker's West Park street buffet. Coroner’s inquest set to probe the crime and the wild auto dash that followed.
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Butte
Buxton
Ben Ward
Glendive
Moose Block
Walker
West Park
Arthur Dubois
Jal
Murphy
O'Donnell
Dubois
Montana
Aluminum Streets
Fire Chiefs Honor Robert S. Mentrum at Pacific Coast Meeting
More than 200 delegates gather for the thirtieth annual Pacific Coast Fire Chiefs meeting in Wallace Idaho. President R J Scott of Los Angeles opens proceedings with invocation by Rev Wilifred Withington, as Mayor Hughes Toole welcomes attendees. The session includes memorials for Harry Bringhurst, Robert Mentrum, and J L Truitt with a commemorative address by Rev Withington.
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Associated Press
Wallace
Idaho
Pacific Coast Fire Chiefs’ Association
District Court Room
R. J. Scott
Los Angeles
Wilifred Withington
Hughes Toole
Charles A. Foster
Astoria
Ore
Harry W. Bringhurst
Seattle
Association
Robert 8. Mentrum
Montana Association
Missoula
Anaconda
J. l Truitt
Chehalis
Wash
Withington
Simplicity Will Mark Last Rites At Marion Home
Marion Ohio August 17 Simplicity almost severity will characterize the last rites for Warren G Hard ing as his body is brought here from Washington The services will be brief and held at the vault in Marion cemetery where the president will be placed temporarily Rev George M Landis of Trinity Baptist church and Rev Jesse Swank of the Methodist Episcopal church will officiate Mrs Hardings pastor assisted by others There will be no imposing funeral Continued on Page 2 Column 6.
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Marion
Ohio
Warren G. Harding
Washington
Harding
Marion Cemetery
George M. Landis
Trinity Baptist Church
Taxpayers sue to stop church use of Hillsdale school
Six Hillsdale residents in Wyoming sue the school district in district court to bar the First Community Congregational church from using the town schoolhouse for religious services. The petition argues the arrangement strains furniture, light, and fuel, prompting the action reported from Denver.
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Associated Press
Denver
Aug. T
Hillsdale
Wyoming
Cheyenne
First Community Congregational Church
Good Will Only Solvent of Ill Will Hard ing Creed
John A. Stewart describes a candid view of President Harding at the Lawyers' Club in New York on August 7. He recounts a three hour talk in which Harding spoke of a West Alaska and Canada mission of friendship and of good will as policy. Harding reportedly said he would continue with good will despite critics, aiming to settle problems in spirit rather than force.
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Associated Press
New York
Harding
Lawyers’ Club Today
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Stewart
New York City
Coolidge
Maron
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Ure
Washington
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