Butte Arrest Follows Wyoming Extradition Request
George C. Barry known for the Finland hotel hold up attempt was arrested in Butte by Officer Pete McDonald within 24 hours of his arrival with his wife. Wyoming authorities offered a felony charge and extradi tion was discussed with Sheriff Hazen of Thermopolis. Barry remains in jail on a $3,000 bond linked to a Casper shooting case, denying any crime and claiming a mix up with another person.
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Fudge) Barry
Finland Hotel
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A E F Chiefs Hold Their Last Reunion
The Associated Press reports in Chicago that the A E F chiefs gathered at the Dawes home in Evanston for a final reunion with General John J. Pershing. Dawes retires from active service next month after leading Allied reparations talks.
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Associated Press
Chicago
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Kid McCoy Ties to Murder in L.A. Mystery
In Los Angeles on August 17, authorities probe the killing of Theresa Mors, wife of antique dealer noted as divorced from Kid McCoy. McCoy, jailed on suspicion, allegedly confessed to recent shootings and threats after a night of intoxicated statements. District Attorney Asa Keyes weighs whether these confessions bolster the case.
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Asa Keyes
Mighter
Two Die In Bingham Fire In Utah Copper Mine
By the Associated Press a blaze in Bingham Utah traps several workers and kills two while three others suffer serious injuries. Fire teams battled the flames for hours as water was redirected to fight the blaze and cool the debris.
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Naval Canyon
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Pate of Loeb and Leopold May Be Decided This Week
The Associated Press reports that with one witness left, Judge Caverly will hear final arguments in the Leopold and Singer case to determine punishment. A term for split personality was introduced, and rumors of Leopold's possible self harm circulated from the county jail.
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Chicago
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Nathan Leopold Jr
Harold D. Singer
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Americans Plan Record Jump From Reykjavik to Greenland
News brief reports Commander Lowell Smith leading a record nonstopping jump from Reykjavik toward Greenland. The flight aims to cover about 21 hundred miles with the aircraft carrying a full load and awaiting orders to proceed to Ice Land or related staging points.
Wife Fights in vain for husband life in violent scene
A wife struggles to save her husband as a violent incident unfolds. A neighbor arrives shortly after and an assailant is driven away. The report notes the woman attempted to fend off the attacker with a pitchfork before help arrived.
Helena Soap Plant Destroyed by Fire
A Helena soap plant was destroyed by a fire reported by the Associated Press. No injuries were immediately reported as responders battled the blaze and secured the site. Fire officials investigated the cause while assessing structural damage and economic impact on local operations.
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Butte golfer Martin Kall claims Montana title at Meadowlark
In the eighth annual state tournament at Meadowlark club Aug 12, Martin Kall of Butte defeated Reno Sales 7 and 5 after back-and-forth play to secure the Montana championship. Sales eliminated state champ J Ted Barker en route. final 31 holes tested gusting winds and rough greens.
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Werpata
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Butte Professional Wins Open at Great Country Club
Colin Kidd led a field at the Butte Country Club Open, claiming top honors in the professional division. Other competitors showed strong rounds, but Kidd maintained calm, finishing ahead of rivals to capture the event at the Great course venue.
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Ten thousand at picnics held near Butte in 1920s outing scene
A sprawling report describes thousands attending multiple picnics around Butte including Basin Creek Gregson Hot and Thompson Park. Attendees traveled by train and car to enjoy dancing swimming and sports with organized groups from Bone and Daughters of St George Hermann Pocahontas and local colleges sharing in the communal outdoor celebration.
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Anaconda
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Murder suspect arrested in Iowa
Sioux City dispatch reports police holding a man believed to match the description of a murder suspect sought by state agents and local officials. Authorities pursue identity leads in the case tied to Tillian McKinney and Charles Hirschfield while questioning the suspect about his presence and activities in the city.
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Verey
Hough
Tillian McKinney
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Dean
Lincoln Dons Holiday Garb for Ceremony
Governor Bryan of Nebraska to be formally notified tonight of his nomination for the vice presidency in a ceremony marked by holiday attire.
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Democratic chiefs arrive in Lincoln for vice presidential notification
April 17 in Lincoln Neb the city prepares for a great celebration and the notification ceremony for Governor Firgan as vice presidential nominee at the University of Indiana under Westinghouse plant setup. Officials from the Democratic National Committee arrive, with Governor Bryan attending services and plans for speeches and band performances across the city.
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Firgan
Middle West
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Tor Harrison
Misaisa
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Anotha
Wi Hhaver
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Tomarr
Attr
University of Indium
Westinghouse Electric Company
Hastings
Girl loses thumb but not her nerve in Colo tale
In Loveland Colorado Aug 17 a 15 year old girl Helen Lebaneh daughter of rancher Henry Lebaneh arrived at Dr A Jonayn office with a severed thumb wrapped in paper asking the doctor to sew the bark back on. The girl spoke with unusual nerve describing how a pulley on a haystacker tore the thumb from her hand.
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Loveland
Colo
Helen Lebaneh
Henry Ht. Labenck
A. Jonayn
Pines
Control System Adopted in War Edict
France announces evacuation of Baden towns Offenbourg and Appenweier as part of renewed talks. Paris dispatch notes French Premier Dawes plan linked to conference outcomes, stressing sanctions remain and tax equity between German and French taxpayers, with railway guarantees among the issues.
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Baden
Offenbourg
Appenweier
London
M. Herriot
Dawes
Bandit Dead in Denver After Loot Dispute
Police report a dead bandit found in Denver with eleven bullet wounds. Officers say the body showed signs of a struggle, bloodstains, and a description matches a man wearing old clothing. Investigators suspect the killing followed a quarrel over loot after a robbery.
Forest blaze threatens Colorado town near Denver
A fast spreading forest fire in the ridge between Beargulch and Cotton in Platte Canyon neared Critchell, about 25 miles southwest of Denver. Foresters and railroad workers fought flames that threatened the waterworks supplying Denver, hoping to keep the blaze from the town as winds and dry grass fed the fire. The origin was believed to be a locomotive spark near Kassler, with the blaze advancing toward Critchell despite efforts to divert it.
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