Convention of Pioneers Opens Celebration
The convention opened with a mayoral welcome to pioneers and a strong address by President William Coleman. Senator W. J. Paul spoke on Montana pioneers and history, praising perseverance and including a reading of the poem Out Where the West Begins. A musical program by Mrs. Scharnikow and the Butte Mines band accompanied by Col. McTague followed, with a grand reception hosted by President and Mrs. Coleman. About 200 pioneers registered, including Senator W. A. Clark and William Berkin of Butte. A full program was planned for the day with bands, addresses by notable speakers, and an old-timers dance at the Milwaukee hall.
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Deat
William Coleman
Frank Conley
Coleman
W. J. Paul
Montana
Senator Paul
Paul
United States
I. R. Blaisdell
Ed Scharnikow
John Ward
Larabie
Scharnikow
Butte Mines
Sam Treloar
Thomas McTague
W. A. Clark
William Berkin
Butte
Or Lodge
J. R. Russell
Silver Bow County
John G. Brown
Helena
Milwaukee
Complete plans for reception at Columbia Gardens
The Columbia Gardens sets wide gates for visiting entertainment free to badge wearers including streetcar rides. Secretary Wills reports high demand for auto use Thursday and Friday to shuttle about 150 editors and wives during the convention. The Chamber of Commerce needs at least 36 cars and asks owners to register names today. donors will receive hedge privileges equal to editors.
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Columbia Gardens
Wills
Butte
Chamber of Commerce
Anaconda
Kidnaper Steals Child From Woman In Tulsa
A 3 year old girl, Macomia Miller, was abducted from her grandmother in Tulsa Oklahoma. The suspect, believed to be the child’s father W. T. M., is linked to a prior theft of the family’s 6 year old sister from Sunday school. The grandmother Ida Gibson, 66, was beaten before surrender.
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Associated Press
Tulsa
Okla
Macomia Miller
Louise Miller
Miller
Ida Gibson
Colorful life day by day found in Butte
A vivid Butte vignette describes everyday life and meeting diverse characters. The narrator recalls Lord Reading and Sir Rufus Isaacs at Temple Bar, plus conversations with Dr Thorkelson, a former sailor and physician. The piece highlights Butte as a cosmopolitan crossroads with adventurous, globe-trotting residents.
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Butte
John Kenofel
Rufus Isaacs
Temple Bar
Lord Reading
Kenofel
London
Wage Demands of Miners Sit With President Coolidge
Mr Hammond conferred with the president at the White House over wage demands of miners. After a quick coal commission session, a recess for further talks with President Coolidge followed. A public statement then said fuel needs of the public would be met regardless of the anthracite controversy outcome.
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Hammond
White House
Coal Commission
Neill
Coolidge
Wage talks collapse in anthracite asSept. 1 shutdown looms
Negotiations for a new wage contract in the anthracite industry end abruptly in Atlantic City. Miners walk out as operators refuse wage demands. Both sides submit a report to the U S coal commission via James A Gorman. John L. Lewis warns of possible Sept. 1 layoff unless government intervention occurs.
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Atlantic City
N. J
United States Coal Commission
James A. Gorman
Joint Conference
D. Warriner
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Thompson's Barasma Kidney Tablets Ad in Anaconda
An Anaconda advert promotes Thompson's Barasma Kidney Tablets as a fast acting remedy for back pain rheumatism and run down conditions with a money back guarantee. The City Drug Store sells them for 60 cents a box at 119 Main Anaconda plus Golden Lax Tablets 26 cents as a vegetable constipation aid.
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Anaconda
Mail Planes Race Across U S Path to Cheyenne
A string of east to west mail planes travels from New York to Cleveland to Chicago and on toward Cheyenne with multiple pilots and leg times. Lights along the route glow brilliant with landing fields and emergency searchlights, while several crews report delays, refueling issues, and weathered exhaustion amid the long edge.
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C. Eugene Johnson
Cleveland
New York
Chicago
Dean Smith
Air Mail Pilot Aborts Third Laramie to Cheyenne Run
Air Mail Pilot H A Collison gave up a coast to coast attempt from Laramie to Cheyenne after about 50 minutes aloft amid clouds and fog. He returned to Laramie at 11 10 p m mountain time and said he would not try again tonight though associates expected another attempt.
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Associated Press
Laramie
Wryo
Air Mail
H. A. Collison
Cheyenne
Collison
Takes Up Flight from Cheyenne on Eastward Air Mail
Frank Yager, Cheyenne air mail pilot, lifted off at 8 35 p m mountain time for Omaha on the coast to coast mail run. He expects to land about four hours later after a 460 mile flight. He will relieve H A Collison who, after leaving Rock Springs toward Cheyenne, turned back twice for gasoline and has not yet reached Cheyenne. A strong headwind hindered Collison in the run.
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Laramie
Winslow
Reno Nev
Piiot Blanchfield
Scott
Elko, Ney
Salt Lake City
San Francisco
Robert Ellis
Rock Springs
Collison
Cheyenne
Associated Press
Wryo
Frank Yager
Cheyenne Air Mail
Omaha
Neb
Air Mail Service
Yager
H. A. Collison
Colison
Arrives at Omagba
The first westward bound transcontinental main plane of the United States post office department experimental flights piloted by Dean Smith arrived in Omaha at 11 p m. The craft landed 45 minutes ahead of the scheduled time, guided by the same force he helped develop for the flight.
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Omagba
Associated Press
Omaha
Neb
United States Post Office Department
Dean Smith
Central West
Smith
Knight pilots night dash to Cheyenne ends Omaha leg
Pilot Jack Knight, veteran flier, took off from Omaha at 11:08 p m for the final lap of a night flight toward Cheyenne. The run marks the night’s concluding segment as his plane was already tuned up and ready.
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Cheyenne
Associated Press
Omaha
Neb
Jack Knight
Anode Win Game in Great Falls by Anaconda Club
In Great Falls Aug 21 the Anodes of Anaconda opened strong and beat the A C M club in a six inning game by 3 to 0. Swan G0n pitched until the fourth when Bluejacket relieved him. Higbee of Morgan made a key outfield catch to save three runs. A double header is set for today with 1 pm and 6 pm games.
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Great Falls
Anodes
Anaconda
A.C. M
Bluejacket
Higbee
Morgan
The Woman with Four Faces at the American
The American opens with The Woman with Four Faces featuring Betty Compson and Richard Dix. The film is praised for lavish production and high class acting. It offers thriller after thriller and a rapid, surprising plot leading to a popular ending.
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Betty Compson
Richard Dix
American Today
Mr. Bronson
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