Governor halts two executions in Montana case
The Montana governor commuted the sentences of Antone Vettere and Louie Won, delaying their executions to October 1, 1926, amid appeals and clemency petitions. Vettere faced first degree murder charges in Butte while Won, convicted of murder in Silver Bow County, received a life sentence after clemency recommendations.
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Montana
Bliver Bow County
Bilver Bow County
Larry Duggan
Ant ‘Lone Vettere
State of Montana
Fendant
Hutt Bar
Hutte
Loule
Deot Lodge
Thugs Drag Pedestrian Into Car In Night Attack
A man was assaulted on East Mercury Street near Kaw Avenue and dumped near a Continental Oil plant after being roughed and robbed. Coughlin reported two assailants dragged him into a car, stripped him, and fled, while investigators pursued leads and examined the jury verdicts in related cases as courts consider further legal steps.
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Tate
Dan
Laeuet Street
East Mercury Street
Wyoming
Main Streets
Kaw
Ghoritfa
Coghill
Mercury
Coughlin
Frev
Continental Oil Company
Kaw Avenue
How Oth Telend
Iheiale
Boy Bandit Hard to Kill In Gunfight Echoes Old West Myth
Four bullets pierced 14 year old Genee after a highway robbery arrest by sheriff’s deputies. Doctors reported he seemed better than yesterday but no bullets were removed as surgery could endanger his recovery. Hospital status remained critical with uncertain chances of survival.
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Associated
Pr Pubblo
Lastle Gonce
Young Genee
Pittsburg Bank Bombing Kills Two Police Officers
A Pittsburg bank blast kills two police officers and injures twenty three others as a bomber detonates a time bomb inside the Farmers National Bank. Walter Miller, a long time stock messenger, recalls warnings and a man waiting before the explosion. Police attempt arrests fail as the bomber dies on scene.
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George Ortmann
Albert Anderson Ormann
Walter Miller
Pittsburg Stock Taxchange
Farmer National
Avings
Miller
cMments
D. J Jones
Jones
PT. Adame
M ‘Kendall
Tional
Nthe Abeenen
Gera
Bikekmaier
Booze Deserter From Coast Guard Surrenders on Border
Charles Whitney of Crafton Massachusetts a Coast Guard veteran who used the alias Jes James Hannigan deserted in fear of arrest during rum running off the East Coast. He crossed from Tijuana to San Diego and surrendered to deputy sheriffs. Whitney says he served aboard the Xp 126 and aided landing liquor cargoes while on patrol before fleeing to Colombia the Canal Zone and later to San Pedro. He is jailed awaiting return to New London Connecticut.
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N Diego
United States Coast Guard
Charles Whitney
Crafton
Mass
Tijuana
Mex
Whitney
Coast Guard
Conn
Jes James Hannigan
Colombia
Canal Zone
San Pedro
Rex Clark
Los Angeles
Rudolph Valentino
Pheonix
Sles Whitney
New London
Four Newsboys Convicted of Obscene Literature Sale
Four newsvendors, John C. Brooks Manuel Goodman Sam J. Steinberg and Harrymith were found guilty in Los Angeles municipal court of selling obscene literature from a San Diego newspaper featuring a Turin article on Aimee Semple McPherson. They face up to $500 fine or six months in jail. The verdict followed a two hour deliberation with Mel McPherson testifying. A state game commission meeting is set for September in Helena with the State Sportsmen's association, both weighing 1927 legislative proposals.
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Press
Los Angeles
San Diego
Turin
Aimee Semple McPheraon
John C. Brooks
Manuel Goodman
Sam J. Steinberg
Harry Mith
Helena
Sug
State Game Commission
State Sportsmen's Association
North Region Cattle Outlook And Market Prospects
A 1927 forecast notes northern pining region cattle prospering with good range conditions and expects autumn reductions to hint at restocking. Demand for feeders remains uncertain while corn supply and hog numbers influence price levels, with heavier fed cattle likely to peak next year if feed shifts. Market margins between fed and feeder cattle remain tight.
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Feedore
Not Dependent on Trade Angle Continue to 1927 Budget Talks
President Coolidge holds no conference on selecting a New York governor候 candidate as state party leaders meet. Madden arrives at White Pine camp for talks on wartime debt and budget, noting no tax cuts this year. He urges completing foreign debt adjustments before pushing any reductions in taxes.
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New York
Wadsworth
Samuel 8 Koenig
Representative Madden
Oliots
House Appropriations Committee
Coolidge
Lori
Madden
Congress
Lord
White Pine Camp
House
Paul Smiths
Antil
United States
Martin
Mystery Solved by Discovery of Body in Sun River
GREAT FALLS Aug 24 Discovery yesterday of the body of Carl O Nash a young rancher of Augusta in the Sun river district solved the mystery of his disappearance. It was found by fishermen who spotted the body surface near their fishing spot. Identity was confirmed by clothing and a missing license in a pocket. O Nash was last seen June 1 at Gilsman saying he would swim in the Sun river. His cap was found near the spot he indicated and it was believed he drowned. the body surfaced Monday.
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Great Falls
Carl O'Nash
Augusta
Sun River
O'Nash
Gilsman
Student Arrested in Dope Poison Case Continues
A 21 year old Frenchman Balaneacu testified about giving medicines to Dorothy Kirk claiming devotion and dire depression led to her condition. He described spells and low mood and denied knowledge of drugs while police consider narcotic experiment theory. Dorothy was brought to hospital unconscious and could not be revived.
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Balaneacu
Paris
Titer
Western Reserve University
Dorothy
Mise Kirk
Balanescu
Balaneses
Board rescinds inspectors action and hires for high school
Butte high school bids for roof work were approved with Johns-Manville fittings, while refitting and decorating bids, led by Thomas P. Hankon at 283, beat Ellie Paint for 409. Six new teachers were hired, including Rosemary Gannon and Frances McCarthy, and several resignations and reassignments occurred across Washington Junior and Whittier Emerson schools.
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Johns-Manville
Walla
Butte High Schoo
Thomas P. Hankon
Ellie Paint Company
Rosemary Gannon
Frances McCarthy
Ruth Gribble
Prendergast
Mary A. Sullivan
Myrtle Dunks
Dorsh
Wallace
Don Herrod
Willan M. Potts
Misa Marie Driscoll
Collette Doherty
Washington
Mim
Mary Farrell
Doherty
Margaret Tobin
Hutte High
Ruth McQuay
Anna M. Lynch
Mise McQuay
Margaret Chrystal
Whittier
Emerson
Mim Myrtle Stewart
Douglass
Basin Creek
Five Mile
Longfellow School
Mellett murder case to go to jury today
The Mellett murder case moves before Stark county grand jurors tomorrow as Mrs. Florence E. Mellett widow of publisher Don R. Mellett seeks to bring the case into federal court. She also sues for $100,000 in damages naming several conspirators and ties the murder to an alleged liquor plot investigated by the federal district court. Prosecutor C. R. McClintock declares he will present the case to the grand jury amid attacks from a Chicago lawyer over the federal inquiry.
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Associated Press
Canton
Mellett
Stark County
Florence. E. Mellett
Don R .Mellett
Ren Rudner
Masaiklon
Louis Mazer
Patrick Eugene McDermott
Nanty Gio
Federal District Court
C. R. McClintock
Joseph R. Roach
Chicago
Crowds honor Valentino as doors open to funeral events
Massive crowds gathered for Rudolph Valentino's funeral, many injured in the opening rush as a glass door broke. The body lay in state in the gold room, to be viewed tomorrow and Thursday, with services set for Monday at St. Malachy's. Burial location to be decided by Alberto Gugliemii as he arrives from Paris. Hollywood burial urged by manager George Ullman. Lourdes and industry figures sent sympathy. insurance details reveal Valentino earned far more in potential than actual net estate.
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Valentino
Ctor
St. Mal»achy's
Edward F. Leonard
Alberto Gug- Heimi
New York
Paris
George Ultman
Hollywood
United Artists’ Corporation
Will Haye
Mayor Walker
Joseph Schenck
Adolph Zukor
Marcus Loew
Hiram Abrams
Rudolph Valentino
Joseph M. Schenck
Schenck
Rudy
M Schenckald
Alberto
Maria Guglielm
United Artists
Valentine
George Ullman
Campaign for New Church Laws Sparks Government Debate
The text discusses a push for church registration laws framed as administrative, denying government ownership of church property and insisting the regime would not control religious matters. It contrasts church leaders' view with the government, highlighting ownership questions and regulatory aims. A jumble of unrelated dialect dialogue follows, including remarks about Palm Beach attire and local workers’ idleness.
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Episcopate
Catholic Church
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Drury
Chinaman
Elsie Brown
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J. B. Erickson
Poule ‘Won
Bow County
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Celia
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Pansion
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Clarence Hanley
Ley
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Wen
Hin White
Dolly” Drury
Peter David
East River
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Antone Favero
Joe Charreth
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M. 8
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Mately
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