The Adventurous Ole Hanson in Montana Echoes
In a vivid reminiscence the narrator recalls Ole Hanson’s rise from a Montana encounter to a Seattle mayorship and then to owning the city’s streetcar system. The tale blends political flair with historical local color and notes Hanson’s early activity in Butte during the Heinze-Amalgamated campaign.
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Ole Hanson
Charlie Langlois
Alaska
Granite
Charlie
Ole
Seattle
Associated Press
Hanson
Butte
Heinze-Amalgamated
Evening News
West Broadway
Heinze
Harding sees no need for Alaska federal reorganization
President Harding after visiting Alaska rejects calls for a general re organization of federal activities there. Secretary Wallace says the charges of muddling or mismanagement are unfounded and that agencies perform the same work in Alaska as in the other states.
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Associated Press
Washington
Harding
Alaska
Wallace
Department of Agriculture
Mob Attempts to Disperse Ku Klux Klan Rally in Perth Amboy
A 5,000 strong crowd battles 75 police and 150 firemen at Odd Fellows hall. Fire trucks and water hoses fail to quell rioters. tear gas bombs deployed. windows shattered. hoses cut as clashes continue and one man is described as running away amid the turmoil.
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Perth Amboy
N. J
Ku Klux Klan
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Trenton
Odd Fellows Hall
Tonneson
Slayers of Two to Face Death Today
Associated Press reports that George H. Gardner will face a firing squad at Utah state prison at dawn for the murders of deputy sheriff Gordon Stuart and rancher Joseph Irvine. The Utah Supreme Court declined a stay, Gardner in his cell at the county jail expressed cautious hope. Sheriff Harris completed preparations as Gardner awaits transfer early morning.
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Associated Press
Salt Lake City
Utah
George H. Gardner
Utah State
Gordon Stuart
Joseph Irvine
State Supreme Court
Gardner
B. R. Harries
Mining relief effort eyed for silver and gold industry
H A C Jennison, a prominent mining engineer from New York and Washington with Western ties, travels to Reno for a Senate commission probe into costs, yields, and financing of American mining firms at home and abroad. The panel aims to identify government restrictions hindering revival, hoping operators provide data to lift the current malaise in metal mining.
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H. A. C. Jennison
New York
Washington
Butte
Reno
Nev
United States Senate Commission
Jennison
Governor Pinchots settlement aim eases anthracite dispute
In Harrisburg on August 30 Governor Pinchots peace proposals for resolving the anthracite controversy gained traction with the miners union, ensuring ongoing talks after written reply. Operators shifted talks to Philadelphia while a union scale committee ratifies the accord, which excludes pumpmen and maintenance staff from the suspension order and adopts an eight hour day with wage adjustments tied to prior industry patterns. This arrangement removes risk of widespread property damage if a shutdown occurs.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Pinchot
Philadelphia
Miners and operators study settlement proposals in Harrisburg
In Harrisburg Pennsylvania August 309 Governor Pinchot proposals to settle the anthracite dispute were reviewed separately by miners and operators today. John L Lewis and the United Mine Workers scale committee remained in Harrisburg while D W Warriner led operators to Philadelphia. A growing view favored substantial acceptance of the plan with a potential suspension of work September 1 if operators agreed. Continued on page eight.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Pinchot
D. Warriner
Philadelphia
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Lewis
Hughes Speech Draws Loud Applause in Minneapolis
In Minneapolis Aug 30 a Monroe doctrine address by Secretary Hughes drew frequent applause from a packed American Bar association convention. The hall was full an hour before the talk and doors were locked to prevent crowding outside. Lord Birkenhead called it admirable and Dr Zeballos of Argentina praised its presentation.
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Associated Press
Minneapolis
Minn
Hughes
American Bar Association
Lord Birkenhead
Great Britain
Zeballos
Argentina
The
International Laws Association
Death claims Thos F Hickey butte pioneer
Thomas F. Hickey died in Butte yesterday, closing a chapter in the town long tied to its mining past. Born December 12, 1844 in St Lawrence county New York, he was the eighth child of Irish immigrants. The Hickey brothers prospected across the late 1860s and 1870s staking many claims that became major producers in Summit valley. His career included lumbering in Michigan after schooling at Fort Covington academy. Continued on page 8 column 3.
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Thomas F. Hickey
Butte
St. Lawrence County
New York
Hickey
Summit Valley
Hickeys
Diamond
Rock Island
Tuolumne
Lizzie
Anaconda
St. Lawrence
Thomas
Catherine Curran Hickey
Ireland
Fort Coyington Academy
Michigan
French Seize Over One Trillion Marks in Düsseldorf
The French seized 1 300 000 000 000 marks at the Düsseldorf printing office, the largest haul since occupying the town. Town authorities protest to General Degoutte that the seizure will curb circulation amid paper shortages. A town meeting is called for tomorrow to discuss the situation.
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Associated Press
Dusseldorf
Degoutte
Pageant closes Butte season with 500 youth display
Ideal weather drew about 12 000 spectators as 500 Butte youngsters under Mrs Glen Robinson and Mel Clevett staged the eighth annual festival at Columbia Gardens. The day featured a grand pageant The Treasury Chest and a festive atmosphere with dances.
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Columbia Gardens
Glen Robinson
Mel Clevett
Gardens
Butte
U.S. to Operate Merchant Fleet
At the White House conference President Coolidge and the shipping board discussed the merchant marine issue. Chairman Farley announced plans to pursue indirect government operation via subsidiary corporations, though no definite decisions were made after nearly two hours of discussion.
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Associated Press
Washington
White House
Coolidge
Shipping Board
Farley
Butte Fire Destroys Kisley House in Noted Murder Scene
A blaze at 714 North Wyoming Street destroyed the Kisley estate four room house and damaged two neighboring homes belonging to Mrs. Mary Hickey and John Kelly. Kisley had murdered his wife and wounded a man before dying by his own hand in March 1922. Fire caused about $5,000 in damage and spread risk to nearby properties before being halted by the fire department.
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Butte
Steve Kisley
North
Wyoming Street
Mary Hickey
John Kelly
Kisley
Mike Orlich
Kelly
Hickey
Rome 15 Firm N Stang Rome Dispatch
Three Greek newspaper correspondents are ordered to quit Italy per the Tribuna. The Italian destroyer Audace reaches Tangier. Italian forces reported landed at Tangier to safeguard the Italian colony. Admiral Di Revel returns to Rome and Mussolini is assured reparations will be pursued to uphold national prestige.
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Associated Press
Rome
Italy
Tribuna
London
Tangier
di Revel
Pola
Mussolini
Greece
Italian fleet in Taranto ready to sail if Greek move looms
A Milan dispatch to the Evening News reports the Italian fleet at Taranto harbor has been ordered to prepare to sail should a movement against Greece become necessary. The measure reflects Italy’s wartime posture amid tensions in the region.
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London
Evening News
Milan
Taranto
Greece
Demonstrations Against Greeks Reported in London
Demonstrations were reported in London on August 30 as crowds gathered in response to Greek affairs. Police monitored the scene and dispersed groups to prevent clashes while keeping order.
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London
Fugitive Brindisi Named Slayer in Double Murder
A coroner jury branded Brindisi as the slayer of Mrs. Roy MeGlone and Miss Emm Vascovie after an inquest into their deaths in the MeGlone apartment. The pair were found shot late Monday, Brindisi an acquaintance who has been missing since Monday afternoon as police seek him. Mrs Calone, sister of Mrs MeGlone, testified Brindisi would attempt to kill her.
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Roy McGione
Emm Vascovie
Brindisi
MeGlone
Alfred Calone
Denver
Joseph Wee
Horgan's plan to curb Creek gains city approval
City council backs Mayor Horgan to appoint a drainage commission to tackle Silver Bow creek floods and protect properties and sewers. The mayor, council, engineers, and business leaders have held multiple briefings to choose a capable, committed panel for the task.
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Horgan
Silver Bow Creek
Drainage Commission
Wilhl
Protien
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